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Tua to start vs. Fins in Falcons' preseason finale
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will not play Friday for the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason finale, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday, adding that no decision has been made on the team's Week 1 starter at the position.
Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: Buccaneers top pick Bain has AC sprain
Buccaneers rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. suffered an AC sprain, but it is said to be "nothing serious," and he is expected to be ready Week 1, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Source: Texans believe RT Smith has foot injury
Texans right tackle Braden Smith and reserve defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off the field together Wednesday early in a joint practice with the Panthers.
York pinged fake prostitute 3 times before arrest
49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym and responded multiple times to a fictitious ad for a prostitute prior to his arrest in Ohio over the weekend.
'Frustrating' contract talks irk Pats CB Gonzalez
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez, 24, and the New England Patriots continue to discuss a contract extension, and with the regular-season opener Sept. 9 closing in, the veteran defensive back expressed disappointment the sides have yet to reach an agreement.
Bengals star Chase 'fine' after knee injury scare
Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase says he is "fine" after an injury scare at practice in which the WR appeared to injure his left knee.
Kubiak mum on details, but Jeanty 'on the mend'
Asked Tuesday about the severity of Ashton Jeanty's injury and if the second-year player will begin the season on the injured reserve, coach Klint Kubiak simply said, "He's on the mend."
Our NFL Nation team reporters are forecasting who will make all 32 teams' rosters, one week from the cut-down deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.