Giants
Salomone Giants.com: 5 things we learned at Giants practice (8/25)
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/5-things-we-learned-at-Giants-practice-825/aa21e38b-b363-459e-b670-ee98b8345270
Leonard NYDN: Giants Insider: Landon Collins' possible secret to success, McAdoo's starters plan, the Kickers & the Injury report
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-slimmer-collins-turn-new-weapon-article-1.2766105
Traina NFL Spinzone: New York Giants: 3 Things to Watch vs. Jets
http://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/24/new-york-giants-3-things-watch-vs-jets/?utm_content=buffer42097& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=buffer
Coach
Terranova NYP: Pressure on Ben McAdoo ahead of Giants-Jets preseason clash
http://nypost.com/2016/08/25/pressure-on-ben-mcadoo-ahead-of-giants-jets-preseason-clash/
QB
Serby NYP: Eli Manning 'excited' to make more magic with Victor Cruz
http://nypost.com/2016/08/25/eli-manning-excited-to-make-more-magic-with-victor-cruz/
Kratch NJ.com: Mike Sullivan explains why Giants have faith in struggling Ryan Nassib
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/mike_sullivan_explains_why_giants_have_faith_in_st.html
WR
Leonard NYDN: "You can't write it any better than this." Victor Cruz finally back in game action against - of course - the Jets
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ready-victor-cruz-play-giants-jets-article-1.2765787?
Schwartz NYP: Victor Cruz is going to play for first time in 685 days
http://nypost.com/2016/08/25/victor-cruz-is-going-to-play-for-first-time-in-685-days/?
Glauber Newsday: Victor Cruz returning as Giants take on Jets? Familiar, fitting scenario
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/victor-cruz-returning-as-giants-take-on-jets-familiar-fitting-scenario-1.12224607
Duggan NJ.com: How will Giants react if there's a 'hit' on Odell Beckham
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/how_will_giants_respond_if_theres_a_hit_on_odell_b.html
O'Gorman The Trentonian: Giants have terrific trio at wide receiver
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20160825/george-ogorman-giants-have-terrific-trio-at-wide-receiver
LDE
Marsh NYP: JPP's fireworks debacle could now cost ESPN millions
http://nypost.com/2016/08/25/jpp-gets-big-win-in-privacy-lawsuit-against-espn/
O'Keefe NYDN: Judge rules Jason Pierre-Paul can sue ESPN for invading privacy
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/judge-rules-jason-pierre-paul-sue-espn-invading-privacy-article-1.2765594
MLB
Raskin WSJ: Giants Struggle to Keep Up With NFL’s Evolving Linebacker Position
http://www.wsj.com/articles/giants-struggle-to-keep-up-with-nfls-evolving-linebacker-position-1472172250
OLB
Duggan NJ.com: Healthy Giants LB Jonathan Casillas playing at different speed
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/healthy_giants_lb_jonathan_casillas_playing_at_dif.html
CB
Stspleton The Record: Giants' Eli Apple ready for Jets on Saturday
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-eli-apple-ready-for-jets-on-saturday-1.1650296
S
Eisen Giants.com: Despite disappointing injury, Darian Thompson on pace for season opener
http://giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Despite-disappointing-injury-Darian-Thompson-on-pace-for-season-opener/067b5ad3-3414-4301-8401-b95c1acdc865
Schwartz NYP: Giants’ second-year safety like a new man after kicking Oreo habit
http://nypost.com/2016/08/25/giants-second-year-safety-like-a-new-man-after-kicking-oreo-habit/
PK
Raanan ESPN NY: Giants may still be making a kicking change before the start of the season
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/47630/giants-may-still-be-making-a-kicking-change-before-the-start-of-the-season
Sullivan The Record: Can we trust the NFL on domestic violence?
