Under the amended collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association, agreed to on July 24, players have the choice to opt out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The last week of August means it's the final chance for players to prove their 53-man roster worthiness. Here's what to watch for during Thursday's 16-game slate of preseason finales.

Offensive line play, while often overlooked, can be volatile. Good groups from one year can deteriorate in the next, while others are able to improve. Nick Shook takes a look at three groups poised to reach new heights in 2018.

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of areas on their roster that need attention, and it appears general manager Chris Ballard is keeping a close eye on former Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson.

Did Howie Roseman and Co. construct the 2017 Eagles' roster too well that it could lead to problems? Gregg Rosenthal highlights the high-class dilemma Philadelphia faces this offseason, plus why the Marcus Peters trade isn't as one-sided as it first looked.

When it comes to producing Super Bowl players, no one tops the Miami Hurricanes. Have a look at the 21 schools that have sent the most players to the game since 1970.

The Eagles' front five put on another clinic last Sunday to help Philadelphia improve to 4-1. Does the unit sit atop Shaun O'Hara's O-line breakdown for a second consecutive week?

Lane Johnson and the Eagles kept the Chargers' pass-rushing duo at bay and fueled a ground game that eclipsed 200 yards. Does this earn Philadelphia the top slot on Shaun O'Hara's O-line rankings?

Tennessee's physical front fueled a breakthrough win over Seattle. So, do the Titans top Shaun O'Hara's list of the five best offensive lines in Week 3?

The Buffalo Bills' banged up quarterback room got a little relief via the free-agent market on Monday morning. The team signed former Carolina Panthers quarterback Joe Webb.

Despite the school's reputation for offensive playmakers, linemen hold the top spots in Chase Goodbread's ranking of the best draft picks from Oregon since 2000.

Why is Eli Manning smiling? Because this offseason brought two new toys in Evan Engram and Brandon Marshall. But can the line protect him? Gregg Rosenthal eyes NFC East lineups.

Carolina leads the NFL in rushing and hosts a Vikings team that ranks last in the category -- and is now without Adrian Peterson. Shaun O'Hara eyes both O-line units and lists others to watch in Week 3.

Jack Conklin and Derrick Henry should pay immediate dividends in Tennessee. So where does the Titans' rookie class rank in terms of potential production? Bucky Brooks spotlights five impact groups.

Todd Gurley ran wild last year. Can Ezekiel Elliott or Derrick Henry follow suit? Chris Wesseling says the Rams, Cowboys and Titans are all betting on brute force in a league defined by speed and finesse.

Few are expecting the Tennessee Titans to make serious noise in 2016 -- but Bucky Brooks says a focus on going big and bad could soon turn Marcus Mariota's crew into a force to be reckoned with.

The Titans' offensive line had some unrest behind the scenes over the past two seasons. Chance Warmack went public with the issue -- pointing a finger at Bob Bostad, the team's former line coach.

Teams have the option to exercise a fifth-year option for all first-round picks. The 2013 draft class was one of the worst in memory. Let's take a look at the entire list.

Monday is the deadline for clubs to exercise the fifth-year option for players drafted in the first round back in 2013. Which players are most likely to receive good news today?

The Panthers used three consecutive picks to attempt to address their cornerback problem following Josh Norman's departure. Kevin Patra dissects draft trends from each team in the NFL.

The Titans have a young franchise quarterback, and now need to do their best to make sure he stays healthy. Do they have the pieces in place to create an offensive line worthy of its own nickname?

Former Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen, now with the Indianapolis Colts, provided College Football 24/7 with a first-person account of his experience playing for the Tigers and his thoughts on Monday's College Football Playoff title game matchup between Clemson and Alabama.

Former Alabama guard Chance Warmack, now with the Tennessee Titans as a former first-round pick, provided College Football 24/7 with a first-person account of his experience playing for the Crimson Tide and his thoughts on Monday's College Football Playoff title game as the Crimson Tide prepares to take on Clemson.

After weeks of disappointment, Houston's defense is finally looking like the juggernaut it was supposed to be. Bucky Brooks explains how J.J. Watt and the Texans got rolling again.