NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Legal Matters

Alvin Kamara to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play on his $27.3 million franchise tender after the deadline for long-term contract agreements passed. Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie with the team. The NFL has suspended Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 season according to the league's transactions wire.

In legal news, an investigation into Jets quarterback Geno Smith for an alleged battery incident is no longer active, and he will not face charges. Rams defensive lineman Alaric Jackson following his June arrest on domestic violence allegations.

Team Ownership and Front Office Changes

The Seattle Seahawks are set to be purchased by a group led by venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru. Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair passed away at the age of.

Fantasy Football and Draft Strategy

As draft season approaches, fantasy managers are weighing their strategies. One approach suggests waiting to draft a quarterback until the later rounds, identifying ideal pairings for fantasy success. Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs believes he is in the league and is considered a valuable late-round pick by some analysts. Conversely, some prominent fantasy football analysts are advising against drafting certain well-known players, including Joe Burrow and De'Von Achane, this season. For those preparing for drafts, a comprehensive guide featuring rankings, projections, and analysis is available as a draft guide. A mock draft scenario involving a 12-team league illustrates how adding two teams can influence positional depth, particularly at quarterback and tight end.

Player Rankings and Outlooks

Evaluators across the league have ranked the top 10 off-ball linebackers, with a young standout reportedly high on the list in an executive poll. The safety position has also seen significant changes in rankings, though Kyle Hamilton. The Steelers have revamped their wide receiver corps, with coach Mike McCarthy describing the unit as interchangeable and dynamic. Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is preparing for a pivotal season after a challenging start to his NFL career.

Team-Specific Storylines and Player Development

Several Bears players, including Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, have significant expectations heading into training camp. Quarterback questions linger for the Cleveland Browns as the offseason progresses. In Green Bay, former Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright is aiming to make an impact as a 49ers assistant coach. The article also explores potential breakout coach-player pairings, such as Brian Daboll with Cam Ward and Sean Payton with Jaylen Waddle.

Trade Value and Player Assessments

A guide to NFL trade values identifies 155 players who would command at least one first-round draft pick, categorizing stars by their perceived value based on ability, position, contract, and age. Stefon Diggs is highlighted as a player who represents good value in current fantasy drafts. The league's top 10 quarterbacks have been ranked, with discussions on who holds the No. 1 spot and where recent draft class members fit into the elite tier in an ESPN ranking.