The Chicago Bears' depleted receiver corps took another hit in Week 1, as Kevin White exited Sunday's game versus the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter and was officially ruled out of the contest with a shoulder injury, the team announced.White, drafted by the Bears seventh overall in 2015, has dealt with injuries the entirety of his pro career. He missed all of his rookie season and was limited to just four contests in 2016. Before exiting Sunday's game, he had two receptions for six yards.At this point, the severity of White's injury is unknown, but with wideout Cameron Meredith already out for the season with a torn ACL, Chicago can ill-afford to lose another receiver long term.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals star running back David Johnson was taken to the locker room near the end of the third quarter Sunday against Detroit Lions due to a wrist injury.He's questionable to return, the team announced.Johnson was hurt after being crushed by multiple Lions defenders while attempting to make a catch downfield. He missed one play, but immediately fumbled upon his return and was then taken to the locker room.Any long-term injury to Johnson would be devastating to the Cardinals, especially with Carson Palmer and the passing game looking out of sync versus Detroit.Johnson wasn't enjoying his best game before exiting, with 28 rushing yards on 11 carries - though he did haul in six passes for 68 receiving yards.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers will have to face the Seattle Seahawks' all-world pass rush Sunday without the services of starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga due to an ankle injury.Second-year tackle Kyle Murphy will replace Bulaga in the starting lineup and can look forward to being targeted by the Seahawks' pass-rushers, including Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, and Sheldon Richardson.The Packers also announced that cornerback Josh Hawkins, running back Aaron Jones, cornerback Lenzy Pipkins, guard Lucas Patrick, defensive tackle Montravius Adams, and defensive tackle Quinton Dial are inactive.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls won't play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers due to an ankle injury, the team announced.Rawls practiced all week but was deemed questionable with the ailment heading into Sunday.The 24-year-old received only two carries in the team's opening exhibition contest and didn't receive a touch for the rest of the preseason.Rawls' absence will open the door for Eddie Lacy and C.J. Prosise to receive additional carries against the Packers.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins cornerback and movie buff Josh Norman took the field Sunday in cleats inspired by the 2006 film "300."

Well, that didn't take long.The Houston Texans benched Tom Savage after a terrible first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in which the offense put up zero points and under 50 yards of offense, and replaced him with rookie Deshaun Watson.Savage was helpless at times Sunday as the Texans' offensive line gave little protection to the journeyman quarterback, allowing six first-half sacks.However, Savage's lack of mobility was a significant factor, and Watson may be better suited to dealing with consistent pressure from Jacksonville's front seven.Savage beat out Watson for the starting job fairly easily in camp, though many attributed that to Texans head coach Bill O'Brien's complex scheme and preference for an experienced quarterback.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams will not play All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald against the Indianapolis Colts despite ending his contract holdout Saturday.Donald currently has a roster exemption, making him the 54th player on the Rams' roster for Week 1. He is expected to return to the lineup in Week 2, once he has more practice time under his belt.Rookie Tanzel Smart is expected to take Donald's spot in the starting lineup Sunday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders and starting left tackle Donald Penn are still discussing a possible new deal after the veteran ended his holdout in late August, according to NFL Network's Mike Silver.Silver notes the situation should be resolved in the near future, whether or not Penn is ultimately given a new contract.Penn is scheduled to become a free agent following the 2017 campaign and will earn $7.15 million this season. The 34-year-old has been the Raiders' starting left tackle since 2014 and made his second career Pro Bowl in 2016.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

J.J. Watt's Hurricane Harvey relief efforts earned him high praise from former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown."Related: Watt reaches $30M in fundraising towards Hurricane Harvey relief"Over the last month, we've had a lot of losers in our country out here protesting racism, doing a lot of negative stuff. It puts a lot of bad shame on our country. But when you see the things that J.J. Watt is doing - bringing winners together, bringing community, bringing the whole state together," Moss said.While it sounded like Moss was criticizing those protesting racism, he clarified on Twitter that his "losers" comment was directed toward white supremacists.

