NFL 2026

NFL News & Analysis

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Injuries August 26, 2026

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase Says He's 'Fine' After Practice Injury Scare

The receiver went down hard attempting a deep catch before walking off under his own power, describing the injury as a slight hyperextension.

Contracts August 26, 2026

Cardinals Extend Center Hjalte Froholdt for Two Years, $20 Million

The deal runs through 2028 and marks his second extension with Arizona after starting all 17 games in each of the past three seasons.

Contracts August 26, 2026

Commanders Sign Veteran Tackle D.J. Humphries

The former Cardinals Pro Bowler joins Washington on a one-year deal after starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil's torn triceps left the position in question for the season.

Team August 26, 2026

Giants Trade Offensive Lineman Josh Ezeudu to Chiefs

Kansas City adds interior line depth behind starting guards Kingsley Suamataia and Trey Smith in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick.

Injuries August 26, 2026

Patrick Mahomes Feeling 'Great,' on Track to Start Week 1

The Chiefs quarterback hasn't missed a practice since being cleared for full football activity in late July, though the medical staff hasn't yet cleared him for preseason game action.

Off Field August 25, 2026

Police Close Case Into Death of Ed Oliver's Son, No Criminal Findings

The Harris County Sheriff's Office concluded its investigation into the June death of the Bills defensive tackle's nearly 2-year-old son with no charges filed.

Injuries August 25, 2026

Cardinals Activate Edge Rusher Josh Sweat From PUP List

Sweat managed a knee injury throughout camp after signing a four-year, $76.4 million deal last year, with his activation pointing toward availability for the season opener.

Off Field August 25, 2026

Allen Robinson Announces Retirement on His 33rd Birthday

The 11-year veteran finishes his career with 565 receptions, 7,058 yards and 43 touchdowns across five franchises.

Off Field August 25, 2026

Study Estimates At Least 25% of NFL Players Develop CTE

Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Boston University and the Concussion & CTE Foundation say the figure is a low-end estimate, published in The BMJ using data from former players who died between 2008 and 2021.

Team August 25, 2026

Commanders Release Safety Will Harris, Place Drake Jackson on IR

Harris opened 2025 as a starter before a fractured fibula limited him to nine games, while Jackson goes on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Injuries August 24, 2026

Browns Lose DE Alex Wright for Season, Sign Derek Barnett

Wright ruptured his Achilles in a joint practice with the Bills just months after signing a three-year, $33 million extension, prompting Cleveland to add the former Eagles first-round pick.

Injuries August 24, 2026

Chargers Place Center Tyler Biadasz on Season-Ending IR

Biadasz suffered ACL damage and other knee injuries when a 49ers defender fell into his leg during a joint practice, pushing rookie Jake Slaughter into the starting job.

Off Field August 24, 2026

CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized While Cowboys Receiver Was at Camp

A single suspect entered Lamb's Fairview, Texas home through a broken window in July and took several high-end items, according to police records.

🔥 Trending Team August 24, 2026

49ers Trade Zamir White to Saints for Deion Jones

San Francisco flips a running back it signed just weeks ago for linebacker depth after Christian McCaffrey's return to practice created a backfield surplus, while New Orleans adds a ball carrier following Alvin Kamara's knee injury.

🔥 Trending Injuries August 24, 2026

Seahawks Place Bud Clark, Mason Richman on Season-Ending IR

The rookie safety's broken ankle and the offensive lineman's unspecified 'major' leg injury are both now officially season-ending.

Injuries August 24, 2026

Raiders' Ashton Jeanty Believed to Have Sprained Ankle, Not Serious Knee Injury

Coach Klint Kubiak says the rookie running back is 'on the mend' from what the team believes is a low ankle sprain, with his Week 1 status against Miami still unresolved.

🔥 Trending Game Recap August 24, 2026

Titans Edge Seahawks 19-16 in Preseason Week 2

Tennessee Titans 19, Seattle Seahawks 16 at Nissan Stadium. Cam Ward went 8 of 12 for 69 yards.

Team August 23, 2026

Joe Milton Makes His Case for Cowboys' Backup Job in Rout of Cardinals

Milton threw two touchdown passes for the second straight preseason game, but coordinator Klayton Schottenheimer says the competition with Sam Howell is 'long from over.'

Team August 23, 2026

40-Year-Old Josh Johnson Leads Bengals Past Bears, 27-9

The well-traveled journeyman threw two touchdown passes and directed a 14-play opening drive against Chicago's starting defense as Cincinnati improved to 2-0 in the preseason.

Injuries August 23, 2026

J.J. McCarthy Gets 'Banged Up' in Vikings' Loss to Ravens

The quarterback played 18 snaps and absorbed three hits and a sack in Minnesota's 13-3 preseason defeat, downplaying the toll afterward.

Team August 23, 2026

Watson Calls Home Boos 'Disrespectful' as Sanders Makes His Case in Cleveland Loss

Coach Todd Monken says Watson's comments about the boos won't factor into the QB decision, and that he expects to name a starter between Watson and Sanders on Monday.

Injuries August 23, 2026

Eagles' Ja'Quinden Jackson Taken to Hospital After Kickoff Collision

The running back was stretchered off after his head collided with a teammate's leg on Saturday's opening kickoff, but the team said he has strength and movement in all extremities and a CT scan came back negative.

Game Recap August 23, 2026

Cowboys Rout Cardinals 34-13 in Preseason Week 2

Dallas Cowboys 34, Arizona Cardinals 13 at State Farm Stadium. Joe Milton III went 9 of 13 for 179 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Game Recap August 23, 2026

Buccaneers Edge Chiefs 16-15 in Preseason Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 15 at Raymond James Stadium. Jake Browning went 8 of 11 for 84 yards.