NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 9:12 PM ET

Hall of Fame Highlights

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class, with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly among the inductees. Ahead of his enshrinement, a deep dive revisited Larry Fitzgerald's college career at Pitt, where his dominance redefined the wide receiver position. Kicker Adam Vinatieri used his speech to poke fun at Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning, drawing laughs from the audience. Meanwhile, former 49ers running back Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The weekend also sparked debate over Russell Wilson's Hall of Fame case, with his recent struggles complicating an otherwise sterling résumé.

Injuries and Incidents

Several key players suffered health scares in training camp. Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil is likely to miss a significant portion of the season after suffering a torn triceps in practice, with surgery expected. Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III left practice early with a lower-body injury after a collision with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. The Ravens are breathing easier after Zay Flowers was deemed day-to-day with a quad contusion, avoiding a more serious issue. In Las Vegas, the Raiders sat Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby from practice Saturday for disciplinary reasons following their physical fight Friday. On a brighter note, Patrick Mahomes is testing his knee in camp and said it feels "great," adding that he sometimes doesn't even think about the rehabbed joint.

Contracts and Transactions

The Titans made a massive commitment to their offensive line, signing guard Peter Skoronski to a four-year, $100 million extension that makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The Bills locked up a key interior piece as well, reaching a four-year, $78.4 million deal with right guard O'Cyrus Torrence that includes $46 million guaranteed. Meanwhile, the Saints added veteran depth by signing linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal, marking his fourth stint with an NFC South team. The Colts will be without cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt for their season opener after he received a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Team Updates

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, still recovering from a car crash, plans to coach the team's preseason opener against the Titans as he nears full strength. The Eagles' new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, confirmed they will continue to lean into the tush push in their scheme. Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence, fresh off a Super Bowl win, admitted he nearly retired but decided to return for the "hard part" of defending the title. In Minnesota, the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy remains tight, with the latest buzz favoring Murray to start. The Cowboys are evaluating what Quinnen Williams can bring to their defense, and an extension could be on the horizon. Finally, Bucs running back Bucky Irving sent a message to doubters entering Year, saying he has been doubted his whole life.

Preseason Viewing

The NFL season is nearly here, with preseason games airing on NFL Network and ESPN. Fans can check the full preseason schedule and find out how to watch all the action as teams prepare for the regular season.