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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Legal Matters

The Green Bay Packers extended linebacker Isaiah McDuffie on a one-year deal. In New Orleans, running back Alvin Kamara agreed to a reworked contract with the Saints. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play on his franchise tag after the deadline for long-term deals passed, securing him for the 2026 season at $27.3 million. On the legal front, Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges stemming from a June arrest. Similarly, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged following a battery investigation that is now inactive. Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden received a three-game suspension from the NFL for the start of the 2026 season.

Team Ownership and League News

Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair passed away Tuesday at the age of. In other ownership news, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru, are reportedly set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks.

Player Opinions and Offseason Outlooks

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs to any other No. 2 receiver in the league. As teams prepare for the upcoming season, several players have significant stakes in training camp. Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson are among key Bears players with much to prove when camp begins. The 2026 fantasy football season is also on the horizon, with a comprehensive draft guide featuring rankings, projections, and analysis now available. A strategy for fantasy managers to consider is waiting to draft a quarterback, targeting specific pairings later in the draft.

Coaching Changes and Player Valuations

New coaching and player pairings are generating buzz, including questions about how coaches like Brian Daboll will develop players such as Cam Ward, or how Sean Payton will. The value of top NFL talent is also being assessed, with discussions on how many first-round picks players like Drake Maye, Puka Nacua, or Cee Dee Lamb would command in a trade, considering their ability, contracts, and age. The 2026 positional rankings series continues, with the latest installment focused on the NFL's top safeties. Kyle Hamilton remains the No. 1 ranked safety, though significant changes were noted throughout the rest of the list.