Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't worried about sharing information with Tom Brady and t...

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't worried about sharing information with Tom Brady and the Fox broadcast crew that could possibly be used against his team."I'm really not worried about it," Johnson said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46294186/bears-ben-johnson-not-worried-tom-brady-production-meeting">ESPN's Courtney Cronin</a>. "I mean, we change week to week in terms of what we do. Schematically, he's going to be able to turn on the tape and see what everyone else in the world is seeing right now."He added, "It's not like I'm going to sit down with him and say, 'Hey, don't do this to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> or you might get it!' Like, there's not going to be any trade secrets that are going to be exchanged."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Brady's dual roles as an analyst on Fox's broadcast and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has come under scrutiny this week regarding a potential conflict of interest. Brady is set to call Sunday's matchup between the Bears and Cowboys, and Chicago will face the Raiders the following week.The future Hall of Fame quarterback was spotted sitting in the coaches' booth wearing a headset during the Raiders' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. Las Vegas offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he speaks with the seven-time Super Bowl champion two-to-three times per week about different topics, including film review.The league clarified Tuesday that Brady is prohibited from visiting team facilities to observe practices. He's only allowed to participate remotely during production meetings that involve coaches and select players."No policies prohibit an owner from sitting in the coaches' booth or wearing a headset," the league said in a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3346906" href="https://thescore.com/news/3346906">statement</a>.Johnson also lamented the Bears' 0-2 start to the season Wednesday."Our practice habits are yet to reflect a championship-caliber team," Johnson <a href="https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1968359760522256790">said</a>.Chicago hosts the 1-1 Cowboys on Sunday.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will miss Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccanee...

New York Jets quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> will miss Sunday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion, head coach Aaron Glenn announced Wednesday.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13236" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13236">Tyrod Taylor</a> will get the start against Tampa Bay, Glenn added.Fields appeared to suffer the injury after being sacked by Bills edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/71822" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71822">Joey Bosa</a> in the fourth quarter Sunday. Taylor replaced Fields for the remainder of the game. The veteran completed 7 of 11 passes for 56 yards and a touchdown.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Fields signed a two-year, $40-million contract as a free agent with New York after spending 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old passed for 218 yards and tallied three total touchdowns in a 34-32 season-opening loss to Pittsburgh. He struggled in his second outing, completing only 3 of his 11 pass attempts for 27 yards prior to exiting the game.Taylor, who has started 58 games in his career, will make his first start since 2023 when he was a member of the New York Giants.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 07: Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets reacts during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium on September 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are placing pass-rusher Khalil Mack on injured reserve due to his disloc...

The Los Angeles Chargers are placing pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/33866" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/33866">Khalil Mack</a> on injured reserve due to his dislocated elbow, head coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/danielrpopper/status/1968390669711679491">The Athletic's Daniel Popper</a>.Mack suffered the injury in Monday's win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Harbaugh confirmed it isn't season-ending, but Mack will miss at least four games."He's like the Wolverine," Harbaugh said, comparing Mack to the X-Men character known for his ability to heal quickly, per <a href="https://x.com/krisrhim1/status/1968390033423077628">ESPN's Kris Rhim</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The nine-time Pro Bowler injured his elbow after his arm got caught between teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104123" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104123">Troy Dye</a> and Raiders wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188112" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188112">Tre Tucker</a> while attempting to make a tackle in the first quarter. Mack was able to jog off the field holding his left hand. He watched most of the second half wearing a medical sling while sitting on the bench.Mack, a three-time first-team All-Pro, is playing in his fourth season with the Chargers. He signed a one-year deal to return to Los Angeles last offseason. The Buffalo product has recorded 143 tackles for loss and 108.5 sacks over the span of his career.Mack recorded a sack and tackle against his former team before exiting Monday's contest. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/54911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/54911">Bud Dupree</a> saw more playing time in Mack's absence. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188396" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188396">Caleb Murphy</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188104" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188104">Tuli Tuipulotu</a> could also see more snaps in the coming weeks.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the edge during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables says Saturday's matchup against quarterback Jackson Arnold and...

