The NFL Returns

We are talking about NFL regular season Kickoff and two-time Pro-Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year, $165 million contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season. Garrett Wilson calls ending the Jets' longest active playoff drought among major sports leagues in North America 'very realistic' this season.49ers DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at Monday's practice and is out for the season.Five-time Pro Bowl CB and Ohio native Denzel Ward has joined the ownership group of the Cleveland Guardians. Ward joins future Hall of Fame tight end Travis Kelce as recently announced minority investors in the Guardians ownership group led by Paul Dolan and David Blitzer. "Cleveland is my hometown. I'm so blessed to be able to show up for this city on the field and now as a part of the Guardians organization," Ward said. "I couldn't be more grateful to the Dolan family and David Blitzer for the opportunity to continue to pour into this community and give back to the best fans in the world."Cowboys officially placed Pro Bowl G Tyler Smith on injured reserve, sidelining him a minimum of four games.Free-agent TE Dae'Quan Wright still is waiting to hear from the NFL about whether he is eligible to play this season. He never signed with LSU nor joined its roster, and his agent Drew Rosenhaus said multiple teams are now interested in signing him. Wright also is considering his legal options.Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will be the No. 2 backup QB on Sunday vs. the Packers and J.J. McCarthy will be QB3.Giants HC John Harbaugh said WR Malik Nabers was a full participant in today's practice ahead of Sunday night's opener against the Cowboys.Raiders All-Pro tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas with Dr. Daniel Cooper and now is expected to miss "a game or two".With Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori questionable for tonight's opener vs. the Patriots due to an ankle injury, Seattle signed safety AJ Finley off the practice squad and elevated safety Rodney Thomas II from the practice squad.Raiders officially listed RB Ashton Jeanty as a full participant in today's practice. TE Brock Bowers officially listed as a non-participant.Seahawks QB Sam Darnold underwent an MRI on his hip this morning that team doctors still are reviewing to determine how much time he will miss.Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property at a court hearing in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Thursday.Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained an oblique injury in practice Thursday and was listed as a limited participant, according to the team's official injury report. Tagovailoa did not throw another pass during the media viewing period. Cooper Rush, the Falcons' backup quarterback, said he took all the first-team reps during the team part of practice.An MRI confirmed that Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high ankle sprain in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks that is expected to sideline him at least four weeks.Falcons now have ruled out Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday's opening game in Pittsburgh.With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined due to an oblique injury, Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday's opener at Pittsburgh.49ers have extended HC Kyle Shanahan’s contract for multiple years.Packers have released WR Bo Melton.