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NFL superstars might not play every snap during the preseason, but it is still a great way to get a read on how some of the talent is poised to do. Here are the biggest winners of the 2021 NFL preseason.

By Anthony Treash Sep 1, 2021 8:41 am EDT Mac Jones

The New York Jets traded veteran tight end Chris Herndon to the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday.

By PFF News Staff Aug 31, 2021 5:33 pm EDT New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Chris Herndon

After dealing with a shoulder injury that has sidelined him for the bulk of the offseason, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By PFF.com Aug 31, 2021 2:17 pm EDT Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott

The same injury that hampered New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas last season is now set to delay his 2021 NFL season debut.

By Ben Linsey Aug 31, 2021 12:45 pm EDT New Orleans Saints Michael Thomas

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore will begin the 2021 season on the physically unable to perform list, as will Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari.

By PFF News Staff Aug 31, 2021 12:29 pm EDT Green Bay Packers New England Patriots Stephon Gilmore David Bakhtiari

In a surprise move, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton prior to Tuesday’s cut deadline, paving the way for first-round rookie Mac Jones to start Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.

By Ben Linsey Aug 31, 2021 11:10 am EDT New England Patriots Mac Jones Cam Newton

Rookie Mac Jones beat out veteran incumbent Cam Newton for the Patriots' starting quarterback job, beginning a new era in New England.

By PFF News Staff Aug 31, 2021 10:12 am EDT New England Patriots Mac Jones Cam Newton
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By Andrew Erickson Aug 31, 2021 8:00 am EDT

The NFL preseason is the perfect time for rookies to impress their new coaching staffs, which is exactly what rookies Trevor Lawrence, Kwity Paye and Royce Newman did in their teams' preseason finales.

By Michael Renner Aug 31, 2021 5:30 am EDT
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The Denver Broncos chose Teddy Bridgewater as their Week 1 starter over third-year signal-caller Drew Lock, but can the team thrive through the veteran's play style?

By Sam Monson Aug 31, 2021 5:15 am EDT Denver Broncos Teddy Bridgewater

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded cornerback Sidney Jones to the Seattle Seahawks Monday night.

By PFF News Staff Aug 30, 2021 8:46 pm EDT Jacksonville Jaguars Seattle Seahawks Sidney Jones IV

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has hit another obstacle less than two weeks away from the start of the 2021 NFL season, as he was placed on COVID-19/reserve along with Colts center Ryan Kelly and wide receiver Zach Pascal.

By PFF News Staff Aug 30, 2021 3:42 pm EDT Indianapolis Colts Carson Wentz

The Cincinnati Bengals are trading center Billy Price to the New York Giants in exchange for interior defensive lineman B.J. Hill.

By Ari Meirov Aug 30, 2021 2:13 pm EDT Cincinnati Bengals New York Giants Billy Price B.J. Hill

Grades and snap counts for every rookie who played in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL preseason, from Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence to Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons.

By Anthony Treash Aug 30, 2021 12:23 pm EDT
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By Diante Lee Aug 30, 2021 7:15 am EDT

Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Israel Mukuamu is leveraging his rare physical characteristics in an attempt to make the team's 53-man roster.

By Trevor Sikkema Aug 30, 2021 7:15 am EDT Dallas Cowboys Israel Mukuamu

The Cleveland Browns left Week 3 of the 2021 NFL preseason with a 19-10 road win against Atlanta Falcons to cap a perfect 3-0 preseason.

By Michael Renner Aug 30, 2021 12:28 am EDT Cleveland Browns Atlanta Falcons

The New York Giants' starters played far later into their third and final preseason game than the New England Patriots', but it was the Pats who emerged victorious 22-20 in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL preseason.

By Sam Monson Aug 29, 2021 10:25 pm EDT New York Giants New England Patriots

Few Miami Dolphins or Cincinnati Bengals starters saw playing time in this contest, although quarterback Joe Burrow notably made his return to game action.

By Michael Renner Aug 29, 2021 8:23 pm EDT Cincinnati Bengals Miami Dolphins

Both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance rushed for touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers dominated a Las Vegas Raiders team that didn't play its starters during Week 3 of the 2021 NFL preseason.

By Diante Lee Aug 29, 2021 8:09 pm EDT
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