NFL Sees Major Tight End Extensions and Key Player Injuries Ahead of Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed tight end Michael Mayer to a three-year, $45 million contract extension, including $30 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers extended tight end Tucker Kraft with a four-year, $75 million deal that could reach $92 million. In other NFL news, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will miss Week 1 due to an oblique injury, with Cooper Rush slated to start. Additionally, New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has been placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, sidelining him for four games.