American football news for 7 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
7 September 2026
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Matches
Nacua and Jackson Set to Play as Rams Open Season
Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson to face San Francisco in the opener, even as the NFL continues reviewing misconduct cases against both players.
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Results
Kalshi Reverses Payouts After Michigan's Late Comeback
Prediction market Kalshi paid out Western Michigan backers early, then clawed back funds and repaid winners after Michigan's late comeback flipped the result.
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Transfers
Giants Re-Sign Jameis Winston and John Runyan
New York locks in its backup quarterback and starting left guard on new two-year deals, with Winston set to back up Jaxson Dart in 2026.
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American football
LSU Eyes Ex-NFL Players After Eligibility Ruling
A Louisiana court blocked the NCAA from stripping eligibility from former NFL players, letting LSU pursue Zavier Harris and Dequan Wright for its roster.
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Injuries
Trevayon Henderson still out with ankle injury
The Patriots running back hasn't fully practiced since hurting his ankle on August 24, leaving his status for Wednesday's opener versus Seattle uncertain.
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Matches
Kirk Cousins Named Raiders' Starting Quarterback
Head coach Clint Cubiak picked the 38-year-old veteran over rookie Fernando Mendoza to start Las Vegas' opener against Miami on 13 September.
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Results
Massachusetts stuns Rutgers as 29-point underdog
Pop Watson threw three touchdowns as Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37:21, ending a 16-game losing streak and pulling off its biggest upset since 2012.
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Interviews
Mason Rudolph relieved Myles Garrett left AFC North
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph reacted to Myles Garrett's trade from the Browns to the Rams, referencing the 2019 helmet-swinging incident between them.
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Injuries
George Kittle, Nick Bosa to Travel With 49ers to Australia
Both stars will make the trip for the Week 1 clash with the Rams in Melbourne, though Kittle's status for the game itself remains unresolved.
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Transfers
Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th Season
Minnesota re-signs the 37-year-old safety on a one-year deal worth up to $16.3m, eight days before the opener against Green Bay.
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6 September 2026
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American football
Emmitt Smith Accused of $2.5m Solar Investment Fraud
NFL legend Emmitt Smith faces a lawsuit from a Native American investment group alleging he diverted $2.5 million meant for a Texas solar farm project.
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Transfers
Cardinals Sign Michael Wilson to $75m Extension
Arizona locks up wide receiver Michael Wilson through 2029 with $47m guaranteed, rewarding his breakout 1,000-yard season.
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