NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 9:10 PM ET

Hall of Fame Weekend

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its Class of 2026 in a ceremony that featured emotional speeches and sharp wit. Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were among the inductees. Kicker Adam Vinatieri poked fun at Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady during his enshrinement speech, drawing laughs and cheers. Running back Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Fitzgerald, meanwhile, explained in his speech that he does not believe in retirement and has not formally stepped away from football. A separate feature explores Larry Fitzgerald’s college career at Pitt, which redefined the wide receiver position but never earned him a Heisman Trophy.

Injuries & Player Status

Washington suffered a major blow when left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice, a source told NFL Network. He will likely require surgery and miss a significant portion of the regular season. Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III left practice early Saturday with an apparent lower-body injury after tangling with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. In Baltimore, Zay Flowers is day-to-day after suffering a left quad contusion in practice, avoiding a more serious issue. Patrick Mahomes is testing his rehabbed knee in camp and said it feels “great” and he sometimes doesn’t think about it. Texans receiver Tank Dell is going for it in his return after nearly two years away from the game due to injury.

Contract Extensions & Signings

Several teams made major financial commitments this week. The Titans signed guard Peter Skoronski to a four-year, $100 million extension, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The Bills locked in right guard O’Cyrus Torrence with a four-year, $78.4 million extension that includes $46 million guaranteed. The Colts and star running back Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension. Houston extended linebacker Henry To’oTo’o on a two-year, $16 million deal. The Commanders signed Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. The Saints added linebacker Deion Jones on a one-year deal, joining his fourth NFC South team. Meanwhile, running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs talked about their contract situations as both began camp “holding in.” After signing his own extension, Zay Flowers said he hopes Lamar Jackson can stay with the Ravens equally as long.

Training Camp Updates & QB Competitions

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the preseason opener against the Titans as he closes in on full recovery from last month’s car crash. In Las Vegas, the Raiders held quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby out of practice Saturday for disciplinary reasons stemming from their Friday scuffle. The Vikings’ quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continues, with Murray currently favored to lead the offense. The Browns are evaluating their QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, focusing on pre-snap and post-snap techniques. Cardinals rookie Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut, a 33-30 loss to the Panthers. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he “can’t wait” to play the Texans in Week, calling out “lies” from his former team. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confirmed there are no plans to trade Vita Vea and that Baker Mayfield remains the franchise QB. Odell Beckham Jr. impressed at Giants camp, citing LeBron James as a comparison for maintaining a high level. Jerry Jeudy clarified a viral video that appeared to reference the Browns’ QB competition, saying his gesture was about his daughter. Colts receiver Josh Downs understands his time is now after his production dipped in 2025.

Other Notable News

The Eagles will continue to “lean into” the tush push under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. Rams coach Sean McVay said Aaron Donald “looked outstanding” in a workout but offered no timetable on a potential return from retirement. The NFL suspended Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt for one game for violating the personal conduct policy. Saints rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner was suspended six games by the NFL. Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence confirmed he considered retirement after winning the Super Bowl but is now focused on a title defense. The Chiefs’ home stadium will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium, dropping the GEHA Field naming rights. The Lions named Richard Haddad their new president and CEO, hiring him away from the Pistons. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans delivered a passionate speech using NASA’s moon mission as inspiration for the team’s expectations. A feature examines five trades that make too much sense before Week, and Bill Barnwell projects future Hall of Famers on every team. One fan’s quest makes an impassioned case for Ottis Anderson to be inducted.