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables says Saturday's matchup against quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184474" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184474">Jackson Arnold</a> and Auburn is just like any other game."It's not about Jackson at all," Venables said on his radio show Monday, per the <a href="https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/sooners/2025/09/15/ou-football-brent-venables-jackson-arnold-return-oklahoma-sooners-auburn-tigers/86173831007/?gca-cat=p&amp;gnt-cfr=1">Montgomery Advertiser's Colton Sulley</a>. "Certainly, we appreciate his time here and the things he was able to accomplish while he was here. ..."This is about Oklahoma versus Auburn this week. There will be an Auburn quarterback, and he's very talented, as we know. But this is, for us, to find a way to get a win this week in our opener here in the SEC."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arnold will return to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium for the first time as a visitor after spending two seasons with the Sooners. He transferred to Auburn in December.The 21-year-old Arnold committed to Oklahoma as a five-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. After serving primarily as a backup to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a> in his freshman year, the Denton, Texas, native won the QB competition to begin last season as the Sooners' starting passer.However, Arnold was benched after four games for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/197842" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/197842">Michael Hawkins Jr</a>. on the heels of committing three turnovers against Tennessee. The Sooners struggled to establish a consistent offense with most of the team's top receivers suffering injuries throughout last season. The 6-foot-1, 219-pound passer started several more games that season before deciding to enter the portal. OU finished with a 6-7 record.Arnold passed for 1,984 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 63% completion rate during two seasons at Oklahoma.The junior passer is thriving three games into his tenure at Auburn. Arnold has racked up eight total touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 3-0 start entering Saturday's SEC opener for both schools. While the 21-year-old's return to Norman has created plenty of intrigue, the program didn't make him available to reporters during Tuesday's media session.The Tigers quarterback's teammates said he doesn't appear to be treating this weekend any differently than usual."I think he's preparing like any other week," <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162687" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162687">Mason Murphy</a> said, per <a href="https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2025/09/auburn-players-describe-jackson-arnolds-preparation-ahead-of-return-to-oklahoma.html">AL.com's Peter Rauterkus</a>. "He's a dog. He's coming in with that mentality that he will not lose. So that's what he's going to do."The Sooners are led by their own talented passer, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171555" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171555">John Mateer</a>. The Washington State transfer has thrown for 944 yards and recorded nine scores over a three-game span.

WACO, TEXAS - AUGUST 29: Jackson Arnold #11 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on August 29, 2025 in Waco, Texas.

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Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield threw some shade at Georgia for the Bulldogs' off-field incid...

Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield threw some shade at Georgia for the Bulldogs' off-field incidents while teaching his team about performance and accountability.Silverfield said he begins his weekly meetings with his team with a "not our standard" segment, identifying mistakes made on the field and away from it."Generally, on a Sunday afternoon when we meet with the team, we do two things," Silverfield said Monday on his radio show, per the <a href="https://x.com/TheJonahDylan/status/1967753156189909188">Commercial Appeal's Jonah Dylan</a>. "We always start off with 'not our standard,' always start out with a negative. And the 'not our standard' is: 'Georgia wide receiver arrested for driving 900 miles per hour over the speed limit.' That's a weekly occurrence. So, that's one we'll show."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Then-Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing after offensive lineman Devin Willock and support staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a 2023 crash. Since the crash, Georgia football players and support staff have been charged in at least 32 speeding, reckless driving, or racing incidents, according to the <a href="https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/college/bulldogs-extra/2025/03/22/georgia-football-marques-easley-arrest-crash-nitro-tuggle/82591614007/">Athens Banner-Herald's Marc Weiszer</a>.Wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/200908" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/200908">Nitro Tuggle</a> was arrested in March for reckless driving and speeding. He subsequently entered the transfer portal and joined Purdue. In the same month, offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/203206" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/203206">Marques Easley</a> was charged with reckless conduct and one count of reckless driving after crashing his car into the front of an apartment complex. He later also transferred to Purdue.The Tigers posted back-to-back double-digit winning campaigns in 2023 and 2024 under Silverfield. Memphis will look to improve to 4-0 on the season Saturday against Arkansas.

