NFL teams finalize rosters and depth charts ahead of Week 1 kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Raiders named Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback for the season opener against the Dolphins. While rookie Fernando Mendoza is on the roster, the team plans to ease him into duties under head coach Klint Kubiak. Green Bay faces uncertainty at running back as Josh Jacobs remains on the Commissioner's Exempt List, positioning MarShawn Lloyd to take the lead role in the backfield for the Week 1 game against the Vikings. Elsewhere, the Falcons continue to evaluate their quarterback situation between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Injury reports show 49ers tight end George Kittle traveling for the Thursday night matchup against the Rams while Bengals wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins monitor health concerns. Additionally, the Cardinals signed Michael Wilson to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million.
- •Kirk Cousins starts at quarterback for the Raiders against the Dolphins.
- •MarShawn Lloyd is slated to lead the Packers backfield against the Vikings.
- •Michael Wilson signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension with the Cardinals.
- •George Kittle remains day-to-day for the 49ers heading into the Rams game.
- •Anthony Richardson Sr. will serve as the backup quarterback for the Colts.
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