NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 9:18 PM ET

Injuries & Roster Moves

The NFL’s injury report grew significantly over the past 24 hours. Lions starting center Cade Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury, coach Dan Campbell said Monday, while running back Isiah Pacheco also hurt his knee. The Saints lost guard Dillon Radunz for the season after he tore his ACL in practice. Washington Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps and will likely require surgery, sidelining him for a significant portion of the regular season. Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, though the team believes he’ll be ready for Week.

The Patriots locked up standout tight end Hunter Henry with a two-year extension worth up to $20 million, including $14.5 million guaranteed. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their third quarterback after Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King injured his hamstring.

Retirements & Hall of Fame News

Teddy Bridgewater made his retirement “official” this time. In an Instagram post Monday, Bridgewater said he is stepping away from the Detroit Lions and the NFL. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed Sunday that Bridgewater had informed the team. Meanwhile, new Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald’s No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team’s ring of honor this season, two days after his Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Coaching & Front Office Changes

UCLA is adding former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday. The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to initiate replay challenges this season.

Team News & Camp Updates

Despite rumors that edge rusher Josh Sweat wanted to be traded, the Cardinals’ general manager said they have no interest in moving him. The Bills have responded to fan complaints about sightlines at the new Highmark Stadium and will address the issues. At Giants camp, quarterback Jaxson Dart drew rave reviews for sliding after a third-down run, a decision that pleased coaches given his concussion history. The Giants’ experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh seems to be a success. Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were held out of practice Saturday for disciplinary reasons after their fight Friday.

Contract & Strategy Analysis

The Cowboys appear to have rediscovered their old formula of locking in stars after Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million deal with the Jets. In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks went with the first six picks, allowing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to fall to picks 7 and. Bill Barnwell examined whether NFL superteams actually win, using the loaded 2026 Rams as a case study.

Player Safety & Legal Issues

Multiple former NFL players say they will continue trying to recoup losses—in some cases over $1 million—after the death of a fraudster who allegedly defrauded them. The 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the preseason opener against the Titans as he closes in on full recovery from last month’s car crash.