Author: Jori Epstein, USA TODAY

La’el Collins has been suspended the next five games without pay for violation of the league’s policy on substances of abuse.

Chris Godwin’s fourth-quarter catch proved to be a critical turning point for the Buccaneers, but some wondered whether the receiver pushed off.

The expected Week 1 absence of right guard Zack Martin is a severe blow to a Cowboys team facing the Buccaneers’ vaunted defensive line.

Cam Newton isn’t on the Cowboys’ radar, as the team is set with Cooper Rush and Will Grier as its backups to starting quarterback Dak Prescott.

The Cowboys appear set on sticking with Cooper Rush as Dak Prescott’s backup, but Dallas added Will Grier as another option at quarterback.

On the latest episode of “Hard Knocks” Dak Prescott was back in action and Amari Cooper and Trevor Diggs go one-on-one at Dallas Cowboys practice.

Garrett Gilbert and Ben DiNucci each started games last season when Dak Prescott was injured, but neither could beat out Cooper Rush this year.

Saints coach Sean Payton said it was “unrealistic” to think the team would return home from Dallas anytime soon after Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana.

The Cowboys have been cautious with Dak Prescott since he suffered a shoulder strain nearly a month ago, but the quarterback is back in action.

On the latest episode of “Hard Knocks” Dak Prescott revealed that he doesn’t like … mascots? Also, one of his backups struggles with interceptions.