NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:20 AM ET

Hall of Fame Weekend

The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined its 2026 class Saturday, with Drew Brees and Luke Kuechly among the inductees. Fitzgerald, who has never formally retired, explained in his speech why he'll never retire — he simply doesn't believe in the concept. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs with jokes about Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. One fan’s quest to understand why Ottis Anderson isn’t in Canton was also chronicled.

Training Camp & Preseason Kickoff

Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers’ preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash. The NFL preseason schedule is set, with full viewing details on NFL Network and ESPN. Patrick Mahomes tested his rehabbed knee in camp and said it feels “great.” In the Hall of Fame Game, Carson Beck completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals’ 33-30 loss.

Key Injuries Across the League

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III left practice with a groin injury and is expected to miss time, per a source (also reported as Bears WR Burden has groin strain). Laremy Tunsil of the Commanders suffered a torn triceps and will likely require surgery, missing a significant portion of the season. Saints guard Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is day-to-day after a quad contusion. Texans receiver Tank Dell is returning after nearly two years away due to injury.

Transactions & Contract Extensions

The Titans' Peter Skoronski agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension, making him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. Colts running back Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension. Bills right guard O'Cyrus Torrence got a four-year, $78.4 million extension with $46 million guaranteed. The Saints signed linebacker Deion Jones to a one-year deal, his fourth NFC South team. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as QB3 after Haynes King’s hamstring injury. Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt was suspended one game for a conduct policy violation. Saints rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner was suspended six games by the NFL.

Team News, Quarterback Battles & Roster Developments

The Raiders held Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby out of practice after their scuffle. Teddy Bridgewater retired again from the Lions, prompting a pivot to Joshua Dobbs. Barnwell’s future Hall of Famers project one player per team on track for Canton. Russell Wilson’s Hall of Fame chances are complicated by a rough end to his career. New Rams cornerback McDuffie is elevating the team’s wide receivers in camp battles. The Eagles will continue to lean into the Tush Push under new OC Sean Mannion. Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence nearly retired after winning the Super Bowl but is back for the title defense. The Vikings QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy continues, with Murray favored. Quinnen Williams aims to make a bigger impact with the Cowboys. Bucs' Bucky Irving sends a message to doubters entering Year. The Browns QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders focuses on pre-snap and post-snap techniques. Rams coach Sean McVay said Aaron Donald “looked outstanding” in a workout but has no answer on a return. Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he “can’t wait” to face the Texans in Week.

Fantasy & Analysis

Fantasy sleepers — Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft list 10 players who just need a chance to break out.