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9/8/26 3:05 PM - Gritty Vikings Lineman Stolen Away by AFC Team. The Houston Texans boast a fantastic roster, in no small part due to some of the former Vikings players who […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/8/26 2:41 PM - Former Head Coach Confident Patrick Graham Will ‘Make A Difference’ For Steelers’ Defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers have stars are all over the defensive side of the football once again. They should, too, considering the amount of money Pittsburgh has invested on that side of the football in recent years. Yet that investment hasn’t paid off like many expected. Last season, words like “historic” and phrases like “best defense […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/former-head-coac...

Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

9/8/26 2:30 PM - ‘Not Signing Anymore Contracts:’ Cam Heyward Says He’ll Retire After 2026 Or 2027. Aaron Rodgers has declared that this will be his final NFL season. However, he’s not the only Pittsburgh Steelers veteran near the end of his career. Cam Heyward is 37 years old, only a little younger than Rodgers. Also, he’s a defensive lineman, and players at that position don’t normally play so deep into their […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/not-signing-anym...

Jake Browning (QB - CIN)

9/8/26 2:30 PM - What The Bucs Added With New QB Easton Stick. The Bucs' initial plan for the backup quarterback position didn't work out. After guaranteeing $400k of his salary, the Bucs parted ways with Jake Browning during their cutdown day last week. General manager Jason Licht shed some light on the reasoning behind it while praising rookie Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent who ultimately
Source: https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-easton-stick-new...

Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

9/8/26 2:21 PM - OTL: Minter Names Jovaughn Gwyn Starting Center…For Now.

The topsy-turvy center competition has finally come to at least a temporary conclusion, and it’s the fourth-year man out of South Carolina, Jovaughn Gwyn, who will be snapping the ball to Lamar Jackson five days from now against the Indianapolis Colts. A little bit of a bio on Gwyn: over his first two seasons he […]

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Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2026/09/08/out-to-...

Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

9/8/26 2:01 PM - Fantasy Football Week 1 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Kyle Soppe’s Cheat Sheet For Every Single Player.

Week 1 fantasy football start/sit calls on every relevant player, from Josh Allen's Houston problem to Chase Brown, Jadarian Price and the QBs worth streaming.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal...

Tennessee Titans (DEF - TEN)

9/8/26 2:00 PM - Titans' biggest AFC South problem has nothing to do with talent. The AFC South is destined to be a tough division, and the Tennessee Titans have to prove themselves against a tough slate of opponents.
Source: https://titansized.com/titans-biggest-afc-south-pr...

Denver Broncos (DEF - DEN)

9/8/26 1:59 PM - Broncos' first injury update of the regular season is bad news for the Chiefs. The Denver Broncos won't release an official injury report until later in the week, but the first major injury update of the regular season is bad news for KC.
Source: https://predominantlyorange.com/broncos-first-inju...

Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC)

9/8/26 1:54 PM - Mahomes expected to start MNF opener, but Chiefs face issues at left tackle. Patrick Mahomes is expected to start the Chiefs' season opener Monday against the Broncos.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49870606/patri...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/8/26 12:03 PM - Four reasons Patriots QB Drake Maye could put on another MVP-like season in 2026. The New England quarterback is letting the Super Bowl loss motivate him in 2026, starting with the rematch at Seahawks on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49860900/new-e...

Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

9/8/26 12:01 PM - Fantasy Football Week 1 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em: Kyle Soppe’s Cheat Sheet For Every Single Player.

Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

9/8/26 12:00 PM - Ravens Announce Starting Center To Open Their Season. The Baltimore Ravens have a new starting center. Tasked to fill the big shoes left by Tyler Linderbaum is Jovaughn Gwyn. Speaking to reporters Monday, head coach Jesse Minter announced Gwyn received the nod over veteran Ethan Pocic for Sunday’s opener against the Indianapolis Colts. “Have a lot of confidence in him,” Minter said of […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/ravens-announce-...

Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

9/8/26 11:31 AM - ‘Temper Your Expectations:’ Aaron Rodgers Offers Reality Check About Rookie Germie Bernard . Aaron Rodgers thinks Germie Bernard has a bright future. He just might not be around to see the peak. Joining Cam Heyward’s Not Just Football podcast in an episode released Tuesday, Rodgers acknowledged the tough climb any rookie receiver has. “Anytime you bring in a young player, unless they’re Calvin Johnson, you have to temper […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/temper-your-expe...

Jake Browning (QB - CIN)

9/8/26 11:30 AM - What The Bucs Added With New QB Easton Stick. The Bucs' initial plan for the backup quarterback position didn't work out. After guaranteeing $400k of his salary, the Bucs parted ways with Jake Browning during their cutdown day last week. General manager Jason Licht shed some light on the reasoning behind it while praising rookie Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent who ultimately
Source: https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-easton-stick-new...

Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

9/8/26 11:21 AM - OTL: Minter Names Jovaughn Gwyn Starting Center…For Now.

The post OTL: Minter Names Jovaughn Gwyn Starting Center…For Now appeared first on Russell Street Report.

Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2026/09/08/out-to-...

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/8/26 11:16 AM - ‘They Got A Bright Future:’ Rodgers Is Confident Howard, Allar Will Be ‘A Part’ Of Steelers’ Future QB Plans. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is adamant that 2026 will be his last season in the NFL. But he has a good idea of what the Steelers’ future at quarterback will hold. Appearing on Schein on Sports on Mad Dog Sports Radio, Rodgers continued to praise second-year QB Will Howard and rookie QB Drew Allar, […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/they-got-a-brigh...

Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

9/8/26 11:16 AM - ‘It Was Nice’: Rodgers Says Acrisure Stadium No Longer Has NFL’s ‘Worst Playing Surface’. Acrisure Stadium found itself at the center of the NFL’s playing surface debate last year after Chris Boswell’s foot went through the grass and created a divot the size of the Grand Canyon. After that game, Cleveland Browns OL Joel Bitonio called it the worst field he’s ever played on. And I’m not sure he […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/it-was-nice-rodg...

Denver Broncos (DEF - DEN)

9/8/26 10:59 AM - Broncos' first injury update of the regular season is bad news for the Chiefs. The Denver Broncos won't release an official injury report until later in the week, but the first major injury update of the regular season is bad news for KC.
Source: https://predominantlyorange.com/broncos-first-inju...

Jacksonville Jaguars (DEF - JAC)

9/8/26 9:00 AM - Ranking the Jaguars' 5 biggest strengths that could make them dangerous in 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars have a several strengths going into the regular season. Here's a ranking of their biggest five.
Source: https://blackandteal.com/ranking-the-jaguars-5-big...

Tennessee Titans (DEF - TEN)

9/8/26 9:00 AM - Titans' top 3 priorities for Week 1 couldn't be more crystal clear. The Tennessee Titans play the New York Jets in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, and head coach Robert Saleh should have three clear priorities.
Source: https://titansized.com/titans-top-3-priorities-for...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/8/26 8:15 AM - Four reasons Patriots QB Drake Maye could put on another MVP-like season in 2026. The New England quarterback is letting the Super Bowl loss motivate him in 2026, starting with the rematch at Seahawks on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49860900/new-e...

Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

9/8/26 8:00 AM - Ravens Announce Starting Center To Open Their Season. The Baltimore Ravens have a new starting center. Tasked to fill the big shoes left by Tyler Linderbaum is Jovaughn Gwyn. Speaking to reporters Monday, head coach Jesse Minter announced Gwyn received the nod over veteran Ethan Pocic for Sunday’s opener against the Indianapolis Colts. “Have a lot of confidence in him,” Minter said of […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/ravens-announce-...

Tua Tagovailoa (QB - MIA)

9/8/26 7:29 AM - ‘That Is His Problem’ — Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Throws a Warning Tua Tagovailoa’s Way for Falcons’ Week 1 Matchup vs. Steelers.