FRISCO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Ryan Silverfield of the Memphis Tigers looks on during the second half of the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Toyota Stadium on December 17, 2024 in Frisco, Texas.

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Las Vegas Raiders minority owner and Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady was spotted in the team's coach...

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner and Fox Sports analyst <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1333" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1333">Tom Brady</a> was spotted in the team's coaching booth for the first time early in Monday's 20-9 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.The future Hall of Fame quarterback wore a headset and sat in the back row during the first quarter. Brady was approved for minority ownership in 2024. General manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll consulted the three-time MVP about roster decisions this past offseason.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I’d say Tom Brady is kinda involved. <a href="https://t.co/jfRgHcj2h6">pic.twitter.com/jfRgHcj2h6</a>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1967776805646962854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he speaks with the seven-time Super Bowl champion two to three times per week, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46276421/tom-brady-shown-raiders-booth-wearing-headset-mnf">ESPN's Ryan McFadden</a>. Kelly said they go through film and the offensive game plan for the Raiders' upcoming opponent.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>After the loss, Carroll said it's "not accurate" that Kelly speaks to Brady so frequently about the game plan."We have conversations," Carroll said postgame. "I talk to Tom, Chip talks to Tom regularly. We have a tremendous asset. And we all get along and respect each other. We just talk about life and football. He has great insight, so we're lucky to have him as an owner."The NFL said Tuesday that "no policies prohibit an owner from sitting in the coaches' booth or wearing a headset," according to a statement obtained by <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1967988163529576518">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>. "Brady was sitting in the booth in his capacity as a limited partner."The NFL eased some restrictions on Brady as a broadcaster this season, allowing him to participate remotely in production meetings that involve the coaches and select players. The 48-year-old wasn't permitted to attend those meetings at all last season."Tom continues to be prohibited from going to a team facility for practices or production meetings," the NFL's <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1967988522825957796">statement</a> continued. "He may attend production meetings remotely but may not attend in person at the team facility or hotel. He may also conduct an interview off site with a player like he did last year a couple times, including for the Super Bowl."Brady is scheduled to call Sunday's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. Las Vegas hosts the Bears on Sept. 28.

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 14: Fox Sports analyst Tom Brady arrives at the stadium before an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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The Golden State Warriors offered restricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga a three-year, $7...

The Golden State Warriors offered restricted free-agent forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96094" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96094">Jonathan Kuminga</a> a three-year, $75.2-million deal that includes a team option in the third season, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46210422/inside-warriors-stalemate-jonathan-kuminga">ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania</a>.The new contract proposal, which general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. sent late last week, includes $48.3 million guaranteed in the first two years and requires Kuminga to waive his built-in no-trade cause.The Warriors reportedly previously tabled a two-year, $45-million offer that also included a team option and involved waiving the inherent no-trade clause. Kuminga rejected that deal in July.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kuminga is reportedly resistant to a team option, which Golden State is insisting on in its recent proposals. The 22-year-old would prefer a deal that includes a player option, which Golden State considers a nonstarter, sources told Slater and Charania.Kuminga and his agent reportedly recently suggested a one-year agreement at a negotiable number above his qualifying offer, waiving the no-trade clause and allowing the team to use his deal as an expiring contract at the deadline. Golden State reportedly rejected it because owner Joe Lacob thinks the risk of Kuminga walking for nothing next summer is too high under those circumstances.The Warriors have only presented him with one non-team option offer: a fully guaranteed three-year deal worth $54 million.Golden State shut down sign-and-trade deals from the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings for Kuminga this offseason. He has until Oct. 1 to sign the Warriors' one-year, $7.9-million qualifying offer.The former No. 7 pick averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 47 games last season. His minutes have fluctuated throughout his four seasons with the Warriors. He was out of head coach Steve Kerr's rotation for most of the first round of the playoffs last spring but got extended playing time after Steph Curry's injury in Round 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 4: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to undergo toe surgery, which will sideline...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a> is expected to undergo toe surgery, which will sideline him for at least three months, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1967567284026954065">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Burrow exited in the second quarter of the Bengals' 31-27 win Sunday over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a toe injury after getting sacked by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/63626" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/63626">Arik Armstead</a>.Burrow tried walking off the field under his own power, but he had a noticeable limp and fell to the ground after taking a couple of steps. After being evaluated in the Bengals' medical tent, he made his way back to the locker room with the assistance of team trainers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93471" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93471">Jake Browning</a> led Cincinnati to a comeback win in Burrow's absence and could be elevated to the starting role. The club also has signal-caller <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93784" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93784">Brett Rypien</a> on the practice roster. However, the Bengals have reached out to free-agent quarterbacks to add depth to the position, per <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1967568906400522604">Schefter</a>.Burrow has endured several significant injuries since being the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. A knee injury ended his 2020 season, and a wrist injury cut his 2023 campaign short. He also fought through a calf issue at the start of 2023 that he sustained in training camp.

