Bills extend TE Dawson Knox
The Buffalo Bills announced a contract extension for tight end Dawson Knox through the 2026 season. The move secures a red‑zone weapon as the club finalizes its Week 1 roster and depth chart ahead of the regular season, giving Buffalo continuity at a key offensive role.
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Joe Flacco named Jets starter
The New York Jets announced Joe Flacco will start the club’s Week 1 game against Baltimore while Zach Wilson continues to recover from a preseason knee injury. Head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson won’t be ready until at least Week 4, making Flacco the short‑term veteran answer.
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T.J. Watt restructures deal
Pittsburgh announced that linebacker T.J. Watt agreed to a contract restructure to create about $6.75 million in cap space. The move gives the Steelers short‑term flexibility as they complete final roster moves before Week 1 without changing the player’s role on the defense.
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Rams extend RT Rob Havenstein
Los Angeles announced offensive tackle Rob Havenstein agreed to a three‑year extension worth $34.5 million, with $24.1 million guaranteed and additional incentives. The deal locks in a veteran protector on the Rams’ line as they head into their Week 1 trip to Australia.
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49ers’ Sam Okuayinonu injured
The San Francisco 49ers said defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu suffered a foot injury in final practice before the Australia trip and will not fly with the team; coaches called it a serious break to the same foot that previously had a plate and indicated surgery is likely, making his Week 1 status uncertain.
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Tua to start for Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons announced that Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers; rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive and Cooper Rush will back up. The depth‑chart decision signals Atlanta’s plan to open the season with a veteran starter while Penix continues his recovery.
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Giants release Darius Slayton
The New York Giants released longtime wide receiver Darius Slayton after seven seasons. Slayton finished his Giants career with 296 catches for 4,435 yards and 22 touchdowns; the move clears a roster spot as the club finalizes its preseason cuts and practice‑squad decisions before Week 1.
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Cowboys’ Tyler Smith to miss weeks
Dallas announced guard Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and miss an estimated 4–6 weeks. The timeline puts Smith on track to return during the early regular season, prompting the Cowboys to adjust their interior line plans while he recovers from the procedure.
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