NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Roster Moves

Jadeveon Clowney returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal. Three-time Pro selection Andrus Peat has announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.

Injury Updates and Season-Ending News

Saints defensive Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL. 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. 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 wide Tory Horton says he sustained a crack in his tibia last season. Steelers' Broderick was cleared after eight months following a season-ending neck injury.

Quarterback and Offensive Developments

Broncos quarterback Nix says he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season, stating that when he's on the move is "when I feel at my best" on the field. 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. Titans quarterback Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he is "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL. 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. Cowboys QB Prescott 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."

Team and Coaching News

Packers right Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. The anniversary of Korey Stringer's death marked the positives that grew out of a tragic day, including the Korey Stringer Institute. HBO's "Hard featuring the Seahawks, debuts Tuesday, with potential storylines including shadowboxing, Leonard Williams' hobbies, and Devon Witherspoon's contract. Deebo Samuel left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. Jets coach Glenn is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations, focusing on improvement rather than Super Bowls. Patriots a crowded wide receiver room with seven players, raising questions about playing time and potential roster moves. 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. Sean Payton doubled as head coach and playcaller for two decades, but enters relatively uncharted waters after turning over playcalling duties for the Broncos. Bears cornerback Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday, calling it "definitely a contract year." The Bears have been perceived as the "No. 1 regression candidate" next season, giving the team plenty of motivation. CBS Sports placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence. Travis Hunter 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but faster than he has ever been. Saints signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed. Falcons wide receiver Drake London had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend. Cristina Ulbrich wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday. 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. 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. Contract situations Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week. The do-it-all player Taysom Hill leaves behind a Saints career in which other teams have tried to replicate without much success.

Contract Extensions and Financial News

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.

Training Camp and Preseason Notes

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. Bijan Robinson Gibbs, Vita Vea, and Tuli Tuipulotu are among the players being tracked for preseason hold-ins. Holdouts can be brutal, with notable stories from each side of the bargaining table.

Player Generosity

During Twitch stream Thursday, Bills' safety CJGJ gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff, paying $20,000 of the student's student loans.