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) leaves the field following the National Football League game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns on September 7, 2025, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH.

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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones reached out to the New York Jets about a pot...

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones reached out to the New York Jets about a potential trade that would send Micah Parsons to the AFC East club for defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a> and a number of draft picks."As it would turn out, I initiated that," Jones said during an interview with Gary Myers on <a href="https://x.com/ESPNNewYork/status/1966917230408642923">880AM ESPN New York</a>. "Frankly, they didn't have the resources to entertain conversations. It was a very good brief visit."Jones said that he had one conversation regarding the blockbuster deal involving Williams. The Cowboys owner emphasized getting a "significant, dominant, inside defensive player" in any trade scenario for Parsons to address the team's porous run defense.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Williams has been a staple of the Jets' defense since being taken third overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He's earned three Pro Bowl nods after tallying 54 tackles for loss and 40 sacks through seven seasons in New York.The Philadelphia Eagles also contacted the Cowboys about a potential trade, but were rebuffed by Dallas, who didn't want to trade Parsons within their division. Dallas ultimately struck a deal with the Green Bay Packers, sending Parsons north in exchange for a 2026 and 2027 first-round selection, along with defensive lineman Kenny Clark. Green Bay also signed Parsons to a record-setting four-year, $188-million contract.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 19: Quinnen Williams #95 of the New York Jets reacts as he walks off the field following an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Miami Dolphins do not intend to trade Tyreek Hill and have not fielded any inquiries about th...

The Miami Dolphins do not intend to trade <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a> and have not fielded any inquiries about the star wideout, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46243829/dolphins-not-planning-trade-tyreek-hill-sources-say">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Hill requested a trade from the team at the end of last season after Miami missed the playoffs. The 2024 campaign marked his first season with under 1,000 receiving yards since 2019 with the Kansas City Chiefs. The eight-time Pro Bowler walked back his comments in the offseason, citing the desire to be a better leader for the team going forward.Trade speculation once again rose after Hill recorded just four catches for 40 yards in the Dolphins' 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to open the regular season. Despite that poor showing, the five-time All-Pro wideout said he's happy with Miami, while also admitting that he doesn't pay attention to rumors about his future.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I don't really pay attention to any of that," Hill said. "I feel like to me, noise is good - adversity is opportunity. I look at it like that."Hill is currently playing out the second year of a restructured three-year, $90 million contract. The Dolphins have already picked up the receiver's $15.85 million option for the 2025 season.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 15: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before kickoff against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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The Kansas City Chiefs listed wide receiver Xavier Worthy as out for Sunday's game against the Ph...

