On one hand, football is back. On the other hand, it’s still summer.
You’re doing things on the weekend. Things that often don’t include monitoring the usual web destinations you frequent while you’re supposed to be working.
Now that you’re back at work, and looking for reasons not to, here’s a rundown on what you missed when you weren’t working, with links to the stories you didn’t read. (But still can.)
Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps on Saturday.
Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater abruptly retired; he was quickly replaced by veteran Josh Dobbs.
The Patriots are scrambling to replace the “noncompliant” turf field that was installed after the World Cup.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is feeling better; he’ll coach the preseason opener.
Shanahan told reporters that his Tesla was on autopilot before his July 11 accident.
The Aaron Donald decision is expected this week.
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker doesn’t like practice being filmed by media and fans.
Tony Romo’s status will loom over this week’s CBS NFL preview press conference.
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and QB Kirk Cousins were kept out of practice on Saturday after getting into a scuffle on Friday.
The new Bills stadium may have some sight line issues.
The Texans are on a “crusade” to improve their oft-crummy offense.
Mike Tomlin thinks that the noise around Mike Vrabel will get “extremely loud” if the Patriots struggle out of the gates.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says his left knee “feels great.”
Vikings RB Aaron Jones believes rookie Demond Claiborne is a “special back.”
Vikings LB Jamal Adams has switched from No. 54 to No. 32, a sign he’ll be playing plenty of safety.
CB Trevon Diggs got a workout with the Lions.
Saints G Dillon Radunz is out for the year with a torn ACL.
The Jets got an injury scare from rookie LB David Bailey, the second overall pick in the draft.
New Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald refuses to call himself retired.
Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence considered retirement before returning for a 13th season.
49er LT Trent Williams has been sued for missing 46 of 48 payments on a lease for a Porsche 911. (“Not being able to fit in the car” could be his only real defense.)
