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Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 that will keep him out of the lineup. Who will need to step up for the Patriots in his absence?

New York is eager to end drought, but it's also ready to see what No. 2 pick David Bailey will do in his debut.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, sources told NFL Network and ESPN, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.

Baker Mayfield just got $55 million per year in new money -- which is telling about where the QB market is headed. That's great news for 11 other passers ready for big deals.

The Rams pursued Maxx Crosby shortly after his trade from the Raiders to the Ravens fell through, sources told NFL Network.

The Jaguars and Parker Washington are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before the start of the season, a source told NFL Network.

Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to discuss a long-term extension with the Ravens and has been more focused on the upcoming 2026 season, league sources told ESPN.

Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday, but he will still start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.

The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.