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-can-we-trust-the-nfl-on-domestic-violence-1.1649769
NFL
Tucker SOE: I don't want to hear NFL coaches complain about the new CBA ever again
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/197469868/nfl-preseason-quarterbacks-football
Mays The Ringer: I wrote about Luke Kuechly, Deone Bucannon, and the evolution of the modern linebacker
https://theringer.com/nfl-linebacker-position-evolution-deone-bucannon-mark-barron-6bd005ab96b#.ohu6o6bb7
Kratch NJ.com: Ex-Giants coach Tom Coughlin gets a 2nd new NFL gig
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/08/ex-giants_coach_tom_coughlin_gets_a_2nd_new_nfl_gi.html
BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens' running back picture could gain clarity starting Saturday
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-running-back-picture-could-gain-some-clarity-starting-saturday-20160824-story.html
Preston Bal Sun: Added depth could help Elvis Dumervil return to old self this season
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bal-added-depth-could-help-elvis-dumervil-return-to-old-self-this-season-20160825-story.html
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens remain short on healthy defensive backs
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-remain-short-on-healthy-defensive-backs-20160824-story.html
Markus Bal Sun: Michael Campanaro appears to be the front-runner for the Ravens punt return duties
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-punt-returners-0825-20160824-story.html
CAROLINA
Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers DT Kawann Short remains optimistic though 2 sides no closer in contract talks
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article97629597.html
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Panthers DT Kyle Love will take 'The Rivera Way' over 'The Patriots Way'
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/21924/panthers-defensive-tackle-kyle-love-will-take-the-rivera-way-over-the-patriots-way
Person Charlotte Observer: With preseason spotlight on them, Panthers' rookie cornerbacks develop brotherly bond
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article97598527.html
Jones Charlotte Observer: Former Pro Bowl S Donte Whitner will work out with Panthers this weekend
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article97930102.html
CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: John Fox dismissive of all in effort to instill toughness in Bears
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-john-fox-attitude-bears-haugh-spt-0825-20160824-column.html
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears' backup QBs under heightened scrutiny with injuries to offensive line
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-bears-backup-quarterbacks-biggs-spt-0826-bears-20160825-column.html
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears' backs still in the running for playing time
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-running-backs-playing-time-spt-0826-20160825-story.html
Finley Chicago Sun Times: Bears WR Daniel Braverman: every day I'm 'on the bubble'
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bears-wr-daniel-braverman-every-day-im-on-the-bubble/
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears expect Eddie Goldman to anchor defensive line
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4703408/bears-expect-eddie-goldman-to-anchor-defensive-line
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears see bright future for confident, long-armed Deiondre' Hall
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-deiondre-hall-long-arms-bears-spt-0825-20160824-story.html
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Tramon Williams' salary won't cost him job, Danny Shelton's progress, 4 wins not enough and more from Browns' Sashi Brown
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/tramon_williams_salary_wont_co.html
Cosell Yahoo Sports: The plan to turn around Robert Griffin
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greg-cosells-qb-study-the-plan-to-turn-around-robert-griffin-183713710.html
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Josh Gordon has his price, but 'he's a dynamic piece in offense'& Browns not looking to trade him, per Sashi Brown
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/browns_sashi_brown.html
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns trade Barkevious Mingo to Patriots for 5th round pick
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/08/browns_trading_barkevious_ming.html
DALLAS
George Dallas Morning News: 'DAK is the truth:' The moments when Cowboys rookie Prescott showed ultimate poise
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/25/pressed-action-prescotts-poise-shows-dez-tweeted-dak-truth
George Dallas Morning News: After slowly bringing him along, Cowboys start Justin Durant at MLB versus the Seahawks
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/08/25/slowly-bringing-along-cowboys-start-justin-durant-mlb-seahawks
DENVER
Cosell Yahoo Sports: Greg Cosell's QB Study: Who is the Broncos' best option?
