Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY

Trey Lance became the latest – but surely not the last – example of a quarterback who was shown the door early despite his lofty draft status.

From Aaron Rodgers to first-round rookies, quarterbacks once again seized the spotlight as teams made their final tune-ups before the regular season.

While the Pro Bowl annually pays recognition to the NFL’s biggest stars, the All-Ekeler team pays tribute to the standouts yet to make the cut.

Now relegated to the 49ers’ third string, former No. 3 overall NFL draft pick Trey Lance could be headed out of San Francisco soon via a trade.

The NFL preseason’s second week featured some notable rookies struggling to find their way, while others made a strong impression.

The fluctuating NFL playoff picture inevitably means disappointment for a few teams that won’t return to the postseason for another year.

With the NFL season nearly a month away, the Colts are at odds with their stay player. Where do Indianapolis and Jonathan Taylor go from here?

USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis broke down all 272 regular-season games to determine the win-loss records for each NFL team in 2023.