NFL Report

By: Owen Meyers

Breaking News! Just hours before the Cowboys opener against the Browns, Cowboys agree to extend quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract, 4 years, 240 million dollars. This makes Dak Prescott the highest paid quarterback in the league, and the highest paid player in NFL history.

Also on Sunday, September 8, Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar was announced Super Bowl LIX, halftime performer. This is the second time that Kendrick Lamar will perform at a Super Bowl. He performed back in 2022 at Super Bowl LVI alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, and other California artists. Some people don’t agree with the choice of Kendrick Lamar and wish that Lil Wayne was the headliner instead.  

Injury reports! Christian Mcaffrey sat out week 1 against the Jets with calf, achilles injury. He managed to stay healthy through 2023 ,but dealt with calf, achilles injury throughout training camp and preseason games. 

The Green Bay Packers will not put Jordan Love on IR, since he suffered with a knee injury Friday night against the Eagles. Green Bay plans to have Jordan Love back on the field in 3 to 4 weeks. They will start Malik Willis, a recent addition to the team, since Green Bay traded a seventh round draft pick to the Tennessee Titans for Willis.

Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua is placed on IR (injury reserved) from the game on Sunday night against the Lions. Sean McVay, head coach of the Rams, states on Monday that Puka has a PCL sprain. Puka is expected to be out for at least the next 4 games. 

Dallas Cowboys TE, Jake Ferguson sprained his MCL on Sunday in the game against the Cleveland Browns. His injury is not season ending, and he will only miss a few weeks. “Tests revealed an MCL sprain for Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson, which means he’ll miss time, but overall good news and not season-ending,” Ian Rapoport wrote on Twitter, an NFL network reporter.