NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player Transactions and Contract News

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 Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft. Three-time Pro Bowl selection Andrus Peat, who played 11 NFL seasons, has announced his retirement from the league. Saints wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list, the team announced Sunday. Packers right tackle Zach Tom revealed Sunday he has changed his name to Zach Bako-Bewele. 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.

Injuries and Player Health

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters Sunday. 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, general manager John Lynch told reporters. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown told NFL Network that he dislocated his thumb in Monday's practice but did not miss any time. Los Angeles defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," Sean McVay said on Sunday, keeping the pass rusher out of practice for the third consecutive day. Chiefs wide receiver Cyrus Allen sustained a shin bruise during a special teams drill, a source said. Chiefs 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.

Training Camp and Team Dynamics

Broncos coach Payton told reporters Monday he will talk to free agent Taysom Hill, to gauge the veteran's interest in continuing his career, potentially with Denver. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "Deebo Samuel who left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. 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. 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. Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is approaching the 2026 season with his sights set on another payday. 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.

Player Perspectives and Outlooks

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. 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. Travis Hunter is 10 pounds heavier than his rookie season but faster than he has ever been. Five-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as assistant wide receivers coach but says he isn't retiring as a player yet. York's coach Aaron Glenn is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations.

League News and Ancillary Stories

The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order Sunday that makes clear that it does not include all student-athletes. CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre is the first Guardian Caps signature athlete and wore the helmet in eight games last season. HBO's "Hard Knocks," featuring the Seahawks, debuts Tuesday. leagues require a different draft approach due to the depth of the league and the strategy required to win. Ted Karras brought a chessboard into the locker room, and it has become a hit for the Bengals. Panthers remain tight-lipped about the long-term contractual future of quarterback Bryce Young as he prepares to enter his fourth NFL season. The Aug. 1 anniversary marked the positives that grew out of a tragic day, including the Korey Stringer Institute. The Bills' safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff during a Twitch stream Thursday, paying off $20,000 of student loans.