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Titans receiver shaken up on hard hit during joint practice with Bears

The Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans wrapped up their respective training camps Thursday with a joint practice.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press August 27, 2026

Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh greets receiver Wan'dale Robinson during practice at training camp Tuesday in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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By David Paschall, Stephen Hargis August 27, 2026

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will end preseason without playing

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who joined team drills for the first time in this preseason Monday, will not play in the exhibition finale Friday night.

By The Associated Press August 26, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. practices Monday in Flowery Branch, Ga. Penix, who did not play in the team's first two exhibitions of this preseason while continuing his recovery from a 2025 injury that required surgery, also will not play in the finale Friday night against the host Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NFL ending Pro Bowl but keeping all-star designation for players

The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951.

By The Associated Press August 26, 2026

NFC receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions stretches the ball out s he scores against the AFC during the first half of the flag football competition at the NFL's Pro Bowl Games on Feb. 3 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Grateful, not excited: Cooksey gets a second chance at nickel

Martez Cooksey's second career University of Tennessee at Chattanooga start didn't go well for him, and he lost some of his confidence as a result.

By Gene Henley August 25, 2026

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ UTC (35) Martez Cooksey plays defense during a practice at Finley Stadium on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Smart focusing on Bulldogs amid chaotic college landscape

The Southeastern Conference took a long-awaited stand Tuesday night, prohibiting athletes who have signed contracts with professional leagues or have been listed on pro rosters from returning to the league.

By David Paschall August 25, 2026

University of Georgia photo by Tony Walsh / Georgia football coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday that his program had not been looking to the NFL for last-minute additions to this year's roster.

Titans beat Seahawks in sloppy exhibition, improve to 2-0 in preseason

The Tennessee Titans are 2-0 in exhibition play with new head coach Robert Saleh.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press August 23, 2026

Tennessee Titans kicker Joey Slye (6) celebrates with teammate Tommy Townsend after making a field goal during the first half of Sunday night's preseason exhibition game against the Seattle Seahawks at Nashville's Nissan Stadium. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NIL money has line between college and pros thinner than ever

Tennessee Titans left tackle Dan Moore can list all the sponsorship deals he has done as a pro on one hand.

By EDDIE PELLS / The Associated Press August 22, 2026

Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) sets up to block against UCF defensive end Jamaal Johnson during a Big 12 game on Sept. 28, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Seaton is now at LSU, having transferred to an SEC program where he reportedly has multiple lucrative endorsement deals. (AP File Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. set for full return to practice next week

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Jack Strand took advantage of perhaps their last opportunity to shine this season.

By MICHAEL MAROT / The Associated Press August 22, 2026

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. walks on the visitors' sideline at Lucas Oil Stadium during Saturday's preseason exhibition game against the Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Tyner rallies past Silverdale Baptist as Rams prove resilient again

Tyner running back JD Hinton knew he was gone pretty quickly. Rams head coach Christian Mainor had a pretty good idea as well.

By Gene Henley August 21, 2026

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