The Kansas City Chiefs listed wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199737">Xavier Worthy</a> as out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a shoulder injury.Worthy dislocated his shoulder in the Chiefs' season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers after colliding with teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/23150" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/23150">Travis Kelce</a> during Kansas City's opening drive. He was subsequently taken out of the game and did not return.The 22-year-old was a limited participant in practice sessions Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's workout. He was listed as doubtful on Friday before being downgraded to out on Saturday. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Andy Reid said Friday that there was a "slim chance" Worthy would be available for Sunday's Super Bowl LIX rematch, per <a href="https://x.com/jessenewell/status/1966564247090925834">The Athletic's Jesse Newell.</a>Worthy, a 2024 first-round pick, hauled in 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns last season. His absence is another blow to the Chiefs' receiving corps. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188109" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188109">Rashee Rice</a> is serving a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, and rookie wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210094" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210094">Jalen Royals</a> has been ruled out of Sunday's game due to a knee injury.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 5: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for a first quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Cleveland Browns wideout Jerry Jeudy doesn't expect the Baltimore Ravens' defense to present much...

Cleveland Browns wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114403" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114403">Jerry Jeudy</a> doesn't expect the Baltimore Ravens' defense to present much of an obstacle in Sunday's matchup.Jeudy was asked Wednesday what challenges the Ravens' secondary poses for the Browns and responded, "No challenges," according to <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1965814134534205892">ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi</a>.Baltimore is searching for its first win after a bitter 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the team's season opener. The Ravens blew a 16-point lead and allowed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> to pass for 264 of his 394 yards in the fourth quarter.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cleveland cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97659">Denzel Ward</a> said he felt the Browns were being slighted after being picked as sizable underdogs against Baltimore. The AFC North foes have split their regular-season series since 2020."It's definitely disrespect," Ward said, per <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1965812010207392220">Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot</a>. "We just gotta go in there and take care of business regardless of what people may think and who they got winning or losing the game. We got to go in and try to beat the odds."The Browns are looking to get a notch in the win column after their 17-16 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland could receive a boost from quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>, who will play Baltimore for the first time since the franchise traded him to the Denver Broncos in 2019 after 11 seasons."We were on good terms when I left. … You kind of try to act normal, but it is a big deal," Flacco said, according to <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1965810623004168208">Oyefusi</a>. "You do want to go beat them."

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 07: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after reception and run for a first down during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-16.

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Star tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/23150" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/23150">Travis Kelce</a> is taking full accountability for a miscue that injured Kansas City Chiefs teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199737">Xavier Worthy</a> during last week's game in Sao Paulo against the Los Angeles Chargers.Worthy dislocated his shoulder on the Chiefs' first offensive drive of the regular season after colliding with Kelce while each player was running a crossing route in the opposite direction. Worthy was taken out of the game and did not return."I wasn't ready that first drive. I ran into one of my guys and offed him out of the game," Kelce said about the collision on the <a href="https://youtu.be/Fb8Mm-Yggfc?si=dXwqKq4HxuljEGrw&amp;t=582">"New Heights"</a> podcast. "I literally took one of my players out. That's one of the most frustrating parts. It's hard to get your juices back going knowing that you just hurt a guy."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added: "I'm 13 years in the league. There's no excuse for me running into my own guys like that. ... I'm supposed to be running my route at depth for Worthy."Kelce finished the 27-21 loss with two catches for 47 yards and a touchdown.Head coach Andy Reid said Worthy and fellow wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210094" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210094">Jalen Royals</a> (knee) won't practice Wednesday, adding that Worthy is "just rehabbing," according to <a href="https://x.com/ByNateTaylor/status/1965820261774799207">ESPN's Nate Taylor</a>. The second-year wideout's status for the Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday is uncertain.The injury to Worthy leaves the Chiefs shorthanded at receiver as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188109" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188109">Rashee Rice</a> continues to serve a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Kelce credited <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174034" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174034">Tyquan Thornton</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114847" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114847">Marquise Brown</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87570" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87570">JuJu Smith-Schuster</a> for stepping up after Worthy was hurt.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 27-20.

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Florida head coach Billy Napier is attempting to rally his team following a disappointing 18-16 l...

