NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: August 10, 2026, 9:19 PM ET

Transactions & Contracts

Former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr is joining UCLA as a special adviser to coach Bob Chesney, the team announced Monday. The Patriots locked up standout tight end Hunter Henry, with a two-year extension worth up to $20 million and $14.5 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Teddy Bridgewater posted on Instagram that his retirement is now "official." Dan Campbell confirmed Bridgewater is stepping away from the team and the NFL. The Cardinals will retire Larry Fitzgerald's No. 11 jersey and induct him into the ring of honor, two days after his Hall of Fame enshrinement. Arizona's general manager also shot down trade rumors surrounding edge rusher Josh Sweat, saying the team has no interest in moving him.

Injuries & Roster Moves

The Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a significant stretch due to a wrist injury, and running back Isiah Pacheco hurt his knee in practice. Bears receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the entire preseason with a groin injury, though the team is confident he'll be ready for Week 1 against Carolina. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart earned rave reviews at Monday's practice after sliding following a third-down run—a smart decision after being examined five times for concussions last season.

Team News & Operations

The Bills have responded to fan complaints about sightlines at their new Highmark Stadium, promising to address the issues. The Giants' training camp experiment in West Virginia, their first summer under John Harbaugh, appears to have been a success based on feedback. Beginning this season, the NFL will allow head coaches to designate a sideline staff member to initiate replay challenges. The Cowboys may have rediscovered their star-locking formula after Quinnen Williams signed a three-year, $105.9 million extension with the Jets, signaling a return to locking up homegrown talent in Dallas.

Analysis & Off-Field News

In a superflex mock draft, quarterbacks were taken with the first six picks, allowing running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs to fall to picks 7 and 8 as values in Round. Bill Barnwell's analysis of historic superteams finds that preseason darlings like the 2026 Rams often fall short of expectations—despite being loaded on paper. Multiple former NFL players say they will continue trying to recoup losses exceeding $1 million after the death of a man they allege defrauded them.