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Chicago’s Wrigley Field atmosphere got an extra jolt when Greg Maddux delivered an off-target ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs turned it into a run-heavy, 17-5 victory against the Reds.
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With the Colts approaching roster cutdown day, the backup quarterback situation remains a central question, and both Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard have been part of the snaps that shape the decision.
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Tampa Bay’s first regular-season game of 2026 sends the Buccaneers into Cincinnati for a Week 1 showdown against the Bengals, with both teams facing early-season questions on defense.
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Carolina’s offseason bookends its linebacker rebuild by bringing in an experienced presence in Bobby Okereke, pairing veteran know-how with a growing young core as the regular season approaches.
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San Francisco is moving on from quarterback Adrian Martinez, clearing the last spot on its roster ahead of the 2026 season as the starter role remains attached to Brock Purdy.
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Two veteran linebackers were among the early departures as Los Angeles trimmed its roster toward the regular-season limit, clearing new options for players still seeking a role elsewhere.
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Atlanta began its late-August roster reductions Saturday, waiving seven players, releasing three others and moving defensive back Darren Hall to injured reserve ahead of the NFL’s Sunday cutdown.
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San Francisco has kept Kurtis Rourke as its third quarterback, while Adrian Martinez was released after the preseason window featured limited work for both, including Rourke missing the final stretch with fractured ribs.
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Friday night’s Kansas City vs. Seattle preseason wrap-up came down to the final seconds, offering a late-game snapshot of how both teams are sorting through depth and development.
