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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Player News and Transactions

The Green Bay Packers activated star tight end Tucker Kraft off the physically unable to perform list on Friday, less than nine months after he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee Deebo Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension valued at up to $132 million, which includes $90 million guaranteed wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL in his left knee receiver Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks end Shemar Stewart, who was carted off the field with a left leg injury during the first day of training camp, suffered a hyperextended knee and will undergo treatment end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury Grant Delpit is signing a three-year, $48 million extension that includes $35 million guaranteed Denzel Ward reached an agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed . Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is being signed to a four-year $152 million extension worth up to $160 million . Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension with right tackle Brian O'Neill through the 2030 season, with the deal worth up to $96 million .

Team Updates and Outlooks

The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend the wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer on Thursday Dak Prescott stated he is not going to shy away from discussing what he thinks the Cowboys can accomplish this season, saying, "Let's be the greatest offense there is" John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen have had conversations with running back Cam Skattebo following his backflip at Fanatics Fest two weeks ago will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Police stated neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan Shanahan wanted to make clear he was at fault for the car crash that left him with serious injuries two weeks ago linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at, with his family stating he had CTE-caused dementia Geno Smith said he regretted being a distraction to the team after a dispute last month with a former girlfriend went viral on social media and resulted in a police investigation receiver Wes Welker will coach the Washington Commanders' tight ends after the team fired its previous position coach Monday .

Player Status and Training Camp Buzz

Packers star end Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Friday, less than nine months following surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee . The status of Pearsall's sleeper potential is in question, while there is excitement about Jonathon Brooks potentially emerging as the Panthers' starter by season's end Deebo Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury Sean Payton said the team is "staying the course" as outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper participates in training camp defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike practiced for the first time in 10 months on Wednesday, providing a celebratory start to the Ravens' first training camp under coach Jesse Minter 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 coach Dan Campbell addressed the team for the first time about the release of former CB Terrion Arnold on Tuesday night receiver Puka Nacua stated that despite entering a contract year, "it never crossed \his\ mind" not to show up and take part in training camp receiver Malik Nabers took part in the individual portion of a full-team practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in Week 4 of last season .

Contract Negotiations and Player Futures

Free agent Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Sch Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts Grant Delpit is signing a three-year, $48 million extension that also includes $35 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Wednesday Denzel Ward reached an agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network . Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is being signed to a four-year $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter . Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension with right tackle Brian O'Neill through the 2030 season, with the deal worth up to $96 million Nick Caserio stated the team has had "productive conversations" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a contract extension dating back to the spring . Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams agents and the Seahawks have also talked about a new deal .

League and Off-Field News

CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, police say . Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has had two court appearaeduled in connection with the shooting of his mother at their Virginia home delayed the only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yhing, receiving, and passing, will not be returning to the Saints for a 10th season defended the Bills' widely lternate uniforms, stating the franchise has to "move forward and do something new" Chargers quarterbac Herbert recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl" Angeles Charrterback recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl". We look back at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN (Feb. . "Madden 27" releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch manager Andrew Berry said he is "hopeful" the team will sign Jadeveon Clowney after the veteran defensive end visited the facility Wednesday .

Player Injuries and Health Concerns

Packers star end Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Friday, less than nine months following surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL in his left knee receiver Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee end Shemar Stewart, who was carted off the field with a left leg injury during the first day of training camp, suffered a hyperextended knee and will undergo treatment end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury Tua Tagovailoa is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury Jones took the field for his fourth training camp eight months after sustaining a season-ending neck injury, one he initially feared might end his playing career defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike practiced for the first time in 10 months on Wednesday, which provided a celebratory start to the Ravens' first training camp under coach Jesse Minter 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 Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson expressed their frustration with the latest injury to Kyler Gordon, stating the nickelback needs to get healthy and stay healthy .

Quarterback Battles and Team Dynamics

The Raiders have named veteran QB Kirk Cousins as the starter to begin training camp, with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza fine with being patient and playing behind him or Michael Penix Jr. and Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders are among the projected Week 1 starters in four open QB1 races . Hall of Famer Deion Sanders visited the Browns at training camp Thursday and provided coach Todd Monken with some "insight" on Shedeur Sanders . With a number of veteran leaders no longer with the Commanders, quarterback Jayden Daniels stated this is now "my team for sure" as he begins his third NFL season Nick Caserio stated the team has had "productive conversations" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a contract extension dating back to the spring Kellen Moore kicks off his second camp as coach with faith in Tyler Shough and questions on defense, despite upgrading the offense Chris Ballard envisions a final roster with all three of his top quarterbacks, despite Anthony Richardson's trade request earlier this year .

Player Milestones and Career Reflections

CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, police say . Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he has the only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yards rushing, receiving, and passing, will not be returning to the Saints for a 10th season Aaron Rodgers, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season playing football in the NFL back Derrick Henry stated Thursday he is not contemplating calling it quits as he enters his 11th NFL season .