NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:43 AM ET

Training Camp Notebook

ESPN’s training camp notebook features updates on Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston, and Jalen Hurts from 11 teams. The Falcons training camp sees Tua Tagovailoa coming on strong while Michael Penix remains sidelined. At Giants training camp, John Harbaugh’s priority is to stop the run. The Giants’ West Virginia camp experiment is being called a success.

Quarterback Developments

Jalen Hurts is drawing rave reviews for his increased speed, with Eagles defenders calling it “like a movie.” Jordan Love is expected to play in the Packers’ preseason opener Thursday but will still be cautious after last year’s thumb injury. Teddy Bridgewater said on Instagram that his retirement is “official,” and the Lions pivot to Dobbs after Bridgewater’s second retirement. Jared Goff is keeping the Lions’ offense focused. Jaxson Dart earned rave reviews at Giants camp for sliding after a run. The Raiders sat Cousins and Crosby for disciplinary reasons after their practice scuffle. Rookie Fernando Mendoza will get “plenty of reps” in the preseason opener. Derek Carr is joining UCLA as a special adviser. Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the 49ers’ preseason opener as he nears full recovery from a car crash.

Injury Updates

Bears safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery and is out 4-6 months. Puka Nacua left the Rams’ joint practice early with groin soreness, while Myles Garrett was sidelined with knee swelling. The Ravens got good news on Nate Wiggins after a leg injury. Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers collapsed at practice and was hospitalized. Saints DE Cameron Jordan could miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. Colts WR Alec Pierce remains sidelined after ankle surgery, but the GM says he’s in good shape. Eagles OLB Jonathan Greenard is out another couple of weeks with a pectoral injury. Lions C Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will cause him to miss significant time; RB Isiah Pacheco also hurt his knee. Bears WR Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury but be ready for Week. Saints G Dillon Radunz is out for the season with a torn ACL. Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps and will likely require surgery.

Hall of Fame Weekend

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly were among those inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Adam Vinatieri drew laughs with jokes about Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his acceptance speech that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald’s jersey retirement and induct him into the team’s ring of honor. Take a spin through Larry Fitzgerald’s Pitt career ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. Russell Wilson’s Hall of Fame chances are assessed after a rough end to his career. Barnwell’s Hall of Fame picks identifies future Hall of Famers on every NFL team.

Contract Extensions

Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon is focused on practice amid ongoing contract extension talks. Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension, which has implications for the Cowboys’ strategy. Patriots TE Hunter Henry signed a two-year extension worth up to $20 million with $14.5 million guaranteed. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed interest in free agent CB Terrion Arnold after a meeting. The Bills are addressing Bills stadium complaints from fans about sightlines at the new Highmark Stadium.

Fantasy Football Insights

In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks went with the first six picks, allowing Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to fall to picks 7 and. The Fantasy Football Draft Guide is your one-stop shop for rankings, mock drafts and analysis. Lions and Chargers camp quotes provide fantasy football buzz about running back workloads. Dolphins coach De’Von Achane promised a heavy workload, saying the star RB could have games with over 40 touches.

Other News

CBS Sports said there is Tony Romo “no timetable” on the analyst’s future after his arrest on suspicion of DUI. Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori passed his physical and is off the PUP list. The Eagles have bought into a Eagles’ offensive system under new coordinator Sean Mannion. Chiefs WR 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. Bill Barnwell asks whether NFL superteams actually win, focusing on the 2026 Rams. Cardinals GM denied any interest in trading Josh Sweat. Multiple former NFL players are pursuing losses after the death of an alleged fraudster. The NFL will allow a coach’s designee to initiate replay challenges. The Panthers signed Kyle Trask as QB3 after Haynes King’s injury. New CB McDuffie’s impact on Rams is elevating the Rams’ wide receivers in camp.