Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney isn't looking to press the panic button despite the Tigers' 1-2 r...

<p>Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney isn't looking to press the panic button despite the Tigers' 1-2 record.</p><p>"Nobody wants to hear you're close, but we're a good football team," Swinney said Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1967744217788321981">Jon Blau of The Post and Courier</a>.</p><p>Clemson fell to Georgia Tech 24-21 on Saturday as the Yellow Jackets kicked a game-winning field goal with no time remaining. This season marks the first time the Tigers have lost two of their first three games since 2014. They rebounded after that year's slow start by winning six straight games and finished with a 10-3 record.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I know there's a lot of panic, and there's a lot of whatever, but I don't panic because I have perspective because I've been here many times, and I've lived it," Swinney added, according to <a href="https://x.com/DerrianCarter00/status/1967744691488911759">Derrian Carter of The Greenville News</a>.</p><p>Both of Clemson's losses this season have been by one possession, which is unusual given Swinney's track record.</p><p>"The biggest thing to me is trying to make one more play," Swinney said, according to <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/1967744130127368536">Chapel Fowler of The State Newspaper</a>. "We lead the nation in one-score wins since 2011, but we're not getting that done. This year, we're 0-for-2."</p><p>The Tigers' biggest issues have come on offense, with the unit averaging only 19.3 points per game. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172177" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172177">Cade Klubnik</a> has also struggled, completing just 59.1% of his passes with three touchdowns and three interceptions. However, Swinney has no intentions of benching him.</p><p>"Cade's our guy," the head coach <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/1967749570387120502">remarked</a>. "He knows what he needs to do"</p><p>Clemson's worst season under Swinney came in 2010, when the program went 6-7.</p>

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 06: during a college football game between the Troy Trojans and the Clemson Tigers on September 6, 2025, at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

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The Dallas Cowboys signed three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, team owner Jerry Jone...

<p>The Dallas Cowboys signed three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/53703" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/53703">Jadeveon Clowney</a>, team owner Jerry Jones told reporters Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/jonmachota/status/1967333529970483482">The Athletic's Jon Machota</a>.</p><p>The agreement is a one-year deal worth $3.5 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1967389827076387186">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a>.</p><p>The addition of Clowney should strengthen a Cowboys defense that lost star edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> to a preseason trade. Clowney is familiar with the Cowboys, having visited the franchise Wednesday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Dallas has recorded only three sacks in the two games since trading Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The 1-1 Cowboys, who beat the New York Giants 40-37 on Sunday, have allowed 61 points through Week 2.</p><p>Clowney, a former first overall pick, has registered 58 sacks over his career, including four seasons with at least nine sacks each. The 32-year-old spent last season with the Carolina Panthers, putting up 5.5 sacks.</p>

ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 05: Carolina linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) reacts during the NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons on January 5th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Fan favorite Diego Lopes handed Jean Silva his first UFC loss in an epic main event Saturday at N...

<p>Fan favorite Diego Lopes handed Jean Silva his first UFC loss in an epic main event Saturday at Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.</p><p>Lopes came out aggressively from the start and ended the fight via TKO with a spinning back elbow in the second round.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">HAHAHAHA I TOLD YALL, IT’S LEVELS DIEGO LOPES KOS JEAN SILVA IN THE FINAL SECONDS OF RD2!😂😮‍💨 <a href="https://t.co/Td4HHe8Ryv">pic.twitter.com/Td4HHe8Ryv</a></p>— The MMA Archives (@Themmaarchives) <a href="https://twitter.com/Themmaarchives/status/1967028154448703897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Lopes, who hails from Brazil but resides in Mexico, received a warm reception from the Texas crowd as he made his walk to the Octagon. He appeared to be on the verge of victory in the first round, getting Silva to the ground and busting him open with a series of shots to the head. However, Silva managed to escape and extend the fight, though his luck ran out in Round 2.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Despite connecting on a series of blows delivered to Lopes, Silva got caught with an elbow that dropped him and eventually led to the referee calling for a stoppage. Silva shoved Lopes after the fight ended.</p><p>Saturday's win was a step back on track for Lopes, who lost to Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant featherweight title in his last fight. The defeat snapped a five-fight win streak for Lopes.</p><p>Silva's loss to Lopes marks his first MMA defeat since April 2018. The 28-year-old entered Saturday's event with a 5-0 record in UFC since earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023.</p>

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 13: Diego Lopes of Brazil reacts after defeating Jean Silva of Brazil in a featherweight fight during the Noche UFC event at Frost Bank Center on September 13, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

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<p>The New York Giants have no immediate plans to start rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> over <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a>, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46244471/giants-no-rush-bench-russell-wilson-jaxson-dart-sources-say">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>The Giants aren't ruling out a change at the quarterback position eventually, but they'd prefer not to rush Dart, Schefter adds.</p><p>Calls for Dart popped up after Wilson laid an egg in his New York debut, a 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 1. The 36-year-old completed only 17 of his 37 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Dart said Friday he'll be ready for whenever his opportunity comes but added that he's focused on being the "best teammate" for Wilson.</p><p>"I'm confident in myself, so whatever opportunity happens, or whatever may happen, I'm preparing for that opportunity," Dart <a href="https://www.giants.com/news/quotes-9-12-coach-brian-daboll-qb-jaxson-dart-qb-jameis-winston">told</a> reporters. "I feel like I'm going to go out there and succeed anytime I'm on the field. So that's just kind of the approach that I have."</p><p>When asked about fans calling for him to start, Dart responded that he doesn't "pay attention to that stuff."</p><p>New York selected Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The rookie quarterback impressed in the preseason, leading to him being named the No. 2 signal-caller on the depth chart ahead of veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a>.</p>

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants looks on against the Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFL 2025 game at Northwest Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

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The Dallas Cowboys and offensive lineman Tyler Smith agreed to a four-year, $96-million extension...

<p>The Dallas Cowboys and offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174001" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174001">Tyler Smith</a> agreed to a four-year, $96-million extension that will make him the highest-paid guard ever, the team announced Saturday. </p><p>Smith is the second Cowboys player to land a lucrative extension since the franchise traded <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>, joining <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174214" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174214">DaRon Bland</a>. Bland inked a four-year, $92-million deal in August.</p><p>Smith's new extension averages $24 million, which breaks Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161967" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161967">Trey Smith</a>'s previous benchmark of $23.5 million for the guard position.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>A first-round pick by the Cowboys in 2022, Smith has grown into a two-time Pro Bowler. He's started 48 of a possible 52 games since entering the league.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith (73) blocks during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 4th, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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<p>Washington Commanders running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/81875" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/81875">Austin Ekeler</a> suffered a torn Achilles in Thursday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers and will miss the remainder of the season, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46243669/commanders-rb-austin-ekeler-tore-achilles-source-says">John Keim of ESPN</a>.</p><p>An MRI confirmed the nature of the injury, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1966891518548992309">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a>.</p><p>"Thank you all for the love and well wishes. I appreciate you all," Ekeler <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinekeler/">wrote on Instagram</a> Saturday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The veteran sustained the noncontact injury during the fourth quarter of the 27-18 loss. He was carted to the locker room and quickly ruled out with an Achilles injury.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Austin Ekeler just tore his Achilles. <a href="https://t.co/OGo3cgQ0ZQ">pic.twitter.com/OGo3cgQ0ZQ</a></p>— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthrivept/status/1966338469653000224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 30-year-old led the team in carries Thursday with eight. He produced only 17 rushing yards on those attempts.</p><p>Ekeler joined the Commanders last year and totaled 733 yards from scrimmage. He also posted four touchdowns.</p><p>Seventh-round rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210131" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210131">Jacory Croskey-Merritt</a> becomes the Commanders' starting running back. A preseason standout, Croskey-Merritt rushed for 17 yards on four carries against the Packers.</p>

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 07: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Washington Commanders carries the ball against the New York Giants during an NFL football game at Northwest Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

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Gable Steveson made the most of his MMA debut.  The Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling ...

