NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 30, 2026, 3:41 PM ET

Quarterback Carousel

The NFL quarterback market remained active as teams finalized their rosters. The Buccaneers have decided that undrafted rookie free agent Jalon Daniels will be their backup quarterback to start the season, according to a source. Meanwhile, Miami added depth by acquiring Kyle McCord in a trade with the Packers on Sunday. The Jaguars also addressed their QB room, landing Quinn Ewers from the Dolphins for a 2028 sixth-round pick; Ewers played four games for Miami last season and completed 66.3% of his throws. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will have a new protector at tackle after a deal with the Steelers sent 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones and a 2027 fourth-rounder; Dallas shipped out 2027 third- and sixth-round selections in exchange.

Roster Reshuffling

The Falcons fortified their defensive line, trading for Gervon Dexter Sr. from the Bears. Carolina added veteran presence at linebacker, signing Bobby Okereke to a one-year deal. The Giants reunited with a familiar face, acquiring defensive tackle CJ Okoye from the Ravens for a 2028 seventh-round pick. Buffalo made cuts to its special teams core, releasing returner Mecole Hardman Jr. and punter Mitch Wishnowsky. For live updates on all 32 teams, check the NFL's tracking and moves to see the latest signings, practice-squad additions, and trades before cutdown day. Additionally, the Dolphins are parting ways with linebacker Tyrel Dodson after two seasons, per a confirmed report.

Off-Field Issues & Coach's Comments

Indianapolis wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning on drunk driving charges. In Green Bay, coach Matt LaFleur addressed Josh Jacobs' future with the team yesterday after the running back was charged with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident earlier this year. LaFleur stated he fully anticipates Jacobs will be on the roster, despite the legal situation. Meanwhile, Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said that success in 2026 is not tied to wins, framing the season's bounty in broader terms of team growth and spirit.

People & Pairings

The LaFleur coaching tree now sprouts branches in the same division: Mike and Matt LaFleur are the league's newest brother head coaches, with a Lambeau Field reunion on Friday. The duo, raised by teachers, never expected to face each other, but now it's a prime-time family business. Over in Carolina, the team's new coach has a certain swagger; Hafley may want to watch his words as it turns out he's got a little Harbaugh in him, whereas across the pond, Okoye is excited Reunite with his college coach John Harbaugh, now at the Giants, with that trade.

Rookie Watch

New England is already focusing on their Week, but will Drake Maye’s preseason absence hurt? New England enters the season with a puckish Super Bowl rematch in Seattle on Sept. 9, and it’s something to monitor for a young team. Elsewhere, the full 257-pick rookie progress report breaks down how every team’s rookies are performing. When will Fernando Mendoza start? Do we need to expect big things from Sonny Styles, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Cashius Howell? We’ve got you. For pass rusher projections, Aidan Hutchinson topples Myles Garrett in this year’s model. People watch Garrett, but this projection has him on a new spot.

Insight & Draft Strategy

ESPN’s Adam Schefter has released his cheat sheet for the season, listing his top player picks at each position, including his favorite sleeper candidates for 2026. For those deeper in the draft, best picks by draft slot in rounds 1 and 2 come to aid 10-team leagues, while Michael Florio predicts this year’s league winners with breakout potential. In terms of on-field strategy, six NFL teams have now started using GoPros on their QBs; but the trend isn't all about technology -- for film or game planning, but also a quarterback’s mental side.

Raiders' Questions

As cutdown day looms, the Raiders face five huge questions, including their three-QB pile-up at the position. Who stays? Who gets the axe? The answer is coming soon.