NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:46 AM ET

Quarterback Chatter

Jalen Hurts is drawing rave reviews at Eagles camp by using his legs more, with players and coaches marveling at how much faster he looks now. In Atlanta, Tagovailoa is coming on strong at Falcons camp, giving the quarterback room a notable daily storyline. Jordan Love is expected to play in Green Bay's preseason opener Thursday but says he will still play it safe after the thumb injury that bothered him before last season. Over in Detroit, Jared Goff continues to keep the Lions' offense pulling in the same direction without distraction, earning praise from coach Dan Campbell for his urgency and guidance. And Teddy Bridgewater says that after multiple comeback flirtations, his retirement from the NFL is now "official."

Injury Report

The Bears will be without safety Coby Bryant for four to six months after he underwent knee surgery, coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday. During the Rams-Cowboys joint practice, Puka Nacua exited early with minor groin soreness, while Myles Garrett was sidelined by swelling in his knee. The Ravens received encouraging news on cornerback Nate Wiggins, who left practice with a leg injury; coach Jesse Minter said, "I think there's optimism." Qwan'tez Stiggers was transported by ambulance to a hospital after collapsing during Tuesday's joint practice against the Buccaneers, a frightening moment for the Jets. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan "could possibly" miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury, per coach Kellen Moore. Eagles outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard will miss at least another couple of weeks as he continues recovering from a pectoral injury, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said. Seattle safety Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and is set to come off the PUP list after an ankle injury. Colts general manager Chris Ballard disputed negative reports about Alec Pierce, saying the wide receiver is "in good shape" and making great progress after left ankle surgery, even though no firm return timeline has been set.

Backfield Roles & Fantasy

Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley promised a heavy workload for De'Von Achane, saying the star running back could have games in which he touches the ball more than 40 times. For fantasy managers trying to sort out committee backfields, Fantasy football buzz breaks down whether Lions and Chargers camp quotes about their running back rooms are news or noise. In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks were taken with the first six picks, making star running backs such as Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs fall to picks 7 and. To prep for draft season, the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide provides rankings, projections and analysis in one handy resource.

Contracts & Personnel

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon says he remains focused on practice amid ongoing discussions about a contract extension, with the three-time Pro Bowl selection choosing to participate despite the uncertainty. Dallas may be rediscovering its old formula after Quinnen Williams' extension — a three-year, $105.9 million deal with the Jets — reinforced the value of locking in star players. Seattle also has interest in signing Terrion Arnold after meeting with the free agent cornerback over the weekend, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed. In Las Vegas, Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in April's NFL draft, "will get plenty of reps" in Thursday's preseason opener against the Cardinals, per coach Klint Kubiak. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice called his 30-day jail sentence earlier this year a "learning experience and a reality check."

Camp Notebooks & Team Systems

ESPN's training camp notebook compiles intel from 11 stops, including the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks and Steelers. In Philadelphia, players have fully embraced the new offensive system, with the perennial title contenders essentially starting from scratch on that side of the ball. Giants training camp is placing a clear emphasis on stopping the run, a priority for coach Jim Harbaugh and his defensive staff. Dallas' revamped Cowboys' defense gets its first test Tuesday in the joint practice against the Rams under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The Bills, meanwhile, responded to fan feedback about sightline issues from certain areas of the new Highmark Stadium, promising to address the complaints.

Media & Off-Field

CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday that there is "no timetable" on the future of Tony Romo after the NFL analyst's arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, leaving his broadcast status in limbo.