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Last updated: June 12, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

Disciplinary Updates The league closed its review of Stefon Diggs after officials found no evidence of a personal‑conduct violation, allowing the Buffalo wideout to remain active for the upcoming Thursday night matchup. In Denver, the situation escalated as Jonathon Cooper was arrested on a protection‑order breach and subsequently faced a second‑degree assault charge, adding a felony count to his pending case according to court filings. Meanwhile, Kansas City’s defensive backs coach Dave Merritt avoided league sanctions when the NFL found insufficient evidence of misconduct, leaving the Chiefs’ staff unchanged as the team prepares for its week‑two contest.

Player Sentiment on the World Cup A recent poll of 29 NFL athletes revealed a split on the tournament’s top scorer, with many favoring England’s Harry Kane for the Golden Boot while also expressing confidence that the United States could advance beyond the group stage survey results showed. The same respondents highlighted the World Cup’s influence on football infrastructure, noting that the tournament demonstrated the feasibility of installing natural grass in all 30 NFL venues, even those with domed roofs. However, they cautioned that logistical hurdles remain before grass becomes a permanent solution across the league players emphasized.