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Washington's Laremy Tunsil Selected as Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release:
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Washington's Laremy Tunsil Selected as Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP
Washington D.C. - Laremy Tunsil has been selected as the first NFLPA Community MVP of the 2026 season for his back-to-school kickoff event, The Giving Tree, where he served 250 children from low-income families throughout the greater D.C. area.
"Being named this week's NFLPA Community MVP means a lot to me because giving back has always been bigger than football," Tunsil said. "I'm grateful to have the opportunity
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release:
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Washington's Laremy Tunsil Selected as Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP
Washington D.C. - Laremy Tunsil has been selected as the first NFLPA Community MVP of the 2026 season for his back-to-school kickoff event, The Giving Tree, where he served 250 children from low-income families throughout the greater D.C. area.
"Being named this week's NFLPA Community MVP means a lot to me because giving back has always been bigger than football," Tunsil said. "I'm grateful to have the opportunityto support families, empower young people and create experiences that make a difference in my community."
The Commanders offensive tackle partnered with Grammy-nominated artist and Maryland native Brent Faiyaz to prepare students for the school year. Children and their families were greeted by a local DJ and treated to a pizza bar and ice cream truck while receiving a backpack filled with essential school supplies.
To help students start the school year feeling confident and ready, the event featured professional haircuts, hairstyling and nail services from local barbers and beauticians. Also on site was a styling suite for attendees to pick out a new outfit, shoes and jewelry. The suite was complemented by a customization station where students could personalize their new backpacks, shoes and shirts with designs and airbrushing. Nearby stood a gaming suite, where kids could play "Madden NFL" with Tunsil and Faiyaz.
Giving back to the communities that have supported him has remained a priority for the five-time Pro Bowler. Earlier this year, Tunsil hosted the third annual Single Mothers' Wellness Event, which gave a group of single moms a day to step away from caring for those around them and receive some well-deserved self-care. Raised by a single mother himself, Tunsil understands the importance of providing these women with a space to feel valued and supported. Attendees were treated to a relaxation lounge, a guided yoga session and curated wellness and beauty gifts.
The Giving Tree and Single Mothers' Wellness Event are just two of the signature community events hosted by Tunsil and his charitable initiative, Divine Tree. Over the last several years, Divine Tree has invested in youth across Tunsil's team cities (Miami, Houston and the Washington D.C. area) to create lasting impact in those communities. Initiatives have included a community all-access pantry equipped with food and household essentials, his annual youth football camp, local holiday food drives, and events aimed at offering advice to young entrepreneurs and a space to develop their own businesses.
To further recognize Tunsil being selected as the Week 1 NFLPA Community MVP and support his continued charitable efforts, the NFLPA will donate $10,000 to his nonprofit of choice. Tunsil, along with the other Community MVPs selected this season, will also be eligible for the Alan Page Community Award, which is the NFLPA's highest player honor for outstanding community service and includes an additional $100,000 donation.
For the second year in a row, the NFLPA is partnering with GoFundMe, the world's leading fundraising platform, allowing fans to support players' community work through their selected nonprofits. To make a contribution, please visit this donation page (https://www.gofundme.com/manage/laremy-tunsil-nflpa-week-1-legacy-philanthropy). All donations are tax-deductible and will go directly to the player's nonprofit of choice.
Back for its 13th season, the NFLPA's award-winning Community MVP program serves as a driving force behind the union's commitment to highlight the year-round civic outreach and community engagement of its player members. Community MVPs are selected by a committee of NFLPA staff that reviews the nominees submitted each week by players, agents, marketing representatives and NFL team staff. Learn more about the NFLPA Community MVP program here (https://nflpa.com/community-mvp).
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About the NFL Players Association:
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the NFL and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of protecting the health, safety and financial future of its more than 2,000 player members, who are the backbone of North America's most popular and highest revenue-generating sport. Through a wide offering of programs, resources and engagement opportunities, the NFLPA provides world-class service to players throughout their career lifecycle and builds solidarity to advocate on their behalf in the areas of healthcare, revenue, compensation and working conditions. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 season. Learn more at nflpa.com.
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Original text here: https://nflpa.com/press/washingtons-commanders-laremy-tunsil-selected-as-week-1-nflpa-community-mvp-charity-football-divine-tree-organization
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NFL: Will Anderson on Texans' Season Opener Vs. Bills: 'This is an AFC Championship Matchup'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Will Anderson on Texans' season opener vs. Bills: 'This is an AFC Championship matchup'
Published: Sep 10, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The 2026 Week 1 slate features a heavyweight matchup between Super Bowl hopefuls Houston and Buffalo, each favored to win its division and make a deep postseason run.
