NFL Football 8 Hours

Last updated: August 29, 2026, 2:52 PM ET

NFL Roster Moves

The Bills are making notable cuts ahead of the roster deadline, releasing veteran returner and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., along with punter Mitch Wishnowsky, per sources. Our tracker follows every release, trade, and practice squad addition across all 32 teams. The Giants made a deal, acquiring CJ Okoye from the Ravens in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick.

Injury Updates

Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is set for surgery on a fractured forearm suffered in Friday's preseason finale, with coach Brian Schottenheimer indicating he will miss time. Packers coach Matt LaFleur addressed Jacobs' status with the team, saying he "fully anticipates" the running back being on the roster despite two misdemeanor charges. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said he is optimistic about Mayfield playing beyond the 2026 season, even after Mayfield felt "disrespected" by the ongoing contract situation.

Kicker Concerns

The Ravens are monitoring their placekicking situation after Tyler Loop missed two kicks from 51 and 58 yards against the Commanders on Friday night, drawing boos at M&T Bank Stadium. The Raiders face tough decisions at cutdown day, including whether to keep three quarterbacks on the roster.

Fantasy and Projections

For draft day, Adam Schefter's cheat sheet is back with his favorite selections at every level, including sleepers. We also break down the best options for each draft slot in the first two rounds of 10-team leagues. On defense, our model has Aidan Hutchinson toppling Myles Garrett in the sack race, with other pass-rush projections included.

Rankings

Which teams deliver the most excitement? Ben Solak stacked all 32 by pure watchability, with Chicago ranking high on fun and intrigue factors. We also checked on all 257 picks with our Rookies Progress Report to see how classes are faring, from Fernando Mendoza to Sonny Styles and Cashius Howell.

Tech and Betting

Multiple teams are using new angles with GoPro cameras on QBs to get a unique perspective, with six NFL franchises adopting it. Meanwhile, Polymarket has withdrawn a market on Mahomes after CFTC guidance, with the league saying such wagers should be prohibited.