Shannon Sharpe warns Tua Tagovailoa about the physical challenges awaiting him as the Falcons prepare to meet the Steelers in Week 1.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-media-shann...

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/8/26 7:21 AM - Browns Name QB Deshaun Watson Week 1 Captain. Like the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cleveland Browns will have weekly captains, not season-long ones. Head coach Todd Monken has named QB Deshaun Watson a captain for the team’s opening game. Monken announced in his press conference yesterday that Watson, the Browns’ starting quarterback, was a Week 1 captain against the Jacksonville Jaguars. “I think most […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/browns-name-qb-d...

Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC)

9/8/26 6:01 AM - Patrick Mahomes leads way-too-early poll for obvious award. The 2026 NFL season is just around the corner, so time to make predictions is officially upon us.
Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/patrick_ma...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/8/26 4:09 AM - Patriots' Drake Maye continues to make previous leadership criticisms seem laughable. Heading into the start of the 2026 season, it's almost difficult to believe that some members of the NFL community suggested roughly 12 months ago that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye hadn't "fully accepted" all that it meant to serve as the undisputed leader of his offense. Wide receiver A.J.
Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/patriots_d...

Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC)

9/8/26 4:06 AM - Patrick Mahomes’ Father in Wait-And-Watch Mode Over Court’s Permission To Attend Chiefs’ Games While on Probation for DWI.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' father, Pat Mahomes Sr., seeks permission to travel out of state to attend seven Chiefs games while on probation.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/patrick-mahomes...

Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC)

9/8/26 12:06 AM - Patrick Mahomes’ Father in Wait-And-Watch Mode Over Court’s Permission To Attend Chiefs’ Games While on Probation for DWI.

Van Jefferson (WR - PIT)

9/7/26 10:01 PM - Depot After Dark: Former Steelers WR Joins Commanders, See Big Super Bowl Rings, Bednar Still Roots For Steelers. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 7. FORMER STEELERS WR JOINS COMMANDERS Wide receiver Van Jefferson was with the Steelers in 2024, and he caught […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/depot-after-dark...

Jaylen Warren (RB - PIT)

9/7/26 9:31 PM - Despite Unclear RB Rotation, Jaylen Warren Knows He And Rico Dowdle Will Play ‘Significant Amount’. Mike McCarthy is calling the plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense now. Many fans think that means the Steelers’ passing offense will take off, but the team still has a capable running back duo in Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. McCarthy even recently gave that pair glowing praise. While McCarthy has more history with Dowdle, […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/despite-unclear-...

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/7/26 9:00 PM - ‘He’s A+ To Me’: Patrick Graham Talks Role And Respect For Jalen Ramsey. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost veteran safety DeShon Elliott for the first four weeks of the season, dealing a significant blow to first-year coordinator Patrick Graham’s secondary. Elliott is a vital piece who has proven to be the heart and soul of the Steelers’ defense in recent years. His absence will be quite noticeable. Fortunately, the […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/hes-a-to-me-patr...

Alec Pierce (WR - IND)

9/7/26 6:37 PM - Coach: Colts' Pierce 'should be good' for Week 1. Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce "should be good to go" for the team's season opener against the Ravens after having offseason ankle surgery, coach Shane Steichen said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49862004/colts...

Parker Washington (WR - JAC)

9/7/26 4:42 PM - Parker Washington might've just dropped huge hint about Jaguars future. Wide receiver Parker Washington and the Jacksonville Jaguars may have reached an extension based on a recent post on social media.
Source: https://blackandteal.com/parker-washington-might-v...

Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

9/7/26 4:29 PM - Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers. Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh this offseason and brought back Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback he coached for 13 seasons in Green Bay, for his second season.
Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mike_mccar...

Jameis Winston (QB - CLE)

9/7/26 1:23 PM - Sources: Giants' Winston signs $13M extension. The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49852419/sourc...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/7/26 1:13 PM - ‘This Will Be a Rougher Season For The Patriots’ — Ex-Eagles LB Warns Against Expecting Drake Maye, A.J. Brown To Put On a Show.

