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Ravens at odds with officials after overturned TD

Several Ravens players, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, disagreed with officials overturning Isaiah Likely’s last-second touchdown in Thursday night’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs.

Mahomes on WR Worthy: Impacted whole offense

Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy scored two touchdowns in his NFL debut, but Patrick Mahomes said his biggest impact was simply his presence, which “just opens up stuff” for the entire offense.

Ravens' Stanley felt like target for formation flags

Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was flagged three times for illegal formation against the Chiefs and said he felt like the referees were “trying to make an example” of him given the rule’s point of emphasis this season.

By a toe: Ravens' comeback falls short as Chiefs hold on in opener

Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City defeat Baltimore 27-20 in an AFC Championship Game rematch.

Mahomes tops Dawson as Chiefs' passing leader

Patrick Mahomes passed Len Dawson as the Chiefs’ all-time passing leader in the first half of Thursday night’s season-opening win over the Ravens.

Follow live: Ravens, Chiefs open season with AFC title game rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium to kick off the 2024 season.

Texans' Diggs: Stroud is 'family, not just my QB'

Texans receiver Stefon Diggs said Thursday he sees quarterback C.J. Stroud as “family” as the duo prepares for their Week 1 debut together.

Steelers QB Wilson dealing with calf issue again

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf issue again, putting his status for Sunday’s opener at Atlanta in question.

Rodgers expects 'greatness' in comeback season

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Thursday proclaimed himself ready for his comeback season in 2024.

Lamar Jackson has a Patrick Mahomes problem: Will he and the Ravens be able to beat K.C.?

The Baltimore QB can’t even the score by beating Kansas City, but a win could start to shift the narrative.

Kansas City Chiefs embark on quest for Super Bowl three-peat

Coaches, athletes share accounts of achieving the championship three-peat, or coming agonizingly close.

Eagles' unique combination tops Week 1 NFL uniforms

The Philadelphia Eagles’ unique combination kicks off Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.

Commanders fire VP for comments made in video

The Commanders have fired an employee for comments on the team’s players, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and commissioner Roger Goodell.

WR Adams: 'Not a fact' I'm unhappy in Las Vegas

Raiders WR Davante Adams took exception to former NFL wideout DeSean Jackson’s recent claims that Adams was not “happy” in Las Vegas.

Two charges dismissed vs. ex-Panthers VP Wilson

Two of the three domestic violence charges against former Carolina Panthers vice president of player personnel Adrian Wilson were dismissed on Tuesday, court records showed.

A new OC and two new QBs: Will the Steelers' bold offensive moves pay off?

Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields came to Pittsburgh ready to start a new chapter. Will the Steelers emerge winners this season?

Commanders VP trashes players, Jones, Goodell

The Commanders have suspended an employee for comments on the team’s players, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and commissioner Roger Goodell.

Chase practices as Bengals poised to be flexible

Ja’Marr Chase looked “fast and strong like he always does,” according to Bengals QB Joe Burrow, as the star wide receiver returned to the practice field Wednesday.

Broncos' Nix: Captain honors as rookie a 'privilege'

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was voted as one of the team captains for the season, making him the first Broncos rookie to be a team captain since Hall of Famer Floyd Little in 1967.

Teen arraigned for Pearsall shooting, 'very sorry'

A 17-year-old high school senior charged with attempted murder in the daytime weekend shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall was arraigned in juvenile court Wednesday.

Sources: Broncos' Surtain gets record deal for DB

The Broncos and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Surtain ll reached agreement Wednesday on a four-year, $96 million extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Bills' Hamlin to get first start since cardiac arrest

Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on the field in January 2023, will make his first start since then in Week 1, coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday.

Brazil beefs up security amid NFL player concerns

Sao Paulo has tightened security ahead of the first NFL game in South America after players voiced concerns about traveling to Latin America’s largest country, the Brazilian state said Wednesday.

Titans' Hopkins practices, could play Sunday

DeAndre Hopkins has returned to Tennessee Titans practice after straining his knee in July, and could play on Sunday vs. the Chicago Bears.

Why backup quarterbacks matter more than ever — and why some NFL teams still lack a plan

More quarterbacks are starting games than ever before. So why do so many teams lack a backup plan?

Let's preview the season: Bold predictions, sleeper candidates for all 32 teams

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 NFL regular season.

49ers' Williams ends holdout, gets $82.66M deal

The 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed Tuesday to a restructured three-year, $82.66 million deal.

WR Aiyuk admits he made it 'difficult' on Niners

After signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk practiced with the team on Tuesday, and in speaking afterward, he admitted, “I made it a little bit more difficult than it needed to at the end.”

Source: DB Carter II lands extension from Jets

Michael Carter II, 25, one of the key players on the New York Jets’ defense who was due to make $3.4 million in the final year of his rookie deal, agreed to a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension Tuesday, a source told ESPN, confirming a report.

Steelers, vet DL Heyward agree to 3-year deal

The Steelers and veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal that includes $16 million fully guaranteed, sources say.