The NFL’s 32 teams’ training camps continue with their second week back on the gridiron.
The road to Super Bowl 61 has already begun. In just a few days, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals will start the preseason when they take the field for the 2026 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Every team has a roadmap for the long six months ahead, and they all begin with training camp.
There has already been a slew of news, buzz and injuries across the league to keep track of.
Several players have already suffered season-ending injuries: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, Carolina Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell, Panthers second-year rusher Nic Scourton and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee. On Monday, Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant suffered a knee injury that will keep him out eight to 10 weeks.
Notable hold-ins, Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, have been absent from practice as the pair of electric running backs are seeking new contracts before the season.
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Among the most intriguing competitions this time of year are the quarterback battles. The four notables to watch are Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland. Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta and the veteran Kirk Cousins and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas.
With the second week of NFL training camps continuing today, here’s the latest news and updates from around the league:
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New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) does a passing drill with running back Jam Miller (30) during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) does a passing drill with running back Jam Miller (30) during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) works with a member of the coaching staff during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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New England Patriots safety Peter Manuma does a drill during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 27 in Santa Clara, California.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey works out during training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara, California, on July 27.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws the ball during training camp workouts at Loyola Marymount University on July 27.
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Myles Garrett of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the training camp workouts at Loyola Marymount University on July 27.
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Running back Jeremiyah Love – the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft – carries the ball during Arizona Cardinals training camp on July 26.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson participates in a team practice at State Farm Stadium on July 26 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) practices during training camp at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on July 26.
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Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (72) works out during the first day of training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington, on July 25.
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) goes through drills during the first day of training camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Washington, on July 25.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks toward the practice field at Missouri Western State University on July 25 in St Joseph, Missouri.
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When does the NFL regular season start?
08:51 PM ET, August 3 2026, Tom Viera
The 2026 NFL regular season starts Wednesday, Sept. 9 with a Super Bowl 60 rematch: the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at 8:20 p.m. ET.
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When does the NFL preseason start?
08:50 PM ET, August 3 2026, Tom Viera
The 2026 NFL preseason games begin with the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6, but Week 1 of the preseason starts Thursday, Aug. 13, with six matchups.
NFL Week 1 preseason schedule
08:48 PM ET, August 3 2026, Tom Viera
Here’s each game during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason:
2026 NFL preseason schedule
Hall of Fame Game
Thursday, Aug. 6
Preseason Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 13
Friday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 15
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL training camp live updates for August 4: Highlights, injuries, news and more
