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The Panthers will have rookie quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) in the lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The same can’t be said for a defensive starter.

The Panthers will have rookie quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) in the lineup Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The same can’t be said for a defensive starter.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams after clearing the concussion protocol, coach Shane Steichen said Friday. The announcement came after Friday's light practice, Richardson’s third straight this week. Richardson, the No. 4 overall draft pick in April, started Indy’s first two games and ran for two touchdowns at Houston.

Giants running back Saquon Barkley was limited in practice for the second straight day and his status for Monday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks remains uncertain because of a sprained right ankle. New York (1-2) practiced indoors on Friday because of heavy rain in the area. Barkley, who sustained a high ankle sprain in Week 2 against Arizona and sat out against San Francisco last week, did some straight-ahead running and jumped over thin rectangular pads in the portion of the w...

Jaylen Waddle missed last week’s blowout win over the Broncos after he took a hit to the head against the New England Patriots in Week 2.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was back on the practice field Wednesday. Whether he starts Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams is still to be determined. Coach Shane Steichen told reporters the highly touted rookie would take all the snaps with Indy's starting offense, clearing another hurdle in the concussion protocol before reclaiming his starting job.

Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins' sideline during games. All of it plays a role in the fourth-year quarterback's output on game days, McDaniel said Wednesday, adding that much of Tagovailoa's growth on the field has started with internal work each week. Tagovailoa is leading an offense that ranks first in the league in nearly every important category, including points (43.3), total yards (550.3), yards rushing (188.3...

McDaniel updates Dolphins injuries and other issues.

Miami will be without standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle but is getting back a pair of starters.

Waddle was limited in practice this week because of a concussion.