NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

NFL Player News and Transactions

Deebo Samuel expressed that he feels completely at home back in San Francisco, stating it was only a matter of time before he rejoined the team. Los Angeles defensive end Myles Garrett missed his third consecutive practice due to "a little soreness in his lower half." In surprising news, Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list at just 24 years old. Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed on Sunday that he has changed his last name to Bako-Bewele to honor his heritage. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs indicated that "Jadeveon Clowney is heading back to the Texans, the franchise that originally selected him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Three-time Pro Bowl guard Andrus Peat has officially announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-season career. The Detroit Lions are bolstering their defense by signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year contract.

Training Camp Updates and Team Dynamics

The Raiders are seeing a motivated Maxx Crosby back at training camp, with players and coaches commenting on his intensity in the early days. Within the Bengals locker room, center Ted Karras has introduced a chessboard, and it has become a popular pastime for the team. The relationship between 49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, along with rookie Ricky Pearsall, remains a key storyline as the team navigates contract situations and player roles. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson demonstrated remarkable generosity during a Twitch stream, paying off $20,000 of a Buffalo Bills staffer's student loans. HBO's upcoming "Hard Knocks" series, featuring the Seattle Seahawks, is set to debut on Tuesday, promising an inside look at the team's training camp.

League-Wide and Off-Field Matters

ESPN's analysis highlights the top position battles to watch across all 32 NFL teams, noting that the Browns and Falcons are particularly in need of quarterback solutions. A judge issued a clarification on Sunday regarding an NCAA eligibility order, specifying that it does not extend to athletes whose eligibility concluded last school year. The anniversary of Korey Stringer's death on August 1st has become a marker for the positive developments that have emerged from the tragedy, including the establishment of the Korey Stringer Institute.