NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 13, 2026, 12:29 AM ET
NFL Transactions
The Panthers are adding to their tight end room, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Darren Waller espn.com. Meanwhile, linebacker Elandon Roberts espn.com is returning to the Steelers on a one-year contract after spending the previous two seasons in Pittsburgh.
Commanders & Rodgers News
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels espn.com expressed feeling "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey, leading Daniels to inform the school it can no longer use his NIL. Head coach Dan Quinn espn.com has spent the offseason implementing a competition-focused culture to revive a Washington team coming off a 5-12 season. Elsewhere, Aaron Rodgers said a post-retirement return to Lambeau Field "has to be an invite," noting he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay.
Record Goals & International Game
New Bears offensive coordinator Ben Johnson espn.com has set an audacious goal: becoming "the highest-scoring offense ever" in NFL history. The league's first regular-season game in Australia will feature the Jonas Brothers espn.com as part of the entertainment lineup for the 49ers vs. Rams matchup.
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