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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:31 AM 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.

Team Updates and Training Camp Battles

The Carolina Panthers remain tight-lipped about the long-term contractual future of quarterback Bryce Young as he prepares to enter his fourth NFL season. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown told NFL Network that he dislocated his thumb in Monday's practice but didn't miss any time. 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. Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "Offseason Storylines and Player Sentiment

Deebo Samuel who left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. The future of 49ers receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Ricky Pearsall remains a topic of discussion. 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. Ted Karras brought a chessboard into the Bengals locker room, and it has become a popular pastime for the team, fostering camaraderie. HBO's "Hard Knocks," featuring the Seahawks, is set to debut Tuesday, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the team.

Training Camp Focus and League Strategy

We chose the top position battles to as training camp and the preseason roll on for each NFL team. Maxx Crosby is not slowing down his momentum at Raiders training camp, even after returning from injury. Knockout leagues require a different draft approach due to the depth of the league and the strategy required to win.