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The calendar has flipped to September, officially, and NFL Week 1 is rapidly approaching. The 2025 NFL season commences this Thursday with a marquee clash, as the Dallas Cowboys journey to encounter the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Cowboys are still grappling with the aftereffects of the blockbuster transaction that dispatched superstar Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, but will attempt to rally to defeat their adversary on their home turf. Even in the absence of the preseason diversions, it might prove a formidable challenge: Philadelphia achieved a clean sweep against Dallas last season, and the Cowboys haven’t emerged victorious against the Eagles away since 2021.
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The 53-man rosters are now finalized, with each team releasing a substantial number of players leading up to the deadline. And presently, with the inaugural game merely days away, teams are concluding their concluding practice sessions and addressing any remaining contract-related matters.
Stay abreast of the developments right here as we gear up for a highly anticipated Week 1.
NFL significant narratives
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Texans GM hesitant regarding Joe Mixon’s potential participation this season: Mixon was designated to the reserve/non-football injury roster on Monday as he manages a foot ailment, implying he’ll be sidelined for the initial quartet of weeks of the season. Will he feature at all this year? “We shall observe. We’ll address it incrementally,” Texans general manager Nick Caserio stated. “We’ll assess those athletes following four weeks and ascertain their advancement and consequently render a determination.” Mixon’s foot injury precluded him from offseason OTAs, minicamp, and the entirety of training camp. His non-appearance on the Texans’ roster paves the way for Nick Chubb to potentially ascend to the summit of the running back depth chart, ahead of Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, and Woody Marks.
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NFL introduces inter-team contest jerseys slated for utilization during the 2025 season: The NFL is elevating rivalry contests to unprecedented dimensions in 2025. In an endeavor to accentuate pivotal contests amidst some of the sport’s most prominent adversaries, teams from the AFC East and NFC West will sport novel inter-team contest jerseys for designated matchups. The league unveiled those inter-team contest uniforms Thursday, and they garnered favorable feedback from enthusiasts. Explore the AFC East and NFC West’s renditions right here.
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Colts assert they’re not trading Anthony Richardson: Notwithstanding benching Richardson in favor of Daniel Jones, Colts general manager Chris Ballard communicated Wednesday he’s not departing. “We’re not trading him,” Ballard stated unequivocally, via ESPN’s Stephen Holder. The Colts secured Jones to a one-year agreement in March, and he seemingly validated that resolution by surpassing Richardson in a QB1 competition during training camp. Richardson was the fourth overall selection in 2023 but has encountered challenges with injuries and subpar performance.
NFL franchise updates
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
