NFL Football 3h Briefing
×Last updated: August 2, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
AFC Quarterback Confidence and Health
Titans quarterback espn.com Will Levis believes he is one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL, entering his fourth season with confidence in his abilities. Browns quarterback espn.com Deshaun Watson views the upcoming preseason as a valuable "showcase" opportunity, aiming to get back on the field after nearly two years sidelined by a pair of Achilles surgeries. Broncos quarterback espn.com Bo Nix indicated he will not shy away from scrambling despite having undergone surgery on his right ankle.
NFC Player News and Roster Moves
San Francisco espn.com wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to undergo season-ending surgery for a persistent PCL injury that has plagued him since last season. Kansas City espn.com rookie receiver Cyrus Allen suffered a shin bruise during a special teams drill, and teammate Xavier Worthy also left practice early with a shoulder injury. Deebo Samuel espn.com that his return to the San Francisco 49ers feels like a reunion, stating it was "just a matter of time" before he was back with the team.
Veteran Signings and Retirements
The Detroit Lions espn.com are signing former All-Pro linebacker Devin White to a one-year contract. Andrus Peat espn.com three-time Pro Bowl guard, has announced his retirement from the NFL after an 11-season career.
Team Focus and Preseason Previews
The New England espn.com Patriots are dealing with a crowded wide receiver room, with questions arising about which of the seven receivers are getting the most practice repetitions and what the team might do with the surplus. New York espn.com coach Aaron Glenn is adopting a different approach and set of expectations as he heads into his second season with the team. HBO's "Hard espn.com series, featuring the Seattle Seahawks, is set to debut Tuesday, with viewers potentially seeing segments on shadowboxing, Leonard Williams' hobbies, and Devon Witherspoon's contract.