NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: July 17, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Team Transactions and Legal Updates

The Green Bay Packers on a one-year deal. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams will not see defensive lineman Alaric Jackson face a felony charge following his arrest in June as confirmed by the District Attorney's Office. New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged in relation to an alleged battery incident last month, with the police investigation now inactive. In other team news, Cowboys outside linebacker Charles Snowden has been suspended for the first three games of the 2026 season by the NFL.

Player Contract and Roster News

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens on his $27.3 million franchise tender after the deadline for long-term contract extensions passed. Running back Alvin Kamara to remain with the New Orleans Saints for 2026. Elsewhere, free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he is superior to any current No. 2 wide receiver in the league.

League Ownership and Executive News

Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice S. McNair passed away at the age of. The team is also reportedly set to have new ownership, with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and his wife, education philanthropist Neeru Khosla, leading the group poised to purchase the Seattle Seahawks.

Coaching and Player Development

Eight new coach-player pairings across the league are generating buzz, including the potential impact of Brian Daboll on Cam Ward, Sean Payton's scheme for Jaylen Waddle, and the combination of Chris Shula and Myles Garrett as highlighted by ESPN analysts. In coaching news, former Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright, now an assistant with the 49ers, is being evaluated as a potential future head coach, drawing comparisons to DeMeco Ryans.

Fantasy Football and Player Rankings

As draft season approaches, ESPN has released its comprehensive 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Guide, featuring. A key strategy highlighted is the benefit of waiting to draft a quarterback, with specific pairings recommended for late-round targets in a detailed blueprint. Additionally, a 12-team mock draft scenario illustrates how the addition of two teams can significantly alter positional depth, particularly at quarterback and tight end in draft considerations.

Positional Rankings and Player Evaluations

ESPN's positional top-10 ranking series concludes with safeties, where Kyle Hamilton, though significant changes occurred elsewhere on the list. In a poll of league executives, coaches, and scouts, top off-ball linebackers were ranked, with a young standout. Player valuations are also being assessed, with a discussion on which stars, such as Drake Maye, Puka Nacua, or Jaylen Reed, would be worth a first-round pick in a trade, considering factors like ability, position, contract, and age.

Notable Players and Training Camp Buzz

Several Bears players, including Rome Odunze and Tyrique Stevenson, have significant stakes heading into training camp, with much to prove. The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their wide receiver unit, with coach Mike McCarthy describing the group as interchangeable and dynamic. Fantasy football analysts are also identifying brand-name players to potentially avoid in drafts this season, with Joe Burrow and De'Von Achane mentioned as examples by one analyst.

Quarterback Landscape

A ranking of the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL is presented, identifying the elite passers and their current standing, including the placement of multiple top names from the 2024 draft class in the current hierarchy.