NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: August 12, 2026, 6:22 PM ET

Training Camp & Preseason Developments

The Broncos will sit rookie QB Bo Nix for their preseason opener Friday as he continues recovery from two ankle surgeries, though the team expects him to play in the final two warm-up games. A deeper look at why the 2026 season is critical for both Nix and the franchise examines whether he can truly become their next alpha quarterback after two winning seasons. In Carolina, RB Brooks will play in Saturday's preseason road test against the Bills, per coach Dave Canales, who says the running back is "ready to rock." Meanwhile, at Falcons camp, Tagovailoa is coming on strong while Penix remains sidelined, with position battles and potential breakouts emerging across the roster.

Injury Updates & Player News

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka suffered a minor toe injury and limped off during a joint practice with the Jets on Wednesday, not returning. Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he can still "play at a high level" and wants to be more accountable as a leader in what could be his final NFL season. The latest training camp buzz notebook provides intel on Downs, Boston, Hurts and more from the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks, and Steelers.

Veterans & Alumni

Aaron Rodgers discussed a possible post-retirement return to Lambeau Field, saying it “has to be an invite”; he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be in Green Bay. Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won the GOP Senate primary in Minnesota and will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat. Ex-QB Matt Hasselbeck has joined a research effort to find CTE in living people, recently undergoing two days of scans and tests to measure how collisions affected his brain.

Offseason Storylines & Fantasy

Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson set a bold goal: become "the highest-scoring offense ever," even beyond winning the Super Bowl. A look at what NFL rookies did with their first paycheck features Jeremiyah Love, Drew Allar, and Carnell Tate. For fantasy managers, Mike Clay's Playbook provides strategy tips for 10 different league types and scoring setups.