Mark Chichester

A week after scoring 34 points in their preseason opener, the Denver Broncos returned home and hung 27 on the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason.

Mac Jones threw for 210 yards and two scores — and moved closer to securing Jacksonville's backup job — as the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-7 in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL preseason. 

Head coach Sean McVay stepped off the sideline this weekend to allow assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant to lead the team, and Pleasant delivered, steering the Los Angeles Rams to a 13-9 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa capped a perfect opening drive with a touchdown pass in his 2024 preseason debut, leading the Dolphins to a 13-6 win over the Washington Commanders in Miami.

None of the Indianapolis Colts' starters played in Saturday's preseason game, but they still beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-13 at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

The 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game may not have lasted even three quarters, and the score might not have really counted, but football is back and better than ever. With the abbreviated action in Canton behind us, here are six things that stood out on Thursday night.

The 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears was called off with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter due to inclement weather. But despite the early finish, it was still a thrilling reminder that football is nearly back.

"Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants" has revealed several interesting moments from the Giants' busy 2024 offseason.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III and safety Sean Taylor headline the Washington Commanders' "Team of the PFF Era."

Center Jason Kelce and edge defender Brandon Graham headline the Philadelphia Eagles' "Team of the PFF Era."

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and interior defender Dexter Lawrence headline the New York Giants' "Team of the PFF Era."

Quarterback Dak Prescott and stalwart offensive linemen Zack Martin and Tyron Smith headline the Dallas Cowboys' "Team of the PFF Era."

Gardner, who has already cemented his reputation as a lockdown corner, will face a gauntlet of top-tier wide receivers this coming season. Almost every week, he'll have to fight to maintain his reign as the NFL's premier cornerback. It's a fight he is more than up to.

The top 2023 NFL Draft stories from the past week.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Washington Commanders have signed McLaurin to a three-year extension worth up to $71 million that will keep the star receiver in the nation's capital until at least 2025. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth over $18.4 million per year.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are signing Renfrow to a two-year, $32 million extension. The deal includes $21 million guaranteed.

PFF's Mark Chichester takes a look at the overall grades for every first-round rookie after the 13th week of the 2019 NFL season.

NFL Editor Mark Chichester uses the PFF database to examine the sensational start to Nick Bosa's career.