NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 9:28 PM ET

Hall of Fame Futures and Legacy

Bill Barnwell went roster by roster to identify which active NFL players are on track for Canton, including 17 who could retire now and still make the Hall of Fame. One fan’s impassioned case for Super Bowl MVP Ottis Anderson highlights why he isn't in the Hall of Fame yet. Larry Fitzgerald, about to be enshrined, explained that he doesn't believe in retirement and has no plans to formally step away from football or the Cardinals.

Preseason Openers and QB Debuts

Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown (125.4 rating) in the Cardinals' 33-30 Hall of Fame Game loss to the Panthers, calling it a good first steppingstone. The game was decided late when Kedon Slovis hit Bryson Green for a go-ahead score, as covered in live updates. Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged that Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in the preseason opener despite full participation in camp. Rams coach Sean McVay said Aaron Donald looked outstanding in a workout but offered no update on a potential return from retirement.

Quarterback Competitions and Camp Drama

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby scuffled at practice Friday before teammates separated them. In Cleveland, Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have spent seven practices focusing on pre-snap and post-snap techniques as the Browns evaluate their QB competition. The Vikings appear close to deciding between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, with Murray favored to lead the offense. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confirmed the team has no plans to trade Vita Vea and still views Baker Mayfield as the franchise quarterback.

Contracts and Transactions

The Titans made Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in NFL history with a four-year, $100 million extension, as sources confirmed. The Bills locked in right guard O'Cyrus Torrence on a four-year, $78.4 million deal that includes $46 million guaranteed, per his agents' announcement. Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension, according to his agent's confirmation. The Saints are signing former Buccaneers linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal, as sources told ESPN.

Suspensions and Discipline

Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt will serve a one-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL's conduct policy, as the league announced. Saints rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner was suspended for the first six games of the regular season, per the NFL's transaction wire.

Player Notes and Camp Storylines

Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence confirmed he nearly retired after winning the Super Bowl but decided to return, saying he wants to focus on staying on top of the "hard part" of a title defense. Texans receiver Tank Dell is confident in his return from an injury that kept him out nearly two years, and he is going for it this season. Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving delivered a message to haters as he looks to bounce back in Year, saying he's been doubted his whole life. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he can't wait to face the Texans in Week, one of his former teams, after what he called "lies."