NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: May 20, 2026, 11:55 AM ET

Quarterback Room Dynamics Michael Penix Jr. expressed optimism about returning for Week 1 despite undergoing ACL surgery in November, while the Steelers reacted with surprise to Aaron Rodgers' presence at OTAs after his one-year contract signing. In Arizona, the Cardinals opened OTAs without veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett as his holdout continues with no resolution in sight. The Steelers now face a QB conundrum with four quarterbacks in camp, as Mike McCarthy typically carries just three into Week.

Coaching & Front Office Developments NFL owners mixed results when intervening in football decisions, with Jeffrey Lurie and Clark Hunt successfully landing franchise quarterbacks while others like Jimmy Haslam struggled. Meanwhile, John Harbaugh referenced his firing by the Baltimore Ravens as an example of resilience during a speech, and the Chargers' offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel participated in the NFL's revamped accelerator program featuring notable coaching candidates. Former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer lost his grievance against the team regarding receiving the balance of his contract after his 2021 firing, saving the franchise approximately $30 million.

International Expansion & Scheduling The NFL approved plans to play up to 10 international games per season starting in 2027, removing protections for teams to avoid international scheduling conflicts. The 2026 schedule revealed for all 32 teams generated creative content across the league, with franchises presenting everything from memes to mini movies in their schedule reveal posts. Minneapolis is expected to host the 2028 NFL draft at U.S. Bank Stadium, which sources describe as a "foundational piece" of the event. Analyst Mike highlighted schedule benefits for specific teams like the Lions and others, while the league assessed bye week impacts as teams prepare for potential "Bye-maggedon" scenarios.

Player News & Performance Outlook The Buccaneers considered versatility at receiver position under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who plans to use his top three receivers interchangeably while rookie Ted Hurst's size and speed intrigue coaching staff. Deshaun Watson received another chance from the Browns, with the 30-year-old competing with Shedeur Sanders to potentially start