NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 PM 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 . Deebo Samuel signing back with the 49ers on a 1-year deal that could be worth up to $7 million . The Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension that sources said is worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed . Bears cornerback Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday, calling it "definitely a contract year" .

Training Camp Updates and Injuries

Chiefs wide Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury . San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to have surgery on a nagging PCL injury that dates back to last season and will be out for the year . Panthers rookie receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn LCL in his left knee . Bengals defensive Shemar Stewart was carted off the field with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp .

Player Health and Performance

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 was cleared after eight months following a season-ending neck injury, one he initially feared might end his playing career . Seahawks wide Tory Horton says he sustained a crack in his tibia last season . Travis Hunter 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but claims to be faster than he has ever been .

Quarterback Situations and Outlooks

Titans quarterback Will Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he's "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL . Broncos quarterback Bo Nix told reporters he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle in the season to come . Browns quarterback Watson said the preseason will be a "great opportunity" after a pair of Achilles surgeries that have sidelined him for almost two years . 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 .

Coaching and Team Dynamics

Sean Payton doubled as head coach and playcaller for two decades, but now enters relatively uncharted waters after turning over playcalling duties . Ben Johnson his team has been perceived as the "No. 1 regression candidate" next season, giving the Bears plenty of motivation heading into next season . The Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed . Cristina Ulbrich wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday, the team announced .

Player Status and Offseason Activities

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 . Running backs Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs appear to be hold-ins as they seek new contracts . The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend, which included hot sauce and Taco Bell . 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 .

League and Player Milestones

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 Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he has Parkinson's disease . "Madden NFL releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch . We look at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN .

Miscellaneous NFL News

CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence . Police say NFL analyst and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested . Los Angeles Chargers quarterback recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl" . Giants coach Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen have had conversations with running back Cam Skattebo following his backflip at Fanatics Fest two weeks ago .