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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Franchise History and Player Honors

The Washington Commanders are retiring the No. 44 jersey of Hall of Fame running back John Riggins. Riggins, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, had one of the most iconic runs in Super Bowl history. In Indianapolis, kicker Adam Vinatieri, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, will be inducted into the Colts' Ring of Honor on October 18.

Team Building and Player Management

A new analysis explores whether first-round quarterbacks are essential for Super Bowl contention, examining rosters from the past 15 championship games. Separately, the Indianapolis Colts face a delicate situation managing running back Jonathan Taylor's workload, balancing his need for health with the team's reliance on his production. The league also saw a ruling regarding former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who will not be required to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release, allowing him to work out with teams.

League Health and Player Well-being

A recent study indicates that NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die from neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Parkinson's. Meanwhile, evaluators across the league have ranked the top defensive tackles in the NFL.