All 32 NFL teams are in action this week as Sky Sports broadcasts the first full pre‑season slate. The biggest buzz revolves around Aaron Donald, the three‑time Defensive Player of the Year who is weighing a comeback to the Rams after they acquired last season’s sack leader Myles Garrett in a trade with Cleveland. Coach Sean McVay says Donald looked great in a recent workout but remains undecided, leaving fans on tenterhooks with just four weeks until the regular season.

The Browns’ quarterback spot is shaping up as a high‑profile battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. New head coach Todd Monken has alternated the starters, giving Watson the opener and Sanders the next pre‑season game, signaling the competition will likely extend into week one. Watson’s career has been marred by injuries, a 2022 suspension, and a lingering shoulder problem, while Sanders posted a modest 1,400 yards as a rookie, far from Watson’s 2020 peak of 4,823 yards.

The Raiders are also locked in a quarterback duel, with veteran Kirk Cousins facing pressure from 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins leads the first team, but Mendoza’s Heisman‑winning pedigree and solid camp work keep the competition tight, shaping the franchise’s future.

Catch all four weeks of pre‑season live on Sky Sports, beginning with the Seahawks‑Patriots Super Bowl rematch on September 10.