<p>Gable Steveson made the most of his MMA debut.</p><p>The Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling defeated Braden Peterson via first-round TKO at LFA 217 on Friday, with the referee stopping the bout just 1:38 in.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gable Steveson MAULS Braden Peterson in the first round of his MMA debut. <br><br>WHAT A START TO HIS CAREER 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFA217?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFA217</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LFAfighting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LFAfighting</a> <a href="https://t.co/cN1zffVCU3">pic.twitter.com/cN1zffVCU3</a></p>— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) <a href="https://twitter.com/UFCFightPass/status/1966702215113871646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Fighting in front of his home-state crowd at the Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Steveson was accompanied to the cage by former UFC champion Jon Jones.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Steveson, a two-time Division I champion in wrestling, announced his move to MMA in August by signing with Legacy Fighting Alliance. The 25-year-old previously spent time in WWE from 2021-2024. He then had a brief stint in football, joining the NFL's Buffalo Bills in the summer of 2024 before being released.</p><p>Steveson's LFA debut was billed as the biggest MMA arrival since Brock Lesnar. The two fighters' paths share many similarities. A Division I wrestling champion himself, Lesnar also spent time with WWE before trying out for the NFL and then turning his sights on MMA, where he became a UFC heavyweight champion and one of the sport's biggest stars.</p>

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 19: Gable Steveson of the Minnesota Golden Gophers defeats Cohlton Schultz of the Arizona State Sun Devils in the 285-pound final match during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at Little Caesars Arena on March 19, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>Green Bay Packers wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188198" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188198">Jayden Reed</a> broke his collarbone in Thursday's 28-17 win over the Washington Commanders, head coach Matt LaFleur revealed postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/RobDemovsky/status/1966354340941279550">ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>.</p><p>Reed will undergo surgery next week, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1966551239862128990">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. The Packers hope that their talented wideout can return in November.</p><p>Reed suffered the injury in the first quarter, coming down hard on his shoulder on a deep ball from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is the play on which Packers WR Jayden Reed broke his collarbone. <a href="https://t.co/8PnRMA9IRk">pic.twitter.com/8PnRMA9IRk</a></p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1966355320520819128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 25-year-old is coming off his best season as a pro, putting up a career-high 857 yards in 2024. He also had six touchdowns on 55 catches.</p><p>A second-round pick in 2023, it took Reed little time to find his role in the Packers' offense. He caught 64 passes for 793 yards and eight scores as a rookie. </p><p>Green Bay has a receiving group that features the likes of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174240" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174240">Romeo Doubs</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188369" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188369">Dontayvion Wicks</a>, and first-round rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209932" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209932">Matthew Golden</a>, among others.</p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Jayden Reed #11 of the Green Bay Packers looks on during pregame warmups before an NFC divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> offered an apology to the fan he shoved during Sunday night's loss to the Buffalo Bills.</p><p>"It just happened," the Baltimore Ravens signal-caller said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46218819/ravens-lamar-jackson-apologizes-fan-shoving-incident">ESPN's Jamison Hensley</a>. "I got pushed. I'm like, what? I wasn't even thinking about me being out there on the field. My apologies to him."</p><p>However, Jackson advised the fan, who shoved him and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/46606" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/46606">DeAndre Hopkins</a> after a third-quarter touchdown, to not cross the line between trash talk and physical contact.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"Just chill next time," the passer added. "You can talk trash and stuff but keep your hands to yourself."</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The fan who shoved Ravens WR DeAndre Hopkins, and then got shoved by QB Lamar Jackson, has been “indefinitely banned from Bills and NFL stadiums”, per a team official. The fan had been ejected after the shove Sunday night. <a href="https://t.co/vV1m6K6oqj">pic.twitter.com/vV1m6K6oqj</a></p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1965112979223183451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The incident involving the two-time MVP wasn't the only one during the prime-time game, as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72385" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72385">Derrick Henry</a> was the target of a water bottle thrown from the crowd.</p><p>"Stuff like that shouldn't be happening," Jackson said. "It's not WWE."</p><p>Jackson and the Ravens appeared on course for victory Sunday night before surrendering 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes. The squad will attempt to get its first win in Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns.</p>

