NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

AFC News and Notes

The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. Jadeveon Clowney returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. Bills safety Hamlin gave a $20,000 gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff during a Twitch stream Thursday. Packers right Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele to honor his heritage. Broncos quarterback Nix says he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season and that when he's on the move is "when I feel at my best" on the field. Titans quarterback Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he is "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL as he continues to battle for the team's backup position behind former No. 1 pick C.J. Stroud. Browns quarterback Watson said the preseason will be a "great opportunity" after a pair of Achilles surgeries that have sidelined him for almost two years. New York coach Robert Saleh is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations, focusing on improvement rather than Super Bowl aspirations.

NFC Developments and Transactions

Deebo Samuel left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to have surgery on a nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and will be out for the year, general manager John Lynch told reporters. Saints wide Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday. Saints defensive Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday. Los Angeles defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," coach Sean McVay said on Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day. The anniversary of Korey Stringer's death on August 1st marked the positives that grew out of a tragic day, including the establishment of the Korey Stringer Institute. The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.

League-Wide Departures and Rookies

Andrus Peat three-time Pro Bowl selection over 11 NFL seasons, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Saints wide Ja'lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday. Chiefs wide Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, a source said, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury. From shadowboxing to Leonard Williams' hobbies to Devon Witherspoon's contract, HBO's "Hard Knocks" featuring the Seattle Seahawks is expected to cover a range of team dynamics in its Tuesday debut. The New England Patriots are facing a crowded wide receiver room with seven players vying for spots, prompting questions about potential roster moves.

Player Health and Outlooks

San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to have surgery on a nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and will be out for the year, general manager John Lynch told reporters. Saints defensive Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday. Los Angeles defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," coach Sean McVay said on Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day. Chiefs wide Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, a source said, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury. Broncos quarterback Nix says he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season and that when he's on the move is "when I feel at my best" on the field. Browns quarterback Watson said the preseason will be a "great opportunity" after a pair of Achilles surgeries that have sidelined him for almost two years.