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San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was fined $14,926 by the NFL for a touchdown celebration that the league interpreted as him pretending to chug a beer. There is one problem with that interpretation: Juszczyk says he was pretending to drink juice. The longtime 49ers fullback is nicknamed “Juice,” and he says he has used … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons looked like a completely different football team Thursday night. Four days after being embarrassed 34-3 by the Carolina Panthers, the previously winless Falcons went into Lambeau Field and dominated the Green Bay Packers 35-14. The biggest difference was the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but Atlanta’s turnaround was much bigger than … Read more
Michael Penix Jr. is back as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback because he is finally healthy enough to return from the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season — and Atlanta badly needs a spark after a disastrous 0-2 start. The Falcons named Penix their starter for the September 24 Thursday Night Football game against … Read more
Joe Flacco has suddenly emerged as one of the most discussed quarterback options for the New York Giants after Jaxson Dart’s knee injury ended his 2026 regular season. The connection makes sense on paper. Giants coach John Harbaugh spent 11 seasons coaching Flacco with the Baltimore Ravens, the two won a Super Bowl together, and … Read more
Former NFL star Antonio Brown is expected to avoid prison after agreeing to a plea deal that would dramatically reduce the attempted murder charge he has been facing in Miami. Brown’s attorney says the former Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver will plead no contest to aggravated assault instead of going to trial on … Read more
Matt LaFleur is only a few games into the 2026 NFL season, but the Green Bay Packers head coach is once again facing questions about his job security. LaFleur has not been fired, and there is no public indication that the Packers have decided to replace him. In fact, Green Bay gave LaFleur a multiyear … Read more
Nick Chubb is returning to the Cleveland Browns, but he is not making an NFL comeback. The four-time Pro Bowl running back will return to Cleveland on Friday, September 25, 2026, to sign a one-day contract that allows him to officially retire as a member of the Browns. Chubb had already announced his retirement from … Read more
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is dealing with another significant injury setback just two games into his return to the NFL. Brooks is expected to undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury after leaving Carolina’s Week 2 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers are also expected to place Brooks on injured reserve, … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran defensive back Kenny Moore II because they wanted more experience, versatility and competition in a secondary that has already dealt with injuries and uneven play at safety through the first two games of the 2026 NFL season. Philadelphia added the former Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowler to its practice squad on … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks because injuries have rapidly depleted one of the team’s most important position groups only two weeks into the 2026 NFL season. San Francisco agreed to add Cooks to its practice squad after losing Demarcus Robinson to a high ankle sprain against the Miami Dolphins. … Read more