NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

New Orleans Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed . Free agent Samuel is signing back with the 49ers on a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million . Browns safety Delpit is signing a three-year, $48 million extension that also includes $35 million guaranteed . Texans GM Caserio says the team has had "productive conversations" with quarterback C.J. Stroud on a contract extension dating back to the spring .

Training Camp Updates and Player Health

Running backs Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts . Falcons quarterback Tagovailoa is sidelined with what the team considers a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury . Quarterback Tua said 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 . 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 . Steelers' Broderick took the field for his fourth training camp eight months after sustaining a season-ending neck injury . Panthers rookie receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL in his left knee . Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice Wednesday and he is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks . 49ers WR Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee . Bengals defensive Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp . Bengals defensive 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 have treatment . Seahawks WR Horton said Friday that he sustained a crack in his tibia last season . Saints defensive Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury . Pro Bowl 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 .

Coaching and Team Motivation

Coach Ben said his team has been perceived as the "No. 1 regresndidate" next season, giving the Bears plenty of motivation heading into next season. Sean Payton doubled as head coach and playcaller for two d but now he enters relatively uncharted waters after turning over playcalling duties. Broncos coach Seanm/sports/espn-nfl/sean-payton-to-introduce-drew-brees-at-hall-of-fame-b80aa17d) Payton said the team is "staying the course'' as outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper participates in tramp. Sean Payton will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We look back at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN (Feb. . New Orleans upgraded its offense, but concerns remain as coach Kellen Moore kicks off second camp as coach .

Player Departures and Off-Field News

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 . CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence . Tony Romo an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, police say . 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 .

Player Performances and Outlooks

Travis Hunter 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but faster than he has ever been . Samuel returning to the 49ers, does his outlook warrant a fantasy draft pick ? Five-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach but says he isn't retiring as a player yet . Quarterback Jayden says this is now "my team for sure" as he begins his third NFL season . 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 . Ravens running Derrick Henry said Thursday he isn't contemplating calling it quits as he enters his 11th NFL season . QB Dak said he isn't going to shy away from discussing what he thinks the Cowboys can accomplish this season . Rams defensive Myles Garrett expressed excitement over the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to play this season, saying he thinks the duo "can do great things" .

League-Wide Commentary and Miscellaneous

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl" . Josh Allen the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new" . "Madden NFL releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch . ranking last in passing plays of 40 yards or more, Tennessee's pass catchers worked together this offseason . We project 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 . The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend -- hot sauce and all . Cristina Ulbrich wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday, the team announced .