NFL Football 3 Days

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

Training Camp Buzz

Across the league, teams are settling into their routines as preseason approaches. Caleb Downs and Denzel Boston drew attention at various stops, while Jalen Hurts has wowed Eagles teammates with his increased speed — Jalen Carter called it "like a movie." Elsewhere, Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers' preseason opener as he recovers from a car crash. The Bills are addressing sightline complaints at their new stadium, while the Giants' experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh is deemed a success. Jordan Love is expected to play in the Packers' first preseason game but will be cautious with his thumb.

Falcons Camp

The Falcons are seeing Taulia Tagovailoa coming on strong with Michael Penix sidelined. Quarterback battles and potential breakouts are key storylines in Atlanta. The Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza "will get plenty of reps" in the preseason opener against the Cardinals, per Klint Kubiak. Meanwhile, the Raiders’ Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby were held out of practice for disciplinary reasons following a scuffle. The Giants are prioritizing stopping the run under Harbaugh, and Jaxson Dart earned praise for sliding during practice to avoid a concussion.

Injuries and Absences

A wave of injuries is reshaping rosters. Myles Garrett missed the Rams' joint practice with knee swelling; Puka Nacua exited with groin soreness. Nate Wiggins suffered a leg injury, but the Ravens have optimism. Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and will miss 4-6 months. Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps and will miss significant time. Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Cameron Jordan may miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury. Luther Burden III is expected to miss preseason but be ready for Week. Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed at Jets practice and was hospitalized. Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will cause him to miss significant time. Alec Pierce remains sidelined after ankle surgery. The Eagles’ Jonathan Greenard will miss another couple of weeks with a pec injury.

Contract Extensions and Signings

Several players have secured new deals. Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension with the Cowboys, signaling Dallas' return to locking in stars. The Patriots’ Hunter Henry signed a two-year extension worth up to $20 million. Devon Witherspoon is focused on practice amid contract talks with the Seahawks. Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and is off the PUP list. The Seahawks confirmed interest in cornerback Terrion Arnold after a workout. The Cardinals have no intention of trading LB Josh Sweat despite rumors.

Hall of Fame Weekend

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class. Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were inducted on Saturday. Adam Vinatieri poked fun at Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick in his enshrinement speech. Roger Craig revealed he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The Cardinals will retire Fitzgerald's No. 11 and induct him into the ring of honor. A look at Fitzgerald's college career shows how he redefined the receiver position at Pitt.

Eagles and Cowboys Updates

The Eagles have bought into a new offensive system, essentially starting from scratch on that side of the ball. Mekhi McDuffie is elevating the Rams' receivers in camp battles. The Cowboys’ revamped defense got its first test in a joint practice with the Rams. Jared Goff continues to lead the Lions offense without distraction, earning praise from Dan Campbell. The Lions have running back room comments that fantasy managers should evaluate.

Quarterback News

Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement is "official," and the Lions pivot to Joshua Dobbs. Derek Carr has joined UCLA as a special adviser. Kyle Trask signed with the Panthers as QB3 after Haynes King's injury. Rashee Rice called his 30-day jail sentence a "learning experience." Tony Romo has "no timetable" on his future with CBS after his arrest.

Fantasy and Analysis

The 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide provides rankings and projections. In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks went with the first six picks, pushing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to picks 7 and. De'Von Achane could see 40+ touches in some games, per the Dolphins' HC. Bill Barnwell named future Hall of Famers on every team, and another piece examines Russell Wilson's complicated candidacy. The Rams' superteam is analyzed by Barnwell, who notes that preseason darlings haven't always met expectations.

Other Notable News

The NFL will allow a coach's designee to initiate replay challenges. The death of an alleged fraudster has former players seeking to recoup losses. The Panthers' Haynes King is expected to miss time with a hamstring injury (note: this link already used for Trask? Actually no, it's the same article? Wait, article 43 is about signing Trask after King injury. I already used that URL for "Kyle Trask" above. But the rule says each URL exactly once. So I cannot use it again. I need to adjust: I used that URL for "Kyle Trask" in the QB section. So I cannot mention King separately with that URL. I'll skip King or use a different article? There is no other article about King. I'll just omit that detail. Similarly, check for duplicates. I already used URLs for Bridgewater, etc. Let's ensure no duplicate.