Ex-Eagles LB Emmanuel Acho warns the Patriots about a tougher 2026 season, despite high expectations for Drake Maye and A.J. Brown.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ex-eagles-lb-wa...

Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

9/7/26 1:07 PM - 2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Playoff hopes collapse in fourth quarter against Texans.

Steel City Underground continues its Steelers Offseason Recall series, revisiting key moments from the 2025 season and how they shaped the year that followed. One week after a dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens secured the AFC North championship, the Pittsburgh Steelers returned to Acrisure Stadium with an opportunity to finally end another postseason drought. Instead, […]

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Source: https://www.steelcityunderground.com/2026/09/07/20...

Denver Broncos (DEF - DEN)

9/7/26 1:00 PM - Broncos' patience with Jonah Elliss is finally about to pay off in Week 1. For two seasons, Jonah Elliss has been playing a rotational role for the Denver Broncos, waiting in the wings. He's about to be unleashed in Week 1.
Source: https://predominantlyorange.com/broncos-patience-w...

Tennessee Titans (DEF - TEN)

9/7/26 1:00 PM - Titans’ new cornerbacks showed progress, but one major concern lingers. Tennessee Titans cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott have made preseason mistakes. Can Robert Saleh get them on track before Week 1?
Source: https://titansized.com/titans-new-cornerbacks-show...

Isaiah Likely (TE - BAL)

9/7/26 1:00 PM - Bombs Away!.

Or So We Hope! The Ravens lost Jordan Stout to free agency, following John Harbaugh to The Big Apple. The move was a bit surprising since the Ravens burned a 4th round pick on Stout back in 2022, selected nine slots ahead of Isaiah Likely. Conventional thinking led most to believe Stout would return after […]

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Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2026/09/07/tltakes...

Tua Tagovailoa (QB - MIA)

9/7/26 12:50 PM - ‘Announcement Is Interesting’ — NFL Insider Reveals Major Catch to Falcons Naming Tua Tagovailoa QB1 Over Michael Penix Jr..

NFL insider Albert Breer pointed out one intriguing detail in the Falcons’ announcement to name Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-cat...

Tre Tucker (WR - LV)

9/7/26 12:01 PM - Fantasy Waiver Wire Targets Week 1: Get Ahead of the Rush on Dylan Sampson, Tre Tucker, and Brenton Strange.

The Week 2 waiver run hasn't happened yet. Here are the players who will be in demand when it does, and why you should know them now.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal...

Jacksonville Jaguars (DEF - JAC)

9/7/26 12:00 PM - Trevor Lawrence quietly sets new Jaguars record with team captains announcement. The Jacksonville Jaguars just announced their team captains for the 2026 season. In total, eight players earned the distinction, but the truth is that beyond th
Source: https://blackandteal.com/trevor-lawrence-quietly-s...

Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

9/7/26 11:07 AM - 2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Playoff hopes collapse in fourth quarter against Texans.

2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Playoff hopes collapse in fourth quarter against Texans appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Source: https://www.steelcityunderground.com/2026/09/07/20...

Jacksonville Jaguars (DEF - JAC)

9/7/26 10:00 AM - Jaguars' perceived roster weakness will prove to be a major strength. Bhayshul Tuten is ready to prove that the Jacksonville Jaguars made the right call when they let running back Travis Etienne walk in free agency.
Source: https://blackandteal.com/jaguars-perceived-roster-...

Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

9/7/26 9:07 AM - 2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Playoff hopes collapse in fourth quarter against Texans.

2025 Steelers Offseason Recall: Playoff hopes collapse in fourth quarter against Texans appeared first on Steel City Underground.

Source: https://www.steelcityunderground.com/2026/09/07/20...

Tre Tucker (WR - LV)

9/7/26 9:01 AM - Fantasy Waiver Wire Targets Week 1: Get Ahead of the Rush on Dylan Sampson, Tre Tucker, and Brenton Strange.

