NFL news, live updates: Packers RB Josh Jacobs charged on 2 misdemeanor counts; Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon makes preseason debut
Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, in the final year of his contract, has expressed feeling "disrespected" and "undervalued" after failing to secure a contract extension, but GM Jason Licht remains optimistic about a new deal, emphasizing Mayfield's focus on football.
- Mayfield is set to earn $40 million this season, including a $30 million roster bonus, with a potential 2027 franchise tag estimated at around $47 million.
- FBI arrested Daejon Love and Taylor Jamie Chan in Boise, Idaho, on federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for defrauding over 26 women of more than $1.3 million, with Love impersonating a fake San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy real estate investor.
- Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faced boos during his return to Hard Rock Stadium but expressed fondness for Miami and respect for the team's decision to release him after multiple injuries and underperformance.
- Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that the team might keep all four quarterbacks—Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer—on the roster after evaluating their performance and health ahead of roster cutdown day, with McCarthy's future still uncertain.