NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 12:29 PM ET

Injuries and Returns

Eric Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs on Monday after a two-week absence following the shooting of his wife; his son Elijah has been charged. Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash. Cade Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury. The Saints will be without Dillon Radunz for the season after he tore his ACL. Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury in practice. Sources say he is expected to miss the preseason but should be ready for Week. Laremy Tunsil will undergo triceps surgery and miss significant time, as first reported when the injury occurred. Zay Flowers is day-to-day after a quad contusion. Patrick Mahomes tested his rehabbed knee in camp and said it feels "great."

Contract Extensions and Signings

The Patriots locked up Hunter Henry with a two-year extension worth up to $20M with $14.5M guaranteed. The Titans made Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL with a four-year, $100M extension. O'Cyrus Torrence agreed to a four-year, $78.4M deal with the Bills that includes $46M guaranteed. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their third quarterback after Haynes King's hamstring injury. Deion Jones joined the Saints on a one-year deal, becoming the fourth NFC South team of his career. Teddy Bridgewater retired again, prompting the Lions to pivot to Joshua Dobbs.

Hall of Fame Weekend

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Luke Kuechly were among those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs with jokes about Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning during his enshrinement speech. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. A closer look at Larry Fitzgerald's college career at Pitt shows why he redefined the wide receiver position. Bill Barnwell identified future Hall of Famers on every NFL team. A separate piece examined whether Russell Wilson can play his way out of Canton.

Team News and Position Battles

The Giants' West Virginia camp experiment appears to be a success. The Raiders disciplined Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby by holding them out of practice after a scuffle. The Eagles will continue to lean into the tush push under new OC Sean Mannion. Cam Taylor-Britt must serve a one-game suspension without pay in the Colts' season opener. The Vikings' QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy remains close, with Murray currently favored. Quinnen Williams aims for a bigger impact in his second season with the Cowboys, and an extension may be coming. Bucky Irving sent a message to doubters as he enters Year 3 with the Bucs. Tank Dell is going for it after nearly two years away from the game due to injury. DeMarcus Lawrence nearly retired after winning the Super Bowl but is ready for a title defense.

Rams Superteams and Preseason Preview

The Rams are loaded and widely picked to win the Super Bowl, but Barnwell notes that historic preseason favorites haven't always delivered. New cornerback McDuffie is elevating the Rams' receivers in camp battles. The NFL preseason schedule is set; find out how to watch on NFL Network and ESPN. For fantasy managers, 10 sleepers who just need a chance are identified by Matt Bowen and Tristan Cockcroft.