NFL Football 3 Days

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

League Business and Ownership

A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. Sources tell ESPN the transaction is set to break records, with a selling price of $9.612 billion. The Khosla family will face requirements as part of the deal.

Player Rankings and Roster Analysis

Evaluators around the league have ranked the league's top defensive tackles, with the results of that survey now available. Similarly, NFL decision-makers participated in a ranking of the best offensive tackles for the upcoming 2026 season, identifying a new No. 1 blocker and noting two players from the same team in the top. The best edge rushers in the NFL were also surveyed, with a list of the top 10 compiled based on input from executives, coaches, and scouts. Looking at specific team rosters, the Seahawks' personnel underwent an examination to determine if key positions are better, worse, or the same following notable departures. The Indianapolis Colts are navigating a delicate situation with running back Jonathan Taylor, balancing the need to keep him healthy with the necessity of his on-field production. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears are facing different expectations in Year 2 under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, following a successful debut season.

Player News and Personal Milestones

Former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold from a Florida judge on Friday, allowing him to continue working out with NFL teams without needing to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release. Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown announced his to his girlfriend over the weekend, posting the news on social media from a yacht adorned with flowers. In a surprising crossover, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made an appearance as a guest during singer Noah Kahan's concert in Boston.

Historical Honors and League Health

The Washington Commanders are set to retire the No. 44 jersey, honoring Hall of Fame running back and franchise rushing leader John Riggins. This recognition comes more than 40 years after one of Riggins' most iconic runs in Super Bowl history. A recent study released Wednesday: NFL players are four times more likely than the general population to die from neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia and Parkinson's. In a guide to building a Super Bowl team, analyst rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls to identify key components for success.