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greg-cosells-qb-study-who-is-the-broncos-best-option-151409576.html
Klis 9News Denver: Broncos rookie QB Paxton Lynch will get plenty of playing time against Rams
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-rookie-qb-paxton-lynch-will-get-plenty-of-playing-time-against-rams/308334497
Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos have more questions to answer than quarterbacks Saturday against Rams
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/25/broncos-questions-heading-into-rams-game/
Groke Denver Post: NFL’s new touchback rule is backfiring and the Broncos are trying to adjust
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/25/nfl-new-touchback-rule-broncos-trying-adjust/
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions RB Dwayne Washington made Stevan Ridley expendable
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/25/detroit-lions-running-backs/89355678/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions will start wide receiver Corey Fuller on PUP list
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/08/25/corey-fuller-pup/89382324/
GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Packers put emphasis on reducing fumbles
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/25/packers-put-emphasis-reducing-fumbles/89341836/
Silverstein Mil JS: Pennel's suspension puts Packers in bind
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/08/25/pennels-suspension-puts-packers-bind/89344740/
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: J.J. Watt nearing return for Texans, but Nick Martin done for season
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/J-J-Watt-nearing-return-for-Texans-but-Nick-9185567.php
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans being cautious with Duane Brown's return
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-being-cautious-with-Duane-Brown-s-return-9184587.php
Robertson Houston Chronicle: Texans stress there's no bad time for a takeaway
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-stress-there-s-no-bad-time-for-a-takeaway-9185481.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Benoit MMQB: Scouting Indianapolis: Andrew Luck Is Fine
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/24/nfl-indianapolis-colts-2016-scouting-report
Holder Ind Star: Insider: Colts' injuries will create complicated roster cuts
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/23/insider-colts-injuries-create-complicated-roster-cuts/89208760/
Holder Ind Star: Which Colts RB can lighten Gore's workload?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/08/25/which-colts-rb-can-lighten-gores-workload/89343128/
JACKSONVILLE
Benoit MMQB: Blake Bortles has the foundation of a high-level quarterback, but to achieve that, he must become more consistent
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/25/nfl-jacksonville-jaguars-2016-scouting-report
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Alex Smith's mission: prove everybody wrong
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article97854932.html
Mellinger KC Star: Fatal flaw addressed: Chiefs have solid backup (QB) plan in newcomer Nick Foles
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article97866182.html
Kerkhoff KC Star: Unretired Brock Vereen looks for chance with Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article97876472.html
MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins enter season with plenty of uncertainty
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article97996727.htm
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Why it's important to Patriots QB Tom Brady that he plays in preseason
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/211533/why-its-important-to-patriots-qb-tom-brady-that-he-plays-in-preseason
Reiss ESPN Boston: Keshawn Martin, Aaron Dobson vying for what could be 1 Patriots wide receiver spot
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4795017/keshawn-martin-aaron-dobson-vying-for-what-could-be-1-patriots-wr-spot
Howe Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Anthony Johnson looks to build on big performance
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/08/patriots_notebook_anthony_johnson_looks_to_build_on_big_performance
NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints LB Stephone Anthony taking decreased role 'on the chin'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/08/stephone_anthony_taking_decrea.html
OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Howard pushing Watson for starting tackle spot
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Howard-pushing-Watson-for-starting-9185438.php?t=c4ecc79ab40a4808f6& cmpid=twitter-premium
PHILADELPHIA
Bowen Phil.com: Barner gaining ground in Eagles' backfield
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/20160826_Barner_gaining_ground_in_Eagles__backfield.html
Domowitch Phil.com: Smallwood could give Eagles' run game a boost
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160825_Domo__Smallwood_could_give_Eagles__run_game_a_boost.html
McLane Phil.com: Dorial Green-Beckham Experiment will take collective effort from Eagles. How do they plan to aid the WR?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160826_Eagles_working_to_have_a_positive_influence_on_Green-Beckham.html
McManus ESPN Phil: Rueben Randle trying to shake concerns over work ethic
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/18004/rueben-randle-trying-to-shake-concerns-over-work-ethic
Domowitch Phil.com: Has Seumalo's injury opened starting door for Wisniewski?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Has-Seumalos-Injury-Opened-Starting-Door-For-Wisniewski.html
McLane Phil.com: Which linebackers will make the Eagles roster.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Who-Makes-the-Roster-Linebacker.html
McLane Phil.com: Eagles defense's most important player (arguably) has unassumingly won job after comeback
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160825_Carroll_making_most_of_his_chances_as_Eagles_cornerback.html
PITTSBURGH
Zeise Pitt Post Gazette: The Steelers' best offense doesn't include a tight end
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/zeise-is-right/2016/08/24/Paul-Zeise-The-Steelers-best-offense-doesn-t-include-a-tight-end/stories/201608240184
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers free up $2M by restructuring Marcus Gilbert's contract
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/25/Source-Steelers-free-up-2M-by-restructuring-Marcus-Gilbert-s-contract/stories/201608250170
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: Coaches looking for more from young outside linebackers
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/26/On-the-Steelers-Coaches-looking-for-more-from-young-outside-linebackers/stories/201608260138
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers notebook: Williams never worried about future; Harrison vows he'll be cleared
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/08/24/Steelers-Vince-Williams-never-worried-about-future-James-Harrison-vows-he-will-be-cleared-by-NFL/stories/201608250038
SAN DIEGO
Breer MMQB: The third overall pick has rare footing for a rookie, but it hasn’t translated into leverage over one of the NFL’s hard-line franchises
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/26/nfl-joey-bosa-san-diego-chargers-showdown-a-toast-to-stubborness
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers endure latest blow to D-line. Chance for playing time an "opportunity of a lifetime."
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/aug/25/chargers-damion-square-suspension/
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Bruce Arians: Chip Kelly will do "phenomenal job" with 49ers
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Bruce-Arians-Chip-Kelly-will-do-phenomenal-9183103.php?t=d746a686897d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium
SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks starters finally looking strong, showing talent and balance against Cowboys
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-no-1-offense-finally-looks-strong-showing-talent-and-balance-against-cowboys/
Bishop SI.com: Doug Baldwin on Carroll confrontation, cannibalism, eating fresh, old Jordans
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/08/24/doug-baldwin-seahawks-contract-stanford-nickname
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: "He was more scared than anything." Inside Tyler Lockett's journey to Seattle and a look at what's next:
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/21417/after-combine-scare-seahawks-wr-tyler-lockett-learns-to-brush-fear-aside
TAMPA BAY
Stroud Tampa Bay Times: Bucs' Aguayo got early taste of pressure of kicking in NFL
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-aguayo-got-early-taste-of-pressure-of-kicking-in-nfl/2291035?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans' Marcus Mariota improving his deep-passing game
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/08/25/titans-marcus-mariota-improving-his-deep-passing-game/89349820/
Benoit MMQB: New arrivals Derrick Henry and DeMarco Murray add power to the Titans’ evolving offensive attack with second-year quarterback Marcus Mariota
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/26/tennessee-titans-2016-nfl-preview-scouting-report
Glennon The Tennessesn: Titans' surprise tight end option: Dennis Kelly?
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/08/25/titans-surprise-tight-end-option-dennis-kelly/89353894/
WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: For Redskins, third preseason game a dress rehearsal with jobs at stake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-redskins-third-preseason-game-a-dress-rehearsal-with-jobs-at-stake/2016/08/25/4d389da4-6af4-11e6-8225-fbb8a6fc65bc_story.html
Snider Wash Post: Redskins job openings: Five positions to watch as Washington hosts Buffalo
https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/08/25/redskins-job-openings-five-positions-to-watch-as-washington-hosts-buffalo/
Keim ESPN Wash: Vernon Davis' hands, feet will help the Redskins' running game
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/26547/vernon-davis-hands-feet-will-help-the-redskins-run-game
Jones Wash Post: Center Bryan Stork informs Redskins of plans to report this weekend
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/25/center-bryan-stork-informs-redskins-of-plans-to-report-this-weekend/?
Steinberg Wash Post: ‘I hate eating,’ says 270-pound NFL lineman who ate kangaroo meat
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/08/25/i-hate-eating-says-270-pound-nfl-lineman-who-ate-kangaroo-meat/
Jones Wash Post: Friday night could help finalize inside linebacker picture
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/25/friday-night-could-help-finalize-inside-linebacker-picture/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
Draft
Brugler CBS Sports: Top 25 NFL Draft Rankings: QB hunter Marquis Haynes leads No. 5 Ole Miss
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-25-nfl-draft-rankings-qb-hunter-marquis-haynes-leads-no-5-ole-miss/
Brugler CBS Sports: Top-25 NFL Draft Rankings: Jake Butt is back, and so is No. 4 Michigan
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/top-25-nfl-draft-rankings-jake-butt-is-back-and-so-is-no-4-michigan/= k
RB
Rang CBS Sports: NFL Draft Prospects: Stanford's Christian McCaffrey suited for up-tempo NFL
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-prospects-stanfords-christian-mccaffrey-suited-for-up-tempo-nfl/
History
NYDN: Giants announce in 1971 they're leaving for the Meadowlands
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-announce-1971-leaving-meadowlands-article-1.2765670
Giants Birthdays 8-26
Myron Guyton SS/FS D8-Eastern Kentucky 1989 NYG 1989-1993 8-26-1967