"This is an AFC Championship matchup," Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. said this week, via the Houston Chronicle. "Two really good teams. We have a ton of respect for them."
The Texans have
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Will Anderson on Texans' season opener vs. Bills: 'This is an AFC Championship matchup'
Published: Sep 10, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The 2026 Week 1 slate features a heavyweight matchup between Super Bowl hopefuls Houston and Buffalo, each favored to win its division and make a deep postseason run.
"This is an AFC Championship matchup," Texans pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. said this week, via the Houston Chronicle. "Two really good teams. We have a ton of respect for them."
The Texans havemade the postseason each of the past three years under DeMeco Ryans, but bowed out of the tournament in the Divisional Round each campaign. The Bills, meanwhile, have made the playoffs in seven straight seasons, but have just two conference championship appearances in that span. Last year's Divisional Round loss cost coach Sean McDermott his job.
Sunday marks the third straight season the Texans will face the Bills in Houston. Ryans' club won both previous two meetings -- a last-second field goal victory in 2024 and a four-point win last year in a game where Houston's defense ravaged Josh Allen for eight sacks.
The Week 1 bout figures to be a tight matchup. The Texans finished 12-5 in 2025, and all five losses came by one possession, per NFL Research. Four of the Bills' six losses in 2025, including playoffs, were by one score.
Houston's pass rush will key Sunday's contest. Anderson and Danielle Hunter dominated the last contest, bamboozling Allen into two interceptions and just 253 passing yards in the contest. Can they do it in back-to-back matchups? Allen has taken more than five sacks versus an opponent four previous times in his career. In his next game versus each of those opponents (GB, BAL, SEA, MIA), he took two or fewer sacks and won.
The Bills will open head coach Joe Brady's first season in the big chair against one of the best defenses in the league. The Texans D set franchise records for total (277.2 YPG allowed, led NFL) and scoring defense (17.4 PPG allowed, second in NFL) in 2025 and was top five in NFL in yards per play allowed (4.8), opponent passer rating (76.2) and takeaways (29). How Brady tweaks his scheme now that he's fully in charge will be a storyline that will stretch beyond this week.
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/will-anderson-texans-bills-afc-championship-matchup
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NFL: Tua Tagovailoa Limited at Falcons Practice With Oblique Injury; Cooper Rush Takes First-team Reps
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Tua Tagovailoa limited at Falcons practice with oblique injury; Cooper Rush takes first-team reps
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
The quarterback situation in Atlanta has become more concerning.
Tua Tagovailoa aggravated his oblique during the Falcons' Thursday practice session, leading to a limited participation status on the team's practice report.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tagovailoa is day to day with the injury and his status for the Week 1 opener against
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Tua Tagovailoa limited at Falcons practice with oblique injury; Cooper Rush takes first-team reps
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
The quarterback situation in Atlanta has become more concerning.
Tua Tagovailoa aggravated his oblique during the Falcons' Thursday practice session, leading to a limited participation status on the team's practice report.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tagovailoa is day to day with the injury and his status for the Week 1 opener againstthe Pittsburgh Steelers is to be determined.
Backup Cooper Rush told reporters after practice that he received every rep with the first string, signaling coach Kevin Stefanski might be preparing to begin his first season in Atlanta with the veteran as his starter out of necessity.
"I'm not sure what happened," Rush said. "It's Thursday practice. Practice has to go on, and so you're up next.
"We'll see what happens."
Tagovailoa's late-week health hurdle isn't the first challenge he's encountered in his relatively short time with the Falcons. The former first-round pick also began camp on the injury report due to a back ailment, forcing Atlanta to rely on undrafted free agent Jack Strand and quickly move to add Rush via free agency.
Two weeks ago, it appeared as if Michael Penix Jr. was nearing a return from his knee injury just in time for the start of the regular season. That optimism faded this week when Penix was ruled out for Week 1, telling reporters he's very close to being ready, but wasn't quite there yet.
With Penix out, the plan shifted to Tagovailoa. Thursday's events may force Stefanski to adjust once again and turn to Rush, a 32-year-old NFL veteran with 42 games of experience, including 16 starts.
