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NFLTR Insider: Power Rankings, Watson, Fields, Buzz, Injuries

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NATE BOUDA
September 11, 2024

Power Rankings

Deshaun Watson

  • The NFL released a statement saying it is reviewing the latest accusation against Browns QB Deshaun Watson but is not placing him on the commissioner's exempt list at this time. (NFLTR)

  • Watson was named in a lawsuit on Monday by a woman who says the quarterback sexually assaulted her on a date in 2020.

Justin Fields

  • The Steelers are preparing for QB Justin Fields to be the starter in Week 2 against the Broncos. (NFLTR)

  • Tomlin added that the team will wait out the week before deciding on who will start between Fields and QB Russell Wilson.

Buzz:

  • Cowboys QB Dak Prescott finally signed a record-setting extension hours before the season began. Prescott is happy to be done with the uncertainties and affirmed his goal to win a Super Bowl to prove his contract value. (NFLTR)

  • Giants HC Brian Daboll said QB Daniel Jones will remain the starter despite a rough first game. (NFLTR)

  • Saints RB Alvin Kamara isn't focused on his contract situation and he discussed why he wants to show up every day whether he has a new deal or not. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons HC Raheem Morris believes QB Kirk Cousins is healthy after struggling during his debut with Atlanta. (NFLTR)

  • Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence knows they have to protect the ball better going forward. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys freed up $4.5 million in cap space. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons created $4.85 million in cap space. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks picked up $9.5 million in additional cap space. (NFLTR)

  • Vikings created $7 million in cap space. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons brought in nine free agents for tryouts. (NFLTR)

  • Panthers hosted four players for workouts and one player for a visit. (NFLTR)

  • Bears hosted eight players for tryouts. (NFLTR)

  • Titans hosted six players for workouts on Tuesday. (NFLTR)

  • Raiders hosted five players for workouts and visits. (NFLTR)

Injuries:

  • Colts CB JuJu Brents suffered a season-ending knee injury. (NFLTR)

  • Rams OL Steve Avila sprained his MCL in the loss to the Lions in Week 1. (NFLTR)

  • Cardinals RT Jonah Williams is expected to miss "some time" after suffering a knee injury in Week 1. (NFLTR)

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