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 7: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks to pass prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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<p>Max Verstappen laughed at the latest implementation of McLaren's "Papaya Rules" during Sunday's Italian Grand Prix. He probably wasn't alone.</p><p>Oscar Piastri, the world championship leader, was asked to swap positions with teammate Lando Norris after the latter had a slow pit stop at Monza. Piastri argued slow pit stops are part of racing before rather cordially surrendering his position. While McLaren might view it as correcting an unintended punishment, the team introduced a dangerous and frankly unnecessary precedent that will surely cause headaches in the future.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI, here's what happened with McLaren towards the end of the race 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ItalianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ItalianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/rnRMl6J1xs">pic.twitter.com/rnRMl6J1xs</a></p>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/1964744966955221186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Norris, Piastri, and team principal Andrea Stella mentioned fairness a lot in explaining the incident postrace. Fairness can be a slippery slope in that case.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>By definition, Norris' mechanical failure during the Dutch GP surely could be considered unfair. Should Piastri have pulled over after his title rival was knocked out?</p><p>There's also Hungary earlier this summer, when Norris was given an alternate strategy after a bad start and ended up winning. According to the law of fairness, should he not have traded places with Piastri, who appeared on course for victory before his teammate's unorthodox gamble?</p><p>With only 31 points separating Piastri and Norris in the drivers' championship now, there could be massive implications from McLaren's decision. The six-point swing from Sunday's swap could be the difference when the dust settles, creating a potentially messy situation over the last eight races.</p><p>McLaren's problems didn't start Sunday though. That was clear when the team referenced the infamous Hungary 2024 team orders saga on the radio in a bid to assure Piastri of its consistent decision-making.</p><p>But Monza wasn't like Hungary. Not at all.</p><p>There were conditions in Monza. Norris was told to pit but asked about Piastri going first, though he wanted a promise that he wouldn't be undercut. Unlike Hungary, there was at least an element of choice present this time around.</p><p>The only similarities between Sunday and the 2024 race at the Hungaroring is that the McLaren drivers had to deal with the consequences of a mistake neither of them made. A team should protect its drivers. McLaren has done the opposite, putting its pilots in the line of fire whenever something goes wrong operationally. In addition to Hungary, think of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, where a lack of clarity over the team's racing rules led to Piastri's bold overtake costing Norris the lead.</p><p>Sunday was another example of mismanagement. The narrative coming out of Monza should've been about a costly pit stop error. However, Norris is being scrutinized for the team acting in his favor, while Piastri is facing questions about whether any other world champions – such as Verstappen – would've obliged to such a craven request. Both are uncomfortable conversations that could have been easily avoided.</p><p>This simply isn't the way a team hurtling toward a drivers' championship should be acting, but part of the problem likely stems from inexperience. McLaren hasn't won a drivers' title since 2008. And it hasn't dealt with two of its pilots fighting over the sport's top prize since Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton's nasty feud left them both empty-handed in 2007.</p><p>McLaren's intentions are in the right place. It wants to do right by both drivers. But the team sometimes gives off the impression that it cares more about maintaining an image of inner-team harmony than confronting a harsh reality. Motorsports aren't fair, and they definitely aren't equal. That hasn't stopped McLaren from trying to balance the scales of justice, though it's hard to fathom it being sustainable.</p>

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren congralate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07, 2025 in Monza, Italy.

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<p>San Francisco 49ers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85079">Christian McCaffrey</a> is active for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks despite battling a calf injury, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>McCaffrey was listed as questionable heading into the Week 1 game. He popped up on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant in practice before failing to take the field Friday.</p><p>However, the star running back said Friday, "I feel great about where I'm at."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>McCaffrey is no stranger to calf issues, as an injury in that area limited him to only four games last season.</p><p>The 29-year-old back is two seasons removed from winning Offensive Player of the Year. He totaled a league-high 2,023 yards from scrimmage and 21 total touchdowns in 2023.</p><p>The 49ers have the likes of <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174076">Brian Robinson</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199986">Isaac Guerendo</a>, and fifth-round rookie <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210225">Jordan James</a> behind McCaffrey on the depth chart.</p>

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.

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<p>Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199737">Xavier Worthy</a> suffered a dislocated shoulder in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and his timeline to return is uncertain, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1964682070631833842">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a> reports.</p><p>Worthy's most likely treatment option is to wear a brace in order to return later this season, Rapoport adds. Surgery is also reportedly an option for the wideout.</p><p>Worthy was injured after colliding with tight end <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/23150">Travis Kelce</a> while running a route in the first quarter of Friday's game. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>His injury is the latest hit to a Chiefs receiving room that is without <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188109">Rashee Rice</a> due to suspension. Fourth-round rookie <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210094">Jalen Royals</a> also missed Week 1 with a knee injury.</p><p>A first-round pick in 2024, Worthy caught 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie campaign.</p><p>With Worthy sidelined, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114847" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114847">Hollywood Brown</a> is expected to have an expanded role. He had 10 catches for 99 yards in the opener.</p>

ST. JOSEPH, MO - AUGUST 12: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) walks to the field before the start of practice during training camp on August 12, 2025 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and cornerback Zyon McCollum agreed to a three-year extension worth $48 ...

