NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:16 AM ET

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement

The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly on Saturday, capping a weekend of celebration. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs with jokes about Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning during his speech, while Roger Craig revealed his vascular dementia diagnosis in his taped acceptance. Fitzgerald, who starred at Pitt, saw his college career reexamined—a career that could have won him a Heisman. Despite entering Canton, he explained why he’ll never retire. Meanwhile, Wilson’s Hall of Fame case has been complicated by a rough end to his career. One fan made an impassioned case for Ottis Anderson to join them. Future Hall of Famers across every roster were also projected.

Injury Updates & Returns

Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice and will likely miss a significant portion of the regular season. Bears rookie Luther Burden III left practice with a lower-body injury after tangling with a teammate. Ravens wideout Zay Flowers is day-to-day with a left quad contusion. Patrick Mahomes tested his rehabbed knee and said it feels “great,” sometimes not even thinking about it. Texans receiver Tank Dell is confidently returning from nearly two years away due to injury. Aaron Donald “looked outstanding” in a Rams workout, per Sean McVay, though his return remains uncertain. Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers’ preseason opener as he nears full recovery from last month’s car crash.

Blockbuster Contract Extensions

The Titans made Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard with a four-year, $100M extension. The Bills locked up O’Cyrus Torrence for four years, $78.4M with $46M guaranteed. Jonathan Taylor landed a two-year, $44M Colts extension, and the Colts’ optimism about recapturing 2025 magic is built around him. The Texans extended Henry To’oTo’o for two years, $16M. Zay Flowers signed a four-year extension and hopes Lamar Jackson follows suit with the Ravens. Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs have discussed their contract hold-ins. Quinnen Williams aims for a long-term Cowboys deal after his midseason acquisition.

QB Competitions & Camp Battles

In Minnesota, the Vikings QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy remains tight, with Murray currently favored. Cleveland’s Browns QB competition features Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders focused on technique. Cardinals rookie Carson Beck impressed in the Hall of Fame Game, completing 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a TD in a 33-30 loss. Kedon Slovis threw a game-winning TD pass to Bryson Green to lift the Cardinals over the Panthers. Tampa Bay’s GM confirmed Baker Mayfield is still the franchise QB. Odell Beckham Jr. impressed at Giants camp, citing LeBron James as a comparison. Jerry Jeudy clarified a viral video, saying a gesture referenced his daughter, not the QB competition. Colts receiver Josh Downs understands his time is now after a down 2025. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans used NASA inspiration to rally his team.

Preseason Action & Schedule

The preseason schedule is set across NFL Network and ESPN, with the Hall of Fame Game already in the books. Shanahan's return to the sideline for San Francisco's opener adds intrigue to the exhibition slate.

Discipline, Signings, and Other Camp Notes

The Raiders sat Cousins and Crosby for disciplinary reasons after their practice scuffle. Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt will serve a one-game suspension for violating conduct policy. Saints rookie Brock Rechsteiner was suspended six games. On the signing front, Stefon Diggs joined the Commanders on a one-year, $12M deal, and Deion Jones signed with the Saints, his fourth NFC South team. DeMarcus Lawrence confirmed he nearly retired after winning the Super Bowl but is back for a title defense. Bucky Irving sent a message to doubters as he enters Year 3 with the Bucs. The Eagles will continue to lean into the Tush Push under new OC Sean Mannion. Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson can’t wait to face the Texans after what he called “lies.” The Chiefs’ home is now simply Arrowhead Stadium again after dropping the naming rights. Five potential trades that make too much sense were proposed as teams fine-tune rosters before Week.