NFL Football 24 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 12:39 PM ET

NFL Football

Fantasy Draft Prep

With draft season ramping up, Mike Clay's Playbook offers draft tips for nontraditional formats, helping managers win titles. In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks went with the first six picks, allowing stars like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to drop to 7 and. Our 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide provides rankings, mock drafts and full analysis for your league. Meanwhile, fantasy football buzz examines whether Lions and Chargers camp quotes about their running back rooms are news or noise for managers.

Stadium & Facilities

The Buffalo Bills opened their new Highmark Stadium to the public Saturday for the first time, with fans and players taking in the "Return of the Blue & Red night." Following fan complaints, the Bills will address sightline issues from certain areas of the stadium.

Player Injuries & Health

Bears safety Coby Bryant had knee surgery and will miss 4-6 months. The Ravens got good news on Nate Wiggins' injury — coach Jesse Minter expressed optimism. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice early with groin soreness, and Myles Garrett missed the joint practice due to knee swelling. Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan may miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed during joint practice Tuesday and was hospitalized. The Seahawks cleared safety Nick Emmanwori off the PUP list after he passed his physical.

Training Camp Updates

Our NFL training camp buzz notebook covers visits to ten teams, including the 49ers, Bengals and Bills. At Falcons camp, Tagovailoa is coming on strong while the quarterback competition heats up. Eagles defenders say Jalen Hurts' increased speed looks "like a movie" — he's using his legs more. The Eagles have also bought into their new offensive system, starting from scratch on that side of the ball. Packers QB Jordan Love is expected to play in the first preseason game but will play it safe after a thumb injury. Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza will get "plenty of reps" in the preseason opener against the Cardinals.

Contracts & Extensions

Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon focused on practice amid ongoing contract extension talks. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Seattle's interest in cornerback Terrion Arnold after a tryout. The Quinnen Williams extension — three years, $105.9 million — signals a shift in the Cowboys' strategy, locking in their stars again.

Legal & Off-field

Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya won the GOP Senate primary in Minnesota and will compete for an open seat. CBS Sports said there is "no timetable" on Tony Romo's future after his DUI arrest. Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice called his jail sentence a "learning experience and a reality check." Former QB Matt Hasselbeck joins CTE research — he spent two days undergoing scans to measure brain impact from collisions. Teddy Bridgewater announced his official retirement on Instagram.

Team Analyses & Player Spending

The 2026 season is critical for Bo Nix and the Broncos to determine if he's their franchise QB. Dan Quinn's master plan to revive the Commanders focuses on restoring edge after a 5-12 season. ESPN also explored how NFL rookies spent their first paychecks — from exotic pets to family houses and Legos.