NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 3:18 AM ET

NFL Training Camp & Injury Report

Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and will miss 4‑6 months. Nate Wiggins of the Ravens reportedly has optimism on his leg injury. Puka Nacua exited Tuesday’s joint practice with groin soreness, while Myles Garrett sat out due to knee swelling. Saints guard Dillon Radunz is lost for the season with a torn ACL. Cameron Jordan “could possibly” miss the start of the regular season with a hamstring injury, per Saints coach Kellen Moore. Lions center Cade Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury; running back Isiah Pacheco hurt his knee. Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury but should be ready for Week. Jonathan Greenard of the Eagles will miss another couple of weeks with a pectoral injury. Commanders left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps and will likely require surgery, missing a significant portion of the season.

Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was hospitalized after collapsing during a joint practice with the Buccaneers. Nick Emmanwori of the Seahawks passed his physical and will come off the PUP list. Alec Pierce remains sidelined after ankle surgery with no firm timeline. Kyle Trask was signed by the Panthers as QB3 after Haynes King injured his hamstring. Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby were held out of practice for disciplinary reasons after their fight.

Training Camp Buzz & Observations

In a comprehensive training camp notebook, reporters gathered insights from 11 teams including the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks, and Steelers. At Falcons camp, Tagovailoa is coming on strong while Penix remains sidelined. Jalen Hurts is drawing rave reviews for his increased speed; Eagles defenders call it “like a movie.” The Eagles have bought into their new offensive system under coordinator Sean Mannion. Devon Witherspoon focused on practice amid contract talks but declined to discuss his extension quest. Jared Goff keeps the Lions’ offense pulling in the same direction without distraction, says coach Dan Campbell.

The Giants held camp in West Virginia; John Harbaugh’s priority is stopping the run. The Giants’ experiment there appears to be a success. Jaxson Dart’s slide after a run drew rave reviews at Giants camp. Rashee Rice called his 30‑day jail sentence a “learning experience.” The Cowboys’ defense got its first test in a joint practice with the Rams. De’Von Achane was promised a heavy workload by Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley, potentially 40+ touches in some games. Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers’ preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash. Terrion Arnold had a tryout with the Seahawks; coach Mike Macdonald confirmed interest in signing the free agent cornerback.

Quarterback Notes

Jordan Love is expected to play in the Packers’ first preseason game but will play it safe after his thumb injury. Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza will get “plenty of reps” in the preseason opener against the Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater announced his retirement from the NFL is “official.” The Lions then pivoted to Josh Dobbs after Bridgewater’s second retirement. Derek Carr joined UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney.

Contract, Extension & Team Moves

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry signed a two‑year extension worth up to $20M with $14.5M guaranteed. Quinnen Williams’ extension (three years, $105.9M) signals the Cowboys’ renewed strategy of locking in stars. The Bills addressed sightline complaints at their new Highmark Stadium. Cardinals GM denied interest in trading Josh Sweat. The NFL will now allow a coach’s designee to initiate replay challenges.

Hall of Fame, Retirement & Legacy Stories

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Luke Kuechly were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Cardinals will retire Fitzgerald’s No. 11 and induct him into the ring of honor. Adam Vinatieri joked about Belichick and Manning in his enshrinement speech. Roger Craig revealed a dementia diagnosis during his speech. Larry Fitzgerald’s college career could have, or should have, won him a Heisman. Russell Wilson’s Hall of Fame chances are assessed after a rough end to his career. Barnwell named future Hall of Famers on every NFL team. Do NFL superteams actually win? Barnwell examines historic big favorites and the 2026 Rams.

Fantasy Football & Mock Drafts

In a superflex mock draft, QBs went 1‑6, causing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to fall to picks 7 and. The 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide provides rankings, projections and analysis. Fantasy football managers should weigh buzz vs. noise from Lions and Chargers camp quotes about running back rooms.

Other News

CBS Sports has “no timetable” on Tony Romo’s future after his arrest for OVI. Death of alleged fraudster sparks new questions; former players seek to recoup losses over $1M. New CB McDuffie is elevating Rams WRs in camp battles, with true back‑and‑forths hinting at a promising season.