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Last updated: August 2, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Team and Player Updates

The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on a nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season. Deebo Samuel left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. The Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension worth $96 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Bears cornerback Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday, calling it "definitely a contract year".

Quarterback and Coaching News

Titans quarterback Will Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he is "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix told reporters at training camp that he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season. Browns quarterback Watson stated that the preseason will be a "great opportunity" for him after a pair of Achilles surgeries that have sidelined him for almost two years. Quarterback Tua said the Falcons are keeping him out of camp for precautionary reasons related to his back injury, and he would likely be ready to play if it were a game week. New York coach Aaron Glenn is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations, focusing on improvement rather than Super Bowls. Sean Payton relatively uncharted waters as he turns over playcalling duties for the Broncos after two decades of doing both jobs.

Training Camp and Injury Reports

Chiefs wide Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, according to a source. Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early due to a shoulder injury. Seahawks wide Tory Horton stated that he sustained a crack in his tibia last season. The New England Patriots have a crowded wide receiver room, and The Bears have been perceived as the "No. 1 regression candidate" next season, giving the team plenty of motivation heading into the upcoming year.

League-Wide Notes and Personnel Changes

Five-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach, but he says he is not retiring as a player yet. Travis Hunter 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but claims to be faster than he has ever been. HBO's "Hard featuring the Seahawks debuts Tuesday, with potential storylines including shadowboxing, Leonard Williams' hobbies, and Devon Witherspoon's contract. CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence. Information on preseason hold-ins for players like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Vita Vea, and Tuli Tuipulotu is being tracked.