NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:12 PM ET

Hall of Fame Weekend & Legacy Discussions

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed a legendary class as Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were officially enshrined in Canton. Fitzgerald’s induction was celebrated with the Cardinals retiring his No. 11 jersey. A deep dive into his college career at Pitt highlighted the dominance that should have won him a Heisman. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed a dementia diagnosis during his acceptance speech. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs and cheers with jokes aimed at Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Beyond the class of 2026, Bill Barnwell went roster by roster to name future Hall of Famers on every NFL team. A separate analysis weighed whether Russell Wilson can play his way out of the Hall after a rough end to his career.

Training Camp: Injuries, Scares and Returns

A rash of injuries and health scares dominated the camp. Puka Nacua exited early with groin soreness, and Myles Garrett missed joint practice with knee swelling. Nate Wiggins injured his leg in practice, but coach Jesse Minter expressed optimism. Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and will miss four to six months. Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed during a joint practice and was hospitalized. Cameron Jordan could miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Jonathan Greenard will miss at least another couple of weeks with a pectoral injury. Cade Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury, and running back Isiah Pacheco also hurt his knee. Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury but should be ready for Week. Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps that will require surgery and cost him significant time. On the positive side, Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and is off the PUP list. Alec Pierce is making great progress in his recovery from ankle surgery.

Preseason Storylines: Quarterbacks and Joint Practices

Quarterbacks were the headliners as teams began their preseason openers. Fernando Mendoza will get plenty of reps against the Cardinals. Jordan Love is expected to play in Green Bay’s first preseason game, though he will play it safe after last year’s thumb injury. Jaxson Dart slid after a run and drew rave reviews from camp observers. Kyle Shanahan intends to coach the 49ers’ preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their QB3 after Haynes King’s hamstring injury. In a significant off-field move, Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement again. The Lions announced they pivot to Josh Dobbs at quarterback. Discipline was a theme in Las Vegas: the Raiders sat Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby for a day after their practice fight. Joint practices produced buzz: the Cowboys defense got its first test against the Rams. Jared Goff keeps the Lions offense pulling together without distraction. The Eagles have bought into their new offensive system. Jalen Hurts’ speed has defenders calling it “like a movie.” At Falcons camp, Tua Tagovailoa is coming on strong with Justin Penix sidelined. Giants camp under John Harbaugh has a run defense priority. The team’s West Virginia experiment seems a success. A comprehensive training camp buzz notebook provided updates on 11 teams.

Roster Transactions, Extensions & Off-Field News

The Cowboys appeared to rediscover their old formula after Quinnen Williams’ extension set a new precedent for locking in stars. The Patriots locked up Hunter Henry to a two-year extension worth up to $20M with $14.5M guaranteed. Seattle has interest in Terrion Arnold. Cardinals GM denied interest in Josh Sweat despite summer rumors. Derek Carr joined UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney. The Bills addressed sightline complaints at their new stadium after fan feedback. Several former NFL players are trying to recoup losses after a fraudster’s death. The NFL will allow a coach’s designee to initiate replay challenges this season. Rashee Rice called his jail sentence a learning experience after serving 30 days. CBS Sports president David Berson said there is no timetable on Tony Romo following his arrest.

Fantasy Football Insights

Superflex leagues are altering draft strategy: Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs fell to picks 7 and 8 as quarterbacks went with the first six selections. The 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide is now live with rankings, projections and analysis. Fantasy managers should be wary of camp noise: Lions and Chargers backfield quotes about running back roles. Dolphins defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley promised a heavy workload for De’Von Achane, including games where he touches the ball over 40 times. A broader analysis asked whether NFL superteams actually win, using the loaded 2026 Rams as a case study. And in a camp battle that could elevate fantasy values, McDuffie is pushing the Rams’ WRs to new heights.