NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player Injury Updates and Health Concerns

Panthers rookie 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 . Bengals defensive Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp . Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee and will have treatment . Packers star end Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list Friday, less than nine months after surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee . Seahawks WR Horton said Friday that he sustained a crack in his tibia last season . Steelers' Broderick took the field for his fourth training camp, eight months after sustaining a season-ending neck injury he initially feared might end his playing career . 49ers WR Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee . The Niners say they have some "concern" about the latest flare-up and are "exploring" options . Eagles OLB 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 . Ravens Pro 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 . Saints defensive Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury .

Contract Negotiations and Player Status

Saints signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN . Free agent Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million, sources told NFL Network . Browns safety Delpit is signing a three-year, $48 million extension that also includes $35 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN and NFL Network . Browns five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward reached agreement on a two-year, $62.2 million deal that includes $52.3 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN and NFL Network . Running backs Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts . Robinson Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs are among those tracking preseason hold-ins as they seek new contracts . Contract situations Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week . Texans GM Caserio says the team has had "productive conversations" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a contract extension dating back to the spring .

Quarterback News and Team Outlooks

QB Dak said he isn't going to shy away from discussing what he thinks the Cowboys can accomplish this season, stating, "Let's be the greatest offense there is" . Falcons quarterback Tagovailoa is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury . Tua Tagovailoa he believes the Falcons are keeping him out for precautionary reasons and if it were a game week, he would likely be ready to go . With a number of veteran leaders no longer with the Commanders, quarterback Jayden Daniels says this is now "my team for sure" as he begins his third NFL season . Fernando Mendoza he is fine with being patient and playing behind Kirk Cousins, who was named the Raiders' starting QB to begin training camp . Tua Tagovailoa Michael Penix Jr.? Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? We project four open QB1 races . Hall Famer Deion Sanders visited the Browns at training camp Thursday and provided coach Todd Monken with some "insight" on Shedeur Sanders .

Coaching and Front Office Moves

CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence . CBS NFL 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 . Sean Payton present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame . Palo Alto said neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured Niners coach Kyle Shanahan . 49ers coach Shanahan wanted to make clear he was at fault for the car crash that left him with serious injuries two weeks ago . Former All-Pro Wes Welker will coach the Washington Commanders' tight ends after the team fired its previous position coach Monday . Lions veterans reported to training camp this week, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the team for the first time about the release of former CB Terrion Arnold on Tuesday night .

Player Milestones and Offseason Activities

Travis Hunter 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but faster than he has ever been . Ravens running Derrick Henry said Thursday he isn't contemplating calling it quits as he enters his 11th NFL season . Taysom Hill only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing, won't be returning to the Saints for a 10th season . The do-it-all player leaves behind a Saints career in which other teams have tried to replicate without much success . Rams wide Puka Nacua said despite entering a contract year, "it never crossed \his\ mind" not to show up and take part in training camp . Giants wide Malik Nabers took part in the individual portion of a full-team practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury Week 4 of last season . The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend -- hot sauce and all . Los Angeles Chargers quarterback recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl" .

Team Motivations and League News

Ben Johnson his team has been perceived as the "No. 1 regresndidate" next season, giving the Bears plenty of motivation heading into next season. Josh Allen the Bills' widelyalternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new". We look back at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN (Feb. . Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia . Ahman Green the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he has Parkinson's disease . Two court scheduled for the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in connection with the shooting of his mother at their Virginia home have been delayed . Jets quarterback 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 .