Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned
Freeman is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took turns on the unemployment line with some finding new jobs. Adrian Peterson was cut last week by Washington, but quickly landed in Detroit. Here's a look at notable available players at each position:QUARTERBACKSBlake Bortles, Cody Kessler, DeShone Kizer, Trevor Siemian, Drew Stanton. WIDE RECEIVERSAntonio Brown, Dez Bryant, Mohamed Sanu, Hakeem Butler, Quincy Enunwa, Chester Rogers, Demaryius Thomas, Jermaine Kearse, Ryan Grant, Jordan Matthews, Laquon Treadwell.
Cowboys run over Eagles, take 1st in NFC East with 37-10 win
Next time out, they'll be going for a season sweep of the New York Giants and possibly a firmer hold on first in the NFC East. The Eagles (3-4) dropped their second straight game after a two-game winning streak that looked like it might get their season going. Prescott was 21 of 27 for 239 yards with a touchdown and an interception and had another 30 yards rushing. GROUND CONTROLDallas finished with 189 yards rushing, 116 more than the average that the league's No. Elliott, the last back to get 100 yards against the Eagles, did it again on 22 carries.
Darnold throws 2 TDs in return, Jets edge Cowboys 24-22
Cooper left late in the first quarter and was on the sideline without his helmet early in the second quarter. Brett Maher booted a 50-yard field goal to open the second quarter and cut Dallas' deficit to 7-3. Maher tied his franchise record by kicking a 62-yard field goal as the first half ended, making it 21-6. It was also the longest field goal ever made against the Jets. Denver's Matt Prater holds the NFL record for longest field goal, kicking a 64-yarder in 2013.