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Every report from Aug 12, 2026, newest first. Filter by kind or week, or clear the filters to see everything.

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TransactionSigned
Elandon Roberts reaches agreement with the Steelers on a one-year deal.
Player
Elandon Roberts
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
2 more facts on the full report
Elandon RobertsLB, PIT Pittsburgh Steelers
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 12, 2026
TransactionSigned
Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reached agreement on a one-year deal.
Signed with
Carolina Panthers
Contract
one-year deal
Darren WallerTE, CAR Carolina Panthers
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chart
J.J. McCarthy wants to stay with the Vikings after losing the starting QB job.
Player
J.J. McCarthy
Team
Vikings
1 more fact on the full report
J.J. McCarthyQB, NYG Minnesota Vikings
@AdamSchefter on X,
Depth chart
Browns HC Todd Monken informed QBs that Deshaun Watson will start the first preseason game against the Bears and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game against the Bills.
First Preseason Start
Deshaun Watson vs Chicago Bears this Saturday
Second Preseason Start
Shedeur Sanders vs Buffalo Bills next Saturday at home
2 more facts on the full report
Deshaun WatsonQB, CLE Shedeur Sanders
TransactionSigned
Zamir White signs with the 49ers.
Signed with
the 49ers
Zamir WhiteRB, NO Las Vegas Raiders 1 more player or team on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X,
TransactionSigned
Patriots signed veteran RB Hassan Haskins.
Signed with
Patriots
Hassan HaskinsRB New England Patriots
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 12, 2026
InjuryActiveUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka's toe injury from being rolled over during practice is considered minor.
Injury
toe issue
Severity
minor
2 more facts on the full report
Emeka Egbuka
PerformanceActive
Jonathon Brooks to appear in first preseason game of his NFL career on Saturday against Buffalo Bills.
Player
Jonathon Brooks
Team
Panthers
4 more facts on the full report
Jonathon BrooksRB, CAR Buffalo Bills 1 more
Depth chartActive
Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in Atlanta's preseason opener against Denver, coach Kevin Stefanski said.
Player
Tua Tagovailoa
Team
Atlanta Falcons
4 more facts on the full report
Tua TagovailoaQB, ATL Atlanta Falcons
Coaching
Chicago HC Ben Johnson wants the Bears to have the highest-scoring offense ever.
Coach
Ben Johnson
Team
Chicago Bears
1 more fact on the full report
Chicago Bears
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 12, 2026
Transaction
Vikings have signed RB Jermar Jefferson and waived RB Jordan Mims.
Signed
Jermar Jefferson
Waived
Jordan Mims
1 more fact on the full report
Jermar JeffersonRB Jordan MimsRB 1 more
InjuryOut
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka limped off the field and was examined on the sideline, remaining on the table without returning.
Player
Emeka Egbuka
Team
Buccaneers
2 more facts on the full report
Emeka EgbukaWR, TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Transaction
Edge Tyus Bowser, who last played for Miami Dolphins in 2024, worked out for the Cleveland Browns.
Player
Tyus Bowser
Position
Edge
3 more facts on the full report
Tyus BowserLB Cleveland Browns 1 more

Players in the news

Ezekiel ElliottRB
Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL
Taylor MotonOL, CAR
Grant CalcaterraTE, PHI
Landon DickersonOL, PHI

Teams in the news

Dallas CowboysDAL
Philadelphia EaglesPHI
Carolina PanthersCAR
Las Vegas RaidersLV
Baltimore RavensBAL

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