NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NFL Player and Team News

Legal troubles for two quarterbacks have concluded without charges. Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge following his June arrest on domestic violence allegations will not face. Similarly, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged after an investigation into an alleged battery incident last month was closed will not be charged. In other team news, Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 season has been suspended. The Green Bay Packers signed veteran linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year contract extension. The NFL community also mourned the loss of Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair, who died Tuesday at the age of 89 died Tuesday.

Front Office and Coaching Moves

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly nearing a change in ownership, with Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru identified as the prospective buyers. On the coaching front, there's anticipation surrounding several new coach-player pairings, including the potential for Brian Daboll to elevate Cam Ward's game and Sean Payton's scheme for Jaylen Waddle can't wait. The 49ers may have found their next rising star in assistant K.J. Wright, a former linebacker who now coaches Fred Warner and the rest of the defense is the next.

Player Rankings and Future Outlook

As the NFL landscape evolves, discussions about top talent continue. A debate is underway regarding the league's elite quarterbacks, with questions about Josh Allen's No. 1 status and where 2024 draftees like Caleb Williams might fit at No. 1?. In the linebacker rankings, evaluators have placed Fred Warner at the top, with other notable young players also featuring prominently. Meanwhile, a 12-team mock draft is offering insights into how expanded leagues could reshape positional depth, particularly at quarterback and tight end can shift.