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We are talking about the NBA offseason: Free-agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, and the Knicks are also signing center Drew Eubanks to a training camp deal. Free agent Bruce Brown has signed a training camp contract with the New York Knicks, who have two open roster spots. Bruce Brown, John Konchar, Drew Eubanks, Ochai Agbaji, and James Wiseman will compete for the regular-season team. The Phoenix Suns are signing center Duop Reath to a deal. New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey has agreed on a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the franchise, plus a trade kicker. The Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting executive Brandon Weems to General Manager under President Koby Altman. Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed on a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise.
The Denver Nuggets are signing 2023 first-round pick Cam Whitmore on a two-way NBA deal. And the NFL: week 1 is in the books, and week 2 is here. The Cowboys signed RB Tyler Goodson to their active roster from Atlanta's practice squad. Dallas also waived RB Israel Abanikanda. The Browns placed RB Dylan Sampson on injured reserve and signed RB Jaleel McLaughlin to their active roster from their practice squad. The Panthers waived wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. Former Vikings two-time Pro Bowl WR Adam Thielen is joining NFL Live every Wednesday throughout the 2026 season.49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling is being placed on injured reserve due to his ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday. Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was formally charged this week with two misdemeanor offenses stemming from his drunk-driving arrest in downtown Indianapolis last month. The Vikings have placed RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve and signed RB DeeJay Dallas to their 53-man roster.
The Ravens are placing rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane on IR after he underwent surgery on a fractured wrist, the team announced. The Seahawks ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game vs. the Cardinals due to his glute injury. The team currently has no plans to place Darnold on IR. Bengals QB Joe Burrow told reporters he is dealing with "back tightness" but expects to play Sunday at Houston against the Texans.49ers TE Jake Tonges will be out for the season after undergoing surgery for a torn MCL.49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling had surgery on his ankle and will miss "close to" 10 weeks. Texans WR Nico Collins was limited at practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Texans WR Nico Collins injured his hamstring at Wednesday's practice, met with doctors after, and they "don't believe it's serious," per source. Yet Collins' status for Sunday's game vs. the Bengals is in jeopardy. The Rams officially placed OLB Myles Garrett on injured reserve today. He is out for at least four games. Falcons' QB practice report: Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush were full participants today. Tua Tagovailoa did not practice today. The Ravens worked out a veteran free agent WR, Brandin Cooks, today. For the second consecutive day, the Bengals listed QB Joe Burrow as a limited participant in practice due to a back injury. For the second consecutive day, the Vikings listed QB Kyler Murray as a limited participant in practice due to his concussion. For the second straight day, Chargers WR Ladd McConkey did not practice due to his rib injury, making it unlikely he will be available for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders. Bills standout DT Ed Oliver injured his hip during warm-ups and is out for tonight's game vs. the Lions. In the first half at Buffalo's new Highmark Stadium, Bills QB Josh Allen has thrown for 152 yards and three touchdowns, and run for 40 yards and another touchdown. Bills WR DJ Moore suffered a shoulder injury Thursday night that doctors do not consider serious and will leave him day to day, per a source. "He has a chance to play next week (vs. the Chargers), but it's not a lock. The Browns have signed former Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. to their practice squad. He now reunites in Cleveland with his former Colorado teammate Shedeur Sanders. Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker is the Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP after donating $5,000 and helping pack 500 food bags, each featuring a handwritten note, to combat weekend food insecurity among North Florida students. Falcons ruled out QB Michael Penix Jr. for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Falcons QB Cooper Rush will start Sunday vs. Carolina, and Jack Strand will serve as Atlanta's backup QB. Vikings ruled out QB Kyler Murray for Sunday's game vs. the Bears. Vikings QB Carson Wentz starts. Ravens WR Zay Flowers is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints. For the second straight week, Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is out due to his back injury and conditioning issues.