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Last updated: August 3, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

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Texans safety Jalen Pitre is the first Guardian Caps signature athlete and wore the helmet in eight games last season. Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. Three-time Pro Bowl guard Andrus Peat has announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons. Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday. Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday. Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown told NFL Network that he dislocated his thumb in Monday's practice, but he didn't miss any time. Deebo Samuel who left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco.

Team and Coaching Updates

Broncos coach Sean Payton told reporters Monday he will talk to free agent Taysom Hill to gauge the veteran's interest in continuing his career, potentially with Denver. The Panthers remain tight-lipped about the long-term contractual future of quarterback Bryce Young as he prepares to enter his fourth NFL season. Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," Sean McVay said on Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day. Buffalo Bills' safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff during a Twitch stream Thursday, paying off $20,000 of their student loans.

Training Camp and League Developments

HBO's "Hard Knocks," featuring the Seahawks, debuts Tuesday. We chose the top position battles to as training camp and the preseason roll on for each NFL team. We talked to players and coaches about Maxx Crosby's first few days at Raiders training camp, noting he isn't turning down his momentum despite returning from injury. Ted Karras brought a chessboard into the Bengals locker room, and it has become a hit, fostering camaraderie. Knockout league mock draft strategy requires a different draft approach due to the depth of the league and the strategy required to win. The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear it does not include all such athletes. Questions remain about the future roles of 49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, and when Aiyuk might be released or sign with another team.