The Lions are working out veteran defensive backs Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills and Mike Edwards as Detroit deals with injuries to multiple members of its secondary.
Avonte Maddox will undergo season-ending foot surgery, while the Lions are adding veteran defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad as secondary injuries mount.
The Dolphins are signing linebacker Andre Jones Jr. off the Bills’ practice squad to the active roster, reuniting him with special teams coordinator Chris Tabor.
The Jets promoted veteran linebacker Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the 53-man roster after Week 2 injuries thinned New York’s linebacker and special-teams depth.
Miami will start rookie receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell in Week 1, a revealing early bet on the 2026 draft class and the Dolphins’ new offensive timeline under Jeff Hafley.
Tampa Bay’s new three-year, $165 million extension with Baker Mayfield does more than settle a contract. It confirms the quarterback around whom the Buccaneers intend to build through 2029.
Kyler Murray won Minnesota’s quarterback job while J.J. McCarthy slipped to third on the depth chart. The 2026 Vikings are trying to stay competitive while quietly reshaping the franchise underneath him.
Green Bay has the quarterback, the weapons and enough defensive talent to contend. After another Wild Card exit, 2026 is about Jordan Love turning a dangerous roster into a dependable one.
Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown still give Detroit an elite offensive core. After a 9-8 season defined by injuries and line problems, the Lions must prove the structure around their stars is strong enough to contend again.
Caleb Williams broke the Bears’ passing record, won the NFC North and delivered a playoff comeback in 2025. Now Chicago must prove the breakthrough can become a sustainable contender.
