NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 1, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
Training Camp Updates and Player News
Several NFL espn.com are navigating significant personal and professional developments as training camps get underway. Five-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is taking on a new role as an assistant wide receivers coach at Georgia Tech, though he has not yet announced his retirement from playing. Several notable espn.com including Bijan Robinson of the Falcons, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions, Vita Vea of the Bucs, and Tuli Tuipulotu of the Chargers, are being monitored for their preseason participation.
Injury Concerns and Player Outlooks
The Kansas City espn.com Chiefs are dealing with injuries to two of their wide receivers, with Cyrus Allen suffering a shin bruise during a special teams drill and Xavier Worthy leaving practice early due to a shoulder issue. San Francisco espn.com wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will undergo season-ending surgery for a PCL injury that has bothered him since last season, according to general manager John Lynch. Quarterback Will espn.com of the Tennessee Titans expressed confidence in his abilities, stating that he believes there are not 32 quarterbacks in the league better than him as he enters his fourth season. Broncos quarterback espn.com Bo Nix indicated that he will not shy away from scrambling during the upcoming season, even after undergoing surgery on his right ankle. Browns quarterback espn.com Watson views the upcoming preseason as a valuable "showcase" opportunity after being sidelined for nearly two years due to a pair of Achilles surgeries.
Contract and Coaching Developments
The Atlanta Falcons espn.com have secured starting left guard Matthew Bergeron with a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $96 million, including $60 million in guaranteed money. Bears cornerback espn.com Johnson is to the 2026 season, which he considers a "definitely a contract year" as he anticipates a new payday. Sean Payton espn.com entering a new phase in his coaching career with the Broncos, as he will no longer be calling plays, a role he has held for two decades as both head coach and offensive coordinator.