NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 12:23 AM ET

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly this past weekend in Canton, with the Cardinals announcing they will retire Fitzgerald's No. 11 and induct him into the team's ring of honor this season. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs during his enshrinement speech with jokes about Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning, while new Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed in his taped acceptance speech that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. A deeper look at Fitzgerald's college career at Pitt redefines how the receiver could have won a Heisman, and a separate analysis asks whether Russell Wilson can still play his way into the Hall given his rough end to his career.

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater officially retired from the NFL again, this time from the Lions, and Dan Campbell said the team will pivot to Joshua Dobbs. In other signal-caller news, Jaxson Dart drew rave reviews at Giants camp after sliding on a third-down run, while the Panthers signed Kyle Trask as QB3 after Haynes King suffered a hamstring injury. The Vikings are close to deciding between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy as their QB1, with Murray currently favored.

A wave of major contract extensions reshaped the NFL's financial landscape. The Titans made Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in NFL history with a four-year, $100 million deal, while the Bills locked up right guard O'Cyrus Torrence for four years and $78.4 million ($46M guaranteed). The Patriots signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year extension worth up to $20 million ($14.5M guaranteed), and the Cowboys appear to have rediscovered their old formula after Quinnen Williams' three-year, $105.9 million deal. A separate piece examines what Williams can bring to Dallas' defense and whether an extension is coming.

Injury reports continue to mount as training camp progresses. The Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps and will likely miss significant regular-season time, while the Saints guard Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Lions starting center Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will sideline him into the season, and running back Isiah Pacheco hurt his knee. The Bears expect receiver Luther Burden III to miss the preseason with a groin injury but believe he'll be ready for Week. Burden left practice early Saturday after tangling with Tyrique Stevenson. The Ravens listed Zay Flowers as day-to-day after a left quad contusion. Still, Patrick Mahomes said his rehabbed knee feels "great" and he sometimes doesn't think about it.

The Seahawks confirmed interest in signing free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold after a weekend meeting, and coach Mike Macdonald said the embattled defender had a great tryout. Meanwhile, Cardinals GM denied any interest in trading edge rusher Josh Sweat despite summer rumors. The Raiders sat Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby for disciplinary reasons stemming from their practice fight. The Bills responded to fan complaints about sightlines at their new Highmark Stadium. Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr joined UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney.

The Rams are loaded and heavily favored to win the Super Bowl, but an analysis of historic preseason darlings shows they don't always meet expectations. New cornerback McDuffie is elevating the Rams' wide receivers in camp battles, with true back-and-forths between WRs Adams, Nacua and McDuffie. Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers' preseason opener against the Titans as he nears full recovery from a car crash. The Eagles will still "lean into" the tush push under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion.

The Giants experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh appears successful, according to takeaways from camp. The NFL will allow head coaches to designate a sideline staff member to initiate replay challenges this season. The Colts cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt must serve a one-game suspension for a conduct policy violation. The Saints signed Deion Jones to a one-year deal, making the linebacker a member of his fourth NFC South team. DeMarcus Lawrence nearly retired after the Seahawks' Super Bowl win but returned for the title defense.

A superflex mock draft saw quarterbacks taken with the first six picks, allowing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to fall to Picks 7 and. Bucky Irving sent a message to haters as he looks to bounce back in Year 3 with the Bucs. Multiple former NFL players are pursuing losses of over $1 million after the alleged fraudster who defrauded them died. Finally, the NFL preseason schedule on NFL Network and ESPN is set for viewing.