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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Player News and Injury Updates

San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending surgery to address a nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season . The Atlanta Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $96 million, with $60 million of that guaranteed . Falcons quarterback Tagovailoa indicated that his absence from camp is precautionary and he would likely be ready for a game week . Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson views the upcoming preseason as a valuable "showcase" opportunity as he returns from nearly two years of inactivity due to a pair of Achilles surgeries . Packers star end Tucker Kraft has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, less than nine months after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee . Seahawks wide Tory Horton revealed that he sustained a crack in his tibia during the previous season .

Contract Extensions and Roster Moves

Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is set to sign a four-year contract extension that could reach $132 million, including $90 million in guaranteed money . Deebo Samuel returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million . Falcons' star back Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea, and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu are among the players being tracked regarding potential preseason hold-ins . There is speculation about whether Drake London's fantasy production could be impacted by the Falcons' quarterback situation .

Coaching and League Notes

Five-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as an assistant wide receivers coach, although he has not yet announced his retirement as a player . CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his recent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence . Bears coach Johnson stated his team is motivated to defy expectations of regression, having been labeled the "No. 1 regression candidate" for the upcoming season . Sean Payton entering uncharted territory as he transitions from calling plays for the Broncos to focusing solely on his head coaching duties after two decades of doing both . Travis Hunter being 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season, reports feeling faster than ever .