NFL Preseason 2026 Schedule: Dates, Matchups and Key Games to Watch
The NFL preseason looms in the distance after a long offseason. Here's a look at the biggest games in August.

The NFL preseason looms in the distance after a long offseason. Here's a look at the biggest games in August.

New details have emerged in the Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr.'s arrest which happened on Friday.

Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Salary Cap Update: Brett Veach must clear space for 2026 NFL Draft class and roster move flexibility A to Z Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently learned that quarterback Aaron Rodgers would be coming back for another season in 2026. Rodgers has since announced that the upcoming campaign will be his last in the NFL, as he looks to build off last year’s trip to the playoffs. One person not a fan of how the Steelers handled […] The post Why Bill Barnwell hates what Steelers did with Aaron Rodgers, QB situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Las Vegas Raiders have found their quarterback of the future in Fernando Mendoza. Now, they’re focused on building the offense around him. One position the Raiders are clearly lacking in is wide receiver. With Stefon Diggs still available in free agency, he’d give Las Vegas the premier outside threat they’re in desperate need of, […] The post Raiders subtly urged to pursue Stefon Diggs as Fernando Mendoza help appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Did the Indianapolis Colts make a massive mistake by signing Daniel Jones to roughly a $50 million contract? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell takes a dive into what happened over the offseason and why the numbers in the contract are going to hurt the Colts in the long run. It is a complicated mess. It all started […] The post Bill Barnwell bashes $50 million Daniel Jones’ Colts mistake that could ruin everything appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cleveland Browns are heading into summer with a fascinating QB competition, as coach Todd Monken heaped praise on Shedeur Sanders while Deshaun Watson battles back from injury

Saleh will face off against his former team in 2026 The post Robert Saleh Sends Clear Message on Facing Jets in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is going to be a tough one to please, which players are learning. The post Klint Kubiak Has Stern Message for Raiders Players After Underwhelming Practice appeared first on HEAVY.

The New England Patriots made a move in free agency last offseason to sign wide receiver Mack Hollins. In 2025, he was a quality weapon for Drake Maye.Hollins ended up playing in 15 games for the Patriots last year. He caught 46 passes for 550 yards and two touchdowns.While no one would call Hollins a […] The post Patriots Wide Receiver Named Potential Trade Target for AFC Opponent appeared first on HEAVY.

As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 season, the team has been making moves to bolster the franchise to return to contender status. One of the moves was the Bengals’ front office trading for Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in the last NFL Draft, as one analyst […] The post Why Bill Barnwell is ‘still blown away’ by controversial Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence trade decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aaron Rodgers’ decision to return to Pittsburgh for another season looks good on paper. He’s reuniting with head coach Mike McCarthy and the Steelers upgraded their offensive weapons. But when it comes to great quarterbacks, we get amnesia. Players and fans both think that there’s always one more ...

Tom Brady was invited to give the commencement address at Georgetown University's business school last weekend, where he aimed a rather random dig at Texas Tech while discussing a former teammate

Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns is entering his second season in the NFL. Sanders was selected by the Browns with the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, though many expected him to be drafted much earlier. The 6-foot-2 quarterback made his debut in Week 11 against the ...

A new trade pitch would see the Chicago Bears snag a former second-round edge rusher from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a Day 3 draft pick. The post Bears Trade Pitch Flips Day 3 Pick for Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher appeared first on HEAVY.

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was not selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with his omission sparking widespread controversy

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their upcoming Organized Team Activities (OTAs) in a couple of weeks, the voluntary sessions will not feature their star WR Rashee Rice following another run-in with the law agencies. As per reports from KSHB41’s Matt Foster, Rice is all set to serve a 30-day jail sentence after reportedly […]

The New England Patriots recently wound up on the wrong of two NFC teams' barbs on social media. The post Patriots Get Brutally Trolled By 2 NFC Teams appeared first on HEAVY.


The Chargers hired Mike McDaniel to bring speed, explosiveness and creativity back to Justin Herbert’s offense.

A top ESPN analyst ranks Patriots QB Drake Maye ahead of multiple star NFL quarterbacks in surprising new offseason rankings. The post Patriots Drake Maye Gets Major Boost Just a Week Before OTAs Open appeared first on HEAVY.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are relying on Aaron Rodgers to be the starting quarterback for one more season after he signed a one-year, $22.5 million contract this offseason. While the front office had several options at the beginning of free agency, one NFL insider believes Pittsburgh made the right choice. Malik Willis signed with the Miami […] The post Insider makes ‘100%’ Aaron Rodgers pick over Malik Willis, Kyler Murray appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Vikings are waiting on a decision from Harrison Smith, and have been for quite some time.The Vikings made Smith a post-June 1st release on March 11th, meaning he is currently not on the team. Still, Minnesota is awaiting his decision on whether or not he will return to the team for a 15th […] The post Vikings Get Blunt Harrison Smith Message Amid Return Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

When the NFL released the schedule, they revealed that the Tennessee Titans would face the New York Jets in Week 1. Former Jets’ coach and new Titans’ coach, Robert Saleh, gave his reaction to facing his former team, according to Titans’ beat writer Jim Wyatt. “HC Robert Saleh on facing the Jets in Week 1: […] The post What Titans’ Robert Saleh said about facing Jets Week 1 after disastrous tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
