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nytimes.com > athletic > 7533959 > 08/23/2026 > 49ers-christian-mccaffrey-injury-preseason

49ers’ Christian McCaffrey returns to practice after two-week absence: ‘I feel fresh’

24+ min ago   (996+ words) San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey says his absence from practice has been part of his preparations for the 2026 season. Luke Hales / Getty Images SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A negotiation ploy? An injury more insidious than the 49ers were letting on? No,…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7533933 > 08/23/2026 > browns-starting-qb-decision-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders

Browns expect to name starting QB on Monday; Deshaun Watson’s comments won’t impact decision

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (240+ words) The Browns are expected to name Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders their starting quarterback on Monday. Ken Blaze / Imagn Images “I think he emptied his heart a little bit and I don’t think that says who he is,” Monken said…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7533988 > 08/23/2026 > ashton-jeanty-injury-raiders-running-back

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty leaves practice with apparent injury

1+ hour, 7+ min ago   (324+ words) Ashton Jeanty was helped off the field after diving for a pass in Sunday's practice. Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left practice with an apparent injury on Sunday afternoon. Jeanty ran a…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7533498 > 08/23/2026 > chargers-tyler-biadasz-injury-out-for-season

Chargers center Tyler Biadasz out for season with left knee injury

5+ hour, 13+ min ago   (219+ words) The Chargers signed Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason, but he won't play for them in 2026. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images The Los Angeles Chargers placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced Sunday....

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7533482 > 08/23/2026 > 49ers-george-kittle-activated-achilles-injury

49ers activate George Kittle, increasing his chances of playing Week 1

5+ hour, 29+ min ago   (231+ words) George Kittle was working toward returning to practice and the news Sunday moved him closer to making his season debut. Kirby Lee / Imagn Images George Kittle said last week that he was close to returning to practice from a torn…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7532470 > 08/23/2026 > eagles-preseason-thoughts-patriots-tanner-mckee

Tanner McKee makes case for Eagles’ No. 2 QB, Joshua Weru pushes for roster spot

10+ hour, 7+ min ago   (693+ words) Tanner McKee played deep into the fourth quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the New England Patriots and could be ahead in the race for the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 2 QB spot. Fred Kfoury III / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7530146 > 08/23/2026 > jon-gruden-buccaneers-broadcast-booth

Jon Gruden returns to the booth for first time since 2018 for Bucs’ preseason game

10+ hour, 56+ min ago   (560+ words) Jon Gruden returned to the broadcast booth for the first time since 2018 to call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Russell Lansford / Imagn images via Reuters Leading up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ second preseason…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7532388 > 08/23/2026 > bears-risers-fallers-preseason-bengals

Bears still seeking answers at left tackle after sloppy game: Risers and fallers

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (904+ words) Jahdae Walker hauled in a 36-yard pass, flashing big play ability as he vies for a spot on the 53-man roster. Andy Lyons / Getty Images Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had yet to lose a preseason game, going 3-0-1 to…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7530324 > 08/23/2026 > college-football-fan-experience-students-international

‘Cult’-like college football akin to ‘living on a different planet’ for some students

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (1738+ words) For many international students, it’s football — the most visceral expression of school identity — that delivers their first unfiltered glimpse of American college life. CFP / Getty Images The marching band clicked into place with an engineered elegance. Surrounding it in the…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7532044 > 08/23/2026 > chiefs-stock-report-rookies-potential-bucs-preseason

Chiefs stock report: Rookies flash potential — again — in preseason loss to Bucs

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (1016+ words) Second-year receiver Jalen Royals led the Chiefs with six receptions and 51 receiving yards against the Buccaneers. Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images via Reuters Connect TAMPA, Fla. — The bad news for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night: They lost their…...