NFL News — 2026-07-06#
Read First#
The biggest story shaking up the league’s balance of power is the Rams’ acquisition of Myles Garrett, who comes to Los Angeles after setting the NFL single-season record with 23 sacks in 2025. Meanwhile, the AFC West landscape has shifted dramatically as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rehabs from a torn ACL and LCL, forcing Kansas City to acquire Justin Fields and Kenneth Walker III to keep their offense afloat.
Highlights by Theme#
Draft & Prospects#
The 2026 draft class is already defining several franchises’ offseason strategies. The New York Jets wielded an incredible three first-round picks, selecting an edge rusher at No. 2, a tight end at No. 16, and a wide receiver at No. 30 overall. The Bengals, however, opted to flip their premium draft capital, trading the 10th overall pick to the Giants in exchange for elite defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. Late-round investments are also turning heads in camp, with the Eagles hoping fifth-round QB Cole Payton can earn a spot, while the Rams aim to develop seventh-round defensive lineman Tim Keenan III.
Roster Moves & Free Agency#
Blockbuster trades and veteran signings are dominating the pre-camp news cycle. Beyond the monumental Myles Garrett addition in LA, the Broncos swung a massive trade with Miami to give QB Bo Nix a premier weapon in WR Jaylen Waddle. The Jets are dealing with the fallout of trading star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts, opening up the CB1 role for Azareye’h Thomas, who is confidently taking over the No. 1 jersey. In other moves, the Seahawks secured return ace Rashid Shaheed with a three-year contract, the 49ers locked up DL Romello Height on a four-year deal, and the Eagles acquired veteran QB Andy Dalton to bring experience behind Jalen Hurts.
Team Beats#
Scheme overhauls and high-profile position battles are the defining themes of this year’s training camps. In the AFC West, the Chargers are installing Mike McDaniel’s motion-heavy offense to protect Justin Herbert, pairing him with new defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary. The Titans are building their attack around new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is reuniting with former Giants like TE Daniel Bellinger and WR Wan’Dale Robinson. Over in Minnesota, head coach Kevin O’Connell is overseeing a fascinating quarterback battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, while the defense aims to thrive under Brian Flores. Finally, the Steelers are breaking in Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator after his successful four-year stint calling the defense for the Raiders.
League News & Culture#
The Colts announced their 2026 diversity coaching fellows, selecting Shea Pitts as the Tony Dungy Fellow and Isabel Diaz and Nadine Nurasyid as the Harriet P. Irsay Fellows. In New Orleans, the Romig family is being recognized for their multi-generational impact on the Saints and local sports, earning an induction into the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Hall of Fame. Off the field, the Jets’ internal content group, One Jets Drive Entertainment, dominated the media landscape with 12 New York Emmy nominations.
Storylines to Watch#
The massive reshuffling of elite talent—from Myles Garrett to Dexter Lawrence and Jaylen Waddle—indicates an aggressive all-in mentality across both conferences. Meanwhile, the sheer volume of high-profile coaching changes, including Mike McDaniel designing plays for the Chargers and Brian Daboll leading the Titans’ offense, sets the stage for a wildly unpredictable schematic landscape in 2026.