2026 NFL season

Jaxson Dart is a second-year quarterback entering his first full year as the Giants' starter.

Jaxson Dart was a rookie first-round pick who took over as quarterback in Week 4 of the 2025 season.

Wide receiver Malik Nabers is returning from injury.

Patrick Mahomes injured his ACL and LCL in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers last December.

Patrick Mahomes' motivation during his offseason knee surgery recovery was to walk before his 11-month-old daughter Golden.

Patrick Mahomes was walking before his daughter took her first steps.

Sean McVay said the team is taking things one day at a time with Aaron Donald.

Myles Garrett is the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

Aaron Donald will play alongside Myles Garrett on the Rams defensive line.

On July 27, 2020, the NFL told teams that "End Racism" and "It Takes All of Us" would be stenciled in opposite end zones during Week 1 and home openers.

A Congressional Research Service report found that 64% of African-American children lived apart from their biological fathers in 2012, compared with about one-third of children overall.

The NFL's Inspire Change program has directed more than $375 million toward social-justice and community organizations.

The Rams signed Aaron Donald to a one-year, $20 million deal.

The Rams gave Matthew Stafford a one-year, $55 million contract extension.

Leigh Steinberg was inducted into the California Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.

The NFL's Global Markets Program was launched in 2022.

The NFL will play its first-ever game in Melbourne in 2026.

The Los Angeles Rams own marketing rights in Australia under the NFL's Global Markets Program.

Jalen Hurts became godfather to A.J. Brown's daughter, Jersee.

The Eagles open the regular season Sept. 13 at home against the Washington Commanders.

A.J. Brown said "No" when asked whether he had spoken with Hurts since the trade.

Stroud went 20 of 47 and threw four interceptions in a 28-16 divisional-round loss to the Patriots in January.

Stroud has an equal amount of touchdowns and interceptions (six), a 60.3% completion rate, and an 80.6 passer rating in six playoff games.

Stroud is willing to bet on himself in hopes of securing an even richer contract next offseason.

In 2024, Tucker made only 73.3% of his field-goal attempts, a career low.

The Baltimore Ravens released Tucker in May of 2025 after 13 seasons with the franchise.

Deshaun Watson signed a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns.

Aaron Donald was a Pro Bowler in each of his first 10 years with the Rams.

Aaron Donald said he spoke to Rams head coach Sean McVay almost every day to give him updates on possibly coming back.

Aaron Donald was on the Rams roster when the team won the Super Bowl in 2021.

Josh Jacobs faces up to $20,000 in fines or up to 18 months in prison if convicted on two misdemeanor charges.

Terrion Arnold was arrested on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery in June.

Puka Nacua was accused of biting a woman in March and entered rehab shortly afterward.

Donald wrote 'I'm back' in his official letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Donald had been retired during the 2024 and 2025 NFL seasons.

The Rams lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game last season.

Allen signed a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Colts during the offseason.

The Indianapolis Colts stated they are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen, are gathering more information, and have no further comment.

Jail records in Indianapolis show Allen was booked on charges of DWI/DUI/OWI-Endanger Person and DWI/DUI/OWI-ACE .08 or More, both of which are misdemeanors.

The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs played to a 9-9 tie.

Quarterback Jalen Milroe had great moments during the game.

Jason Myers had five total misses through three preseason games.

The Bengals signed safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger.

The Bengals finished dead last in the AFC North during the 2025 season.

The Bengals acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants via trade.

Jaxson Dart threw for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions in his rookie season.

Malk Nabers is returning from an ACL injury.

Michael Pittman is no longer on the Colts.

Garrett Nussmeier recorded 22 completions on 34 pass attempts for 198 yards and one interception.

Rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane opened Friday's game with a tackle for loss.

Brashard Smith led the Chiefs with 72 rushing yards across 16 carries.

Tagovailoa fumbled a snap on his second drive and the Dolphins recovered.

Michael Penix Jr. was limited in practices while recovering from 2025 knee surgery.

Tagovailoa was booed by Dolphins fans at Hard Rock Stadium.

Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was the QB10 before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 14 of 2025 and finished the season as QB17.

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce signed a four-year, $114 million contract extension after recording 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart passed for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions as a rookie, while adding 487 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.

The Raiders' regular-season opener is scheduled for Sept. 13, 2025 against the Miami Dolphins.

Kubiak said Mendoza would take backup repetitions once regular-season practices begin.

