Week 2 of preseason concluded Sunday night, and the league wasted no time delivering fans a blockbuster headline by the morning, as the Cleveland Browns officially named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for 2026 over Shedeur Sanders . Watson is now in line to make his first regular-season start since 2024, when he suffered a torn Achilles, which he later re-tore. He finished that season with a 1-6 record as the starter, throwing for 1,148 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions before the injury. Sanders, now entering his second NFL season, will serve as his backup. The Cincinnati Bengals are breathing a sigh of relief after seeing wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase go down during Tuesday's practice. The three-time All-Pro landed awkwardly after an incomplete pass and limped to the sideline. He eventually was seen walking OK after being tended to by medical personnel. Chase later told reporters he suffered a "little hyperextension" of his knee and that he is "fine." The five-time Pro Bowler added that he would play if Wednesday was a gameday. Injury news over the weekend included Niners star tight end George Kittle getting off the PUP list, RB Christian McCaffrey rejoining 49ers practice after a bout of calf tightness and Chargers center Tyler Biadasz landing on season-ending IR. Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty became the latest potential injury after reportedly landing awkwardly in practice on Sunday. The team got relatively good news Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news as the preseason continues. Chiefs add G Josh Ezeudu from Giants for 2028 7th round pick The Kansas City Chiefs completed a minor trade on Tuesday night. Kansas City added offensive lineman depth in Josh Ezeudu from the New York Giants. In return, the Giants picked up a 2028 seventh-round pick, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Ezeudu was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by New York and has played with the franchise for the last four years. After his rookie deal ran out after last season, he re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $1.3 million deal. Chiefs add G Josh Ezeudu from Giants for 2028 7th round pick The Kansas City Chiefs completed a minor trade on Tuesday night. Kansas City added offensive lineman depth in Josh Ezeudu from the New York Giants. In return, the Giants picked up a 2028 seventh-round pick, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Ezeudu was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by New York and has played with the franchise for the last four years. After his rookie deal ran out after last season, he re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $1.3 million deal. Falcons list Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. as co-starters on unofficial depth chart ahead of final preseason game Michael Penix Jr. finally resumed 11-on-11 work this week after being medically cleared to do so in his comeback from the partially torn ACL he suffered last season . And now the 2024 No. 8 overall pick has been listed as a starter alongside Tua Tagovailoa on the Atlanta Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's final preseason game, which will kick off Friday in Miami. That's where the Falcons will face off against the Dolphins, Tagovailoa's old team. It's important to remember that Atlanta quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said earlier this offseason, according to ESPN , that the competition between Penix and Tagovailoa couldn't truly begin until Penix was fully cleared. Time will tell which QB will be the one to trot out for the first snaps on Friday. Falcons list Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. as co-starters on unofficial depth chart ahead of final preseason game Michael Penix Jr. finally resumed 11-on-11 work this week after being medically cleared to do so in his comeback from the partially torn ACL he suffered last season . And now the 2024 No. 8 overall pick has been listed as a starter alongside Tua Tagovailoa on the Atlanta Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's final preseason game, which will kick off Friday in Miami. That's where the Falcons will face off against the Dolphins, Tagovailoa's old team. It's important to remember that Atlanta quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said earlier this offseason, according to ESPN , that the competition between Penix and Tagovailoa couldn't truly begin until Penix was fully cleared. Time will tell which QB will be the one to trot out for the first snaps on Friday. Commanders reportedly signing OT D.J. Humphries to 1-year deal In the absence of an injured Laremy Tunsil, the Washington Commanders have signed D.J. Humphries to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Tunsil is currently sidelined after tearing his triceps in training camp . Humphries, 32, last played for the Los Angeles Rams. But he began his career with the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him 24th overall out of Florida in 2015. Humphries spent 2015-23 with the Cardinals, notably making the Pro Bowl during the 2021 season. The majority of that run, he started at left tackle. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Commanders reportedly signing OT D.J. Humphries to 1-year deal In the absence of an injured Laremy Tunsil, the Washington Commanders have signed D.J. Humphries to a one-year contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Tunsil is currently sidelined after tearing his triceps in training camp . Humphries, 32, last played for the Los Angeles Rams. But he began his career with the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him 24th overall out of Florida in 2015. Humphries spent 2015-23 with the Cardinals, notably making the Pro Bowl during the 2021 season. The majority of that run, he started at left tackle. Odell Beckham Jr. taking it back to 2014 Odell Beckham Jr. taking it back to 2014 Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase 'fine' following awkward landing Chase appeared to injure his knee during an incomplete pass on Tuesday. After being tended to by athletic trainers, the Bengals wide out was spotted walking without a limp and watching practice from the sideline. Speaking to ESPN1530, Chase said he could have stayed in, but the team pulled him from the rest of the session. "I'm fine," Chase said. Chase told reporters he hyperextended his knee and that he would be able to play Wednesday if it were a gameday. Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase 'fine' following awkward landing Chase appeared to injure his knee during an incomplete pass on Tuesday. After being tended to by athletic trainers, the Bengals wide out was spotted walking without a limp and watching practice from the sideline. Speaking to ESPN1530, Chase said he could have stayed in, but the team pulled him from the rest of the session. "I'm fine," Chase said. Chase told reporters he hyperextended his knee and that he would be able to play Wednesday if it were a gameday. Saints WR Chris Olave leaves practice early after hand landing New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave left Tuesday's practice early with trainers, per ESPN's Kat Terrell . Olave reportedly went up for a catch and had a hard landing. He was able to walk down the sideline under his own power with trainers. Head coach Kellen Moore said after practice that Olave landed hard on his back and had the wind knocked out of him. He did not say if any further tests would be conducted for Olave. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Saints WR Chris Olave leaves practice early after hand landing New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave left Tuesday's practice early with trainers, per ESPN's Kat Terrell . Olave reportedly went up for a catch and had a hard landing. He was able to walk down the sideline under his own power with trainers. Head coach Kellen Moore said after practice that Olave landed hard on his back and had the wind knocked out of him. He did not say if any further tests would be conducted for Olave. Giants WR Calvin Austin III carted off at practice with 'serious knee injury' New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III was carted off at Tuesday's practice and appears to have suffered a "serious knee injury," per ESPN's Adam Schefter . The wide receiver reportedly went down while he was running a route in 1-on-1s and was favoring his right leg. Teammates reportedly couldn't look at the injury. Austin was signed in the offseason after beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season, he played in 14 games and had 372 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The 27-year-old was in line to compete for the starting slot wide receiver role with the Giants. Giants WR Calvin Austin III carted off at practice with 'serious knee injury' New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III was carted off at Tuesday's practice and appears to have suffered a "serious knee injury," per ESPN's Adam Schefter . The wide receiver reportedly went down while he was running a route in 1-on-1s and was favoring his right leg. Teammates reportedly couldn't look at the injury. Austin was signed in the offseason after beginning his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season, he played in 14 games and had 372 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The 27-year-old was in line to compete for the starting slot wide receiver role with the Giants. Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase appears to injure knee at practice Chase landed awkwardly after an incomplete pass favoring his left knee. After he got up he was able to limp to the sidelines under his own power before being checked on by athletic training staff. Minutes later, Chase was seen walking OK. No word yet if he'll return to practice or if he's done for the day. Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase appears to injure knee at practice Chase landed awkwardly after an incomplete pass favoring his left knee. After he got up he was able to limp to the sidelines under his own power before being checked on by athletic training staff. Minutes later, Chase was seen walking OK. No word yet if he'll return to practice or if he's done for the day. RB Kareem Hunt reportedly visited Lions The 31-year-old Hunt spent the past two seasons with the Chiefs, his second stint with the franchise. He rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns on 163 carries over 17 games. The Lions currently have Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki, and Jacob Saylors in their running back room. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement RB Kareem Hunt reportedly visited Lions The 31-year-old Hunt spent the past two seasons with the Chiefs, his second stint with the franchise. He rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns on 163 carries over 17 games. The Lions currently have Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki, and Jacob Saylors in their running back room. Cardinals, C Hjalte Froholdt reportedly agree to 2-year, $20 million extension The Arizona Cardinals and highly regarded center Hjalte Froholdt have agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension through the 2028 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Froholdt has given the Cardinals a steady presence on the interior of the offensive line they've been building under general manager Monti Ossenfort. Cardinals, C Hjalte Froholdt reportedly agree to 2-year, $20 million extension The Arizona Cardinals and highly regarded center Hjalte Froholdt have agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension through the 2028 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport .

