NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
AFC North Notes
Browns quarterback espn.com Deshaun Watson views the preseason as a valuable "showcase" opportunity to prove his readiness after nearly two years sidelined by a pair of Achilles surgeries. Titans quarterback espn.com Levis, entering his fourth season, expressed confidence in his abilities, stating there aren't 32 quarterbacks better than him in the league as he competes for the backup role.
AFC East and West Updates
Bills safety espn.com C.J. Gardner-Johnson surprised a graduate student working with the team's training staff by paying off $20,000 of their student loans during a Twitch stream. Broncos quarterback espn.com Bo Nix indicated he will not hesitate to scramble on his surgically repaired right ankle this season, believing he performs at his best when on the move. Kansas City espn.com rookie standout wide receiver Cyrus Allen suffered a shin bruise during a special teams drill, and fellow receiver Xavier Worthy also left the field early due to a shoulder injury.
NFC South and West News
Orleans Saints espn.com defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will require season-ending ACL surgery, coach Kellen Moore confirmed. San Francisco espn.com wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is also slated for season-ending surgery on a PCL injury that has bothered him since last year, according to general manager John Lynch. Wide receiver espn.com Samuel expressed satisfaction with his return to the 49ers, stating it felt like a matter of time before he was back in San Francisco. The upcoming HBO espn.com series "Hard Knocks" featuring the Seattle Seahawks debuts Tuesday, with viewers potentially seeing moments from shadowboxing to Leonard Williams' hobbies and Devon Witherspoon's contract situation.
Veteran Moves and Retirements
The Detroit Lions espn.com have signed former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year contract. Three-time Pro espn.com selection Andrus Peat announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-season career.