<p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174173" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174173">Zyon McCollum</a> agreed to a three-year extension worth $48 million, his agents told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1964032979438649669">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>The deal includes $35.4 million guaranteed and keeps him under contract through the 2028 campaign.</p><p>A fifth-round pick in 2022, the Sam Houston State product has developed into a starting-caliber cornerback in the Tampa Bay secondary. McCollum started 17 games for the Buccaneers last year and grabbed the first two interceptions of his career. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He's expected to open the 2025 season as a starter alongside cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94081" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94081">Jamel Dean</a>.</p>

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 29: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Back Zyon McCollum (27) warms up before the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 29, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb didn't hide from scrutiny after he had a few costly drop...

<p>Dallas Cowboys wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a> didn't hide from scrutiny after he had a few costly drops in Thursday's season-opening 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.</p><p>"Man, that was terrible," Lamb said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/ceedee-lamb-candid-about-drops-vs-eagles">Cowboys staff writer Patrik Walker</a>. "I can't point fingers at anybody else. I take full accountability and everything else that comes with that. As a player, I've prayed for moments like that, and for the ball to come my way. To not come up with it, it stings a little bit."</p><p>Lamb had two crucial opportunities slip through his hands on the game's final drive, including a diving catch attempt on fourth down that sealed the loss.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> and head coach Brian Schottenheimer came to Lamb's defense. Schottenheimer said there's no need to worry about the four-time Pro Bowl wideout.</p><p>"CeeDee's going to be fine," Schottenheimer said after his head coaching debut. "What a great player. This was a team defeat and we own that."</p><p>Prescott added: "(Lamb) took ownership and accountability. He shut me up in the same sense of taking accountability. It wasn't just those plays. There are throws I want back. But it's game one, and he's a guy who's gonna make those plays. We're not gonna get down on him or lose confidence in him, by any means."</p><p>Lamb had a strong start to Thursday's game before tailing off toward the end. He finished with seven catches on 13 targets for 110 yards.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 05: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a>'s reunion with the Raiders will be short-lived.</p><p>The five-time Pro Bowler told the franchise that he doesn't have the desire to play and plans to retire, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1963664259520594159">NFL Network's "The Insiders."</a> Cooper signed a one-year deal with Las Vegas on Aug. 26.</p><p>The 31-year-old struggled to ramp up for the regular season, reports <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1963666938233860497">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Cooper, who was drafted fourth overall by the Raiders in 2015, spent the first three-plus years of his career with the franchise before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys during the 2018 regular season.</p><p>He played the 2024 season with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills, recording 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns. </p><p>Cooper made the last of his four Pro Bowls two seasons ago when he caught 72 passes for a career-high 1,250 yards as a member of the Browns.</p><p>The veteran ends his 10-year playing career with 711 receptions, 10,033 yards, and 64 touchdowns.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Amari Cooper #89 of the Oakland Raiders looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Tom Brady is now part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was nearly the franchise's quarterba...

<p>Tom Brady is now part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was nearly the franchise's quarterback in 2020, according to majority owner Mark Davis.</p><p>The Raiders were close to signing Brady but previous head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock decided against it, Davis revealed in an interview with former NBA All-Star Baron Davis.</p><p>"He was supposed to be here in 2020," the 70-year-old Davis <a href="https://www.raiders.com/video/mark-davis-tom-brady-wnba-nfl-baron-davis">said</a>. "That's when our relationship started, was in 2020 when he was a free agent and we talked to him about coming here to play quarterback. And obviously, it was a tough decision for him, he was close to wanting to come here, but the head coach and general manager decided they wanted to go in a different direction. ...</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"So, we didn't sign him, but as I got to know him through that process, I let his agent know that when he was done playing, I would like him to be a part of our organization."</p><p>The Raiders continued to roll with Derek Carr under center in 2020. He remained with the team until 2023 before being released. The Raiders made one playoff appearance in this span, a wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2021 campaign. Meanwhile, Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and found instant success, winning his seventh Super Bowl in his first year with the team.</p><p>This isn't the first time the Raiders' previous regime was singled out as the reason for Brady not signing with the team. UFC CEO Dana White previously <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2402931/amp">said</a> in 2022 that Gruden blew up a potential deal that would've seen Brady and longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski head to Las Vegas.</p><p>Brady did join the Raiders as a minority owner once his playing career wrapped up. His stake in the franchise was approved by league owners in October 2024. </p>

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 8: Mark Davis and Tom Brady attend Game 1 of the 2023 WNBA Finals on October 8, 2023 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

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The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that pass-rusher Nik Bonitto agreed to terms on a four-year...

