In the aftermath of a blowout loss to the Colts, the Miami Dolphins held a players-only meeting that caught the attention of NFL insider Tom Pelissero and sportscaster Rich Eisen. Their discussion paints a picture of a locker room searching for answers far earlier than anyone expected.

Anticipation is running high for the start of the NFL season as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen makes a confident call about Aaron Rodgers’ Week 1 performance. According to Queen, the veteran quarterback is poised to deliver a strong opening game.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is facing a surprise injury concern just as the team prepares to face the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. While the full details remain sparse, the news promises to be anything but positive.

San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has returned to practice just in time for Week 1 preparations. The announcement, made by CBS Bay Area’s Matt Lively, highlights the team’s optimism as they gear up for the season opener.

The Dallas Cowboys are shaping their running back rotation in time for the opening week of the season, while roster bubble players await crucial decisions. As Monday, August 25, unfolds, the team’s direction becomes clearer for fans eager to see how this year’s Cowboys will start their campaign.

With Anthony Richardson’s future in Indianapolis under the microscope and the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback battle in full swing, the NFL’s opening week is shaping up to be unpredictable. Meanwhile, Brian Schottenheimer shares optimism about Micah Parsons’ readiness for Week 1 as fans brace for the season ahead.

The Cleveland Browns have named Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for the 2025 opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, fulfilling head coach Kevin Stefanski’s pledge to settle the position before the preseason finale. The decision arrives as the team continues to weigh several long-term options at quarterback.