Florida head coach Billy Napier is attempting to rally his team following a disappointing 18-16 loss to USF at home."Everything that's been built here didn't all of a sudden just disappear," Napier said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ESPNRittenberg/status/1965798195059134841">ESPN's Adam Rittenberg</a>. He added, "There has been a ton of investment put into our people, into our organization, and those things still exist. When adversity hits, you need to elevate."The Gators entered their matchup against the Bulls as significant favorites. Yet it was USF that walked out of The Swamp with a 2-0 record Saturday after kicker Nico Gramatica booted a 20-yard field goal in the final moments of the upset. Florida racked up 11 penalties for a total of 103 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Napier took the brunt of criticism following the shocking loss."It's not good enough," Napier said postgame, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46179368/usf-stuns-florida-second-straight-win-vs-ranked-team">ESPN's Mark Schlabach</a>. "We've got work to do. You guys know it. I know it. Anybody that watched it knows it. We got to take ownership of it, and we got to go back to work. That's it."The defeat dropped Napier's overall record as Florida's coach to 20-20. The Gators have begun each of their past four seasons with a 1-1 mark.A tough stretch of games looms for Napier and Co. in the coming weeks. The Gators begin SEC play on the road against LSU on Saturday. They visit No. 5 Miami the following week and host No. 7 Texas on Oct. 4 after a bye week.Napier would be owed a $20.4 million buyout if Florida dismissed him, per Schlabach. The school would be required to pay 50% of his remaining salary within 30 days of his termination. The coach hopes the loss to USF teaches his team a valuable lesson."The important thing here is that we use what we experienced Saturday," Napier said Wednesday, per <a href="https://x.com/GatorsScott/status/1965799502792753555">team reporter Scott Carter</a>. "Can we take that and use it as a catalyst to make the team better. What I do sense is a loyalty. They want to do their best for each other."

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators looks on during the second half of a game against the Long Island Sharks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is questioning whether his team has digested too many positive pr...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is questioning whether his team has digested too many positive press clippings following their first two games."That was the first time that they got all the rat poison. That's kind of this group," Swinney <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5VvqpmjNk8">said</a>. "This group ain't had the rat poison. They've just had the 'you suck' poison. And this is the first time this group really had to manage that. And I don't think some of them have managed it well, obviously. Just being real." The term "rat poison" was often used by former Alabama coach Nick Saban, which refers to news that's too positive or looks too far ahead into the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Tigers improved to 1-1 this past week, defeating Troy after sustaining a bitter 17-10 loss at home to LSU in their season opener. Clemson's offense has struggled to produce at times, averaging 288.5 total yards (120th in the nation) and 18.5 points per game. Swinney stated that he'd like to see less unnecessary scrambling from quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172177" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172177">Cade Klubnik</a> going forward.On the plus side, Swinney pointed to the resilience his players showed last week after falling behind 16-3 against Troy at halftime. The Tigers staged a second-half rally to earn a 27-16 victory.Swinney is adamant that the Tigers can get back on track ahead of their ACC opener against Georgia Tech on Saturday, but can't continue to keep up their bad habits from their first two outings of the season."If we continue like this, we won't win very many games," he said. "We've got to get in rhythm on offense. We got plenty of dudes. We gotta do a better job as coaches."Swinney sees parallels between his current roster and the 2016 club, when Deshaun Watson &amp; Co. stumbled to begin the season after narrowly beating Auburn and coincidentally defeating Troy by a narrow margin the following week.Clemson's sideline boss believes that the 2016 Tigers became too infatuated with their preseason press clippings after winning the ACC title and playing Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game.

CLEMSON, SC - AUGUST 30: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers leads his team to the field after halftime during a college football game against the LSU Tigers on August 30, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Colorado is expected to turn to Ryan Staub at quarterback for the Buffaloes' Big 12 opener agains...

