NFL Daily Report – August 13

All stories sourced from NFL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, Pro Football Talk, Pro Football Rumors, PFF, and Bleacher Report.

🔑 TOP HEADLINES

Vikings Name Kyler Murray QB1

Minnesota officially ends its QB competition, elevating Kyler Murray over J.J. McCarthy. Murray posted a 72.2 PFF grade last season and led qualifying QBs in accurate‑pass rate. McCarthy admitted the decision was “out of my control” but reiterated Minnesota is “the place I want to be.” Source: PFF — https://www.pff.com

Darren Waller Signs With Panthers

Carolina adds veteran TE Darren Waller on a 1‑year deal, viewing him as a red‑zone specialist. The Panthers currently hold ~$8.5M in cap space. Source: Pro Football Rumors — https://www.profootballrumors.com

🏟️ PRESEASON ACTION

Tonight’s Games (Aug. 13)

• Packers @ Steelers — 7 PM ET
• Colts @ Patriots — 7:30 PM ET
• Cardinals @ Raiders — 8 PM ET
• Titans @ 49ers — 9 PM ET

Source: NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com

🤕 INJURIES & ABSENCES

• Micah Parsons (Cowboys) — ACL/meniscus; Week 6 return realistic
• Ricky Pearsall (49ers) — IR; 9‑month recovery
• DeVonta Smith & Makai Lemon (Eagles) — Still out of practice
• Luther Burden (Bears) — Groin strain; likely out all preseason
• Ozzy Trapilo (Bears) — Patellar tear; nearing return
• Qwan’tez Stiggers (Jets) — Concussion; lost consciousness in joint practice
• Christian Gonzalez (Patriots) — Contract standoff; cryptic messaging

Source: CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com

⚔️ POSITION BATTLES & CAMP STORYLINES

• Browns QB battle: Watson gets Game 1, Sanders Game 2 — but insiders say the situation is “not that simple.”
• Falcons QB battle: True open competition; Penix’s ACL recovery drawing praise.
• Vikings QB room: Murray locked in as QB1; McCarthy trade chatter rising.
• Vita Vea (Buccaneers): Trade request; team says “no plans to trade.”
• Malik Nabers (Giants): Expected ramp‑up next week.
• OBJ (Giants): Expected to play in preseason opener.
• Travis Kelce (Chiefs): Focused on leadership growth.
• Ben Johnson (Bears HC): Wants to set the NFL’s all‑time scoring record.

Source: Yahoo Sports — https://www.yahoo.com

📋 TRANSACTIONS & CONTRACTS

• Panthers sign TE Darren Waller
• Steelers sign LB Elandon Roberts
• Patriots sign RB Hassan Haskins; waive RB Myles Montgomery (injured)
• Lions extend RB Jahmyr Gibbs — 3 yrs / $67.5M
• Lions not close on extensions for Sam LaPorta or Brian Branch
• Packers waive TE Luke Lachey (injury)
• Falcons place WR Brockington on IR
• Saints place G Radunz on IR
• Bills sign CB Kendall
• Texans waive WR Montrell Washington
• Raiders sign OL Braeden Daniels
• Patriots sign RB JaMycal Hasty

Source: Pro Football Rumors — https://www.profootballrumors.com

💬 SOUND BITES

• Aaron Rodgers: Wishes Steelers‑Packers preseason game were at Lambeau — “There has to be an invite.”
• Jaylen Daniels: Sent cease‑and‑desist to LSU over jersey number usage.
• Deshaun Watson: “My game has definitely changed.”
• Michael Penix Jr.: “I can do just about anything but take a hit.”
• Mike Florio: Suggests Cowboys could pursue Maxx Crosby.
• Fox Sports: Seahawks “criminally overlooked.”
• Sauce Gardner: Responds to losing top CB ranking to A.J. Brown.

📈 POWER RANKINGS SNAPSHOT

• Fox Sports: Seahawks claim top tier.
• NFL.com: Seahawks at No. 3; Patriots outside top 10.
• CBS Sports: Patriots fans among most pessimistic entering camp.

🌟 ROOKIES & STANDOUTS

• Dolphins rookie WR: Turning heads in camp.
• Travis Hunter (Jaguars): High expectations entering Year 2.
• Fernando Mendoza (Raiders): First preseason start tonight.
• Bo Nix (Broncos): Sitting out opener; Terrell Davis compares him to John Elway.