NFL Preseason Comes To Close

Former NFL defensive end Ryan Russell, who last played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017, is attempting a comeback and has come out as bisexual. While Russell says he hasn’t lied to teammates, he said withholding information is a form of deceit and he wants the next part of his career and life to be steeped in trust and honesty.

Dolphins Name Fitzpatrick As Starter

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has named Ryan Fitzpatrick as the team’s Week 1 starter. Flores went with Fitzpatrick despite a strong preseason for backup Josh Rosen.

Brown's Hunt Undergoes Operation

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt underwent a sports hernia operation Thursday. However, Hunt has been suspended for the first eight games of the season for two off-field physical altercations while he played for Kansas City last year and the team says he’ll be fully recovered by the time the ban ends.

Thursday, August 29 Preseason Scores

Tennessee 19, Chicago 15

Buffalo 27, Minnesota 23

Indianapolis 13, Cincinnati 6

Carolina 25, Pittsburgh 19

New York Jets 6, Philadelphia 0

Atlanta 31, Jacksonville 12

New York Giants 31, New England 29

Cleveland 20, Detroit 16

Baltimore 20, Washington 7

Green Bay 27, Kansas City 20

Tampa Bay 17, Dallas 15

Miami 16, New Orleans 13

Denver 20, Arizona 7

Los Angeles Rams 22, Houston 10

Los Angeles Chargers 27, San Francisco 24

Seattle 17, Oakland 15

Regular Season

Thursday, September 5 Schedule (Time Central)

Green Bay at Chicago, 7:20 p.m.

Sunday, September 8 Schedule (All Times Central)

Kansas City at Jacksonville, noon

Los Angeles Rams at Carolina, noon

Washington at Philadelphia, noon

Atlanta at Minnesota, noon

Buffalo at New York Jets, noon

Tennessee at Cleveland, noon

Atlanta at Minnesota, noon

Baltimore at Miami, noon

Indianapolis at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Seattle, 3:05 p.m.

New York Giants at Dallas, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Tampa Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Detroit at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New England, 7:20 p.m.

Monday, September 9 Schedule (All Times Central)

Houston at New Orleans, 6:10 p.m.

Denver at Oakland, 9:20 p.m.