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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

League Transactions and Ownership

A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.612 billion. The deal, which requires league approval, will see the Khosla family take ownership of the franchise. In other team news, former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was cleared to work out with NFL teams after a Florida judge ruled he did not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release.

Player Rankings and Roster Building

Evaluators around the league have ranked the NFL's top offensive tackles for 2026, with a new No. 1 reportedly emerging and two blockers from the same team cracking the top. Similarly, league decision-makers have identified the best defensive tackles in the league, and executives, coaches, and scouts have ranked the top 10 edge rushers. ESPN's Bill Barnwell analyzed rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls to determine the essential components of a championship team, questioning the necessity of first-round quarterbacks and significant investment in top receivers and edge rushers. The Indianapolis Colts are walking a tightrope with running back Jonathan Taylor, needing to manage his health while also relying on his production.

Team and Player News

The Chicago Bears are entering Year 2 under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, with established success in his first year now setting higher expectations. In New England, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye at a Noah Kahan concert in Boston, joining the singer on stage. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown announced his to his girlfriend via social media, with a proposal on a flower-lined yacht. The Washington Commanders will retire the No. 44 jersey of Hall of Fame running back John Riggins, celebrating the franchise's all-time leading rusher over 40 years after his iconic Super Bowl run. The Seahawks' roster is undergoing examination ahead of the 2026 season following notable player departures.

League Health Study

A study released Wednesday found that NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die from neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's.