Colorado is expected to turn to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/183905" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/183905">Ryan Staub</a> at quarterback for the Buffaloes' Big 12 opener against Houston on Friday, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1965400016740384851">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>. Head coach Deion Sanders said he wouldn't confirm Thamel's report during a Tuesday interview, according to the <a href="https://x.com/Joseph_Duarte/status/1965465494120702265">Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte</a>. Staub was spotted working with the first-team offense in practice Monday. The redshirt sophomore has spent the past two seasons backing up Shedeur Sanders. He started one game for Colorado in 2023 while Sanders was injured, throwing for 195 yards and one touchdown in a loss to Utah.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Stevenson Ranch, California, native began his 2025 campaign third on Buffaloes' QB depth chart. Liberty transfer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/163050" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/163050">Kaidon Salter</a> and freshman<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/209867" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/209867"> Julian Lewis</a> competed for the starting role to begin the season. Salter got the nod in Colorado's opener against Georgia Tech.Coach Prime gave each of the three passers reps during last week's 31-7 win over Delaware. Staub completed 7 of 10 pass attempts for 157 yards and two touchdowns."I know exactly how I'm going to handle the quarterback situation," Sanders said after the win against Delaware, per <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3341093" href="https://thescore.com/news/3341093">The Associated Press' Pat Graham</a>.

BOULDER, CO - APRIL 19: Ryan Staub #16 of the Colorado Buffaloes plays in the Black and Gold Spring Game at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel believes that Bill Belichick is still welcome at the ...

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel believes that Bill Belichick is still welcome at the NFL team's facility after the future Hall of Famer banned Patriots scouts from North Carolina's practices."Nothing surprises me," Vrabel said Monday on "The Greg Hill Show," according to <a href="https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/mike-vrabel-points-out-bill-belichick-has-already-been-back?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter">WEEI's Tom Carroll</a>. "I would imagine that Bill - I mean, he came back for, the best of my knowledge, Tom's (Patriots Hall of Fame) ceremony. So I guess he's welcome back, based on the fact that he was there. ..."Since his departure as the head coach here, he's been back. And I'll leave it at that."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony, which Belichick spoke at, was held at Gillette Stadium in June 2024.Belichick guided New England to six Super Bowl titles over a historic span of 24 seasons. The 73-year-old coach has a strained relationship with Patriots owner Robert Kraft after their split in January 2024. Belichick sat out the 2024 NFL season and is making his collegiate coaching debut with North Carolina this season.Belichick confirmed the report that UNC won't allow Patriots personnel to scout Tar Heels practices."It's clear that I'm not welcome there around their facility. So they're not welcome at ours. Pretty simple," Belichick told reporters Saturday, per <a href="http://Fox%20College%20Football">Fox College Football</a>.Belichick's issue is more about being treated with respect than his physical presence at the facility, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46196836/mike-vrabel-says-bill-belichick-welcome-patriots-facility">ESPN's Mike Reiss</a>.Kraft said last week that he'd like to build a statue of Belichick next to the statue of Brady outside Gillette Stadium once his coaching career is over.Vrabel said that New England will have to find alternative methods to view Tar Heels players, but he wants to stay focused on his NFL roster."(I) wanna focus on our football team, and that's their prerogative to make the decisions that they feel like are best for them," Vrabel said, per Carroll.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Head coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans is congratulated by head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after their 20-13 win in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho via unanimous decision in the UFC Paris main event Satu...

Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho via unanimous decision in the UFC Paris main event Saturday at Accor Arena.The judges <a href="https://x.com/UFCNews/status/1964455341867069735">scored</a> the bout 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46 in Imavov's favor.Borralho attempted to slow down the more aggressive Imavov with leg kicks but found little success, sustaining his first loss since joining the promotion in 2021.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Imavov, the No. 2-ranked contender in the 185-pound division, called out new UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev after his big win in front of a raucous crowd."I'm next," the 30-year-old French-based fighter <a href="https://x.com/ufc/status/1964455983952052682">said</a>.While Imavov's win places him in contention for a title shot, there's another marquee middleweight matchup set for UFC Vancouver in October, with Anthony Hernandez taking on Reinier de Ridder. The winner of that fight is also expected to be in the running for the next title shot.Imavov has now won five straight since a no-contest against Chris Curtis at UFC 289. The rising star earned a second-round TKO over former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in February.Borralho entered Saturday's fight ranked No. 7 in the middleweight division, coming off a knockout win over Paul Craig at UFC 301 and a unanimous decision over Jared Cannonier in 2024.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 06: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia punches Caio Borralho of Brazil in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on September 06, 2025 in Paris, France.

