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The Mets never had serious interest in parting with their catchers, their new prospect draws raves and other trade deadline aftershocks.

Alcaraz, 23, has returned to the practice court in Spain but will not play the last major tuneup before the U.S. Open.

Plus, Patrick Graham’s pressure packages, and another solid day for Max Iheanachor.

The Packers standout said it’s “very realistic” he makes his season debut Week 6 on Sunday Night Football against his former team.

A snapshot of the AFC East, where the Patriots are again on top. Do the Bills unseat them? Could the Dolphins or Jets surprise?

Mike McCarthy and the Steelers also responded to the quarterback’s criticism of Anthony Fauci on The Pat McAfee Show.

At long last, after seven seasons in the big leagues, Moniak has a long-term home.

Until Saturday is The Athletic’s free college football newsletter.