NFL news, live updates: Raiders name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter; Ja'Marr Chase limited with knee issue; Tony Romo pleads 'no contest' in OWI case

With the NFL preseason and Sunday's roster cut deadline in the books, each team's initial 53-man roster has been set. Now, we look toward the 2026 regular season, with practices in full swing leading up to this year's kick-off game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks next Wednesday — a rematch of Super Bowl LX.Headlining the news Wednesday was that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak named veteran Kirk Cousins the team’s starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.On Tuesday, it was reported that Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase will be limited in practices this week after hyperextending his knee last week. Tee Higgins is also limited with a heel contusion, though head coach Zach Taylor says he expects both of them "will be good at the end of the week."Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL seasonAlso, Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper have been placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the NFL looks into domestic violence allegations against both players. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday that the organization hasn't seen the surveillance video in Jacobs' case and that the Packers will have a contingency plan in place if the three-time Pro Bowler isn't on the field. Recently-signed Indianapolis Colts wideout Keenan Allen also found himself in legal trouble this week after being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated. GM Chris Ballard offered his support to Allen on Tuesday, saying he'll play in the Colts' season opener, adding, "He's a tremendous human being. Give him some grace."Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL news, injury updates and more leading up to Week 1 of the regular season.