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The San Francisco 49ers and receiver Jauan Jennings agreed to a deal that will add $3 million in ...

The San Francisco 49ers and receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94099">Jauan Jennings</a> agreed to a deal that will add $3 million in play-time incentives to his contract, his agents told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1963425754235961520">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Jennings, who was set to earn close to $7.5 million this season, could earn up to $10.5 million in the final year of his deal before becoming a free agent next offseason, adds Schefter. The 28-year-old requested a new contract or a trade from the Niners in July, but San Francisco said it wouldn't move him. Jennings settled for the short-term raise over a multi-year extension, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1963425963129409899">Schefter</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jennings finished second on the 49ers with 77 receptions for 975 yards and six touchdowns in 2024. The Tennessee product missed most of this preseason while dealing with a calf injury.San Francisco has been dealing with an injury-plagued receiving corps throughout training camp. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/125339" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/125339">Brandon Aiyuk</a> is set to miss at least the first four games of the season as he continues to rehab a torn ACL sustained last season. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/71461" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71461">Demarcus Robinson</a> will serve a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins are also nursing injuries ahead of the Niners' opener.Jennings is expected to begin the season as a starting wideout alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199752" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199752">Ricky Pearsall</a>."We love J.J. When he is not there, he is greatly missed," head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6582188/2025/09/03/jauan-jennings-contract-49ers-deal/?source=emp_shared_article">The Athletic's Matt Barrows</a>. "The way he carries himself, the energy he plays with and how good of a player he is makes everyone very excited."The 49ers will go on the road Sunday to play the Seattle Seahawks to open the season.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 5: Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers gets set during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is putting his focus on the upcoming season, opting to...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> is putting his focus on the upcoming season, opting to table discussions of a contract extension for the future."The season's here. I'm not worried about (an extension)," Jackson told reporters Wednesday. "You were better off asking that during camp. But I'm locked in. I'm ready for the season to start. That time will come."Jackson signed a five-year, $260-million contract extension with the Ravens in May 2023. The two-time MVP has a cap hit of $43.5 million this season, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/lamar-jackson/6917">Over the Cap</a>. His cap number jumps to $74.5 million for the 2026 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Signing Jackson to an extension would not only reward the All-Pro passer with a lucrative deal but also provide immediate and future cap flexibility for the Ravens. He's the 10th highest-paid quarterback with an annual average salary of $52 million, well behind Dak Prescott's leading $60 million per season.General manager Eric DeCosta said recently that there have been conversations between Jackson and the team regarding an extension, but he intends to keep the discussions private."I appreciate the question, but it's good to kind of keep these things with the players," DeCosta said last Wednesday, according to <a href="https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/eric-decosta-lamar-jackson-kyle-hamilton-contract-extension-pending-free-agents-nick-matteo-window-open">team reporter Clifton Brown</a>. "That will continue to be the way we operate. I really wouldn't want to get into any specifics with any of our players and their contract negotiations. I think that hurts the process."Baltimore gave new deals to starters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72385" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72385">Derrick Henry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161658" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161658">Rashod Bateman</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/67390" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/67390">Ronnie Stanley</a> this offseason and signed safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173993" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173993">Kyle Hamilton</a> to a four-year, $100.4-million extension in late August.Meanwhile, the Ravens have several significant contributors poised to hit free agency following the 2025 season, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82707" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82707">Mark Andrews</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173992" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173992">Tyler Linderbaum</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94616" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94616">Jaire Alexander</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161657" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161657">Odafe Oweh</a> among the contingent.Jackson, a three-time first-team All-Pro, is preparing for his eighth campaign in Baltimore. The Ravens will play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football to open their season, nearly nine months after having their playoff run halted by Josh Allen &amp; Co.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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