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Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon remains mum on starting QB: 'Players know the plan'

The Arizona Cardinals will embark on a new season in secrecy. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon continues to refuse to publicly name his starting quarterback. When asked Wednesday if he might announce who will take the first snaps at the most important position in the sport, Gannon remained defiant. “I ain’t telling you anything,” he…

Chiefs DT Chris Jones opens up on holdout: 'All I'm doing is asking for a raise'

Chris Jones‘ holdout continues one day before the Kansas City Chiefs open the season against the Detroit Lions. Still, the star defensive tackle joined teammates at a charity event on Wednesday. Part of the Chiefs’ annual “Red Wednesday,” Jones was at the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City, helping deliver burgers to families. The star…

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels: Chandler Jones away from team amid 'private matter'

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said on Wednesday that defensive end Chandler Jones is currently not at the team’s facility and described the situation as a “private matter” one day after Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts that he no longer wanted to play for McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. “It’s a personal…

Nick Bosa not at 49ers' facility; status for Week 1 in doubt amid contract dispute

It’s looking more and more like Nick Bosa isn’t going to report in time for the season opener. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is not in the 49ers’ facility for meetings at the start of San Francisco’s Week 1 preparation, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday, per a source. Bosa’s absence from…

2023 NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 1: Patrick Mahomes No. 1; four teams land two players

2023 NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 1: Patrick Mahomes No. 1; four teams land two players

Entering the 2023 NFL season, former No. 1 overall pick and NFL Network analyst David Carr takes a look at all offensive players and ranks his top 15. For the first quarter of the season, the rankings are based on a combination of: Player accomplishments from the 2022 season. Weekly performances, factoring in strength of…

Carl Nassib, first active NFL player to come out as gay, announces retirement from football

Veteran pass rusher Carl Nassib, who in 2021 became the NFL’s first openly gay player to play in a regular-season game, announced his retirement on Wednesday after seven seasons. “This is a bittersweet moment for me but after seven seasons and just over 100 NFL games I am officially retiring from football to focus on…

Mac Jones, Patriots preparing to face Eagles, 'best defensive line' in NFL: 'A bunch of beasts'

Mac Jones and the new-look New England Patriots offense are preparing to take on the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles and a menacing defensive front in Sunday’s season opener. “They have the best defensive line in the NFL,” Jones said on Tuesday on WEEI. “At the end of the day, we just have to go…