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#offensive-line

Given reports early Saturday morning suggesting that the Falcons will sit their injured quarterback Michael Penix in favor of veteran Kirk Cousins, the intrigue shot through the roof for this Dolphins game. Should Cousins step in for Penix, who is questionable for the game with a bone bruise in his knee, it'll be interesting to see how this impacts the team's passing game.

I look at it like this: When I'm a parent, I got three kids. They all go at a different rate in terms of - I have an expectation of what I think they should do and how I think they should mature. They don't do it at my rate, though. They do it at their own. Players have that same type of mode of operation. It's consistency, it's the standard of work that we approach it with.

Starting center Cooper Beebe, who established himself as a cornerstone of the unit during his rookie season, sustained a high-ankle sprain during the team's 40-37 overtime victory over the New York Giants in Week 2. Beebe's injury occurred late in the contest, forcing him to leave the field as overtime commenced. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport provided details about the expected timeline for Beebe's return.

Only 57 players-not linemen, players-have appeared in more games than Kenn did during his three decade-spanning career, and only five of those players are offensive linemen. He was a five-time Pro Bowler, a two-time first-team All-Pro, and a three-time second-team All-pro who started every one of the 251 games he appeared in for the Falcons, and was known for his ability to handle some of the legendary defensive ends of the 70s and 80s.

For the Cowboys, home offers both comfort and pressure. Their lone victory came at AT&T Stadium, but the offense remains shorthanded. CeeDee Lamb is out, and Dak Prescott will again lean on tight end Jake Ferguson and a rotating cast of receivers while navigating a line missing key backups Tyler Booker and Cooper Beebe.

Cleveland Browns starting offensive tackle Dawand Jones suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's win over the Green Bay Packers that will require surgery, coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday. Jones suffered the injury on the fourth play from scrimmage after a defender dove into his legs. Stefanski said the team would turn in the play to the NFL for review. League rules prohibit defenders from initiating a block below the waist against an offensive player who is outside the tight end box.

It won't be all about keeping Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby quiet. Not when the Raiders have a hidden gem up front who's been causing havoc in the pocket through two games. Defensive tackle Jonah Laulu is a beefy and disruptive force for sub-package defenses in passing situations. He has the size and skills to wreck the Commanders' offensive line, which has been far from impressive so far.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that star rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is questionable for Sunday's home opener hosting the New York Jets. Egbuka, the Bucs' 19th overall draft pick who is tied for a league-leading three touchdown catches in two games, missed two days of practice this week. He returned to practice Friday but was limited, Bowles said. "He's questionable right now," Bowles said. "We'll see Sunday morning. We gotta see how he's feeling after today."

The New York Jets' 2025 season has started with mixed results, with a tough loss in Week 2 to the Buffalo Bills, 30-10. While there were some positive moments in the opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the defeat exposed several issues that must be addressed if the Jets want to be competitive this season. Defensively, they struggled to contain the Bills' offense, allowing too many big plays and failing to capitalize on critical stops. They yielded 403 total yards, including 224 on the ground.