NFL Football 3 Days

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

Training Camp Updates and Player News

Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL in his left knee. Brazzell suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks. Also with the Panthers, second-year tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field on Tuesday with a lower-body injury was carted off the field. Meanwhile, Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey will begin training camp on the PUP list after suffering a knee injury during minicamp. The Eagles' Jonathan Greenard will be placed on PUP after suffering a pec strain while lifting before camp, though it is not expected to be a long-term issue will be placed on PUP. Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp was carted off the field, and he later underwent treatment for a hyperextended knee. 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee, and the Niners have "concern" about the latest flare-up did not participate in practice.

Steelers' Broderick Jones took the field for his fourth training camp, eight months after sustaining a season-ending neck injury that he initially feared might end his playing career. Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike practiced for the first time in 10 months on Wednesday, marking a celebratory start to the Ravens' first training camp under coach Jesse Minter practiced for the first time in 10 months. Colts DT DeForest Buckner, returning from a neck injury last season and surgery, also returned to the practice field Wednesday returns to the practice field. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones said Monday that he is fully cleared to participate in training camp from the Achilles injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season. Packers' career rushing leader Ahman Green, revealed that he has Parkinson's disease revealed that he has Parkinson's disease. Former Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at, with his family citing CTE-caused dementia has died at 64.

Quarterback Battles and Team Dynamics

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak named veteran QB Kirk Cousins the starter to open training camp, with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza set to play behind him. Mendoza stated he is fine with patiently playing behind Cousins stated he is fine with patiently playing. The Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up". Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is pushing back against a viral video that appears to show his preference for the team's starting quarterback is pushing back against a viral video. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says this is now "my team for sure" as he begins his third NFL season, aiming to fill a leadership void says this is now "my team for sure".

The Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension with RT Brian O'Neill through the 2030 season, with the deal worth up to $96M agreed to a four-year contract extension. Browns safety Grant Delpit is signing a three-year, $48 million extension that includes $35 million guaranteed is signing a three-year, $48 million extension. The Browns and five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward reached an agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal with $52.3 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's top-paid DB again reached an agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal. Eagles two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter is signing a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, making him the highest-paid DT in NFL history is signing a four-year, $152 million extension. Texans GM Nick Caserio stated the team has had "productive conversations" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a contract extension since the spring stated the team has had "productive conversations".

Offseason Moves and League News

Sean Payton will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former All-Pro receiver Wes Welker will coach the Washington Commanders' tight ends after the team fired its previous position coach Monday. The Commanders also fired tight ends coach Ben Steele following a DWI charge more than a month after his arrest. Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams, agreed to join the Minnesota Vikings, the 10-year NFL standout announced on social media Monday agreed to join the Minnesota Vikings. Taysom Hill, the only player in the Super Bowl era with over 1,000 rushing, receiving, and passing yards, will not return to the Saints for a 10th season will not return to the Saints.

The Bills unveiled new gray alternate uniforms, described by the team as "a tribute to the strength, grit and authenticity of Western New York's hard-working people throughout history". Josh Allen defended the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, stating the franchise has to "move forward and do something new". The Giants are holding training camp in West Virginia this summer are holding training camp in West Virginia. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert recently starred in his now-fiancee Madison Beer's music video for her song "lovergirl". Rams wide Puka Nacua said it "never crossed \his\ mind" not to show up for training camp despite entering a contract year said it "never crossed \his\ mind".

Player Personalities and Off-Field Incidents

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend, involving hot sauce had a creative way of proposing. CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, police stated. Jets quarterback Geno Smith stated he regretted being a "distraction" to the team after a dispute with a former girlfriend went viral and resulted in a police investigation. Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team is "staying the course" as outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper participates in training camp amid legal troubles said the team is "staying the course".

The Vikings have suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following an April arrest for drunken driving. Two court appearances for the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, in connection with the shooting of his mother, have been delayed have been delayed. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stated he was at fault for the car crash that left him with serious injuries two weeks ago, and that an earlier report was incorrect.

Fantasy Football and League Previews

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