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Last updated: August 20, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

Injuries

Tyler Warren sustained a groin injury during the Colts' joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday and did not return to the field. Jayden Higgins tore his ACL during Houston's joint practice with the Raiders and will miss the entire season, according to sources. Sam LaPorta suffered a hip injury that leaves his availability for the Lions' regular-season opener in serious doubt. Cole Van Lanen has been activated from the PUP list by the Jaguars as he continues his recovery from a knee injury that ended Jacksonville's playoff run.

Joint Practices

Saquon Barkley expressed his strong dislike for back-to-back days of joint practices, stating that one day is sufficient to avoid the skirmishes that regularly erupt during these sessions. A.J. Brown professed his love for the Eagles and former teammate Jalen Hurts following New England's joint practice with Philadelphia. Players were ejected from Thursday's fight-filled joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants after throwing punches and engaging in physical altercations. Eric Karabell has released his running back tiers for fantasy football drafts, breaking down where value drops off throughout the position. His wide receiver tiers provide similar insight for fantasy managers navigating the draft landscape.

Quarterbacks

Will Howard will start for the Steelers against the Jets in Friday's preseason game, with rookie Drew Allar serving as his backup. The NFL quarterback market for 2027 is shaping up with uncertainty across 16 teams, each facing varying degrees of QB1 questions heading into next season. Fernando Mendoza relies on his extensive notebook habit as his biggest asset, showcasing a lifelong dedication to studying film and learning the game ahead of his preseason debut at Houston.

Transactions

Trevon Diggs has agreed to a one-year deal with the Seahawks, reuniting with former Cowboys teammates and bringing his Pro Bowl cornerback skills to Seattle's secondary. Vita Vea signed his contract extension with the Buccaneers, declaring that his end goal was never a trade away from Tampa Bay and that he wants to be "a Buc for life."

Team Outlook

The Patriots enter 2026 with a renewed identity as "the team being hunted," following an eventful offseason marked by significant roster turnover and a much tougher schedule ahead.