For now, it's a worrisome sign that the Falcons might have to begin 2026 with a quarterback they hoped would spend 2026 as the third-string option. Tagovailoa still has two days left to recover enough to be able to play in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/tua-tagovailoa-limited-falcons-practice-oblique-cooper-rush
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NFL: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (Ankle) Feeling 'Really Good,' 'Super Excited' to Face Dolphins in Week 1
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) feeling 'really good,' 'super excited' to face Dolphins in Week 1
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty expects to play in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins after suffering an ankle injury during practice last month.
Jeanty said Thursday from the locker room that he's feeling "really good" after returning to practice this week, via the team's official website. Jeanty had no injury designation, clearing
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) feeling 'really good,' 'super excited' to face Dolphins in Week 1
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty expects to play in the season opener against the Miami Dolphins after suffering an ankle injury during practice last month.
Jeanty said Thursday from the locker room that he's feeling "really good" after returning to practice this week, via the team's official website. Jeanty had no injury designation, clearingthe way for him to hit the field running on Sunday.
"It felt good for sure," he said of returning to practice. "Any time away from the game is tough. But getting back out there with the guys felt good for sure.
"I'm just super excited to go out there and play a good game with this team against the Dolphins. I'm very excited."
After Jeanty went down during practice on Aug. 23, there was immediate speculation that he could miss a little -- or a lot -- of time. Looking ready for Week 1, the former first-rounder avoided all of that.
"Nerve-wracking first going down, but when I popped up I had a sigh of relief," Jeanty said. "I knew it wasn't anything too bad."
With star tight end Brock Bowers slated to miss time, Jeanty being ready to go would be a boon for a Raiders squad looking to get off on a positive first step under new coach Klint Kubiak.
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-rb-ashton-jeanty-ankle-feeling-really-good-super-excited-to-face-dolphins-in-week-1
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NFL: Patriots QB Drake Maye on Loss to Seahawks - My Impatience 'Cost Us the Game'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Patriots QB Drake Maye on loss to Seahawks: My impatience 'cost us the game'
Published: Sep 10, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw away a chance to swipe the season-opening game in a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, falling 13-10 following a game-sealing interception.
The Pats controlled much of the first half after the Super Bowl champs lost starting QB Sam Darnold five plays into the contest. After New England took a 10-0 lead early
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Patriots QB Drake Maye on loss to Seahawks: My impatience 'cost us the game'
Published: Sep 10, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw away a chance to swipe the season-opening game in a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, falling 13-10 following a game-sealing interception.
The Pats controlled much of the first half after the Super Bowl champs lost starting QB Sam Darnold five plays into the contest. After New England took a 10-0 lead earlyin the third quarter, things unraveled for Maye, who threw three INTs on the Patriots' final three possessions.
The third-year QB blamed impatience on the trio of errors.
"Yeah, we had the game under control," Maye said. "Thought we had a good plan to start chipping away and be patient and lost patience and it cost us, decisions that cost us the game on my part, on my end.
"I vow to myself to be better and realize it's a long season, but at same time, we can't have those. We can't have those. It's unacceptable, and I know we got to get back to work. That wasn't how I play football and how I want to represent my game and playing quarterback for the Patriots."
Maye completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts for 178 yards, one touchdown and a career-high three interceptions. The bulk of his production came on short tosses and dump-offs. He went 20 of 23 on attempts of under 10 air yards for 134 yards and a touchdown (+8.9% CPOE). Maye struggled downfield (10+ air yards), connecting on just three of eight attempts for 44 yards and three INTs (-12.7% CPOE). All three of his picks came on deep attempts (20+ air yards), two more than he threw all last season (1).
The three INTs flipped the script as the Pats watched a road win slip away.
"You can't throw three interceptions," coach Mike Vrabel said. "Drake knows that. We put ourselves in some long-yardage situations on the one. That was probably forced and I think the guy made a great play on the last one."
The last one was the most egregious.
After trailing for the first time in the contest, Maye helped drive to the Seahawks' 16 with several solid throws and using his legs to pick up pivotal first downs. However, his impatience again reared its head. In range for the game-tying field goal with 26 seconds remaining, Maye forced a pass to Mack Hollins in the end zone that came up woefully short. It was a bad decision and horrific execution.
"(I) didn't put enough on it to get it out and it was just unacceptable," Maye said. "We had a chance to send it (to) overtime at the worst. The only thing you could do is turn the ball over and that's what I did."