Froholdt has given the Cardinals a steady presence on the interior of the offensive line they've been building under general manager Monti Ossenfort. Jason Sanders wins Jets' kicking competition over Cade York York was waived after special teams coach Chris Banjo revealed Sanders will be the team's kicker to start the season. The 31-year-old Sanders played seven seasons with the Dolphins. A hip injury kept him out for the entirety of the 2025 season. After he was released, he was signed by the Giants in March before being released in early June. He signed with the Jets the next day. Sanders has a career 84.6% field goal success rate and went 37-for41, including 12-for-14 from 50-yards plus in 2024. Jason Sanders wins Jets' kicking competition over Cade York York was waived after special teams coach Chris Banjo revealed Sanders will be the team's kicker to start the season. The 31-year-old Sanders played seven seasons with the Dolphins. A hip injury kept him out for the entirety of the 2025 season. After he was released, he was signed by the Giants in March before being released in early June. He signed with the Jets the next day. Sanders has a career 84.6% field goal success rate and went 37-for41, including 12-for-14 from 50-yards plus in 2024. Dillon Gabriel to start Browns' preseason finale vs. Patriots Now that the Browns know that Deshaun Watson will be their No. 1 quarterback with Shedeur Sanders backing him up, Dillon Gabriel will get action on Thursday against the Patriots. Taylor Green, their 2026 sixth-round pick, will get the second half. Browns head coach Todd Monken was originally going to play starters for a few series as a "dress rehearsal," but he and Mike Vrabel decided to rest their main units. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Dillon Gabriel to start Browns' preseason finale vs. Patriots Now that the Browns know that Deshaun Watson will be their No. 1 quarterback with Shedeur Sanders backing him up, Dillon Gabriel will get action on Thursday against the Patriots. Taylor Green, their 2026 sixth-round pick, will get the second half. Browns head coach Todd Monken was originally going to play starters for a few series as a "dress rehearsal," but he and Mike Vrabel decided to rest their main units. Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to return to practice this week Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce — who signed a four-year, $114 million deal to stay with the team this offseason — is expected to return to practice this week, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Tuesday, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder . Pierce has been recovering from ankle surgery and was placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp . But it sounds like the 26-year-old wideout will be back imminently, well before the start of the regular season. Indianapolis' first game is against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to return to practice this week Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce — who signed a four-year, $114 million deal to stay with the team this offseason — is expected to return to practice this week, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Tuesday, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder . Pierce has been recovering from ankle surgery and was placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp . But it sounds like the 26-year-old wideout will be back imminently, well before the start of the regular season. Indianapolis' first game is against the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. Anthony Richardson to start Colts' final preseason game with most starters The Indianapolis Colts no longer have a need for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The former No. 4 overall pick is now considered a trade candidate after Daniel Jones broke out with the franchise last season. Because of that, the Colts will start Richardson during their final preseason game. He's expected to play with a number of starters. Of course … he won't play with all the starters. The team will sit running back Jonathan Taylor. Wideout Alec Pierce also seems likely to sit, though he will reportedly return to practice ahead of the game, a good sign for the injured pass catcher. Richardson is almost certainly starting as a way to show off his talent and increase his trade value. The 24-year-old may need a change of scenery at this point if he hopes to get another starting gig in the NFL. Anthony Richardson to start Colts' final preseason game with most starters The Indianapolis Colts no longer have a need for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The former No. 4 overall pick is now considered a trade candidate after Daniel Jones broke out with the franchise last season. Because of that, the Colts will start Richardson during their final preseason game. He's expected to play with a number of starters. Of course … he won't play with all the starters. The team will sit running back Jonathan Taylor. Wideout Alec Pierce also seems likely to sit, though he will reportedly return to practice ahead of the game, a good sign for the injured pass catcher. Richardson is almost certainly starting as a way to show off his talent and increase his trade value. The 24-year-old may need a change of scenery at this point if he hopes to get another starting gig in the NFL. Josh Allen to sit out Bills' preseason finale vs. Steelers The Bills take on the Steelers on Thursday and while some Buffalo starters will see action, quarterback Josh Allen will not. Allen will likely be kept busy, however. He will be on the sideline near head coach Joe Brady and "maybe even call some plays." The Bills open the regular season on Sept. 13 against the Texans. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Josh Allen to sit out Bills' preseason finale vs. Steelers The Bills take on the Steelers on Thursday and while some Buffalo starters will see action, quarterback Josh Allen will not. Allen will likely be kept busy, however. He will be on the sideline near head coach Joe Brady and "maybe even call some plays." The Bills open the regular season on Sept. 13 against the Texans. Ankle injury to Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty 'not considered major' Jeanty left practice on Sunday with a sprained ankle, "more low than high," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's not considered to be a major injury, yet his Week 1 status remains in doubt. The second-year running back reportedly dove to make a catch, but landed awkwardly. He was helped off the field by athletic trainers, and it was noted that he was unable to put pressure on his right leg. Ankle injury to Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty 'not considered major' Jeanty left practice on Sunday