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Last updated: August 1, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Contract News and Player Status

The New Orleans Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year contract extension that could be worth as much as $132 million, with $90 million guaranteed, according to his agents. Free agent Samuel is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year contract that could reach up to $7 million. Packers tight Tucker Kraft has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, less than nine months after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in his right knee.

Team and Player Updates

Bears coach Ben Johnson stated that his team is motivated to avoid being labeled as the top regression candidate for the upcoming season. Seahawks wide Tory Horton revealed that he sustained a cracked tibia during the previous season. Travis Hunter the Jaguars feels faster than ever, despite being 10 pounds heavier than he was during his rookie season. Quarterback Tua believes the Falcons are holding him out of practice as a precautionary measure and suggested he would be ready to play if it were a game week.

Preseason and Analyst News

The latest updates on players participating in preseason hold-ins include Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, Bucs' Vita Vea, and Chargers' Tuli Tuipulotu. CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last week.