NFL 2026

NFL News & Analysis

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League August 11, 2026

NFL Will Let Coaches Designate a Staffer to Initiate Replay Challenges

The tweak, added to the rule book without an owners' vote, allows a sideline staff member to throw the red flag instead of requiring the head coach to do it personally.

🔥 Trending Team August 11, 2026

Seahawks Plan to Sign Terrion Arnold, Though His Availability Remains Unclear

Seattle is moving forward on a one-year deal for the cornerback, but the NFL is still deciding whether to place him on the Commissioner's Exempt List while his felony case is pending.

League August 11, 2026

Teddy Bridgewater Retires: 'This Time It's Official'

The quarterback announced his retirement on the 10-year anniversary of the catastrophic knee injury that once threatened to end his career, closing out a 10-season NFL run.

🔥 Trending Coaches August 9, 2026

Kyle Shanahan Nears Full Strength, Plans to Coach 49ers' Preseason Opener

The coach says he feels about 100% on 'the important stuff' as he closes in on full recovery from last month's car crash, with lingering headaches and fatigue his main remaining symptoms.

Injuries August 9, 2026

Commanders' Laremy Tunsil Suffers Torn Triceps, Set to Miss Significant Time

The left tackle was hurt in a one-on-one pass-rush drill against Odafe Oweh and will likely need surgery, just months after signing a record-setting extension.

League August 9, 2026

Brees, Fitzgerald, Kuechly, Vinatieri and Craig Enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Fitzgerald honored mentors Cris Carter and Randy Moss, Kuechly became the second-youngest inductee ever, and Vinatieri balanced tears for his parents with jokes at Peyton Manning's and Bill Belichick's expense at Saturday's ceremony in Canton.

Team August 9, 2026

Eagles' Lane Johnson Enters Camp With a Farewell Mindset

The right tackle, back after missing four practices to be with family, says 2026 is likely his last season even as he insists he can still play at a premier level.

Coaches August 9, 2026

Eagles Will 'Lean Into' the Tush Push, New OC Sean Mannion Says

Philadelphia's fourth offensive coordinator in four years confirms the signature short-yardage play stays central to the offense.

Team August 9, 2026

Raiders Hold Cousins and Crosby Out of Practice a Day After Scuffle

Coach Klint Kubiak benched both for Saturday's session as discipline, saying they'll return to practice Monday.

Team August 8, 2026

Colts' Cam Taylor-Britt Suspended One Game for Personal Conduct Policy Violation

The cornerback will miss the season opener against the Ravens without pay, stemming from a September 2025 reckless driving arrest in Cincinnati.

Team August 8, 2026

Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby Scuffle at Raiders Practice

The quarterback and star pass rusher exchanged words and grabbed jerseys after Crosby hit Cousins twice in a team period, before teammates stepped in.

Team August 8, 2026

Saints Sign Former Falcons and Bucs Linebacker Deion Jones

The one-year deal reunites the New Orleans native with the NFC South after stops in Atlanta and Tampa Bay, giving him a chance to have played for all four division teams.

🔥 Trending Team August 8, 2026

DeMarcus Lawrence Was Nearly 'Done' After Seahawks' Super Bowl Win

The edge rusher considered retiring the moment he finally won a title, but now says 2026 will be his last season, however it ends.

Contracts August 8, 2026

Titans Sign Peter Skoronski to Extension Making Him NFL's Highest-Paid Guard

The four-year, $100 million deal includes $88 million guaranteed, locking up the 2023 first-round pick who protects Cam Ward's blindside.

Team August 7, 2026

Haynes King's Walk-Off TD Lifts Panthers Past Cardinals 33-30 in Hall of Fame Game

The undrafted rookie improvised a game-winning scramble as time expired, capping a back-and-forth shootout that also featured a sharp NFL debut from Arizona's Carson Beck.

Game Recap August 7, 2026

Panthers Edge Cardinals 33-30 in the Hall of Fame Game

Carolina Panthers 33, Arizona Cardinals 30 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Haynes King went 21 of 34 for 180 yards with 2 touchdowns.

League August 6, 2026

How to Watch the 2026 Hall of Fame Game: Panthers vs. Cardinals

Kickoff, TV channel, and streaming options for tonight's Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals matchup, the first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season.

Off Field August 5, 2026

Chiefs Drop GEHA Field Name, Return to Simply Arrowhead Stadium

The mutual decision with naming-rights partner GEHA takes effect with the 2026 season, ending a branding deal that never really caught on with fans anyway.

Contracts August 5, 2026

Bijan Robinson Signs Three-Year, $75 Million Extension With Falcons

The deal includes $51 million guaranteed, the most ever for a non-rookie running back contract, ending his hold-in and making him the NFL's highest-paid back.

Coaches August 5, 2026

DeMeco Ryans Uses NASA's Artemis II Mission to Rally Texans on Day One

The coach compared his team's season-opening buildup to a rocket launch, telling players they have '47 days until they launch' against the Bills.

Coaches August 4, 2026

'Tempered Steel': Inside Mike McCarthy's New Camp Culture in Pittsburgh

The Steelers' first-year coach has banned tackling to the ground in camp, pulled the benches off the practice field, and built a six-pillar teaching framework to replace the old-school two-a-day grind.

Off Field August 4, 2026

Texans' Jalen Pitre Becomes Guardian Caps' First Signature Athlete

The safety wore the padded helmet cover in the final eight games of last season after a concussion, and will now advocate for player safety and donate caps to youth athletes.

League August 3, 2026

Three-Time Pro Bowl Guard Andrus Peat Announces Retirement

Peat spent nine seasons anchoring the Saints' offensive line after being drafted 13th overall in 2015, closing out his career with brief stints in Las Vegas and Pittsburgh.

Off Field August 3, 2026

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Pays Off $20,000 of Bills Staffer's Student Loans

The safety made the donation live on a Twitch stream through his Ceedy Cares Foundation, covering half of the athletic training assistant's remaining debt.