Preseason Surprises and Injury Woes | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, the NFL Preseason wrapped up, and while it's just exhibition games, we got some real glimpses of what's to come. For the Arizona Cardinals, injuries are already a major concern, with their top three draft picks all sideline. Running back, Jeremiah Love has a sprained ankle, third round pick. Carson Beck is dealing with a rib injury, and second round selection, Chase by Santis. Tor is MCL, which means he'll be out for a while. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons seem to be all in on Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Despite him not playing in the preseason, Tuwa Toggle-Viloa didn't do enough to secure the starting job. Leaving Penix as the clear best option for the team. Over in Baltimore, the Ravens pass rush is looking much improved. After a disappointing season last year, the additions of Trey Hendrixson and Zion Young, along with new defensive coordinator Jesse Menter, have the... Unit looking strong, putting a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks. In Buffalo, Maxwell Harrison has officially won the starting cornerback job opposite Christian Benford.

1:04Coach Joe Brady confirmed Harrison will get the nod, despite some ups and downs during his rookie season. The Carolina Panthers are taking an unusual approach, keeping five tight ends on their roster, giving them plenty of options at the position. The Chicago Bears have found an explosive new weapon in third round pick, Xavier Antommas. He showed off his speed with a 97-yard touchdown catch, proving he can be a big play threat. For the Cincinnati Bengals, it's not just Dexter Lawrence II making noise on defense, rookies like Ticario Davis and Cassie as Hal, along with. Veteran Miles Murphy are also flashing potential, and finally, the Cleveland Browns quarterback situation remains a mess. Despite poor performance and a rough press conference, DeShon Watson is still slated to start week one, a move that continues to be a major. Disappointment for the team, that's your NFL News Today update. AI powered and always on.