Week 3 of NFL season kicks off
Week 3 of the NFL season kicks off on Thursday with the Atlanta Falcons heading to Wisconsin to face the Green Bay Packers. CBS Sports NFL analyst Mike Renner has more.
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Rams coach McVay says he almost left Rams because of insecurities
Sean McVay has become a generational talent, pacing toward the best ever, in the decade since the Rams hired him as head coach. But McVay says he almost left the Rams because of his insecurities.
NFL season preview with Joe Musso
CBS Sports' Joe Musso looks ahead as the NFL season ramps up.
SEC files lawsuit against LSU
The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University after the school added former NFL players to its roster, claiming the NCAA owes them a fifth year of collegiate eligibility. CBS Sports national college sports reporter John Talty, has more.
Judge allows ex-NFL players on LSU roster
A judge ruled Thursday night that the Louisiana State University football team could roster two players who had brief stints with NFL teams. Attorneys for the Southeastern Conference say they plan to file an appeal. Yahoo Sports senior writer Ross Dellenger joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
9/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case; U.S. employers add 162,000 jobs in August.
Judge rules against NCAA in eligibility case
Former NFL rookies could be playing college football again after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, giving Louisiana State University a win. Mark Strassmann reports.
Tony Romo pleads no contest to Wisconsin operating while intoxicated charge
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
How to prepare for your fantasy football draft
For fantasy football fanatics like Major Garrett, this is crunch time ahead of their drafts. Sports Illustrated senior fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano joins to discuss who's going to save your draft board, and who's going to blow it up.
NFL ends Pro Bowl after 75 years, will still honor roster at season's end
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
New study raises concerns about CTE in NFL
A new study is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of CTE in NFL players. According to the British Medical Journal, 1 in 4 players who died between 2016 and 2021 had the degenerative brain disease. Concussion & CTE Foundation CEO Chris Nowinski, whose organization helped conduct the study, joins to unpack the findings.
Alarming study on NFL players with CTE
At least 25% of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a study released Tuesday showed. Dr. Robert C. Cantu, founding member and medical director for the Concussion and CTE Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
49ers' Jed York could face NFL punishment
San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to amended charges originally stemming from a prostitution arrest. Now, he could face punishment from the NFL. Carter Evans reports.
Shocking new CTE data released
Nearly a quarter of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a new study by Mass General Brigham shows. Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Inside the NFL's new "celly" dance studio
The NFL is launching a new "celly" campaign to honor the tradition of touchdown celebration dances in the end zone. Jason Allen joins the Houston Texans at their training facility to learn more.
NFL legend Roger Craig reveals he has vascular dementia during Hall of Fame speech
The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.
Seahawks sold to 49ers minority owner for record $9.6 billion
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
New members of "The NFL Today" team
Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and Chicago Bears legend Kyle Long are joining "The NFL Today." The two talk with "CBS Mornings" about their decisions to join the team.
Preview of 2026 NFL season
Bill Cowher, an analyst for "The NFL Today" on CBS, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down marquee matchups, including international games, for the upcoming NFL season.
NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby
Attending this year's Kentucky Derby meant more for thoroughbred expert Mark Toothaker, who suffered a seizure from laughing at a whiffed NFL field goal attempt that led to a lifesaving diagnosis.
Football error leads to life-saving diagnosis
Mike Toothaker, a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms and part of the ownership team for top Kentucky Derby contender "Further Ado," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" how watching NFL placekicker Younghoe Koo whiff a field goal made him laugh so hard he seized, leading to a life-saving diagnosis.
The 2026 NFL Draft: See the full list of first-round picks
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
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Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
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