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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

League Transactions and Legal Matters

The Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract extension. Meanwhile, free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs than any current No. 2 receiver in the league. In legal news, Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson following a June arrest. Similarly, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged after a battery accusation from last month, as the police investigation is no longer active. Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden from the NFL for the start of the 2026 season.

Ownership and Team News

Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair passed away at the age of. Separately, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, education philanthropist Neeru Khosla, are set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks.

Player Contracts and Valuations

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens on his $27.3 million franchise tender after the deadline for long-term deals passed. New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara to remain with the team for 2026. ESPN's Bill Barnwell, identifying 155 players worth at least a first-round draft pick, factoring in ability, position, contract status, and age.

Fantasy Football and Coaching Outlooks

As draft season approaches, ESPN has released its 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide, featuring rankings, projections, and analysis to help prepare fantasy managers. The guide also offers strategic advice, including a blueprint for waiting to draft a quarterback until later rounds and identifying ideal pairings. Additionally, ESPN's Mike Solak he is eager to see, examining potential impacts like Brian Daboll with Cam Ward and Sean Payton with Jaylen Waddle.

Training Camp Stakes and Positional Rankings

Several Chicago Bears players, including Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, have significant stakes heading into training camp, where they will aim to prove themselves. ESPN's positional ranking series concluded with safeties, placing Kyle Hamilton at No. 1 but noting substantial changes throughout the rest of the top.