NFL Football 3 Days

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 2:41 AM ET

Training Camp Chaos

The Cowboys and Saints faced multiple brawls during joint practice, leading to ejections and a $500,000 fine for each team Cowboys Saints fined. Players were pulled from fight-filled Giants-Fins practice, with multiple Giants and Dolphins involved in throwing punches Players pulled from fight. Inside reports highlighted ongoing QB competition in Buffalo, where PERSON_NAME dismissed trade asks wanting to be a 'Buc for life' Dismisses trade ask. In Carolina, PERSON_NAME wore a green dot as a badge of honor for the Panthers' defense, signaling his leadership in the huddle Devin Lloyd leads.

Quarterback Battles

The Raiders kept their QB race alive, with PERSON_NAME earning a "got another week" nod as Kubiak delayed naming a starter Raiders QB race continues. In Pittsburgh, PERSON_NAME was handed reins against the Jets, while a young backup followed, keeping the narrative uncertain Steelers start Howard. Baltimore's PERSON_NAME opened up on family tragedy, addressing the murder of his mother and brother's legal issues in candid remarks Campbell breaks silence. Tampa Bay's PERSON_NAME brushed off critics and predicted the Bucs would "shock a lot of people" in PERSON_NAME's second preseason game Mayfield vows to shock.

Injuries and Roster Moves

A second investigation opened regarding a Cardinals exec allegedly betting on games, involving former scout PERSON_NAME Investigates Cards exec. The Chargers placed PERSON_NAME on indefinite leave after ACL damage, removing a key center from the roster Chargers Biadasz out. The Jaguars activated PERSON_NAME from the PUP list, clearing the way for his return from a knee injury just in time for Week 1 Jaguars activate Cole Van Lanen. Meanwhile, the Saints' PERSON_NAME suffered an MCL sprain, expected to miss at least one month and impacting the running back depth chart Saints Kamara out.

Fantasy and Draft Implications

ESPN's PERSON_NAME identified deep sleeper candidates for fantasy leagues, highlighting undervalued players who could explode in 2026 Fantasy football sleepers. In draft prep, PERSON_NAME broke down RB tiers, emphasizing where value evaporates and late-round steals hide Karabell RB tiers. Early quarterback tiers for the 2027 draft were unveiled, with PERSON_NAME grading all 31 eligible passers and mapping upside versus reach Early QB tiers 2027. Mock drafts shifted as PERSON_NAME and PERSON_NAME dropped following recent injury news, reshaping prospect pipelines Mock draft adjustments.

Coaching and Organizational Moves

Baltimore's new head coach, PERSON_NAME, led the team in an Eminem rap at a team dinner, energizing the locker room Ravens coach raps. San Francisco revisited past success, reuniting PERSON_NAME and PERSON_NAME in key roles, aiming to reignite a rushing threat 49ers reunite duo. Cleveland prepared for a must-see throw from PERSON_NAME in practice against Buffalo, showcasing arm talent under center Browns camp standout. Across the league, teams navigated the complexities of PERSON_NAME's holdout, with the Bucs balancing patience and pressure CMC contract speculation.