Key headlines from around the NFL: The Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback for the preseason opener is undecided due to a string of injuries, with rookie Shedeur Sanders day-to-day. The Atlanta Falcons are set to sign former top-10 pick C.J. Henderson, giving him a fresh start. Elsewhere, the Ravens and Commanders have canceled their joint practice, and the Lions are managing an injury to star tight end Sam LaPorta.

Lionel Taylor, the Denver Broncos great and first player in professional football history to record 100 catches in a season, has died at 89. Taylor was a trailblazer both on and off the field, winning two Super Bowl rings as an assistant with the Steelers and becoming the NFL's first Black offensive coordinator with the Rams. He leaves behind a legacy that spanned a decade as a player and nearly 30 years as a coach.

The San Diego Padres have completed a remarkable comeback, erasing a nine-game deficit to move into a share of first place in the National League West. A dominant 11-1 victory over the Giants was the culmination of a stellar 23-12 run over the past six weeks. The team's resurgence is fueled by a series of aggressive deals at the Trade Deadline, which have positioned them for a highly anticipated showdown with the Dodgers this weekend.