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Saints DL Bryan Bresee Feared to Have Torn ACL on Day One of Training Camp

Bresee Feared ACL Tear on Camp's Opening Day

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have suffered a torn ACL during the opening practice of 2026 training camp on July 29, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed on WWL Radio that Bresee suffered a non-contact knee injury during an early team period, saying it 'doesn't look great.' If the diagnosis is confirmed, the 2023 first-round pick would miss the entire 2026 season. Bresee had entered camp expected to anchor New Orleans' defensive front and had 14.5 career sacks over three seasons.

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Source updated - 2026-07-29

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Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons) Misses Training Camp with Back Injury

Tua Back Injury Sidelines Him Early in Falcons Camp

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is missing the early portions of the 2026 training camp due to a back injury reported as a flare-up that kept him out of Wednesday July 29 practice. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed the injury to reporters. Tagovailoa is still in a quarterback competition for Atlanta and his absence early in camp draws attention given his history of injuries. No timetable for his return to full practice has been confirmed as of scan time. The Falcons also had a separate quarterback room injury concern during the opening week of camp.

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Source updated - 2026-07-30

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Micah Parsons Placed on PUP List as Green Bay Packers Open Training Camp

Parsons on PUP List with Torn ACL at Camp Open

The Green Bay Packers officially placed edge defender Micah Parsons on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list on July 28 as training camp opened, confirming he is unavailable to start the 2026 regular season. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus damage sustained in a December game against the Denver Broncos. He is expected to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season, with a potential return pegged for Week 6 against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay also placed Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Aaron Banks, Javon Hargrave, and Kamal Hadden on PUP.

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Source updated - 2026-07-28

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Vita Vea Requests Trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Vea Requests Trade from Bucs Amid Contract Stalemate

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea officially requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on July 27, 2026, after contract extension talks stalled, his agent Collin Roberts confirmed to ESPN and NFL Network. Vea, 31, is in the final year of a four-year $71 million deal worth $17–18 million in 2026, none of which is guaranteed, and wants a multi-year extension. He reportedly prefers a move to a California-based team or the Las Vegas Raiders. Vea is expected to report to training camp but his participation status is undetermined; the Buccaneers have not confirmed whether they will honor the request.

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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Steps Away from Team After Family Shooting

Bieniemy Steps Away from Chiefs After Wife Shot at Home

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stepped away from training camp on July 27 after his wife, Mia Bieniemy (57), was shot at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, on Sunday night. Their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy (27), was arrested by Loudoun County authorities and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. Mia Bieniemy was transported to hospital in stable condition. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters Bieniemy would not return to camp until ready, with no timeline set for his return to the team.

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Source updated - 2026-07-27

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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Limited at Camp After Car Crash

Shanahan limited at 49ers camp after July car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was confirmed to have suffered significant injuries in a July 14 car crash near his home in northern California, which will limit his role as the team opens training camp. Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, and his hand, required more than 40 stitches on his face, and sustained a severe concussion after his vehicle collided with an SUV. Assistant head coach Chris Foerster and the team's coordinators will handle the bulk of head-coaching duties while Shanahan recovers under concussion protocol. GM John Lynch said on Saturday that Shanahan is not expected to miss the regular-season opener on September 10 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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Source updated - 2026-07-26

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Patrick Mahomes Cleared for Full Training Camp Participation

Mahomes Cleared for Full Camp Practice After Torn ACL

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Friday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to participate in all training camp periods, seven months after surgery to repair torn ACL and LCL in his left knee sustained in the Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2025. Mahomes stated he feels stronger than ever and is targeting the Week 1 opener against the Denver Broncos on September 14. Reid said the team would monitor him day-by-day but that he has clearance for full 11-on-11 work. The clearance ends the major uncertainty surrounding the Chiefs' 2026 season.

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Patrick Mahomes Fully Cleared for Chiefs Training Camp After ACL/LCL Surgery

Mahomes Cleared for Full Camp Practice After Knee Surgery

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been fully cleared to participate in the 2026 NFL training camp, roughly 7 months after tearing his ACL and LCL in a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2025 — the injury that caused the Chiefs to miss the playoffs for the first time in the Mahomes era. Dr. Dan Cooper, the surgeon who performed the operation, cleared Mahomes on July 23, and head coach Andy Reid confirmed the news on July 25 when rookies and quarterbacks reported to camp. Mahomes stated he feels 'stronger than I've ever felt' and plans to wear a knee brace during practice. Full-squad training camp opens July 28.

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Panthers LB Nic Scourton Tears ACL on Day 1 of Training Camp

Scourton Tears ACL on Day 1 of Panthers Training Camp

Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp on Thursday and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Friday. Scourton went down on a wet field during team drills in an emotional scene; the entire roster and head coach Dave Canales individually consoled him before he was carted off. As a rookie in 2025, Scourton had 47 tackles, five sacks and nine QB hits in 17 games and was penciled in as a starter opposite free-agent addition Jaelan Phillips. The injury leaves Carolina's pass rush significantly thinner entering 2026.

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Patrick Mahomes Cleared for Full Training Camp Participation After ACL Surgery

Mahomes Fully Cleared for Camp 7 Months After Torn ACL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was officially cleared on July 24 for full participation in training camp, seven months after tearing the ACL and LCL in his left knee in December 2025. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Mahomes has no restrictions in practice, saying he has 'clearance to practice and do all the different periods of practice.' Mahomes reported to training camp at Missouri Western State University and expressed optimism about being available for the Week 1 opener against the Denver Broncos. His availability going into the 2026 season had been one of the biggest storylines in the NFL offseason.

