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Rams head coach Sean McVay revealed that Aaron Donald is strongly considering coming out of retirement after the team explored acquiring reigning DPOY Myles Garrett McVay: No update on Aaron Donald expected until team returns to Woodland Hills, but if there’s an arrow, ‘it’s trending upwards’. McVay noted things are “trending upwards” for Donald’s return, a move that would immediately shift the balance of power across the league’s defensive landscape.

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Draft & Prospects

Jets No. 2 overall pick David Bailey is already generating immense hype at training camp, calling sacking the quarterback “the best feeling in the world” Jets Edge David Bailey: Sacking QBs Is ’the Best Feeling in the World’. In Chicago, the Bears are using a “firehouse method” to evaluate rookie receiver Zavion Thomas, throwing maximum information at him to test his resilience Zavion Thomas taking advantage of opportunities during training camp. Meanwhile, Titans top pick Cam Ward looks efficient in early camp action, pushing fourth-year QB Will Levis further down the depth chart into a competition for backup reps Ten Observations From Titans Training Camp on Saturday.

Roster Moves & Free Agency

The 49ers officially brought back a familiar face, signing WR Samuel Sr. to a one-year deal while placing WR Ricky Pearsall on injured reserve 49ers Sign WR Samuel Sr. to One-Year Deal; Place WR Pearsall on Injured Reserve. The Falcons locked down their offensive line by inking LG Matthew Bergeron to a four-year extension through 2030 Falcons sign G Matthew Bergeron to contract extension. In the desert, the Cardinals placed DT P.J. Mustipher (foot) and DB Jaden Davis on IR, signing Brodric Martin and Quinton Newsome as replacements P.J. Mustipher Heads To IR, Cardinals Sign Brodric Martin As Replacement. The Titans also tweaked their secondary, signing CB Mario Goodrich and waiving Jeadyn Lukus Titans Sign CB Mario Goodrich, Waive CB Jeadyn Lukus.

Team Beats

Several quarterbacks are thriving in new environments or returning from injury, starting with Colts QB Daniel Jones, who looks highly mobile after Achilles surgery and is drawing rave reviews from teammates Training Camp Notebook: Daniel Jones continues to impress Colts teammates, who see a QB who ’looks like he never got hurt’. In Pittsburgh, veteran Aaron Rodgers is dicing up the defense and flashing a vintage connection with TE Pat Freiermuth Training Camp Report: Aug. 1. Across the league, the Eagles’ offense under new OC Sean Mannion is leaning heavily into pre-snap motion to confuse defenses, a scheme OT Lane Johnson called “very O-line friendly” Eagles players embrace Sean Mannion and the new-look offense. The Cowboys’ defense is buzzing under DC Christian Parker, heavily bolstered by the locker room leadership of recently acquired DT Quinnen Williams Spagnola: Uncovering the importance of the Big Q.

League News & Culture

Broncos President Damani Leech confirmed the team remains “laser focused” on opening a new stadium at Burnham Yard by 2031, aiming to break ground by mid-2027 ‘Everybody has to be involved’: President Damani Leech says Broncos remain ’laser focused’ on 2031 opening for new stadium, stresses need for progress. The Steelers celebrated their franchise history by announcing the 2026 Hall of Honor class, which features former GM Kevin Colbert, CB J.T. Thomas, and OL Craig Wolfley Steelers announce 2026 Hall of Honor Class.

Storylines to Watch

Quarterback competitions and depth chart shuffling are dominating early camp narratives, with Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson battling it out for starting rights in Cleveland Shedeur Sanders strives to continue improving his game in Year 2. Meanwhile, the veteran QB carousel continues to produce surreal sights, from Aaron Rodgers orchestrating the Steelers’ two-minute drill Training Camp Report: Aug. 1 to Geno Smith throwing a perfect 11-for-11 practice for the Jets Jets Practice Report | Geno Smith Perfect on Back Together Saturday.