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49ers' Mac Jones to start for injured Brock Purdy; George Kittle back - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers will welcome tight end George Kittle back from his hamstring injury Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons, but quarterback Brock Purdy's return from a toe ailment will have to wait at least another week.
Raiders TE Brock Bowers doubtful; WR Jakobi Meyers questionable - ESPN
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) returned to practice Friday but is doubtful to play in Sunday's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL Films' deleted video of Brian Branch draws Lions' ire - ESPN
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Players inside the Detroit Lions locker room took offense to an NFL Films video that was released, then deleted, on social media involving suspended safety Brian Branch claiming it was overly critical.
Bengals hoping Cam Taylor-Britt can 'turn the page' after benching - ESPN
CINCINNATI — One of the most notable things about Cincinnati's win Thursday was who wasn't playing.
USWNT's Trinity Rodman has MCL sprain; return timeline TBD - ESPN
United States forward Trinity Rodman has a Grade 1 MCL sprain and will be sidelined for an unspecified amount of time, Washington Spirit head coach Adrian Gonzalez said Friday. There is no timetable for her return.
Cowboys' Diggs out vs. Commanders after accident at his home - ESPN
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will be without cornerback Trevon Diggs on Sunday against the Washington Commanders after an accident at his home Thursday put him in the concussion protocol.
Chiefs' Rice looks 'sharp' in practice ahead of season debut - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rashee Rice, the Kansas City Chiefs' No. 1 receiver, performed well in his first practice week since finishing his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, setting himself up to play a sizable number of snaps Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders (1 p.m. ET, CBS).