Aug 23, 2022 NFL NationESPN In a little more than two weeks, the NFL regular season returns. Training camps are winding down, the final cut-down day is approaching (Aug. 30) and the last of preseason games will be played this weekend. What better time than now to present our 2022 NFL preseason Power Rankings to
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12:41 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — Lions rookie receiver Jameson Williams won’t be available for at least the first four weeks of the 2022 season. The team announced it has placed Williams on the reserve/non-football injury list as it trims down to the 80-player limit by the Tuesday deadline. Players on the reserve/NFI list
10:54 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — The Dolphins placed cornerback Mackensie Alexander on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season one week after he signed with the team. Alexander was injured in Miami’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, but Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated he didn’t believe there was reason for
5:19 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has noticed a difference already. In the week since the Green Bay Packers quarterback called out his young receivers, he said he’s been encouraged by their progress. There still have been miscues — rookie Romeo Doubs dropped two more passes in Friday’s preseason game against the
6:36 PM ET ESPN News Services TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, ending what has been described as an 11-day, prearranged break from training camp for personal reasons. The seven-time Super Bowl champion didn’t address the media after practicing. Teammates and coach Todd Bowles said the 45-year-old quarterback
10:03 AM ET ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders activated tight end Logan Thomas off the physically unable to perform list Monday, giving them back a crucial part of their offense as the regular season approaches. Thomas tore his left ACL and MCL last season in a Dec. 5 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
8:00 AM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson continues to methodically work through his return from a torn Achilles in his left leg, head coach Doug Pederson said he still expects Robinson to be cleared to play in the Sept. 11 season opener at the Washington Commanders. But don’t expect
8:28 PM ET New York Giants top pick Kayvon Thibodeaux left Sunday night’s preseason win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury and did not return. The early belief is that Thibodeaux’s injury is not severe. “I’m all right. I’m good,” Thibodeaux said leaving the stadium under his own power with only a slight
6:15 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral likely will miss the 2022-23 season with what coach Matt Rhule called a “significant” Lisfranc ligament tear. “I would assume it would be a while; I would assume it would be a significant amount of time,” Rhule said Saturday. “I’m pretty sure it
Aug 20, 2022 Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — One of this summer’s themes for the Miami Dolphins is taking advantage of opportunities. It’s part of the reason why first-year coach Mike McDaniel has run shorter practices than the allotted two hours. It’s about making the reps count. “That’s what the team needs to be the team