Hits & Misses
Every rumor we tracked, and whether it came true.
Aaron Rodgers could face the Packers one more time Thursday night
He did not play at all in Pittsburgh’s 28–9 preseason win over Green Bay on Aug. 13. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy held him out, and Rodgers watched fr…
Vikings QB1 battle enters camp with Kyler Murray drawing early-favorite buzz
Murray won QB1
Kyler Murray may be pulling ahead in Vikings quarterback battle
Murray won the competition.
Kyler Murray may be closing in on Minnesota's QB1 job
Minnesota officially named Kyler Murray the 2026 starter on Aug. 11.
Jahmyr Gibbs misses opening Lions practice as extension watch intensifies
Gibbs got his extension Aug. 7
Bijan Robinson holds in as Falcons face major contract decision
Atlanta signed Robinson to a 3-year extension worth up to $75M on Aug. 4
Stefon Diggs reportedly intrigued by potential move to Washington
Diggs actually signed with Washington on Aug. 5.
Chris Olave extension talks remain unresolved as training camp approaches
Chris Olave signed a four-year extension with the Saints on July 30, 2026, before Week 1.
Chris Olave extension talks remain unresolved as training camp begins
Saints signed Chris Olave to a multi-year extension on July 30, 2026, before Week 1.
Raiders QB1 battle: Kirk Cousins favored as Fernando Mendoza enters the competition
Klint Kubiak named Cousins the starting quarterback entering camp, with Mendoza challenging behind him. This resolves it if the vote asked who would h…
Baker Mayfield extension talks stall as training camp deadline approaches
Deadline passed July 28 without an extension. Talks have stopped, and Mayfield will play 2026 on his expiring contract.
Baker Mayfield’s self-imposed extension deadline is getting closer
Deadline passed July 28 without an extension. Talks have stopped, and Mayfield will play 2026 on his expiring contract.
Jalen Carter's Eagles future enters a major contract pressure point
Eagles signed Carter to a four-year extension through 2031 on July 28.
Fernando Mendoza still hasn't signed
Mendoza signed a fully guaranteed 4-year, $57.27M rookie deal on July 23 — no holdout, drama over.