Month: July 2026

Joe Burrow did not need long to establish his expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals this summer. Cincinnati’s first training camp practice featured sharp throws, an evolving offense and even a scuffle between Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Turner. Burrow welcomed the energy, but he also delivered a warning that should follow

JULY 31: O’Neill will collect a $27.1MM signing bonus, as detailed by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. His base salaries for 2026 ($5.1MM) and ’27 ($17.2MM) are guaranteed in full. Roster and workout bonuses are present in the pact, along with salary escalators covering 2027-30. The extension has lowered

Quarterback Baker Mayfield plans on making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regret not extending him when they had the chance. On Thursday, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick spoke with reporters at Buccaneers training camp after contract talks with the front office stalled earlier in the week and repeatedly expressed his “disappointment”

Deebo Samuel is returning to San Francisco. The 49ers are set to sign the veteran wide receiver, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It will be a one-year deal worth up to $7MM for the former 49ers second-round pick. Samuel, of course, spent the first six seasons of his career

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave’s hold-in is over. On Thursday, the Saints and 2022 first-round pick agreed on a four-year extension worth $132M, including $90M guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, securing Olave’s services through the 2030 season. Last year, the former Ohio State Buckeye posted his third

During his most recent public comments, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said the team has been in contact with Quinnen Williams‘ camp about a possible extension. Nothing is imminent, but a mutual interest exists for a deal to be struck. Williams was acquired at the 2025 trade deadline in a move which ended

As expected, all eyes were on Maxx Crosby in the Las Vegas Raiders‘ first day of training camp. The superstar pass-rusher had already revealed he would be a full-go for camp, though the team might take things slowly with him after missing some time in the offseason. Then again, it seems

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been in the headlines throughout the 2026 offseason – mostly for the wrong reasons. The 25-year-old was accused in March of making antisemitic statements to a woman before biting her on the shoulder. Also that month, he checked into a luxury rehab center to

Barring a miracle, the Green Bay Packers will be without their best player to start the season. Micah Parsons tore his ACL late in the season, and most indications — even from him — point to him missing the first month of the campaign. As expected, the Packers placed him on

The Saints continue to view Chris Olave as an extension candidate, and a clear path to that agreement now exists. The contract-year wideout received clearance from the blood clot issue that surfaced in January. Mickey Loomis said (via ESPN.com’s Katherine Terrell) Olave is now “full go.” A blood clot was

The Carolina Panthers aren’t catching any breaks during training camp.  On Wednesday, rookie wideout Chris Brazzell II went down with an apparent knee injury.  The Charlotte Observer Panthers reporter Mike Kaye noted on social media that the 2026 third-round pick (No. 83 overall) “held his [left] knee after a 7 on 7

Buccaneers veterans reported to training camp on Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s self-imposed deadline for contract extension negotiations. The sides did not reach an agreement, making it official that Mayfield will play the season without a new deal, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN report. [RELATED: Vita Vea Requests Trade,

The Philadelphia Eagles made Jalen Carter the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history on Tuesday, but they may have done themselves the biggest favor. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Eagles and Carter agreed on a four-year, $152M extension with $106M guaranteed that’s set to kick in during the

The Cowboys made a handful of notable additions this offseason, including the acquisitions of defenders Rashan Gary and Jalen Thompson. If Jerry Jones has his way, the franchise may not be done. While speaking with reporters today, the Cowboys owner expressed optimism about the current state of his roster. In

For months, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots were tangled up in rumors of an A.J. Brown trade. After so much speculation and back and forth, the open-secret trade ultimately went through, with Brown getting back together with head coach Mike Vrabel after plenty of turmoil in Philadelphia. Brown was

Daniel Jones is in position to fully participate in the opening practices of the Colts’ training camp. He is not the only core player with a clean bill of health entering the summer. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has passed his physical, Mike Chappell of Fox59 notes. As a result, a stint on the

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel insists the team isn’t concerned about the health of wide receiver A.J. Brown heading into the 2026 season.  On Monday, Vrabel spoke to the media at training camp. He dismissed a report that shared Brown is suffering from a degenerative right knee issue.  Mike

In stunning news as Buccaneers training camp nears, defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade, agent Collin Roberts announced (via Mike Garafolo of NFL Network). Vea is expected to report for camp, but it is unclear if he will participate, according to Garafolo. Vea’s trade request comes in the

The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot riding on the next season. They’ve got Travis Kelce back for at least one season. They’ve got Patrick Mahomes healthy again, at least almost. Those are good things. But what means something even more than right now is the future of this franchise. Who are

The waiting game continues for cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez. Both are eligible for a massive extension, and the two remain linked given the fact they share an agent. Months have passed since the Seahawks made their first offer to Witherspoon, but few indications have emerged that a deal is imminent. Gonzalez,

Change has become one of the few constants in Jalen Hurts’ football career. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback will enter another season with a different offensive coordinator, a revised system and a receiving corps that no longer includes A.J. Brown. Hurts does not sound particularly bothered by any of it. Following

The stalemate between Jacoby Brissett and the Cardinals has come to an end. A contract resolution was reached on Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Brissett was originally set to earn $4.88MM in base salary for 2026, the final year of his deal. A raise – rather than an extension – has been

Dak Prescott is back and ready to rock it for another season. The Dallas Cowboys need him healthy. That’s a given. It’s also one of the biggest factors for this team heading into training camp. Training camp starts on Wednesday. Prescott, of course, is expected to be there, along with all

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers have been working to agree on a new contract to keep the veteran passer in Tampa over the last several months. Wanting to have reached a new deal before getting back on the field, Mayfield set a deadline for the start of training camp. This

With all teams getting ready for next season and preseason just around the corner, Stefon Diggs remains unsigned. However, with his legal situation behind him, it should be just a matter of time before the Pro-Bowler finds a new home. According to ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, the Maryland native could