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Now, with just a little over a week before the season officially begins, let’s have a look at how the Denver Broncos’ 53-man roster and depth chart shapes out this week. Denver Broncos’ Offense Quarterback: Teddy Bridgewater, Drew Lock The Broncos have officially turned the page on their hopes with Drew Lock the last two seasons. Naming Teddy Bridgewater the starting quarterback come Week 1 the Broncos have made a statement that they are ready to win now....

OK. The sport that’s marginally safer than being pushed out of a moving car on the interstate; the one that’s spent the last decade in court fighting former players who insist they were never told they might be getting permanent brain damage … that sport on Tuesday decided to outlaw a move because, some day, maybe soon, but eventually, somebody might get hurt. Now they’re worried about that. MORE: All approved NFL rule changes...

MORE: Updated NFL playoff picture for Week 15 The week started with a big showdown in the NFC West, with the 49ers playing the Seahawks in a game that may have steered the course of the division for the rest of the season. Following that, NFL fans were treated to a Saturday tripleheader on the NFL Network, starting with Colts vs. Vikings, followed Ravens vs. Browns, and concluding with Dolphins vs....

In a letter sent to team chief executives and presidents, Goodell says the league has developed a plan to be presented at next week’s league meetings with the goal being consistency on a league level and work on the team level in addressing the ongoing controversy. It appears under the league’s plan, per the memo, players would be offered an alternate platform for voicing their opinions on social issues in return for their standing during the anthem....

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL plans to begin the season as scheduled on September 10 and earlier this month released a full 256-game schedule for the regular season. If football does begin in September, games may be played behind closed doors and without fans as the 32 NFL franchises will have to adhere to social distancing measures. Donald, however, isn’t a fan of the proposal. “You need fans to play a game,” the two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year told reporters on a conference call on Thursday, according to ESPN....

Beckham, 23, is expected to appeal the suspension, with the hearing likely to take place Tuesday in New York. ENGEL: In defense of OBJ | STEELE: Dirty hit deserved stiffer penalty A former NFL player, Derrick Brooks or James Thrash — jointly hired and paid by the NFL and the NFL Players Association — would handle the appeal of any fines or suspensions. If the suspension is upheld, Beckham would miss Sunday night’s nationally televised game against the Vikings....

Trade rumors picked up around Jordan and the team on Friday, keying on the notion the new Dolphins regime might be interested in making a trade. Really? Well … The Miami Herald also pooh-poohed the report. So that says means that the Dolphins may internally have raised the idea of trading Jordan but haven’t actually shopped him yet. Even with an overall of executives, the Dolphins would be hard pressed to explain why they would trade a player selected so high in the draft after fewer than 350 snaps....

Star DeMarcus Lawrence broke his foot last week and will miss six to eight weeks of action. Linebacker Micah Parsons is expected to take on a more significant role in Lawrence’s absence, but he’s still a rookie and will likely need time to learn the tricks of the trade. The Cowboys need to find a replacement for Lawrence and three players fit the bill: Cowboys Free Agency: 3 LBs the team should consider signing #1 - Avery Williamson Avery Williamson is a versatile linebacker who can do it all....

Now more NFL teams are taking long looks at the freakish athlete who could be a cornerback, safety or running back at the next level. Wilson will have an official top-30 visit with the Cincinnati Bengals next week, a source tells Sporting News, adding that he also has a visit with the Oakland Raiders lined up for Wednesday. Wilson also worked out for the Detroit Lions on Houston’s campus Monday and for the New England Patriots earlier this month, the source said....

Still, given the Bills’ hunger for a top quarterback, the coveted talent in the back half of the top 10 and other known nuggets of information, we have plenty to piece together in predicting the results of Round 1. All eyes of course will be on the quarterbacks early. SIGN UP to stream the NFL Draft LIVE on DAZN in Canada NFL Draft rumors Quarterbacks — It’s been a few years since we’ve had this much uncertainty at the top of a draft, which is a credit to Browns general manager John Dorsey....

Even still, Burrow wanted to make sure his opponents knew who he was during the Super Bowl. MORE: Aaron Donald shrugs off retirement talk at Rams’ Super Bowl parade Burrow was mic’d up during the Super Bowl, and NFL Films captured video of several of his interactions with Rams defenders, including Von Miller, Aaron Donald and Eric Weddle. What was he saying to them? “I’m Joe. Nice to meet you....

The Texans are up to eight draft picks for April, as they were awarded three compensatory selections. But because of two trades with the Browns, they need to wait until the third round to make their first pick. The good news: Unlike many teams with bunches of cap space, the Texans don’t have many spots that must be addressed with veteran free agents. NFL FREE AGENCY:Top 25 players; best by position...

Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network reports the Cleveland Browns are on the radar for Revis' services, as they are coached by Mike Pettine, his former defensive coordinator with the New York Jets. According to Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Raiders, also with plenty of money to spend, have their eyes on Revis, too. ESPN's Adam Schefter put two more teams on the list of Revis suitors: the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles....

So the question needs to be asked: Have NFL games evolved into events that only corporate America can afford to attend? While most franchises enjoy large season-ticket sales and have few (if any) single-game tickets available on gameday, attending NFL games isn’t as affordable as it once was. Nine years ago the average ticket cost was $62.38, and prices have increased on average by more than 30 percent since....

Following the Panthers’ 21-3 win over the Buccaneers in Week 7, Lamberth, a side judge, and Sutter, a line judge, were seen following Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans into the tunnel. A video captured them approaching Evans and apparently asking for a signature that many thought was an autograph. It appeared that Lamberth was the one to flag down Evans for the signature while Sutter passed by and appeared to point at something on the card....

Why else would the league move and re-brand its annual Super Bowl Media Day? This season, Super Bowl 50 festivities in the San Francisco Bay Area will kick off in primetime — beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET and lasting three hours on Monday, Feb. 1 — at “Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade.” MORE: SN’s Super Bowl pick | AFC predictions | NFC predictions Surprisingly, no confetti bursts out of your computer or mobile device when you read the league’s announcement....

The good news for those top college players not playing is the fact they have much less risk of injury or illness that may hamper their draft stock. The bad news is they no longer have an extra showcase to prove to NFL scouts that their pro potential has improved through games that count. Keeping all that in mind, it’s time for Sporting News’ second mock draft for 2021, our first since April....

It’s never too early for a way-too-early mock draft. Consider this a watch list of top prospects, one that is bound to change several times over the next 12 months as the college football season will provide a lot more answers on the players and the NFL season will bring several more questions about every team. For now, based on the talent we have seen and potential to grow, here’s matching those players with the teams....