NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 9:17 PM ET

Hall of Fame Weekend

The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined its legendary Class of 2026 over the weekend, with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly headlining the inductees. Adam Vinatieri brought the house down during his speech, delivering sharp jokes about Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed his vascular dementia diagnosis during his taped acceptance speech. The Cardinals will retire Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey this season, while a retrospective on his college career at Pitt re-examines his near-Heisman season that redefined the wide receiver position.

Quarterback News and Retirements

The quarterback landscape shifted significantly as Derek Carr joined UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney. Teddy Bridgewater made headlines twice, first announcing his retirement via Instagram, calling it "official" this time, and then the Lions pivoted to Joshua Dobbs after his second departure from Detroit. At Giants camp, Jaxson Dart drew rave reviews for sliding after a run, following multiple concussion examinations last season. The debate over Russell Wilson's Hall of Fame chances intensifies after a rough end to his career, while Patrick Mahomes tested his knee in camp and declared it feels "great." The Vikings' QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy remains the hottest competition in Minnesota.

Contracts and Extensions

massive deals reshaped NFL rosters. The Quinnen Williams contract extension worth $105.9M over three years signals a new strategy for the Cowboys. Hunter Henry signed a two-year extension with the Patriots worth up to $20M, including $14.5M guaranteed. The Titans made Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in NFL history with a four-year, $100M extension. The Bills locked in O'Cyrus Torrence for $78.4M over four years with $46M guaranteed. The Saints signed Deion Jones to a one-year deal, his fourth NFC South team, and the Panthers added Kyle Trask as QB3 after a Haynes King injury. The Eagles will continue the tush push under new OC Sean Mannion, while DeMarcus Lawrence considered retirement after winning the Super Bowl but returns for a title defense.

Injury Report

training camp rosters continue to be reshaped by injuries. Lions center Cade Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury, while running back Pacheco is dealing with a knee issue. Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury but should be ready for Week. Saints guard Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps requiring surgery that will sideline him for a significant portion of the regular season. Burden left practice early with an apparent lower-body injury after tangling with a teammate, and Ravens wideout Zay Flowers is day-to-day with a quad contusion.

Team Notes, Camp Buzz and League Updates

The Cardinals have no interest in trading Josh Sweat despite trade rumors, while the Bills will address sightline complaints at their new Highmark Stadium. Former NFL players pursue losses after a fraudster's death, some exceeding $1M. The Giants' experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh was deemed a success. A deep dive into whether NFL superteams actually win puts the loaded Rams' 2026 roster in perspective. Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers' preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash. The Raiders sat Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby after a practice fight for disciplinary reasons. New cornerback McDuffie is elevating the Rams' WRs in intense camp battles. The NFL preseason schedule is set for viewing on NFL Network and ESPN. Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is suspended one game for a conduct policy violation. The NFL will now allow a coach's designee to initiate replay challenges this season. Quinnen Williams aims to make a bigger impact with the Cowboys, and Bucky Irving sends a message to doubters entering his third year with the Buccaneers. In fantasy news, a recent superflex mock draft saw quarterbacks dominate the top six picks, allowing running backs like Bijan Robinson to fall to value spots.