NFL Football 3 Hours

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Training Camp Updates and Player News

The Steelers' Broderick Jones has been cleared to practice after recovering from a season-ending neck injury sustained eight months ago. He expressed initial fears that the injury might end his career. Meanwhile, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry as he enters his 11th NFL season.

Quarterback Battles and Team Dynamics

In Las Vegas, Fernando Mendoza with being the backup quarterback behind Kirk Cousins, who has been named the Raiders' starting QB for training camp. Elsewhere, projected Week 1 starters for several teams remain uncertain, including the Falcons, Browns, Raiders, and Vikings, with potential competitions involving Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons, and Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders for the Browns highlighted in projections.

Team Roster Changes and Health Concerns

The Carolina Panthers' rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II for a torn LCL in his left knee. In Tampa Bay, contract situations for quarterback Baker Mayfield and nose tackle Vita Vea this week, although history suggests both players could remain with the Buccaneers in 2026.

Notable Personnel and League History

Sean Payton will present Drew Brees for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at 64, with his family citing CTE-caused dementia. The league also looks back at the history of the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, with eight champions crowned across three locations ahead of Super Bowl LXI in the city on February 14. In a lighter note, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver using Taco Bell.