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- 🏈 Fantasy football: Beck among deep sleepers August 22, 2026These sleepers are truly for those in deeper leagues seeking off-the-radar types who could emerge in 2026.Tristan H. Cockcroft
- Broncos' Nix throws for TD in return from injury August 22, 2026Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who underwent two offseason surgeries to repair a fractured right ankle, made his first preseason appearance Friday night, playing 14 snaps and finishing 6-of-9 passing for 76 yards and a touchdown.Jeff Legwold
- Bills star DT Oliver mourning tragic death of son August 22, 2026The 2-year-old son of Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died June 28 after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston.Cameron Wolfe and Alaina Getzenberg
- Kubiak keeps QB race going: 'Got another week' August 22, 2026With one week left in the preseason, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said he wasn't prepared to name a starting quarterback, adding "I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job."Ryan McFadden
- Mass. to investigate Cards exec's alleged betting August 22, 2026A second investigation has been opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's alleged betting activity.Josh Weinfuss
- Seahawks WR Bobo suffers 'serious' knee injury August 22, 2026Seahawks wideout Jake Bobo appeared to suffer a "serious knee injury during Friday's practice against the Titans, coach Mike Macdonald told reporters.Brady Henderson
- 2 INTs make for 'sour' night for Steelers' Howard August 22, 2026Eight days after helping the offense light up the scoreboard with 28 points, young Steelers quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar combined to throw two interceptions, take four sacks and score zero points in a 17-0 preseason loss to the Jets.Brooke Pryor
- NFL reviewing WR Bateman's family violence arrest August 22, 2026The Ravens have informed the NFL of wide receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest in June on family violence charges, and the league said the case is under review.Jamison Hensley
- 4-time Pro Bowl RB Chubb announces retirement August 22, 2026Veteran running back Nick Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowl selection who most recently played for the Texans, announced his retirement.
- Win rates 2.0: How our advanced pass rushing and blocking metrics changed, plus key storylines August 22, 2026After eight years, ESPN tweaked the formula for pass rush win rate and pass block win rate. What's new for 2026? Which players saw their stats impacted the most?Brian Burke and Seth Walder