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NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from Tuesday, July 15

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The National Football League (NFL) made several announcements on July 15, covering various teams, player transactions, and uniform reveals. The Buffalo Bills placed rookie defensive end Landon Jackson on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, while the Atlanta Falcons announced their throwback uniforms for the 2025 regular season. Additionally, the Tennessee Titans signed guard Trey Smith to a four-year, $94 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player at his position. The New York Jets, on the other hand, will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their 2025 home opener, wearing the Buccaneers' original 1976 uniforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Buffalo Bills placed rookie defensive end Landon Jackson on the PUP list ahead of training camp, per the league transaction wire.
  • The Atlanta Falcons will wear their throwback uniforms in Week 6 versus the Bills, Week 15 at Tampa Bay, and in Week 17 versus the Rams during the 2025 regular season.
  • Guard Trey Smith signed a four-year, $94 million contract extension with the Tennessee Titans, making him the highest-paid player at his position.
  • The New York Jets will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their 2025 home opener, with the Buccaneers wearing their original 1976 uniforms.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers introduced all-gold and all-navy uniforms, along with powder blue pants, into their uniform closet.
  • Cornerback Sauce Gardner agreed to a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension with the New York Jets, making him the highest-paid player at his position.
  • The Washington Commanders announced they will retire Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk's No. 81 jersey number during the 2025 season.
  • The Falcons will wear their throwback uniforms during three Thursday and Monday night games in the 2025 season.

Statistics:

  • Landon Jackson placed on the PUP list ahead of training camp
  • Trey Smith signed a four-year, $94 million contract extension with the Tennessee Titans
  • Sauce Gardner signed a four-year, $120.4 million contract extension with the New York Jets
  • The Falcons will wear their throwback uniforms in 3 out of 18 games in the 2025 season
  • The Buccaneers will wear their original 1976 uniforms in their 2025 home opener
  • Art Monk's No. 81 jersey will be retired by the Washington Commanders in 2025

Sources:

  • NFL.com
  • NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Mike Garafolo

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