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Source updated - 2026-07-24

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Panthers LB Nic Scourton Tears ACL on Day 1 of Training Camp; NFLPA Opens Investigation

Scourton Season-Ending ACL Triggers NFLPA Probe

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL on the first day of 2026 training camp on July 23 and was placed on injured reserve ending his season before it began. The injury occurred during team drills within the mandatory five-day acclimation period prompting the NFL Players Association to open a formal investigation into whether the Panthers violated CBA rules that prohibit live contact in that period. Scourton had been expected to start opposite new free agent Jaelan Phillips after recording five sacks in 17 games as a rookie. The Panthers said they are cooperating with the NFLPA investigation and a timeline for its conclusion is unknown. The NFLPA probe and its CBA implications were still developing as of July 30-31.

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Source updated - 2026-07-30

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Panthers LB Nic Scourton Tears ACL on First Day of Training Camp

Scourton Tears ACL Day 1 of Camp

Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during team drills on the opening day of 2026 training camp and was carted off the field. He will miss the entire 2026 NFL season and is expected to undergo surgery before beginning a lengthy rehabilitation. Scourton had been projected as a starting pass rusher opposite free-agent addition Jaelan Phillips after a promising rookie season in which he recorded five sacks in 17 games. The entire Panthers roster — including quarterback Bryce Young — gathered to individually embrace Scourton before he left the field.

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Source updated - 2026-07-23

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Panthers Pass Rusher Nic Scourton Tears ACL on Day One of Training Camp

Scourton Tears ACL Day 1 of Camp; Out for 2026 Season

Carolina Panthers second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton tore his right ACL during team drills on the first day of training camp on July 23 and will miss the entire 2026 NFL season. Scourton was carted off the field and placed on injured reserve; he was expected to be the starting edge rusher opposite free-agent addition Jaelan Phillips. The 2025 second-round pick co-led the team with 5.0 sacks in his rookie year. General manager Dan Morgan said he was 'sick about it,' and the entire Panthers roster individually walked over to comfort Scourton before he left the field.

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Source updated - 2026-07-24

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Nick Emmanwori Revealed to Have Had Ankle Surgery; On PUP List

Emmanwori ankle surgery confirmed; expected back for Week 1

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list earlier in the week and on July 22 ESPN reported the reason: he underwent arthroscopic right ankle surgery earlier in July after experiencing persistent soreness while ramping up for training camp. Emmanwori dealt with two separate ankle injuries in his Super Bowl LX-winning 2025 rookie season — a high sprain that cost him three games and a low sprain four days before the Super Bowl that he played through. He is expected to miss some training camp time but return in time for Week 1 of the regular season.

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2026 NFL Training Camps Open with Mahomes Injury Watch

NFL Camps Open; Mahomes ACL Recovery Under Scrutiny

NFL training camps officially opened on July 21 with 10 new head coaches entering their first camp, headlined by the Arizona Cardinals' Mike LaFleur. The most-watched storyline entering camp is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL and LCL in December 2025 and is targeting a Week 1 return. All current reports indicate Mahomes is on track, though his level of participation in practices and the preseason remains uncertain. The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, scheduled for a Week 1 rematch, open their camps on Friday.

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Source updated - 2026-07-21

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Panthers RT Taylor Moton to Miss Season Start with Blood Clot

Panthers OT Moton to Miss Season Opener with Lung Blood Clot

Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton has been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list and is expected to miss the start of the 2026 NFL regular season. Moton was diagnosed in June with a blood clot in his left lung and is currently on blood thinners. The team confirmed he is responding well to treatment but no return timeline has been announced and his absence is expected to extend into the regular season. Fellow Panther cornerback Jaycee Horn was also placed on the NFI list on the same day due to a foot cut requiring stitches; though Horn is expected back early in training camp. Moton's absence leaves a significant gap on Carolina's offensive line heading into 2026.

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Patrick Mahomes Provides Training Camp Recovery Update After ACL/LCL Tear

Mahomes Targets Week 1 Return from Torn ACL/LCL

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tore his ACL and LCL in his left knee during a Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in December 2025, updated his recovery status ahead of training camp. Mahomes confirmed his recovery is 'going good' and reiterated that playing in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos remains his stated goal. He participated in individual drills and seven-on-seven work during OTAs. Coach Andy Reid has expressed optimism throughout the offseason. The injury ended Kansas City's streak of consecutive playoff appearances and is the most significant pre-camp injury storyline in the 2026 NFL season.

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Source updated - 2026-07-17

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NFL Suspends Cardinals Exec Ryan Gold Indefinitely for Gambling

Cardinals exec Gold suspended indefinitely for gambling violation

The NFL announced on July 17 that Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold has been suspended indefinitely for violating the league's gambling policy. The league's investigation found that Gold provided confidential non-public inside information about the Cardinals' 2026 draft selections before they were announced, and that he also placed parlay bets on NFL and college games. Gold was in his 13th season with the Cardinals and had been promoted to director of college scouting in June 2025. The Cardinals stated full cooperation with the league's investigation and the suspension is effective immediately.

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Source updated - 2026-07-17

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Brendan Sorsby Enters NFL Supplemental Draft After Leaving Texas Tech

Sorsby First NFL Supplemental Draft Pick Candidate Since 2019

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby dropped his legal battle to play for Texas Tech and declared for the NFL supplemental draft, positioning himself as the first player to be selected via that process since 2019 if chosen. The decision drew widespread coverage given the unprecedented nature of his prior eligibility fight. NFL teams have been fielding calls about Sorsby from his former coaches. The supplemental draft operates outside the standard annual process and is used for players who become eligible after the standard draft window closes.

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Source updated - 2026-06-21

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