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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett warms up for the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 06:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Given the many variables that go into developing an elite quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly can't even imagine assessing what to make of last year's group of five first-round draft picks as they enter their sophomore seasons. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL 2019: soph QBs still finding their footing, and throwing

By John Wawrow Aug. 28, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

49ers wide receiver race is still up for grabs

By Grant Cohn Aug. 27, 2019 10:12 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan still has not announced which wide receivers will start for the 49ers this season. The 49ers have held a wide...

FANTASY PLAYS: It's OK to wait a little bit to draft a QB

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 09:18 PM EDT
The fantasy football season is upon us and not a moment too soon. Sure, I love fantasy baseball and fantasy hockey but there is just something...

FANTASY PLAYS: Strong depth at tight end, kicker spots

By George Kurtz Aug. 26, 2019 08:51 PM EDT
I approach the tight end position in much the same way I approach drafting a quarterback. Sure, I would love to select Travis Kelce, George Kittle, or...

FANTASY PLAYS: Winston, Darnold could be sleepers in drafts

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:38 PM EDT
Quarterbacks Sleepers Jameis Winston, Buccaneers Per consensus ADP Winston is QB15, but there's reason for optimism. New...

FANTASY PLAYS: Holdouts add uncertainty at running back

By Joe Gallina Aug. 26, 2019 08:30 PM EDT
The landscape surrounding fantasy football's running back position has dramatically changed since last season. Last season's top overall pick, Rams RB...

Raiders place RB Doug Martin on IR, sign DT Corey Liuget

Aug. 25, 2019 03:01 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have placed running back Doug Martin on injured reserve and signed former Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Wilson leads 2 TD drives as Seahawks defeat Chargers 23-15

By Joe Reedy Aug. 25, 2019 01:14 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips, left, makes the tackle after Houston Texans wide receiver Chad Hansen, right, made a catch in the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Garoppolo shines in 27-17 win over Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2019 12:48 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck walks past Colts general manager Chris Ballard after a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oft-injured Colts QB Andrew Luck, 29, announces retirement

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers 8/24/2019

Aug. 24, 2019 10:12 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass during a joint NFL football practice with the Los Angeles Chargers in Costa Mesa, Calif., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Pagano returns to Indy as Bears face Colts

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Jaylen Watkins (27) intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers safeties Phillips, Watkins ready to step up

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 09:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
NFL 2019: NFC South rivals looking to end Saints' 2-year run

By Charles Odum Aug. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018 file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson passes against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Ravens won last year behind the arm, and mostly legs, of rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
NFL 2019: Browns join fray in wide-open AFC North

By David Ginsburg Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) greets Los Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James (33) after an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL 2019: Mahomes encore could depend on defensive makeover

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 22, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

Receiver Dontrelle Inman returns to Chargers

Aug. 22, 2019 12:31 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Dontrelle Inman is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers announced Thursday that they signed the wide receiver....

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, hands off to Keenan Allen during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Rivers has a talented receiving corps with Allen, Mike Williams and Travis Benjamin as well as getting back Hunter Henry, who missed the regular season with a knee injury. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
NFL 2019: Rivers: 'I feel like we're in that window.'

By Joe Reedy Aug. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT