Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY

Trey Lance became the latest – but surely not the last – example of a quarterback who was shown the door early despite his lofty draft status.

From Aaron Rodgers to first-round rookies, quarterbacks once again seized the spotlight as teams made their final tune-ups before the regular season.

The Niners dealt Trey Lance, the third overall pick of the 2021 draft to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick. Who came out ahead in the deal?

While the Pro Bowl annually pays recognition to the NFL’s biggest stars, the All-Ekeler team pays tribute to the standouts yet to make the cut.

Now relegated to the 49ers’ third string, former No. 3 overall NFL draft pick Trey Lance could be headed out of San Francisco soon via a trade.

The NFL preseason’s second week featured some notable rookies struggling to find their way, while others made a strong impression.

The fluctuating NFL playoff picture inevitably means disappointment for a few teams that won’t return to the postseason for another year.

While the annual Hall of Fame Game doesn’t often provide much good football fodder, this year’s edition had a few juicy morsels to dig into.

With the NFL season nearly a month away, the Colts are at odds with their stay player. Where do Indianapolis and Jonathan Taylor go from here?

The stagnant market for NFL running backs has irked stars at the position, but a significant boost in pay would be hard for teams to justify.