NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 3:22 PM ET

NFL Rule Change & Analysis

The NFL will allow a coach's designee to initiate replay challenges this season. Meanwhile, Bill Barnwell examined whether NFL superteams actually win, using the 2026 Rams as a case study of historic favorites.

Injury Report

Lions starting center Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will cause him to miss significant time. Saints guard Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil will undergo triceps surgery and miss significant time; sources confirmed Tunsil's torn triceps will keep him out for a large portion of the season. Bears receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury, and sources indicate Burden's preseason is likely lost, though he should be ready for Week.

Contracts & Signings

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry signed a two-year extension worth up to $20 million with $14.5 million guaranteed. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their third quarterback after Haynes King's hamstring injury.

Retirements & Returns

Teddy Bridgewater retired again from the Lions, forcing the team to pivot to Joshua Dobbs. Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned after a two-week absence following his wife's shooting. Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash.

Team News

The Cardinals will retire Fitzgerald's No. 11 and induct him into the team's ring of honor. The Raiders sat Cousins and Crosby for disciplinary reasons following a practice fight. The Giants' West Virginia camp experiment under John Harbaugh has been deemed a success. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Fantasy Football

Matt Bowen and Tristan Cockcroft highlight 10 fantasy sleepers who just need an opportunity to produce.