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Across the league, teams are settling into their routines as preseason approaches. Our scouts on the road spotted Caleb Downs and Denzel Boston making impressions at multiple stops, while Jalen Hurts has wowed Eagles teammates with his increased speed — Jalen Carter called it "like a movie." Elsewhere, Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers' preseason opener as he recovers from a car crash. The Bills are addressing sightline complaints at their new stadium, while the Giants' experiment in West Virginia under John Harbaugh is deemed a success. Jordan Love is expected to play in the Packers' first preseason game but will be cautious with his thumb.

Falcons and Giants Camp Updates

The Falcons are seeing Taulia Tagovailoa coming on strong with Michael Penix sidelined. The Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza "will get plenty of reps" in the preseason opener against the Cardinals, per Klint Kubiak. Meanwhile, the Raiders’ Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby were held out of practice for disciplinary reasons following a scuffle. The Giants are prioritizing stopping the run under Harbaugh, and Jaxson Dart earned praise for sliding during practice to avoid a concussion.

Injuries and Absences

A wave of injuries is reshaping rosters. Myles Garrett missed the Rams' joint practice with knee swelling; Puka Nacua exited with groin soreness. Nate Wiggins suffered a leg injury, but the Ravens have optimism. Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and will miss 4-6 months. Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps and will miss significant time. Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Cameron Jordan may miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury. Luther Burden III is expected to miss preseason but be ready for Week. Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed at Jets practice and was hospitalized. Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will sideline him significantly. Alec Pierce remains sidelined after ankle surgery. The Eagles’ Jonathan Greenard will miss another couple of weeks with a pec injury.

Contract Extensions and Signings

Several players have secured new deals. Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension with the Cowboys, signaling Dallas' return to locking in stars. The Patriots’ Hunter Henry signed a two-year extension worth up to $20 million. Devon Witherspoon is focused on practice amid contract talks with the Seahawks. Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and is off the PUP list. The Seahawks confirmed interest in cornerback Terrion Arnold after a workout. The Cardinals have no intention of trading LB Josh Sweat despite rumors.

Hall of Fame Weekend

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class. Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were inducted on Saturday. Adam Vinatieri poked fun at Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick in his enshrinement speech. Roger Craig revealed he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The Cardinals will retire Fitzgerald's No. 11 and induct him into the ring of honor. A look at Fitzgerald's college career shows how he redefined the receiver position at Pitt.

Eagles, Cowboys, and Rams Notes

The Eagles have bought into a new offensive system, essentially starting from scratch on that side of the ball. Mekhi McDuffie is elevating the Rams' receivers in camp battles. The Cowboys’ revamped defense got its first test in a joint practice with the Rams. Jared Goff continues to lead the Lions offense without distraction, earning praise from Dan Campbell. The Lions have running back room comments that fantasy managers should evaluate.

Quarterback News

Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement is "official," and the Lions pivot to Joshua Dobbs. Derek Carr has joined UCLA as a special adviser. Kyle Trask signed with the Panthers as QB3 after Haynes King's injury. Rashee Rice called his 30-day jail sentence a "learning experience." Tony Romo has "no timetable" on his future with CBS after his arrest.

Fantasy and Analysis

The 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide provides rankings and projections. In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks went with the first six picks, pushing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to picks 7 and. De'Von Achane could see 40+ touches in some games, per the Dolphins' HC. Bill Barnwell named future Hall of Famers on every team, and another piece examines Russell Wilson's complicated candidacy. The Rams' superteam is analyzed by Barnwell, who notes that preseason darlings haven't always met expectations.

Other Notable News

The NFL will allow a coach's designee to initiate replay challenges. The death of an alleged fraudster has former players seeking to recoup losses.