NFL Football 3 Days

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

Player Movement and Contract News

The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal. The Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension worth $96 million, including $60 million guaranteed. Wide receiver Olave has signed an extension with the Saints worth up to $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed.

Injury Updates

Kansas City wide receiver Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill. Fellow receiver Worthy also left the field early due to a shoulder injury. San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to undergo season-ending surgery for a PCL injury that dates back to last season. 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. Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee and will undergo treatment. Seahawks wide Tory Horton stated he sustained a crack in his tibia last season. 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.

Quarterback Situations and Outlooks

Titans quarterback Will Levis believes he is "a dang good quarterback" and that there aren't 32 quarterbacks better than him in the NFL. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix stated he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season. Browns quarterback Watson views the preseason as a "great opportunity" after being sidelined for nearly two years due to a pair of Achilles surgeries. Tua Tagovailoa the Falcons are holding him out for precautionary reasons and would likely be ready to play if it were a game week. Fernando Mendoza content playing behind Kirk Cousins, who was named the Raiders' starting quarterback to begin training camp. Hall Famer Deion Sanders visited the Browns at training camp and offered insight on Shedeur Sanders.

Coaching and Personnel News

Sean Payton handed over playcalling duties for the Broncos after serving as both head coach and playcaller for two decades. Payton will Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Five-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach, though he has not yet retired as a player. CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, with police reporting an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.

Team and Player Statements

Bears cornerback Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on a new contract. Coach Ben stated his team has been labeled the "No. 1 regression candidate" for next season, providing motivation for the Bears. Deebo Samuel that he feels right at home returning to San Francisco after leaving the team last offseason. Josh Allen the Bills' widely criticized alternate uniforms, urging fans to "move forward and do something new."

Notable Career and Personal News

Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at, with his family attributing his death to CTE-caused dementia. Ahman Green Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed he has Parkinson's disease. Taysom Hill only player in the Super Bowl era with over 1,000 rushing, receiving, and passing yards, will not be returning to the Saints for his tenth season. The wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, Cristina Ulbrich, died from cancer on Thursday. The 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy faces delayed court appearances related to a shooting incident. Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert is engaged to singer Madison Beer.