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Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Backup quarterback Brett Rypien threw three touchdown passes, included two to Collin Johnson, to lead the Chicago Bears past the Houston Texans in the first game of the NFL preseason in Canton, Ohio.

MIAMI, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Teammates could never emulate what he does to a defense, but Tyreek Hill says he hopes they follow his lead this season with the Miami Dolphins "on the hot seat," aiming to halt a drought of postseason glory.

July 31 (UPI) -- The Chicago Bears signed veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore to a four-year contraction extension, the franchise announced.

July 29 (UPI) -- Left tackle Taylor Decker and the Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract extension, agent Jonathan Feinsod announced Monday. The pact includes $31.83 million guaranteed.

MIAMI, July 26 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension, the quarterback and his agency confirmed Friday.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 26 (UPI) -- Odell Beckham Jr., who has yet to practice with the Miami Dolphins, was placed on the physically unable to perform list to prevent setbacks early on in his first year with the team, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday.

July 26 (UPI) -- Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley sustained a significant leg injury and will miss the entire 2024 season, coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday.

MIAMI, July 25 (UPI) -- Trent Williams, CeeDee Lamb and Haason Reddick all held out of their respective training camps this week as a result of contract disputes. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who seeks an extension, was limited.

July 24 (UPI) -- Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Michael Gallup will retire from the NFL at age 28 , the AFC West franchise announced.

July 23 (UPI) -- Bill Belichick turned down job offers for several positions this off-season from the San Francisco 49ers, including one to serve as defensive coordinator, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

July 23 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Vikings signed left tackle Christian Darrisaw to a four-year deal worth up to $113 million, his agency and the team announced Tuesday.

July 23 (UPI) -- Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill and several other Miami Dolphins players expect quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to practice amid his long-term-contract negotiations, they said Tuesday at training camp.

July 23 (UPI) -- New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team's "starting quarterback at this point in time."

July 23 (UPI) -- The NFL and the NFL Players Association have had talks about adding an 18th game to the regular season schedule, players union executive director Lloyd Howell said.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 23 (UPI) -- The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year contract with veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, his agency, Rosenhaus Sports, confirmed Tuesday.

July 23 (UPI) -- Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens was permitted to skip several training camp practice sessions so he can watch wife Simone Biles compete at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, coach Matt Eberflus told reporters.