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

League News and Player Updates

The Washington Commanders will retire the No. 44 jersey worn by Hall of Fame running back John Riggins. Riggins, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, will have his number honored more than 40 years after his iconic Super Bowl run. Meanwhile, a new study released Wednesday found that NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die from neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Parkinson's. In player news, former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was cleared by a Florida judge on Friday to continue working out with NFL teams without the mandatory use of a GPS tracker.

Positional Rankings and Team Analysis

As teams look towards the 2026 season, a new ranking of the league's top offensive tackles was released, featuring a new No. 1 player and two blockers from the same team in the top. Decision-makers around the league were surveyed for this assessment. Similarly, an evaluation of the league's best defensive tackles also debuted, with evaluators ranking the top players at the position. The Seattle Seahawks' roster faces scrutiny with notable departures, prompting an examination of key positions. The Indianapolis Colts are navigating a delicate situation with running back Jonathan Taylor, balancing his need for health with the team's requirement for his production.