NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: September 9, 2026, 10:54 PM ET

Broncos

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is drawing vivid praise from teammates ahead of Monday night's regular-season opener against the Chiefs, with one describing him as a caged mountain lion eager to be unleashed.

Vikings

J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, with veteran Carson Wentz named the initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray.

Raiders

Star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There was better news for the Raiders' backfield, as running back Ashton Jeanty returned to practice Wednesday, providing optimism about his availability for Sunday's opener against the Dolphins.

Saints

New Orleans will be without defensive end Cameron Jordan against the Lions on Sunday due to a hamstring injury.

Giants

Star wide receiver Malik Nabers was a full participant in Wednesday's practice as the New York Giants continued preparations for their season opener Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys at Met Life Stadium, though head coach John Harbaugh remained noncommittal on his game status.

Steelers

Veteran defensive lineman and NFLPA executive committee member Cameron Heyward blasted the franchise tag on Wednesday, calling the contractual measure "stupid."

League

The alleged victim in Antonio Brown's second-degree attempted murder case said he has decided to "forgive" the former NFL star and "does not wish to participate" in his prosecution.