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Every week we take a look around the NFL at each team. We pull the biggest and most discussed headlines from each of our 32 NFL websites.

Here’s all the biggest NFL headlines from this week:

NFC NORTH

Analyzing the Packers squad after the team set their 53*-man roster

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Let’s take a look at your 2021 Green Bay Packers.

2021 Detroit Lions establish initial 53-man roster

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

A look at the Detroit Lions’ roster after their initial 53-man cutdown.

Bears sign veteran WR Breshad Perriman to one-year deal

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

The Bears have added some veteran depth to their group of wide receivers.

Irv Smith Jr. likely out for 2021 season

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

A tough break for the Vikings

NFC SOUTH

Saints to open season at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, per reports

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

The Saints are unable to play at home in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

Falcons announce 15 players signed to their practice squad

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Former Texas running back RB D’Onta Foreman earns a spot, among others.

Panthers release WR David Moore

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

A somewhat unexpected move after the team signed the former Seahawks receiver in the offseason.

Bucs finalize initial 53-man roster, with more moves to come

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Tampa Bay has its initial 53-man roster, but will have to make more cuts.

NFC WEST

49ers final 53-man roster: Gallman, McKivitz, and Dontae Johnson among notable cuts

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Veteran Jordan Matthews has been released, per Matt Barrows of The Atheltic. San Francisco is running with three tight-ends unlike the last four years.

Opinion: Butler pending retirement puts Cards in a corner

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Steve Keim’s been known for the “Keim Time Sign” of veteran players to a one-year deal, but a new challenge is in front of him now

Seahawks waive Phil Haynes

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Tuesday the Seattle Seahawks made the moves necessary to trim the roster from 81 players down to 53. The moves included the release of three veterans who were not subject to the waiver wire and the waiving of 26 players who were subject to waivers.

Rams trade Corey Bojorquez to Packers, keep Johnny Hekker at punter!

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

LA wasn’t ready to say goodbye to its all-time great punter

AFC EAST

Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores backs QB Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins (via The Phinsider)

According to ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, who is very closely plugged into all things Miami Dolphins, Head Coach Brian Flores addressed the entire team regarding recent rumors that Miami is interested in acquiring Houston Texans’ quarterback, Deshaun Watson.

Patriots reportedly turning to undrafted kicker Quinn Nordin over incumbent Nick Folk

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Former Wolverine youngster looked good in preseason.

Jets claim Quincy Williams and Tim Ward; sign Sheldrick Redwine

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

The Jets were awarded a pair of players off waivers on Wednesday. They are Quincy Williams and Tim Ward.

Buffalo Bills’ new stadium proposal would shrink capacity by 17%, open in 2027

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

The most interesting nugget is the size of the stadium, which would shrink the seating capacity from roughly 72,000 to 60,000 plus 60 suites. That would make it a contender for the smallest venue in the NFL.

AFC NORTH

Ravens release quarterback Trace McSorley

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens elect for Tyler Huntley to fulfill backup services.

Steelers 2021 sixth-round draft pick Quincy Roche claimed off waivers

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

2020 contributor RB Jaylen Samuels earns spot on Steelers practice squad.

Thaddeus Moss back to Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

“Straight cash’s” offspring returns to catching passes from his old LSU quarterback.

Demetric Felton looks like a keeper at so many positions. Has he shown enough?

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Felton played a large role in one of the biggest comebacks in NCAA history while at UCLA. Go watch that game on Youtube. Felton was electric.

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans Keep Nine Linebackers

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Aggressive move, Houston. I see you.

Titans release Matt Barkley, Logan Woodside wins backup QB job

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Barkley was well-liked during his time backing up Allen in Buffalo. Will Tennessee PR him?

Jaguars release statement following Urban Meyer’s vaccination comments

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jax vax talk: Jaguars clear the air after Meyer says it was a factor in his decision-making.

Colts sign former Texans WR KeKe Coutee to practice squad

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Electric former Texas Tech Red Raider used to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson. Colts getting a playmaker.

AFC WEST

Report: Broncos claim DB Mike Ford and RB Nate McCrary off waivers

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos claim two and have two of their own claimed off waivers as well

Chargers cutting K Michael Badgley

Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

The Money Badger is no more.

Report: Raiders release veteran receiver John Brown

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Former Cardinals, Bills standout can’t make Jon Gruden’s squad

Arrowheadlines: ESPN suggests close games reason to believe Chiefs to have fewer wins

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, September 1