Philadelphia Eagles corner Ronald Darby was carted to the locker room with a right ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins and will not return, the team announced.Darby was acquired from the Buffalo Bills via trade for Jordan Matthews.If Darby is lost for any significant time, it would be a huge blow to the Eagles' secondary, which was already thin going into the season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

While he hasn't announced what he's protesting, Marshawn Lynch continued to sit through the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the Oakland Raiders began their 2017 season Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead suffered a hamstring injury against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and is doubtful to return, the team announced. Woodhead limped to the sideline during the first quarter after catching three passes for 33 yards.The Ravens will be hoping Woodhead's injury isn't as serious as previous ailments. The 32-year-old missed most of last season with a torn ACL and also broke his fibula in 2014.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown turned some heads with his Week 1 ensemble.The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, who signed a four-year, $68-million extension this offseason, arrived at FirstEnergy Stadium wearing a $4,200 Gucci tuxedo.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson will not return to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans after suffering a left knee injury early in the first quarter, the team announced.Robinson was able to walk off under his own power after going down on a 17-yard catch. He was initially called questionable, but was quickly ruled out.Despite a down year in 2016, Robinson is by far Jacksonville's best receiver, and losing him for any period of time would be a huge hit.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. will gather as much information as he can before deciding whether to play Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.The New York Giants receiver will go through warmups before declaring if he's active or out, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports.Related - Report: Beckham expected to be game-time decision vs. CowboysBeckham sprained his ankle in the preseason and hasn't practiced since. He didn't think he would be able to play earlier in the week, but felt better after doing some running, according to Glazer.The team is concerned Beckham could re-injure his ankle in warmups, which would usually keep him out of the game, but Glazer writes that adrenaline could allow him to fight through the pain.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Golden Tate will be sporting some unique cleats Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.The Detroit Lions receiver will be wearing 9/11 cleats to honor first responders.Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

The Cleveland Browns will allow their players to make a social message before the playing of the national anthem ahead of Sunday's season opener, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports, citing sources.A group of more than 10 Browns took a knee in prayer during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in Week 2 of the preseason. The demonstration drew some criticism, including from franchise legend Jim Brown who said, "I don't desecrate my flag and my national anthem."Ahead of the Browns' Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team will play a video with messages about racial equality from a number of players. Among those involved will be quarterback DeShone Kizer, tackle Joe Thomas, and head coach Hue Jackson, according to Florio.Players asked team owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam to stand on the sidelines with the team during the ceremony.The video may be the Browns' alternative to kneeling during the national anthem.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay played a key role in ending Aaron Donald's holdout, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.McVay flew to Atlanta initially instead of Green Bay for the team's final preseason game to try and convince Donald to rejoin the club. The 31-year-old would eventually head to Green Bay prior to kickoff, but was absent for team activities that day, sources told Schefter.The meeting eventually helped Donald decide to rejoin the team, but he won't suit up Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Donald sat out training camp in hopes of getting a new contract, as the Rams picked up his fifth-year option for 2018. The defensive tackle has developed into one of the top defenders in the league during his brief career, posting 28 sacks in his first three seasons.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder is active for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles despite dealing with a hip injury, the team announced.Crowder was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. However, he said Friday he expected to suit up for the season opener, according to The Washington Post's Master Tesfatsion.The 24-year-old will likely play a big role in the Redskins' offense, especially early in the season, as Kirk Cousins builds chemistry with Terrelle Pryor and Josh Doctson.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts may be without quarterback Andrew Luck until at least Week 4.The franchise quarterback has already been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, but he could be out of action until October, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday.The Colts' first contest that month is Oct. 1, a Week 4 game against the Seattle Seahawks.The team has been cautious with Luck since he underwent shoulder surgery in January. While he has resumed throwing, he has yet to practice with the team. The Colts would like to see him in a practice setting before clearing him for game action, Rapoport adds.The Seahawks' vaunted defense may not be the ideal opponent for Luck's return. If the Colts opt against playing him versus Seattle, Indianapolis faces the San Francisco 49ers the following week."It's going to be Scott Tolzien as their quarterback and my understanding is we're still a couple weeks away at least from seeing Andrew Luck," Rapoport said on "NFL GameDay Morning."The Colts traded for former New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett to serve as Tolzien's backup while Luck is out.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Many are curious to see how the Atlanta Falcons respond after letting the Lombardi Trophy slip through their fingers.For months, players, coaches, and staff have had to endure questions and "28-3" jokes. But they don't want your pity."Yes, we lost. We could have been champions. But we're not," quarterback Matt Ryan wrote in The Players' Tribune."But don't feel sorry for us, because we don't feel sorry for ourselves." Ryan continued. "We're fine ... really, we are."During the offseason, Ryan invited teammates to Miami for a group session. In total, 45 players showed up. Some talked about the Super Bowl loss while others listened.Ryan came away from the experience optimistic about the upcoming season."When we started throwing the ball around I think we realized pretty quickly that, 'Hey, we're still pretty damn good at this," Ryan wrote. "After weeks and weeks of hearing people talk about how we had lost, how we were this or that - all these negative things - I think it was important for us to just get back to playing football."The Falcons will begin trying to erase any ugly memories with their season opener Sunday against the Chicago Bears.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets may appear to be tanking, but they were reportedly reluctant to part with the more promising of their two young quarterbacks.Two teams made trade inquiries about Bryce Petty over the summer, but were rebuffed by the Jets, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Petty lost the starting quarterback battle to veteran Josh McCown, but flashed potential when starting late last season and outplayed second-year man Christian Hackenberg during the preseason.The Jets will likely be in search of a new franchise quarterback following the season, but Petty has at least earned a shot at being part of the team's long-term plans.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.With apologies to Christmas, this is the most wonderful time of the year. College football is in full swing, and the first NFL regular-season Sunday is on tap this weekend. Covers checks in on the action for a 12-game NFL Sunday sked, with insights from Jason Simbal, vice president of risk management for CG Technology in Las Vegas, and Mike Jerome, lines manager for offshore sportsbook TopBet.eu.