with a sprained ankle, "more low than high," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's not considered to be a major injury, yet his Week 1 status remains in doubt. The second-year running back reportedly dove to make a catch, but landed awkwardly. He was helped off the field by athletic trainers, and it was noted that he was unable to put pressure on his right leg. Panthers confident RB Chuba Hubbard will be ready for Week 1 Hubbard has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but the 27-year-old is expected to be fine when the regular season opens. "I think he hit over 20 mph the other day in [return to play], but that's in a controlled setting," head coach Dave Canales said . "And right now we didn't want to put him back out there. He's not ready for someone to pull on his jersey and have him pull through that. But he's ahead of schedule. He's doing a great job." Hubbard ran for 511 yards and one touchdown last season on 134 carries. Panthers confident RB Chuba Hubbard will be ready for Week 1 Hubbard has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but the 27-year-old is expected to be fine when the regular season opens. "I think he hit over 20 mph the other day in [return to play], but that's in a controlled setting," head coach Dave Canales said . "And right now we didn't want to put him back out there. He's not ready for someone to pull on his jersey and have him pull through that. But he's ahead of schedule. He's doing a great job." Hubbard ran for 511 yards and one touchdown last season on 134 carries. Cardinals activate 2025 sack leader Josh Sweat from PUP list The Arizona Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Monday as part of a series of roster moves. Sweat, 29, is coming off his first season with the Cardinals in which he posted a career-high 12 sacks to lead the team. Sweat's been sidelined with a knee injury since the start of training camp in July. The Cardinals are hoping he can work back into game shape in time for their season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 13. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Cardinals activate 2025 sack leader Josh Sweat from PUP list The Arizona Cardinals activated pass rusher Josh Sweat from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list Monday as part of a series of roster moves. Sweat, 29, is coming off his first season with the Cardinals in which he posted a career-high 12 sacks to lead the team. Sweat's been sidelined with a knee injury since the start of training camp in July. The Cardinals are hoping he can work back into game shape in time for their season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 13. Former Saints rookie Zxavian Harris reportedly joining LSU Another former pro player is joining the LSU squad, with defensive lineman Zxavian Harris planning to join the Tigers after a stint with the Saints, per multiple reports . Harris, who went undrafted, was waived by New Orleans on Aug. 8. Harris joins former teammate Dae'Quan Wright in making the hop from the NFL to the Tigers. The two ex-Ole Miss players are part of a lawsuit that has temporarily allowed them to make the leap, in a trend that LSU coach Lane Kiffin has been seemingly happy to enable . Former Saints rookie Zxavian Harris reportedly joining LSU Another former pro player is joining the LSU squad, with defensive lineman Zxavian Harris planning to join the Tigers after a stint with the Saints, per multiple reports . Harris, who went undrafted, was waived by New Orleans on Aug. 8. Harris joins former teammate Dae'Quan Wright in making the hop from the NFL to the Tigers. The two ex-Ole Miss players are part of a lawsuit that has temporarily allowed them to make the leap, in a trend that LSU coach Lane Kiffin has been seemingly happy to enable . Mike LaFleur says Carson Beck is 'still TBD' for Friday's game Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Monday that rookie quarterback Carson Beck is still questionable for the third and final preseason matchup this week. LaFleur added that Beck, who has been dealing with a rib injury, did well in his most recent throwing session, but the coach admitted that these missed practices might affect some of Beck's overall growth. "I mean, it's easy to magnify the quarterback position, and a rookie, all that kind of stuff. But, yeah, you get better at football by practicing and playing football," LaFleur said. "So when you're not out there, it's hard to get better, right? So, he's missed some days. "It is what it is," he continued. "Injuries are part of this thing. He's a tough dude. Like I said, he battled through it for three or four practices before the discomfort became so real that it just wasn't worth it — because it wasn't going to improve until we gave him a little bit of time." Beck didn't play in last week's preseason game, after making his NFL debut in the Hall of Fame game. Beck went 15-of-19 on passing, throwing for 188 yards and a touchdown in just over one half of play. Mike LaFleur says Carson Beck is 'still TBD' for Friday's game Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur told reporters on Monday that rookie quarterback Carson Beck is still questionable for the third and final preseason matchup this week. LaFleur added that Beck, who has been dealing with a rib injury, did well in his most recent throwing session, but the coach admitted that these missed practices might affect some of Beck's overall growth. "I mean, it's easy to magnify the quarterback position, and a rookie, all that kind of stuff. But, yeah, you get better at football by practicing and playing football," LaFleur said. "So when you're not out there, it's hard to get better, right? So, he's missed some days. "It is what it is," he continued. "Injuries are part of this thing. He's a tough dude. Like I said, he battled through it for three or four practices before the discomfort became so real that it just wasn't worth it — because it wasn't going to improve until we gave him a little bit of time." Beck didn't play in last week's preseason game, after making his NFL debut in the Hall of Fame game. Beck went 15-of-19 on passing, throwing for 188 yards and a touchdown in just over one half of play.