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The concluding week of NFL’s exhibition phase has arrived, with all activities concluding by Saturday evening.
Friday presents a fairly compelling lineup of games given it’s the conclusion of the exhibition period. We’re scheduled to see starting players facing off in the Kansas City Chiefs versus Chicago Bears finale, with Caleb Williams and the Bears offense, guided by Ben Johnson, aiming to build upon their impressive performance from the prior Sunday. Andy Reid, meanwhile, often gives his starters playing time in the exhibition games, implying we’ll witness Patrick Mahomes and company participate as well.
You have the option to view that game, in addition to every exhibition game, on NFL+.
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Top selection Cam Ward is anticipated to participate for the Tennessee Titans in their concluding exhibition game against the Minnesota Vikings, which will be broadcast nationwide on CBS. The Cowboys will commence with Joe Milton as their quarterback in their exhibition finale versus the Atlanta Falcons, and followers should observe the quantity of plays Milton receives following a challenging exhibition period thus far, because Will Grier might still secure the QB2 position behind Dak Prescott.
Friday’s other exhibition game features the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles journeying to oppose the New York Jets, although the starters are not expected to engage in that contest.
Listing of NFL’s exhibition games for Week 3
Friday, Aug. 22 (times ET)
Saturday, Aug. 23
Ravens at Commanders, noon
Broncos at Saints, 1 p.m.
Rams at Browns, 1 p.m. (NFL Network)
Colts at Bengals, 1 p.m.
Texans at Lions, 1 p.m.
Seahawks at Packers, 4 p.m. (NFL Network)
Jaguars at Dolphins, 7 p.m. (NFL Network)
Bills at Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
Chargers at 49ers, 8:30 p.m.
Raiders at Cardinals, 10 p.m. (NFL Network)
Primary NFL narratives
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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel pledges to identify the source who revealed Ja’Lynn Polk’s season-ending shoulder injury to the press: It was reported on Thursday that 2024 second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk would be sidelined for the 2025 NFL season due to a shoulder injury … and Vrabel is determined to uncover the individual responsible for the leak. Addressing the media on Friday, Vrabel was questioned about the report, stating, “No. I don’t know. But, I want to discover the origins of some of these [reports]. Some informants are among us. We’ll unmask the source.”
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Washington Commanders trade Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers: Following considerable speculation about a potential trade, the Commanders have dispatched their former third-round pick to the 49ers in return for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Robinson will now function as a substitute to standout Christian McCaffrey amid numerous injuries at the position in San Francisco, offering crucial depth.
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Jerry Jones heightens Micah Parsons contract talks: Dallas Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones is utilizing the week’s conclusion by appearing on various programs, discussing the Micah Parsons negotiation and directing comments toward his agent, David Mulugheta. Jones indicated Thursday the Cowboys were prepared to provide Parsons with more guaranteed funds than any non-quarterback has previously received, and that upon forwarding the contract particulars to Mulugheta, he directed the Cowboy to “disregard it.” ESPN analyst Ryan Clark utilized social media to convey he had communicated with Mulugheta, who refuted that assertion.
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Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to perform in the Cleveland Browns’ exhibition finale: After an oblique injury prevented him from participating in the Cleveland Browns’ second exhibition game, Shedeur Sanders is ready to take the field this weekend. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski informed reporters on Thursday that, assuming there are no injury setbacks, Sanders will serve as the team’s third-string quarterback on Saturday, when Cleveland engages the Los Angeles Rams in their exhibition finale. Flacco, who was declared as Cleveland’s starting quarterback earlier in the week, will commence in Saturday’s game. Rookie Dillon Gabriel will be the QB2, succeeded by Sanders.
Outlet for NFL teams
AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets
AFC North: Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans
AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders
NFC North: Chicago Bears | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks
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