A Buffalo Bills tailgate is like no other.Things may be going to another level this season, however. Ahead of Buffalo's season opener against the New York Jets, Bills fans are being invited to smash a jet with a sledgehammer outside New Era Field.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has been in communication with former U.S. President Barack Obama regarding issues of social justice, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.The lines of communication between the two have been open even before Bennett had his public run-in with Las Vegas police. Bennett said he was racially profiled and assaulted in an incident in August. The police department has since asked the NFL to investigate Bennett's allegations, but the league responded that there were no grounds for an investigation.Bennett is one of the league's most socially conscious athletes. He often spends portions of his time during the offseason tending to charitable causes.Bennett also sat during the national anthem in the preseason as a protest of racial inequality in America.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the New Orleans Saints want to keep Drew Brees beyond 2017, they'll have to do it the old-fashioned way - at the negotiating table.Brees is entering the final year of his contract, but has a rarely-used clause in his deal that prohibits the Saints from using the franchise tag on him, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 38-year-old quarterback has already been tagged twice in his career, meaning New Orleans would have to pay him a 44 percent raise over his 2017 salary.Brees and the Saints worked out an extension just before the start of last season that's worth $24.25 million in 2017, so tagging him would've likely been an unrealistic scenario considering the stratospheric cost.The Super Bowl winner said in July he hopes to table extension discussions until after the campaign."Right now (no discussions are taking place). I don't expect them to. I don't really desire them to," Brees said. "I just want to play football and help this team win."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks could hold out Thomas Rawls from playing in their Week 1 contest against the Green Bay Packers in order to let the running back's ankle get closer to 100 percent, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rawls was a full participant in practice all week, but drew a questionable designation in regards to his availability for the season opener. The two-year pro added just two carries during the preseason, both coming in the first week of exhibition games.The rushing duties figure to be split between Eddie Lacy and C.J. Prosise with Chris Carson a possible option as well.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game versus the Dallas Cowboys due to an ankle injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The New York Giants' star wide receiver - who's listed as questionable - reportedly has a 50-50 chance of suiting up after missing all the week's practices.However, Schefter adds there's a "real doubt" he'll be able to play.Beckham is near-impossible to replace for the Giants, but if he can't play, New York has two receivers capable of replacing some of his production in veteran Brandon Marshall and second-year man Sterling Shepard.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has a fractured big toe that will affect him for "at least the early part of the season," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The ailment forces Reed to adjust the way in which he runs, Rapoport adds.Reed, a four-year pro, has battled injuries throughout his career, but early indications are that he intends to play through the latest malady.A top-flight weapon when healthy, Reed saw limited action in the preseason. He played in 12 games last season and recorded 686 yards and six touchdowns.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season got underway Thursday night, and the season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots provided the year's first upset as well as several eye-opening stat lines.After the reminder of how an offseason full of analysis and prediction can be thrown out the window in a hurry, here are five bold predictions for Sunday and Monday.J.J. Watt scores the Texans' first TD of the seasonPublicity and hype surrounding Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is at an all-time high entering the season, and rightfully so. His fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey continue to mount, and he'll now have the opportunity to help his team provide a boost to the spirits of Houstonians, as the Texans welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars.Quarterback Tom Savage doesn't inspire much confidence as the leader of a Texans' offense missing wide receivers Will Fuller V and Jaelen Strong. Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles was ridiculed all preseason and nearly lost his starting job to veteran journeyman Chad Henne. With the Houston crowd beyond frenzy, Watt is primed for a strip-sack touchdown of the turnover-prone quarterback.Browns hold 4th-quarter lead vs. SteelersThe Cleveland Browns took the Pittsburgh Steelers to overtime in Week 17 of last season, before ultimately losing 27-24.The game meant little to the Steelers, as their playoff seed was secure, and they did win the first meeting of the season 24-9, but the Browns have home field advantage and a rebuilt roster.Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is as rusty as he'll ever be after holding out through the preseason, and wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't played competitive football in a year. The Browns will provide their faithful with a glimmer of hope for the coming season, before ultimately losing late.Terrelle Pryor Sr. is week's leading receiverPryor had a season-high 144 receiving yards in Week 3 last season, turning in a separate performance of 131 yards later in the year. Those outings were as a member of a Browns team where he had to serve as the quarterback on multiple occasions.Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is easily the best pivot Pryor has ever played with in the NFL. The duo will face a Philadelphia Eagles team that allowed 240 passing yards per game last season, but ranked near the bottom of the league with 7.3 yards allowed per attempt. Pryor averaged 13.1 yards per reception with the Browns and Cousins averaged 8.11 yards per attempt.Sam Bradford throws for more yards than Drew BreesNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees averaged more than one-and-a-half fewer yards per attempt on the road than he did at home last season. His quarterback rating dropped nearly 13 points on the road, and he threw more interceptions and fewer touchdowns than he did at home.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford completed 73.7 percent of his passes when at home, and he only threw two interceptions in the split.Last season the Vikings ranked third in passing yards allowed per game, while no team allowed more air yards than the Saints.Melvin Gordon tops 200 yards rushingThe Denver Broncos' vaunted pass defense allowed the fewest yards per game in 2016, but they ranked just 28th in rushing yards allowed at 130.3.Gordon averaged just 3.9 yards per carry last season, but he gained 76.7 yards per game. He totaled 205 yards in two games against the Broncos last season, including 111 on 23 carries in the game played in Denver.With Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers likely to struggle with the passing game, expect Gordon to be fed often and do most of the damage for the Chargers' offense.(Photos courtesy Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints released long snapper Jon Dorenbos on Saturday, according to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL.The Saints announced Friday that Dorenbos had been diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and would be placed on the non-football injury list. The condition was only discovered during Dorenbos' physical with team doctors after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles.The team signed Zach Wood on Friday as Dorenbos' replacement, according to Nick Underhill of The Advocate.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Samsung is tapping into the rivalry between Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant in a new ad for the Galaxy Note 8 smartphone.In the 30-second spot, Norman remains tight-lipped as reporters ask about a photo he tweeted showing Bryant's hands replaced with sticks of butter and another in which he declares, "I'm better than Dez Bryant."Bryant is in on the joke, and filmed an ad of his own for Samsung that will air Sept. 15.

Even while bracing for Hurricane Irma, one Miami Dolphins fan couldn't resist taking a shot at the New York Jets.Dolphins fansite Dolfans NYC tweeted this photo Friday showing "No matter what happens the Jets still suck!" painted onto the boarded-up window of a house:

The Chicago Bears signed defensive end Akiem Hicks to a four-year contract extension Saturday, the team announced. The deal is worth $48 million with $30 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam SchefterHicks is set to enter his sixth NFL season after joining the Bears for the 2016 campaign. He was drafted in the third round by the New Orleans Saints in 2012, playing with the team from 2012 until he was traded to the New England Patriots three games into the 2015 season.Hicks played all 16 games last season, recording 53 combined tackles with seven sacks. He forced two fumbles and recovered one.Hicks was owed $4 million for the 2017 season, as the second year of the two-year, $10-million contract he signed prior to last season.He is signed through the 2021 season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.