NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 3:20 AM ET

Mock Draft & Superteams

A superflex mock draft saw six quarterbacks go in the first six picks, making star running backs like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs values at Nos. 7 and. Meanwhile, history suggests the Rams face long odds despite being near-unanimous preseason Super Bowl favorites: Bill Barnwell found that only four of the 13 biggest preseason favorites since 1990 actually won the Lombardi Trophy.

Injuries & Roster Moves

The Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a significant stretch due to a wrist injury, while running back Isiah Pacheco also left practice with a knee issue. Chicago expects wide receiver Luther Burden to miss the preseason with a groin injury, though he should be ready for Week. The Saints lost guard Dillon Radunz for the season to a torn ACL. Carolina signed Kyle Trask as its No. 3 quarterback after Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury in the Hall of Fame game.

Contracts & Retirements

The Patriots locked up tight end Hunter Henry on a two-year extension worth up to $20 million with $14.5 million guaranteed. Similarly, the Cowboys' approach appears vindicated by Quinnen Williams' three-year, $105.9 million deal, as Dallas rediscovers its star-locking formula. Teddy Bridgewater posted on Instagram that his retirement is "official" this time, after the Lions had counted on him as a backup. Detroit promptly pivoted to Dobbs as a replacement. The Cardinals announced they will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team's ring of honor, two days after his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement.

Team Updates

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Seattle's interest in signing free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold after a weekend meeting. The Cardinals have no intention of trading edge rusher Josh Sweat, their general manager said, quashing trade rumors. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart earned praise from coaches for sliding during Monday's practice, a sign of improved safety awareness after multiple concussion checks last season. The Bills are working to address fan feedback about sightline issues at their new Highmark Stadium. The Giants' training camp experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh is being deemed a success so far. Derek Carr has joined UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney. Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener against the Titans as he nears full recovery from last month's car crash.

League & Off-field

The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a sideline staff member to initiate replay challenges this season, a rule change aimed at efficiency. Off the field, an alleged fraudster who bilked multiple former NFL players of millions has died, but the ex-players say they will continue trying to recoup their losses.