NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Aug. 15

Please enable Javascript to view this content NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker Atlanta Falcons TRADES LB Matt Judon‘s acquisition via trade from New England was …

Rams' Aubrey Pleasant to serve as head coach in Saturday's preseason game vs. Chargers

Please enable Javascript to view this content Sean McVay is taking himself off the sideline this weekend in order to give another member of his staff the opportunity to lead the Rams. Aubrey Pleasant, the Rams’ passing game coordinator/assistant head coach, will serve as the team’s head coach in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Chargers, …

NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Cheat sheet: Top Non-PPR RBs; Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Marvin Harrison Jr.

Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones on the NFL Fantasy Football Podcast for the latest NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet live stream! As the regular season ramps up, the trio hosts their final live stream, diving into their favorite running backs for non-PPR leagues. They debate who to take in the second round …

Cowboys acquiring DL Jordan Phillips, seventh-round pick from Giants in exchange for sixth-round choice

Jordan Phillips‘ time with the New York Giants didn’t last long, but he’ll likely see them twice in 2024. The Giants are trading Phillips and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the rival Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round selection, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday night. New York announced …

Free-agent safety Justin Simmons signing one-year, $8 million deal with Falcons

Please enable Javascript to view this content Justin Simmons‘ prolonged free agency has led him to a new home: Atlanta. The veteran safety is signing a one-year, $8 million deal with the Falcons, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Thursday, per sources. Of the $8 million, $7.5 million is fully guaranteed, per …

Russell Wilson to start at QB in Steelers' preseason game vs. Bills

Please enable Javascript to view this content Russell Wilson is slated to make his Pittsburgh Steelers preseason debut Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson is scheduled to play and get the start “if he doesn’t have a setback” to the calf injury that popped up early in training camp. …

Move the Sticks: Bucky's rankings of new head coaches that could win a division title in Year 1

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are back with a new episode of Move the Sticks. To start off the show, the guys discuss innovations coming in high school football and also in college football (1:15). For the rest of the show, Bucky goes through his rankings of which new head coach has the best chance …

Broncos coach Sean Payton encouraged by QB battle: 'I like where we're at right now' 

Please enable Javascript to view this content The Broncos’ quarterback battle heads toward its second preseason affair Sunday as Denver faces the Green Bay Packers. Following last week’s impressive rookie debut from Bo Nix, head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he knows there is a push to name a starter, but he likes how …

Patriots trading Matt Judon to Falcons following prolonged contract stalemate

Matt Judon‘s contract stalemate with New England is over, and he’s on the move to Atlanta. The Patriots are trading Judon to the Falcons in exchange for a 2025 NFL Draft third-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Atlanta announced the transaction Thursday morning. Judon and the Falcons have not worked out a new …

Bills LB Matt Milano out indefinitely after tearing biceps 

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano suffered another significant injury. Head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that the Pro Bowler tore his bicep during Tuesday’s practice and will undergo surgery that will put him out indefinitely. The coach described the injury as an “unfortunate situation,” noting that it happened during a bag tackling drill. “Matt’s a strong, …