JuJu Smith-Schuster: No buzz in locker room for Cam Newton

Two years ago, the Steelers learned the hard way what happens if veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger makes an early exit due to injury. With Ben now 39, the in-house options not ideal, and Cam Newton available, it’s hard not to wonder whether it would make sense for the Steelers to make a play for Newton. [more]

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Dan Campbell: D’Andre Swift, Michael Brockers will be ready to go in Week One

There’s some good news on the injury front for the Lions as they enter the season. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, head coach Dan Campbell said in an interview with 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday morning that running back D’Andre Swift and defensive lineman Michael Brockers will be ready to go in [more]

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Texans place Charlie Heck on COVID-19 reserve list

The Texans were expected to start Charlie Heck at right tackle as Marcus Cannon works his way back into playing shape. That might not happen. Heck went on the COVID-19 reserve list Monday, the team announced. It’s unknown whether Heck tested positive or was a high-risk close contact. Heck started all three preseason games at [more]

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Four days from opener, Jordan Whitehead is the only Bucs player not practicing

The good news for the Buccaneers is that only one player isn’t currently able to practice due to injury. The bad news is that it’s safety Jordan Whitehead, a key presence in the secondary. “The only person not participating is Jordan Whitehead with his hamstring,” coach Bruce Arians told reporters on Sunday. “It’s day-to-day — [more]

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