NFL Preseason Kickoff: Teams Finalize Rosters and Key Extensions
The 2026 NFL preseason is officially underway, bringing high energy and intense competition as teams evaluate their rosters ahead of the regular season. With training camps in full swing, several franchises have made headlines with massive contract extensions and critical updates on player availability.
Major Contract Extensions and Roster Moves
As teams prepare for the demanding season ahead, securing core talent has been a top priority across the league:
- Buffalo Bills: Reinforced their offensive line by securing guard O'Cyrus Torrence with a four-year, $78.4 million contract extension.
- Cleveland Browns: Locked in safety Grant Delpit on a three-year deal worth $48 million to anchor their secondary.
- Carolina Panthers: Added veteran depth to their offense by signing tight end Darren Waller.
Training Camp Injury & Player Status Updates
Health remains the ultimate factor as teams navigate through heavy training sessions and preseason fixtures:
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs): Gradually returning to full-contact drills and remains on track to start in Week 1.
- Jalen Ramsey (Pittsburgh Steelers): Currently placed on the PUP list due to a knee injury, though coaches remain optimistic about his early-season return.
- Jalon Walker (Atlanta Falcons): Unfortunately suffered a season-ending ACL injury during camp practice.
What's Next for the Preseason?
With Week 1 of the preseason games underway, coaches are giving rookie quarterbacks and bubble players valuable reps. The coming weeks will determine the final 53-man rosters as teams prepare for the regular season kickoff.