The Week 2 waiver run hasn't happened yet. Here are the players who will be in demand when it does, and why you should know them now.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal...

Tennessee Titans (DEF - TEN)

9/7/26 9:00 AM - Titans' biggest sleeper is poised to give the NFL a rude awakening. The Tennessee Titans should have one of the most dominant defensive fronts in the NFL. Everyone knows Jeffery Simmons, but they are sleeping on this guy.
Source: https://titansized.com/titans-biggest-sleeper-is-p...

C.J. Stroud (QB - HOU)

9/7/26 8:58 AM - 'I'm a hell of a football player': Why C.J. Stroud is confident ahead of the biggest season of his life. After a rocky end in the playoffs last season, it appears Stroud will play Year 4 without a new contract.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49826332/houst...

Tua Tagovailoa (QB - MIA)

9/7/26 8:25 AM - Falcons name Tua as Week 1 starter over Penix. Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers in Week 1.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49858957/falco...

Jameis Winston (QB - CLE)

9/7/26 8:25 AM - Sources: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension. The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49852419/sourc...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/7/26 8:25 AM - Patriots' McDaniels hopes to right SB LX wrongs. Josh McDaniels didn't mince words when asked what he learned from how the Seahawks terrorized quarterback Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX in February. "I didn't do a good enough job. Point it at me," he said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49852513/mcdan...

Jacksonville Jaguars (DEF - JAC)

9/7/26 8:00 AM - Jaguars' perceived roster weakness will prove to be a major strength. Bhayshul Tuten is ready to prove that the Jacksonville Jaguars made the right call when they let running back Travis Etienne walk in free agency.
Source: https://blackandteal.com/jaguars-perceived-roster-...

Joshua Kelley (RB - TEN)

9/7/26 7:42 AM - From football field to director's chair: Joshua Kelley's path to filmmaking after his NFL career. We caught up with former Chargers player Joshua Kelley about life and filmaking after his NFL career.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49816710/los-a...

Lamar Jackson (QB - BAL)

9/7/26 7:42 AM - Four biggest questions facing Lamar Jackson and Ravens. Despite heightened expectations of success, the Ravens have a handful of questions to answer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49816728/bigge...

Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC)

9/7/26 6:52 AM - ‘He’s What Tom Brady Wishes To Be’ — Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Reveals Why Patrick Mahomes Is Still NFL’s QB1.

Despite all the question marks about the Chiefs and his injury, Michael Irvin is still putting his faith in Patrick Mahomes.
Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/hes-what-tom-br...

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/7/26 5:40 AM - Will The Steelers Declare A Starting Right Tackle Today?. The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their 2026 season in six days. The team has yet to announce starters at two offensive line spots – right guard and right tackle. Right guard is poised to be awarded to Spencer Anderson after spending all summer as the first-team right guard, though there’s a chance Brock Hoffman could […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/will-the-steeler...

Garrett Wilson (WR - NYJ)

9/7/26 5:00 AM - 2026 NFL predictions: Jets must bank on big year from Garrett Wilson. Garrett Wilson is poised to put up big numbers for the Jets in 2026.
Source: https://nypost.com/2026/09/07/betting/2026-nfl-pre...

Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

9/7/26 2:01 AM - Steelers Depot Staff: 2026 Season Predictions. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the rare delight of kicking off their regular season at home next weekend against the Atlanta Falcons, so it’s time for our annual Steelers Depot staff predictions for the 2026 season. Each contributor was asked to submit the Steelers’ overall record, division record, division standing and playoff success, as well as […]
Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/09/steelers-depot-s...

Drake Maye (QB - NE)

9/7/26 12:37 AM - Patriots' McDaniels hopes to right SB LX wrongs. Josh McDaniels didn't mince words when asked what he learned from how the Seahawks terrorized quarterback Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX in February. "I didn't do a good enough job. Point it at me," he said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49852513/mcdan...