NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal. Deebo Samuel left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. The Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension worth $96 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Saints signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed.

Player Health and Injury Updates

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 dating 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 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 a torn ACL in his right knee. Seahawks wide Tory Horton stated he sustained a crack in his tibia last season. Steelers' Broderick was cleared to play after eight months recovering from a neck injury.

Quarterback Discussions and Outlooks

Titans quarterback Will Levis believes there aren't 32 quarterbacks better than him in the NFL. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix told reporters he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle in the upcoming season. Browns quarterback Watson stated the preseason will be a "great opportunity" after nearly two years sidelined by a pair of Achilles surgeries. Quarterback Tua believes the Falcons are keeping him out for precautionary reasons regarding his back injury, and he would likely be ready to play if it were a game week. Fernando Mendoza he is fine with being patient and playing behind Kirk Cousins, who was named the Raiders' starting QB to begin training camp. Dak Prescott 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."

Coaching and Team News

Sean Payton doubled as head coach and playcaller for two decades but now enters uncharted waters after turning over playcalling duties. Sean Payton present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Palo Alto stated neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured Niners coach Kyle Shanahan. Ben Johnson his team has been perceived as the "No. 1 regression candidate" next season, which is providing the Bears with plenty of motivation. Cristina Ulbrich wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend, including hot sauce and Taco Bell.

Player Statements 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. Bears cornerback Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday. 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. Josh Allen the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new."

League and Historical Notes

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. Ahman Green Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he has Parkinson's disease. We look at the previous eight Super Bowls in the L.A. market ahead of Super Bowl LXI on ESPN. Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia.