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Cowboys running back Malik Davis was carted off Friday’s practice with the team awaiting an update on his condition. Davis is listed as the No. 2 behind Javonte Williams, with Emari Demercado and Israel Abanikanda in the mix on the roster. Dallas plans to issue its final injury report ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Giants to determine if Davis will be available for Week 1.
Sam Darnold’s career arc—from the Jets to the Panthers, 49ers, Vikings, and Seattle—has become a study in steady learning and resilience. After multiple stops and a shift to a more stable system, he thrived, led Seattle to the NFC title game with a 346-yard, three‑TD performance, and now, under a Seahawks staff kept in the Shanahan lineage, has a real chance to own the offense and keep growing as a rhythm passer.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said Keenan Allen will play Week 1 vs. the Ravens and urged grace as Allen navigates an OWI arrest; the team’s discipline will be handled in-house, with potential league action under the Personal Conduct Policy, but Ballard emphasized Allen’s character and history.
The New Orleans Saints announced the signing of 12 players to the team’s 2026 practice squad, part of the Shift4 Transaction Alert roster moves. The group includes Fadil Diggs, CJ Donaldson, TJ Hall Jr., Alan Herron, Easton Kilty, Jalen Moreno-Cropper, Trey Palmer, Jackson Sirmon, Charlie Smyth, Jay'Viar Suggs, Zamir White and Alex Wollschlaeger. The club also noted that the Saints will open the regular season on Sept. 13 at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions, with the game airing on FOX.
Green Bay trimmed the roster from 91 to 53 in a whirlwind Cutdown Day that also involved trades and Josh Jacobs's Commissioner Exempt List status. The Packers produced clear winners (QB Kyle McCord, RB MarShawn Lloyd, RB Kaleb Johnson, WR J. Michael Sturdivant, OL John Williams, DT Anthony Campbell, NT Jonathan Ford, CB Kamal Hadden) and notable losers (RB Pierre Strong, NT Nazir Stackhouse, S Mark Perry, LS Cal Adomitis, OL Darian Kinnard). Many released players will land on practice squads or elsewhere, but the 53-man group sets the tone for Green Bay's season.
NFL teams will claim waived players in a 2026 waiver process set by the spring draft order (and 2025 final standings), with the Raiders holding the opening slot. The order stays in place for the first three weeks of the season; players with fewer than four accrued NFL seasons must clear waivers, and the team with the higher opening-order position gets the player if multiple teams claim. Vest ed veterans (four or more accrued seasons) are not subject to waivers and can sign elsewhere as free agents. Practice squads are formed starting Aug. 31, can carry up to 16 players (six of whom can be veterans), and players must clear waivers before joining a squad; waivers and practice squads run alongside the final 53-man rosters on cutdown day.
The Raiders’ 2026 53-man roster was built with 29 players drafted by the team (eight of the 2026 picks made the final roster; Keyron Crawford was placed on IR), plus two players acquired via trades, two via waivers, and 18 signed as free agents. No 2026 undrafted free agents made the initial roster. Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured Raiders draft pick, while Adam Butler is the longest-tenured free agent.
Calais Campbell said the past months have been tough after his brother allegedly killed their mother, but football remains an outlet as he enters what will be his 19th NFL season with the Ravens and nears his 40th birthday. He expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of prayers and support from across the NFL community, noted he’s practicing at a reduced pace, and hinted 2026 could be his final year after a 278-game, six-time Pro Bowl career.
The Colts signed veteran Keenan Allen, reuniting him with coach Shane Steichen and adding a high-target option for Indy, though his aging efficiency could cap big-yardage upside. Allen could start with a larger role if Alec Pierce misses Week 1, but is expected to slide into a more part-time role once Pierce returns, potentially limiting Downs’ and Pierce’s ceiling while Warren remains a key fantasy contributor in the short term.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon says he doesn’t know why his starting job is in jeopardy and believes he’s being “punished,” but he intends to keep competing and “attack” the challenge. Coach Matt LaFleur says the team is evaluating the competition on fundamentals like assignment accuracy and tackling. Nixon, a four-year veteran who’s been a frequent starter and All-Pro returner, is in the final year of his extension and faces questions after recent tackling concerns and a high-profile goal-line miscue, as Green Bay prepares for the Sept. 13 opener against Minnesota.
In the Giants’ preseason opener vs. the Vikings, New York’s 2026 draft class began to show their potential: Arvell Reese impressed with downhill bursts and run-stopping ability; Francis Mauigoa anchored the interior with strong run blocking and solid pass protection; Colton Hood showed physical coverage and solid special-teams involvement; Malachi Fields stood out as a versatile, ball‑hawking receiver who also contributed as a blocker; Bobby Jamison-Travis and JC Davis provided interior disruption and solid technique at nose and tackle; Jack Kelly logged 51 snaps, showing instincts and pass-rush potential, while UDFA Ryan Schernecke demonstrated quick feet in limited action. Despite the defeat, the rookies delivered encouraging signs for the Giants’ developing core.
During Friday’s Raiders practice, Maxx Crosby tipped Kirk Cousins’ pass in the backfield and the two jawed at each other before a brief altercation; Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said it’s 'training camp' and a normal sign of leadership intensity, stressing they must channel that energy wisely as camp continues, with Cousins later bouncing back in a strong two-minute drill.
Washington Commanders’ training camp opened pads for the first time with a spirited practice where linebacker Sonny Styles immediately stood out with speed and instincts, making a key hit and multiple plays. The day featured competitive drills on both sides of the ball, including Mariota finding a back for a touchdown, Daniels connecting with Terry McLaurin, and a developing connection between Daniels and Chig Okonkwo. Rookie Joshua Josephs impressed on defense with speed and playmaking, while the kicking competition between Jake Moody and Drew Stevens remained tight. Antonio Williams showed off reliability with two touchdowns in two-minute drills, and Ale Kaho made an interception as he vies for a roster spot. An injury update noted Kain Medrano’s return to practice and continued evaluations for Way and Amos. Overall, it was a productive, competitive first padded practice.
Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is undergoing season-ending surgery for a torn LCL, ending his debut season after an initial non-surgical plan. With Brazzell out, Carolina will lean on Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, John Metchie III and Tetairoa McMillan as they open the season Sept. 13 against the Bears, while right tackle Taylor Moton (blood clot in the lung) and linebacker Nic Scourton (ACL) also miss time.
At the 2026 shareholders meeting, Packers CEO Ed Policy reaffirmed that Green Bay will not sell the naming rights to Lambeau Field, highlighting how the team’s publicly owned model limits monetization compared with privately owned clubs. The Packers plan to boost revenue through alternatives such as higher ticket prices or Personal Seat Licenses and by hosting more major events at Lambeau. With the Packers and Bears as the lone holdouts from naming-rights deals, the supply of stadium-name deals is effectively zero unless conditions change.