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Sources: Crosby shut down Rams trade talks, wanted to stay with Raiders Sources: Crosby shut down Rams trade talks, wanted to stay with Raiders

The Rams pursued Maxx Crosby shortly after his trade from the Raiders to the Ravens fell through, sources told NFL Network.

Sources: Jackson won't have deal with Ravens before start of season Sources: Jackson won't have deal with Ravens before start of season

Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to discuss a long-term extension with the Ravens and has been more focused on the upcoming 2026 season, league sources told ESPN.

Sources: Porter unlikely to play opener amid uncertain Steelers future Sources: Porter unlikely to play opener amid uncertain Steelers future

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, sources told NFL Network and ESPN, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.

Source: Jags, WR Washington unlikely to agree to deal before season Source: Jags, WR Washington unlikely to agree to deal before season

The Jaguars and Parker Washington are unlikely to agree to a contract extension before the start of the season, a source told NFL Network.

Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market

The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.

Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out Chiefs set to use undrafted rookie at LT as Simmons ruled out

Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's season opener against the Broncos, with Kansas City expected to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to help protect returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Sources: Packers, TE Kraft reach 4-year extension worth up to $92M Sources: Packers, TE Kraft reach 4-year extension worth up to $92M

The Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft have reached agreement on a four-year extension worth up to $92 million, sources told ESPN.

Rush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms Rush still to start for ailing Falcons despite back spasms

Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday, but he will still start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced.

✍️ Tracking Rodgers' chase for the record book ✍️ Tracking Rodgers' chase for the record book

The Steelers QB, who is entering his 22nd season in the league, is chasing records, and ESPN will be chronicling his "last rodeo."