If you thought the first week of preseason was intense, the second should bring even more excitement.
One player won't be around to see it firsthand after announcinghis retirement Monday, while anothernotable absence from last week could come to an end soon.
Three things that matterArbitrator rules againstAntonio Brown
This isn't the newsAntonio Brown wanted to hear considering the Raiders wide receiverthreatened to sit out this season if heisn't allowed to wear his old helmet and reportedly
Brandon Woodruff Jersey vowed to hold the league liable for anyfuture head injuries he may endure. On top of his equipment i sue, Brown is alsodealing with blisters that stem from frostbite on his feet after he useda cryotherapy machinewithout the correct footwear.
"The player cant practice or play in games with equipment thats not approved," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said in a . "If he doesnt play or practice he is in breach of his contract and doesnt get paid."
An arbitrator ruled against Brown on Monday and he later commented on the i sue, he is "working on getting back to full health and looking forward to rejoining my teammates on the field." Does thatmean he's over "Helmetgate" already? We'll keep the popcorn handy.
Veterans still lead starting QB battle in Washington
Redskins coachJay Gruden won't make hisstarting quarterback decision until after the team's third preseason game, but he appears to have the depth chart in mind as he said No. 15 overall pickDwayne Haskins is chasing Colt McCoy and Case Keenum.
"I'd say the vets probably have a little bit of a leg up on him, just because they're vets
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McCoy stepped in for an injured Alex Smith last season, only to suffer a broken leg a couple weeks later. Keenum got the start in Washington's preseason opener against the Browns last week, but there's still plenty
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Jamal Adams volunteers to change positions amid Jets injuries
While it's unlikely to happen, the Jets safety felt the need to offer his services at cornerback to highlight the severity of the situation in New York afterTrumaine Johnson went down with an injury Sunday at practice. While Johnsonis listed as week to week,coach Adam Gase couldn't guarantee his availability for the regular-season opener Sept. 8 against the Bills.
"That's just going to be time," Gase said, . "I don't think it will be months, but, I mean, we'll see. It's week to week right now. It'll be about how his body responds to the rehab."
Adding insult to injury,undrafted rookie
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Two things that don't matterTom Brady's Boston-areahome is for sale
But that's no reason to panic, as Brady a sured his lavish mansion will require some time to find an earnest buyer.
"You shouldnt read into anything," Bradysaidon ."It takes a long time to sell a house."
The 42-year-old quarterback also addre sed his contract situationand the ongoing rumors that his career could be nearing an end as he reiterated thathe's not serious about retirement yet.
"I am certainly at a place we have been at the same place for a long time and I love playing for the Patriots," Brady added. "I have such a great relationship with Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick and our team. Well worry about that when that happens. This isnt the time to worry about it.
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Rishard Matthews retires after release from Saints
Two days after he was cut by New Orleans with a left squaddesignation for leaving training camp, the 29-year-oldwide receiver has decided to call it a career in an unusual and fiery way.
"Rishard Matthews the football player (sic) No Longer Exist & its okay. In life regardle s of the right or wrong decisions Ive made," Matthews ."Ive always moved forward with the understanding that regardle s of what Im going through someone is going through something a ston worse than my bull. For athletes its important to understand (sic) & Move the fon."
Matthews hadrequested his releasefrom the Titans last September and signed with the Jets the following month, but ended last season on injured reserve. He signed with the Saints in
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One video you have to see
Colts rookie cornerback and 2019 second-round draft pickRock Ya-Sin is already turning heads with his physicality on this snag.
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Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) Monday tweet of the day
Thought the Lamar Jackson hype was over after one season? Thesecond-year quarterback isjust getting started, it seems.
"It's safe to say Lamar Jackson will average 10 rushing attempts per game, which would set another NFL single-season record for carries by a quarterback, like he did in 2018."
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Rock Ya-Sin. Know the name.
Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) Monday tweet of the day
Thought the Lamar Jackson hype was over after one season? Thesecond-year quarterback isjust getting started, it seems.
"It's safe to say Lamar Jackson will average 10 rushing attempts per game, which would set another NFL single-season record for carries by a quarterback, like he did in 2018."
Field Yates (@FieldYates)
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If you thought the first week of preseason was intense, the second should bring even more excitement.
