NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Personnel Moves

The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Houston Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. The New Orleans Saints have placed wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday. Andrus Peat a three-time Pro Bowl selection over 11 NFL seasons, has announced his retirement from the NFL.

Team News and Player Updates

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday. San Francisco 49ers 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, general manager John Lynch told reporters. Los Angeles defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," Sean McVay said Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day. Packers star tight 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. Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, a source said, while fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early because of a shoulder injury. Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton says he sustained a crack in his tibia last season.

Contract Extensions and Financial News

The Atlanta Falcons have signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension that sources said is worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed. Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN.

Player Health and Performance Outlooks

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix says he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season and that when he's on the move is "when I feel at my best" on the field. Browns quarterback Deshaun 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 Tagovailoa (back) 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. Titans quarterback Will Levis, entering his fourth season, still believes he is "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL as he continues to battle for the team's backup position behind former No. 1 pick. Travis Hunter is 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but faster than he has ever been.

Team Strategies and Coaching Philosophies

New York's coach is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations. Ben Johnson said his team has been perceived as the "No. 1 regression candidate" next season, giving the Bears plenty of motivation heading into next season. Sean Payton has doubled as head coach and playcaller for two decades, but now enters relatively uncharted waters after turning over playcalling duties.

Off-Field News and Player Activities

During Twitch stream Thursday, the Bills' safety gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff, paying $20,000 of their student loan. Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. 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. The Atlanta Falcons wide receiver had a creative way of proposing to his girlfriend -- hot sauce and all. Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died from cancer Thursday, the team announced. CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence.

League Dynamics and Player Discussions

Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday. QB Dak 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." Giants coach John 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 will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Palo Alto Police said neither party was provided preferential treatment after the July 14 crash that seriously injured Niners coach Kyle Shanahan. Contract situations for Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea have become major headlines this week.

Preseason and Training Camp Notes

Which of the seven receivers are getting the most work in camp for the Patriots, and what New England could do about Here is the latest on Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu regarding their preseason hold-in status. Holdouts can be brutal, and here are some notable stories from each side of the bargaining table regarding NFL camp holdouts and hold-ins. HBO's "Hard Knocks," featuring the Seahawks, debuts Tuesday, and viewers can expect to see the team's training camp preparations.