NFL News — Week of 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-15#

Read First#

The release of the sprawling 2026 NFL schedule officially overshadowed minicamps this week, unveiling an unprecedented nine international games across four continents and new streaming-exclusive holiday windows. This massive logistical overhaul forces front offices and coaching staffs to immediately begin strategizing around grueling travel demands, such as the Cowboys’ 13,000-mile early-season stretch and the Rams’ heavy island-game schedule.

Week in Review#

The week kicked off with a heavy focus on rookie minicamps, where coaching staffs finally got live looks at their 2026 draft classes and began churning the bottom of their 90-man rosters through tryouts. However, the narrative rapidly shifted to the league’s scheduling and broadcasting ambitions, as the confirmation of games in Paris, Madrid, and Melbourne, alongside a new Netflix Christmas slate, set the stage for a wildly complex 18-week gauntlet.