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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Team News and Transactions

The Houston Texans mourned the loss of co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair, who died Tuesday in Houston at age 89. In other team ownership news, Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru, are the family set to buy the Seattle Seahawks. The New Orleans Saints reworked a deal to keep running back Alvin Kamara on their roster for 2026 reworked deal. Meanwhile, Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season on his $27.3 million franchise tender after the deadline for long-term contracts passed play on tag. The Green Bay Packers signed veteran linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year extension signed extension.

Player News and Suspensions

An investigation into Jets quarterback Geno Smith for an alleged battery incident last month has been closed and is no longer active; Smith will not face charges no longer active. Rams' Alaric Jackson will also not face a felony charge following his arrest on a domestic violence charge in June. Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 season by the NFL. Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs asserted that no No. 2 receiver in the league is better than him no WR2 better.

Player Rankings and Draft Strategy

Kyle Hamilton remains the top-ranked safety, but significant changes have occurred in the rest of the top 10 safeties list according to NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. Off-ball linebacker rankings also saw a young standout rise high on the list in an executive poll. For fantasy football players preparing for draft season, one strategy suggests waiting until the later rounds to select a quarterback, with specific pairings recommended. Fantasy analyst Eric Karabell believes Stefon Diggs is a valuable pick at his current draft position. Conversely, some prominent players like Joe Burrow and De'Von Achane are names some fantasy managers are choosing to avoid drafting this season.

Team Outlooks and Player Development

The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their wide receiver unit, with coach Mike Tomlin describing the group as interchangeable and dynamic. Two Bears players, Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, are among those with the most to prove heading into training camp in two weeks. The NFL's trade value guide identifies 155 players worth at least one first-round draft pick, factoring in ability, position, contract, and age.