Early, Maye was content to take what the defense gave him, and did a far better job finding outlets versus the Seahawk pressure packages than during the Super Bowl. However, late, he began to hunt big plays that weren't there and got burned.
"I just stopped being patient," he said. "That was the big thing. We were really good up to the point where I tried to force one down the sideline to Romeo (Doubs). We were patient and dumping it off and trying to move the chains. and we avoided a lot of three-and-outs, and that was something we try to earn more plays and the explosives will come, so just stopped being patient and made decisions that ended up, like I said, cost us the game."
Maye had no choice but to wear this L. This one can't be blamed on the O-line or poor calls. The QB simply had a horrible string of decisions that cost his club.
It burns now -- and it was truly a brutal performance -- but there is a lot of season ahead. Reminder: The Pats lost Week 1 to the Raiders last year and still made the Super Bowl. How Maye bounces back will say far more than one Wednesday game in September.
"It's such a long season," Vrabel said. "We're going to hold our head up high, and we have nothing but the utmost confidence in him and everybody on this football team, and he's going to make a lot of plays for us."
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-qb-drake-maye-on-loss-to-seahawks-my-impatience-cost-us-the-game
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NFL Network: Sam Darnold Expected to Miss Seahawks' Week 2 Game, But Avoids Major Hip Injury
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL Network: Sam Darnold expected to miss Seahawks' Week 2 game, but avoids major hip injury
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The Seattle Seahawks will be without Sam Darnold for at least a game, but the quarterback appears to have avoided a long-term issue.
Darnold is expected to miss next week's tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday. Rapoport added that Darnold could miss "just a few weeks" but has avoided a lengthy absence.
Darnold
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL Network: Sam Darnold expected to miss Seahawks' Week 2 game, but avoids major hip injury
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The Seattle Seahawks will be without Sam Darnold for at least a game, but the quarterback appears to have avoided a long-term issue.
Darnold is expected to miss next week's tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday. Rapoport added that Darnold could miss "just a few weeks" but has avoided a lengthy absence.
Darnoldexited Wednesday's 13-10 win over the New England Patriots after just five plays due to a hip injury that occurred on a sack. The QB limped to the locker room in obvious discomfort.
Coach Mike Macdonald noted on an appearance on Seattle Sports 710 radio that the club got "really, really good news" on Darnold's hip but declined to put the QB on a timetable.
"We're praying for Sam, but not, like, worrying, because it's just what it is," Macdonald said. "The hip is intact, and it's good. It's more of a muscle thing."
Macdonald told Seahawks reporters during his Thursday news conference that he did not have any new information regarding Darnold's status but that he hoped by Monday to have a "really accurate picture of a plan of attack and what we'll do that week."
The date of the Week 1 injury gives the Seahawks extra days for Darnold to rest. There are 18 days between Wednesday's tilt and a Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Given how quickly Darnold was ruled out, it would be very good news if the QB only missed a lone game.
If it is indeed a one- or two-week injury, the Seahawks will roll with Drew Lock as their spot starter, starting at Arizona in Week 2.
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/sam-darnold-hip-injury-miss-seahawks-week-2-game-cardinals
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NFL Community Remembers, Pays Tribute to 9/11 on 25th Anniversary
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL community remembers, pays tribute to 9/11 on 25th anniversary
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Around the NFL Staff
NFL.com
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed our country, NFL teams paid their respects on social media.
As part of the league's commemoration, all Week 1 games will feature tributes designed to honor the lives lost, recognize survivors, first responders and military families, and connect fans to the lasting message of remembrance and service that
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CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL community remembers, pays tribute to 9/11 on 25th anniversary
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Around the NFL Staff
NFL.com
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed our country, NFL teams paid their respects on social media.
As part of the league's commemoration, all Week 1 games will feature tributes designed to honor the lives lost, recognize survivors, first responders and military families, and connect fans to the lasting message of remembrance and service thatemerged after September 11.
"We continue to honor the memory of those we lost on September 11 and the heroes whose courage and sacrifice inspired our nation," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement earlier this month. "Out of unimaginable tragedy emerged an extraordinary sense of unity and service that brought Americans together. As the NFL family reflects on this day 25 years later, we remember those who were taken from us and support those who continue to carry the pain of that day. We also recommit ourselves to the spirit of resilience, community, and service that remains an enduring example for future generations."
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Original text here: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-community-remembers-pays-tribute-to-9-11-on-25th-anniversary
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