NFL Football 3 Days

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

Player Transactions and Contract News

The Chicago Bears have reached an agreement with star right tackle Darnell Wright on a historic four-year, $116 million extension that includes $93 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. In other offensive line news, the Cowboys have cut short their planned competition at left tackle, with Tyler Guyton now installed to practice full-time with the first-team offense. Two-time Pro receiver Zay Flowers has agreed with the Ravens on a four-year, $140 million extension that includes $108 million guaranteed, his agency told ESPN. The Detroit Lions are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal. Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Texans, the team that selected him No. 1 in the 2014 NFL draft.

Injuries and Player Status

Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have torn his ACL, sources told NFL Network. Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL, coach Kellen Moore told reporters. 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 wide receiver Xavier Legette suffered a "stinger" on a hard fall during practice but does not have a concussion. Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is expected to miss time after suffering a setback from hernia surgery in May. Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with "a little soreness in his lower half," keeping him out of practice for the third consecutive day. Chiefs wide receiver 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. Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown told NFL Network that he dislocated his thumb in practice but did not miss any time.

Player and Team News

Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck will make his NFL starting debut Thursday night in the Hall of Fame Game. Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker is feared to have torn his ACL, sources told NFL Network. Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Matthew Bergeron have extensions, but the Falcons still lack a definitive QB1. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sparked a minor dustup at practice by tossing the ball at cornerback Greg Newsome after scoring, an action that did not impress coach John Harbaugh. Parsons likes his chances of playing in the Packers' Week 6 game against the Cowboys at Lambeau Field. New Eagles defensive end AJ Epenesa is grateful to be in Philadelphia after a one-year deal with the Browns earlier in the offseason fell through. Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who threw a punch in a team drill Tuesday, spent the rest of the Tennessee Titans' practice working on a side field. The Miami Dolphins named Daniel Sillman to oversee football operations and announced that team president and CEO Tom Garfinkel is stepping down. Commanders CB Ahkello Witherspoon, who spent two stints on injured reserve last season with the Rams, was put on the reserve/retired list Tuesday. Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. apologized Monday for his arrest in May for speeding and reckless driving. Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre is the first Guardian Caps signature athlete and wore the helmet in eight games last season. Broncos coach Sean 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. Ted Karras brought a chessboard into the Bengals locker room, and it has become a hit. The Panthers remain tight-lipped about the long-term contractual future of quarterback Bryce Young. Deebo Samuel who left the Niners last offseason after requesting a trade, said he feels right at home back in San Francisco. 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. Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "Three-time Pro Bowl guard Andrus Peat has announced his retirement from the NFL. We talked to players and coaches about Maxx Crosby's first few days at Raiders training camp. During a Twitch stream Thursday, Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson gave a huge gift to a graduate student working with the team's training staff. The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes issued a new order Sunday that makes clear it does not include all eligible players. 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. Titans quarterback Will Levis still believes he is "a dang good quarterback" in the NFL as he continues to battle for the team's backup position. York's coach Aaron Glenn is heading into his second season with a different approach and set of expectations.

Training Camp Battles and Roster Decisions

We chose the top position battles to as training camp and the preseason roll on. Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the Bears, Bucs, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Commanders, Dolphins, Jaguars, Falcons, Packers, Rams, and Vikings. The Cowboys have cut short a planned competition between Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas for the starting left tackle spot, with Guyton installed to practice full-time with the first-team offense. Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been checking in more frequently with the team during training camp, but it remains unclear when he will return to the coaching staff. Pittsburgh's new coach is blending sports science and the city's steel-making roots to forge a different camp culture. When will Brandon Aiyuk be released and will he sign with Washington? What Deebo Samuel's role after returning to S.F.? Which of the seven New England Patriots receivers are getting the most work in camp? what New England could do about it.

League-Wide Discussions and Strategy

leagues require a different draft approach due to the depth of the league and the strategy required to win. Looking for insurance or just seeking upside at running back? Eric Moody lists those with the most potential. HBO's "Hard Knocks," featuring the Seahawks, debuts Tuesday. Dan Campbell says Bijan Robinson's record-setting deal with the Falcons is "not gonna hurt" the Lions' negotiations with Jahmyr Gibbs. The anniversary of Korey Stringer's death completes reconciliation for his family and the Vikings. 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.