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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Legal Matters

The Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract extension. In New Orleans, running back Alvin Kamara to remain with the Saints for the 2026 season. Elsewhere, Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens after the deadline for long-term deals passed. On the legal front, Rams defensive lineman Alaric Jackson following a June arrest. Similarly, an investigation into Jets quarterback Geno Smith for alleged battery is no longer active, and he will not be charged.

Team Ownership and League News

Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair died Tuesday in Houston. In other ownership news, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, education philanthropist Neeru. The NFL for the first three games of the 2026 season.

Player Opinions and Valuations

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs declared himself better than any current No. 2 receiver in the NFL. Discussions around player value are ongoing, with analysis exploring how many first-round picks players like Drake Maye, Puka Nacua, or Jayden Daniels might command in trades, considering their skill, position, contract, and age.

Fantasy Football and Coaching Outlooks

As draft season approaches, ESPN has released its, featuring rankings, projections, and analysis. A strategic approach to drafting quarterbacks is also highlighted, with advice on why waiting until later rounds and targeting specific pairings might be beneficial. New coaching tenures are also a point of interest, with speculation on, including Brian Daboll with Cam Ward and Sean Payton with Jaylen Waddle.

Player Performance and Training Camp Buzz

The 2026 positional top-10 rankings series concludes with safeties, where, though significant changes occurred elsewhere on the list. For the Chicago Bears, players like Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson have a significant amount at stake for training camp, which begins in two weeks.