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Sources: NCAA defectors can't play in NFL in '26
The NFL will inform its teams that any player who returns to the college ranks will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team this season, sources told ESPN.
Owners approve Seahawks sale to Khosla group
NFL owners on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the $9.612 billion sale of the Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate to a group led by 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla.
Tua to start vs. Fins in Falcons' preseason finale
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will not play Friday for the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason finale, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday, adding that no decision has been made on the team's Week 1 starter at the position.
Source: Giants' Austin (torn ACL) out for season
Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while running a route at Tuesday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sources: Buccaneers top pick Bain has AC sprain
Buccaneers rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. suffered an AC sprain, but it is said to be "nothing serious," and he is expected to be ready Week 1, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Source: Texans believe RT Smith has foot injury
Texans right tackle Braden Smith and reserve defensive end Ali Gaye were carted off the field together Wednesday early in a joint practice with the Panthers.
York pinged fake prostitute 3 times before arrest
49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym and responded multiple times to a fictitious ad for a prostitute prior to his arrest in Ohio over the weekend.
'Frustrating' contract talks irk Pats CB Gonzalez
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez, 24, and the New England Patriots continue to discuss a contract extension, and with the regular-season opener Sept. 9 closing in, the veteran defensive back expressed disappointment the sides have yet to reach an agreement.
Our NFL Nation team reporters are forecasting who will make all 32 teams' rosters, one week from the cut-down deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.