NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 12:28 PM ET

Hall of Fame Watch

Barnwell projects future Hall of Famers roster by roster, identifying 17 active players who could retire now and still earn gold jackets. Larry Fitzgerald’s legendary college career at Pitt is revisited ahead of his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Russell Wilson’s candidacy is debated after a rough end to his career complicated his previously clear path to Canton.

Contract Extensions

The Titans’ Skoronski signed a four-year, $100 million extension, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The Bills’ Torrence agreed to a four-year, $78.4 million deal with $46 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, Quinnen Williams aims to make an even bigger impact in Dallas and hopes for an extension “for the long haul.”

Training Camp Battles & Buzz

The Saints signed linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal, his fourth NFC South team. Eagles OC Sean Mannion confirmed the team will still “lean into” the tush push. Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play in the Chiefs’ preseason opener, per Andy Reid. The Raiders’ Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby scuffled late in Friday’s practice before teammates separated them. The Vikings QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy remains undecided. Bucs’ Bucky Irving sent a message to doubters entering Year, saying “I’ve been doubted my whole life.” Texans’ Tank Dell is confident in his return from nearly two years away due to injury.

Discipline and Return

Colts’ Cam Taylor-Britt must serve a one-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL’s conduct policy. Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence confirmed he considered retiring after winning the Super Bowl but returned for the “hard part” of a title defense.