Kirk Cousins completed 13 of 17 passes for 101 yards and 1 touchdown in the preseason.

Chris Bell suffered a torn ACL in December that prematurely ended his collegiate career.

The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell.

Kyle Pitts participated in nine of 14 snaps with Atlanta's starting unit.

District Attorney David L. Lasee described the video in his incident report.

The Brown County District Attorney and the NFL are both investigating Josh Jacobs.

The two charges against Jacobs carry up to an 18-month combined jail sentence.

Bo Nix has thrown the most touchdown passes of 20-plus air yards in the NFL since the start of the 2024 season, with 19 including the postseason.

Sean Payton responded to Schwartz's take by saying it is easy to tell who works at it and who doesn't.

A Community Note was added to the clip correcting Schwartz's claim.

Kurtis Rourke broke three ribs in the preseason opener.

Mac Jones completed 1 of 5 pass attempts for 7 yards in the game.

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 18-12 in the preseason finale.

Jaylen Reed was acquired from the Houston Texans in exchange for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and a 2028 seventh-round pick.

Punter Matt Haack averaged 46.5 yards on four punts with a long of 63, no touchbacks, and three inside the 20.

DeVito and Williams connected for a touchdown in three consecutive preseason games.

McCord completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns.

Kyle McCord played the entire game at quarterback while Love and Tyrod Taylor rested.

Jordan Love called the Packers' offensive plays in the second half.

The league will award 88 players across offense, defense, and special teams with the Pro Bowl designation.

The Pro Bowl will no longer have a standalone game.

An in-person celebration of the Pro Bowl roster will be held in February.

The NFL reiterated to its clubs that any player returning to college ranks will be prohibited from signing with a team this season.

Dae'Quan Wright was expected to sign with LSU.

The NFL issued a memo obtained by ESPN reiterating existing rules about players who return to college after being cut.

Za'Darius Smith is 33 years old.

Za'Darius Smith said his mother wanted him to play for the Atlanta Falcons.

Za'Darius Smith entered the NFL in 2015.

NFL executive vice president Peter O’Reilly said the Pro Bowl has always been about recognizing the players who distinguish themselves as the very best in the NFL.

This past season, the Pro Bowl Games were moved to the Tuesday before the Super Bowl in San Francisco.

Voting remains split with fans, players and coaches accounting for one-third of the selection process.

Kevin Stefanski is the Falcons' new head coach.

Ian Rapoport reported that the Falcons' starting quarterback job is for Penix to lose following Tagovailoa's inconsistent play.

Michael Penix Jr. is coming off an ACL injury.

Jayden Daniels was asked about the cease-and-desist letter at the end of a press conference on Wednesday following a joint practice against the Baltimore Ravens.

Jayden Daniels was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2024.

Jayden Daniels filed the cease-and-desist letter because LSU allowed current cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his No. 5 jersey.

The NFL rolled out a "Rivalry" series of uniforms for all eight teams from the NFC North and AFC South.

The Jacksonville Jaguars were included in the "Rivalry" uniform rollout.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' "Rivalry" series uniform includes spotted pants.

The Bears' 'Rivalries' uniform design also nods to the University of Illinois.

The new 'Rivalries' merchandise will be available for sale starting September 1.

The Jaguars' 'Rivalries' uniform includes the names of Jacksonville neighborhoods hidden within the spots on the pants.

Malik Nabers had 1,204 yards in 15 games his rookie year in 2024.

John Harbaugh said it is "reasonable to assume" Malik Nabers is trending toward being available for Week 1.

Jaxson Dart is the Giants' 2025 draft choice out of Ole Miss.

The Lions will debut their Rivalries uniform in Week 8 against the Vikings on Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.

The Rivalries uniforms will be part of each team's lineup for three years in addition to their existing alternate uniforms.

The Packers will debut their Rivalries uniform in Week 5 against the Bears on Oct. 11 at 4:25 p.m. ET.

The Colts will wear their "Anvil Strike" uniforms against the Texans in Week 3.

The Bears will host Green Bay in Week 16 to debut their rivalry outfits.

All teams from the NFC North and AFC South will wear the "Rivalries" uniforms during the 2026 season for a home game against a divisional opponent.

The Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson in a trade costing them six draft picks, including three first-rounders, and signed him to a fully guaranteed $230 million contract.

Deshaun Watson said he feels he gets more love at road games than at home games.

The NFL suspended Deshaun Watson for 11 games and fined him after he reached a settlement with massage therapists.

