NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: August 25, 2026, 8:52 PM ET

Injury Report

The NFL injury picture took several hits this week. Seattle placed rookie safety Bud Clark and offensive lineman Mason Richman on season-ending injured reserve after both were hurt in Sunday's preseason game against Tennessee, a significant blow to the Seahawks' depth. In New York, Giants receiver Calvin Austin III suffered a "serious" right knee injury while running a route at Tuesday's practice, a setback for the 27-year-old who signed after four seasons in Pittsburgh; he was carted off the field. Meanwhile, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak gave little detail on Ashton Jeanty's injury, only saying the second-year back is on the mend, leaving his Week 1 status unclear. Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase eased concerns by saying he's "fine" after an apparent left knee scare at practice, with the receiver downplaying the incident.

Quarterback Watch

Patrick Mahomes is feeling optimistic about his readiness for the regular season. The Chiefs quarterback said he has improved steadily through summer practices and expects to start Week 1 as planned. In Denver, the key to Bo Nix's Year 3 breakthrough may be slowing down his dropbacks and progressions; the Broncos believe refining his footwork could unlock more big plays after his mobility and sack avoidance already produced success, per a detailed analysis.

49ers Off-Field Drama

San Francisco's ownership saga continues to make headlines. Jed York, the 49ers' owner, used a pseudonym and responded three times to a fictitious prostitution ad before his arrest in Ohio over the weekend, according to reports on the incident. Coach Kyle Shanahan insisted the arrest has "no effect" on the team's on-field goals, saying the situation won't be a distraction as the season approaches.

Health & Research

A sobering study published Tuesday in the British Medical Journal found that at least 25% of NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, adding to the ongoing conversation about player safety.

Camp Takeaways & Fantasy

As the Jets wrap up camp, 10 key observations emerged from Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith's first summer together, including the high-end promise of rookie linebacker David Bailey, detailed in this camp review. For fantasy managers, several late-round rookies could become steals in 2026 drafts, with potential sleepers emerging in standard and deep leagues alike.

Decline Candidates

Bill Barnwell identified five NFL teams poised to take a step back this season, including the Broncos. The Bears may be getting too much hype, while the Panthers and Jaguars could have overachieved last year, according to the analysis.