<p>The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174022" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174022">Nik Bonitto</a> agreed to terms on a four-year extension.</p><p>Bonitto's new deal is worth up to $120 million and contains $70 million in guaranteed money, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1963608418146570318">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>The contract carries a base value of $106 million over four years, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1963609334534885867">Rapoport</a> adds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Bonitto is coming off a career season in which he recorded 13.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception, and two defensive touchdowns. He finished ninth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.</p><p>It's the latest extension given out by the Broncos this offseason. The franchise also inked defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99222" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99222">Zach Allen</a> to a four-year, $102-million pact and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89491" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89491">Courtland Sutton</a> to a four-year deal worth $92 million.</p><p>A second-round pick in the 2022 draft, Bonitto was entering the final year of his rookie contract before agreeing to his new deal.</p>

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos celebrates housing a pick-six on a pass thrown by Adonai Mitchell (10) of the Indianapolis Colts intended for Anthony Richardson (5) as Pat Surtain II (2) joins in the fun during the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

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The Philadelphia Eagles wanted Micah Parsons.   The reigning Super Bowl champions called the Dall...

<p>The Philadelphia Eagles wanted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>. </p><p>The reigning Super Bowl champions called the Dallas Cowboys this summer to inquire if a trade for Parsons was possible, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1963581226083659986">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. However, the Cowboys reportedly had no interest in trading the star pass-rusher within the NFC East.</p><p>A contract dispute that continued throughout training camp culminated in the Cowboys sending Parsons to Green Bay last week. Dallas received two first-round picks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/75148">Kenny Clark</a>. Meanwhile, Parsons signed a historic four-year, $188-million contract with the Packers that includes $136 million guaranteed.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3333821" href="https://thescore.com/news/3333821">defended the trade</a> as being in the "best interest of our organization." Jones previously <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3329048" href="https://thescore.com/news/3329048">said</a> he'd ironed out an extension during a private conversation with Parsons in March before the pass-rusher's agent shut it down.</p><p>A four-time Pro Bowler, Parsons has racked up 52.5 sacks since joining the league as a first-round pick in 2021.</p><p>The Eagles and Cowboys kick off the NFL season Thursday night.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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New York Jets starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a torn triceps that's expected to sideli...

<p>New York Jets starting guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161649" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161649">Alijah Vera-Tucker</a> suffered a torn triceps that's expected to sideline him for the entire 2025 season, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomRock_Newsday/status/1963628157329698981">Tom Rock of Newsday Sports</a>.</p><p>Vera-Tucker reportedly suffered the injury during practice Tuesday but was seeking a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis and see if he'll need surgery. He previously tore his triceps in 2022, although that injury was to his opposite arm, according to <a href="http://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1963291745124327851">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p><p>A first-round pick in 2021, Vera-Tucker has developed into a crucial piece of the Jets' offensive line. However, he's been unable to shake the injury bug throughout his NFL career. His 2022 triceps tear limited him to seven games that season, while he played only five games in 2023 due to an Achilles injury. He bounced back to start 15 games last year.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie contract.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 1: Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker #75 of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, at MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris will play Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs in...

<p>Los Angeles Chargers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161659">Najee Harris</a> will play Friday against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/danielrpopper/status/1963329802066330069">The Athletic's Daniel Popper</a>.</p><p>Harris' status for Week 1 had been uncertain due to an eye injury sustained during a fireworks mishap that sidelined him for all of training camp.</p><p>Harbaugh also mentioned that he's unsure of what Harris' workload will be against the Chiefs. The 27-year-old was cleared for contact Monday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Chargers' backfield also contains <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209915">Omarion Hampton</a>, whom the team drafted in the first round in April.</p><p>Harris signed with the Chargers this offseason after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a four-year starter in Pittsburgh, racking up 4,312 yards and 28 touchdowns. He registered over 1,000 yards in each of his four years, with his best output coming as a rookie when he totaled 1,200 yards on the ground.</p>

El Segundo, CA - May 27: Running Back Najee Harris #22 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a Los Angeles Chargers workout at The Bolt in El Segundo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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