Carnell Tate played 100% of the Tennessee Titans' offensive snaps while Cam Ward was on the field.

For the Titans' first three drives, Calvin Ridley played X receiver, Carnell Tate played Z receiver, and Wan'Dale Robinson lined up in the slot.

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet remained on the PUP list and was not eligible to play.

Second-round rookie Jake Slaughter will replace Tyler Biadasz at center.

Tyler Biadasz is 28 years old.

Tyler Biadasz was entering his seventh season in the NFL.

McCarthy was limited by 10 starts last season because of multiple injuries.

McCarthy threw too hard into the end zone twice for incompletions, resulting in a turnover on downs.

O'Connell pulled McCarthy from the game after a couple of hard hits left him walking gingerly off the field.

Ashton Jeanty suffered an apparent leg injury during a Raiders practice on Sunday and was helped off the field.

Jeanty was drafted with the No. 6 overall pick out of Boise State.

Jeanty did not play in the team's second preseason game against the Houston Texans.

J.J. McCarthy completed 5 of 10 passes across 18 snaps against the Ravens' defense on Saturday.

The Packers missed four extra points in the previous year.

The Packers used a sixth-round draft pick on kicker Trey Smack in 2026.

Deshaun Watson was booed repeatedly by Browns fans during the second half of Saturday's game against Buffalo.

Watson described the booing from the fans as disrespectful and personal.

Todd Monken is the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

Butker missed another kick later in the same game.

Cam Little made field goals of 67 and 68 yards.

Fangio said the kicking ball changes have drastically changed the kicking game, particularly field goals.

Chubb missed the rest of the 2023 season and returned to start eight games in 2024.

Chubb accumulated 7,349 rushing yards and 54 rushing touchdowns in his career.

Chubb played the final game of his career against the Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Damar Hamlin had an interception, a pass breakup, and five total tackles.

The Browns converted 3 of 11 third downs.

Kyle Allen went 10/12 for 128 yards and a touchdown in this game.

Rashod Bateman turned himself in to police and faces three domestic violence charges connected to an incident in June.

Bateman was charged with battery-family violence, reckless conduct, and first-degree criminal damage to property.

The incident occurred on June 3.

Geno Smith completed all seven of his throws on the New York Jets' opening drive against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Geno Smith was acquired by the New York Jets from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Shedeur Sanders completed all four of his passes on the opening drive in preseason Week 2.

Jake Bobo was carted off the field during a joint practice between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans.

Jake Bobo joined the Seahawks in 2023 as an undrafted rookie.

Jake Bobo injured his right leg along the sideline and required assistance to get onto the cart.

MarShawn Lloyd caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love.

Will Lutz made a 53-yard field goal early in the second quarter to put the Broncos ahead 10-7.

Bo Nix threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to RJ Harvey on Denver's first drive.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Steelers will keep Will Howard and Drew Allar on their 53-player roster.

Mason Rudolph did not play in the game.

Dulac said the decision to keep both Howard and Allar came before the preseason game and did not change based on what happened Friday night.

Howard completed 10 of 15 passes for 74 yards across four drives in the game.

The Steelers have four quarterbacks on the roster.

Howard said he felt comfortable in the pocket.

Mike Evans departed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the San Francisco 49ers.

Cornerback Jamel Dean departed from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tight end Cade Otton returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jim Harbaugh stated that the punt was short and in the middle, leaving the team outflanked.

Jacob Cowing had an 83-yard punt return against the Los Angeles Chargers.

JK Scott finished 10th in the NFL the prior season with a 47.8 punt average.

Running back Kaelon Black had missed the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans due to an adductor strain.

De'Zhaun Stribling caught four of five targets for 46 yards against the Chargers.

Stribling caught three passes for 25 yards on a series with quarterback Brock Purdy.

Mendoza did not throw an interception in his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals.

This was Mendoza's first start.

Mendoza was born and grew up in Miami.

Brock Purdy played one drive, completing 4 of 6 pass attempts for 29 yards.

Jacob Cowing returned a punt for a touchdown, Nick Martin forced a fumble that the 49ers recovered, and Eddy Pineiro made two field goals.

Austen Pleasants suffered a right knee injury while playing left guard.

De'Zhaun Stribling caught 4 passes for 46 yards on 5 targets against the Chargers.

Texans rookie Wade Woodaz intercepted a pass intended for Mike Washington and returned it 80 yards for a touchdown.

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17.