NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Legal Matters

The Green Bay Packers to a one-year contract extension. In New Orleans, running back Alvin Kamara to remain with the Saints for the 2026 season. Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens after the deadline for long-term extensions passed. The NFL also suspended Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden for the first three games of the 2026 season as per the league's transactions wire.

On the legal front, Rams defensive lineman Alaric Jackson following an arrest in June. Similarly, an investigation into New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith for an alleged battery incident has been closed, and he will not be charged.

Team Ownership and Personnel Changes

Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair died at the age of 89. The team announced her passing on Tuesday. In other ownership news, venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, education philanthropist Neeru Khosla, are reportedly set to purchase the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Football and Player Valuations

As draft season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts have a wealth of resources. The latest offers rankings, projections, and analysis. For those considering draft strategies, one expert suggests waiting to draft a quarterback, highlighting ideal pairings for later rounds. A 12-team mock draft also illustrates how the addition of two teams can, particularly at quarterback and tight end.

Player valuations are also a hot topic. One analysis based on ability, position, contract, and age, assessing how many first-round picks players like Drake Maye, Puka Nacua, or C.J. Stroud might command in a trade. On the flip side, some prominent players are being flagged for fantasy drafts; Liz Loza she is hesitant to draft, including Joe Burrow and De'Von Achane.

Team Readiness and Player Development

Several teams are to training camp with specific players under scrutiny. Five Bears players, including Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, have the most at stake as camp begins. The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their wide receiver unit, with coach Mike McCarthy describing the group as "interchangeable and dynamic." Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is preparing for a crucial season after a challenging start to his NFL career. The Cleveland Browns are facing lingering questions around their quarterback situation.

Positional Rankings and Coaching Matchups

League executives, coaches, and scouts have weighed in on the top players at various positions. The ranking NFL's sees Kyle Hamilton retain the No. 1 spot, but the rest of the list experienced significant changes. Similarly, an executive poll has identified the, with a young standout earning a high placement. The top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL have also been ranked, with an assessment of multiple top names from the 2024 draft class.

New coach-player pairings are generating excitement. Questions are being raised about whether Brian Daboll can elevate Cam Ward's game, how Sean Payton will scheme for Jaylen Waddle, and if the Chris Shula-Myles Garrett combination will be unstoppable. Additionally, the article explores whether 49ers assistant K.J. Wright, a former Seahawks linebacker as he coaches players like Fred Warner.

Player Opinions and Offseason Commentary

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs has made a bold claim, stating that no No. 2 receiver in the NFL is better than him.