NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Player News and Roster Moves

The NFL landscape saw several player-related developments as the offseason continues. Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden for the start of the 2026 season. In New Orleans, running back Alvin Kamara agreed to a reworked contract that will keep him with the Saints. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens after failing to reach a long-term agreement by the deadline. On the defensive side, the Green Bay Packers on a one-year deal.

Team Ownership and Executive Changes

The Houston Texans announced the passing of co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair at the age of. In other ownership news, Seattle Seahawks are set to be purchased by a new ownership group led by venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru.

Legal and Disciplinary Matters

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith after a battery investigation was declared no longer active. Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson will not be charged with a felony following his June arrest on a domestic violence charge.

Offseason Analysis and Rankings

As teams gear up for training camp, various analyses and rankings are surfacing. ESPN's NFL trade value guide deemed worth at least a first-round draft pick, factoring in ability, contract, and age. Strategists are also offering advice on draft approaches, with one piece suggesting a blueprint for waiting on a quarterback and targeting specific pairings later in fantasy drafts. Furthermore, a 12-team mock draft highlighted how the addition of two teams can significantly impact positional depth at quarterback and tight end.

Positional rankings are also a key focus. A poll of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, with Kyle Hamilton retaining the No. 1 spot, though the rest of the list saw considerable changes. Similarly, an executive poll, with a young standout earning a high placement.

Player Performance and Outlook

Several players are facing crucial periods as they prepare for the upcoming season. Five Chicago Bears players, including Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, have the most at stake heading into training camp. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy described his wide receiver corps as "interchangeable and dynamic" as the unit undergoes a revamp. Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman, looking to overcome a challenging start to his NFL career.

to potential quarterback play, questions linger for the Cleveland Browns regarding the status of their signal-callers. Meanwhile, fantasy football analysis is identifying players that some experts are cautioning against drafting, with Joe Burrow and De'Von Achane mentioned as examples of.

Coaching and Player Development

New coaching-player pairings are generating excitement and anticipation for potential growth. Eight new NFL coach-player combinations are being closely watched, including the potential impact of and how Sean Payton might scheme for Jaylen Waddle. The development of 49ers assistant K.J. Wright, a former linebacker, is also being noted, with questions about whether he can become the next DeMeco Ryans as he coaches Fred Warner and the 49ers' defense.

Quarterback Rankings

The elite tier of NFL quarterbacks is under scrutiny, with rankings of the top passers being released. The list of features multiple prominent names, including analysis of where top prospects from the 2024 draft class land.