https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com CBS Sports Headlines Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:08:45 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com Why Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are worth paying -- and why second-contract RB fears are overblown https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-bijan-robinson-and-jahmyr-gibbs-are-worth-paying/ They're extraordinarily difficult to replace, and history says elite young backs keep producing after they get paid Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:43:31 +0000 Ryan Wilson e7438ef5-99fd-45ad-86da-a331ec0de58c Agent's Take: Patriots offered to make Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid CB. Why isn't a deal done? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/christian-gonzalez-contract-patriots-record-cb-deal/ Robert Kraft says New England offered Gonzalez a record-setting contract. Here's what's standing in the way Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:06:56 +0000 Joel Corry 43953c64-e010-41df-bc6d-0d4ddbc7343d NFL training camp injuries tracker: Latest updates on Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, Chris Brazzell II and more https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-injuries-tracker/ Scourton is out for the season with a torn ACL, while Stewart and Brazzell were carted off the practice field Wednesday Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:18:09 +0000 Jared Dubin f6862d23-86db-4823-b997-ff9336ef5da9 LOOK: Fight breaks out on Day 1 of Bengals training camp with Ja'Marr Chase at center of the scuffle https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/fight-breaks-out-bengals-training-camp-jamarr-chase/ Tempers flared as Cincinnati opened up training camp on Wednesday Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:50:13 +0000 Tyler Sullivan c3e7cc73-8749-466c-9571-1ca435b334b2 No contract, no practice: Star RBs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs stage hold-ins while awaiting extensions https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-hold-in-contract-extension/ Both players are expected to land new deals before the 2026 season Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:47:29 +0000 Bryan DeArdo adf27690-5d67-40a1-84a1-639364f6774a Biggest potential red flags for NFL Super Bowl contenders in 2026 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/biggest-potential-red-flags-for-nfl-super-bowl-contenders-in-2026/ Training camps are underway but even the NFL's elite have fatal flaws that could ruin their Super Bowl dreams before the season even begins Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:20:24 +0000 Jared Dubin ca7240e3-c0dc-4b2d-9b8a-bcfe695da739 Brandon Aiyuk appears to mock Kyle Shanahan after 49ers coach was involved in car accident https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brandon-aiyuk-mocks-kyle-shanahan-49ers-coach-car-accident/ The disgruntled wide receiver appeared to mock his head coach's recent car accident on social media as his messy exit from San Francisco nears its end Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:11:07 +0000 Tyler Sullivan 846056ea-a1ef-4657-8685-e84e789bf65a Falcons sign veteran QB with Tua Tagovailoa working through injury, Michael Penix Jr. still out of team drills https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-injury-update-falcons-sign-cooper-rush/ Tagovailoa is reportedly dealing with a back issue, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said he should be back "sooner rather than later" Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:51:45 +0000 Tyler Sullivan 03eb6e42-a147-4097-834b-0549c93f7f65 Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 IOL prospects, with a freak athlete at No. 1 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2027-nfl-draft-iol-rankings-kade-pieper/ This marks the second straight summer Iowa's Kade Pieper has ranked among the top three IOL prospects Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:46:44 +0000 Mike Renner 32d919d4-6529-4e46-ba13-f4217b5d0545 Fernando Mendoza 2026 NFL props picks, trends: Why recent history says Raiders Under 6 wins is smart wager https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/fernando-mendoza-2026-nfl-props-picks-trends-why-recent-history-says-raiders-under-6-wins-is-smart-wager/ CBS Sports HQ will visit Las Vegas Raiders training camp on Wednesday Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:12:44 +0000 Matt Severance b301d378-df54-48f2-9bf1-7069457864bd NFL training camp: Five non-QB position battles to watch, from Seahawks RBs to Browns WRs https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-five-non-qb-position-battles-to-watch/ While quarterback battles dominate the headlines, these crucial position clashes will define the seasons for several Super Bowl contenders Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:10 +0000 Jordan Dajani a900cca7-0527-4cdb-9e21-5f2b87451eef MLB trade deadline's first major move backfires; Jalen Carter, Denzel Ward get historic NFL deals https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadline-jalen-carter-denzel-ward-historic-nfl-extension/ Plus, the top 10 NFL players at every offensive position Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:53:56 +0000 Carter Bahns 53a9865d-cba5-495b-9113-47dbf9d3c3ed 2027 NFL Draft: Former NFL general manager's offensive positional rankings and prospects to monitor https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2027-nfl-draft-rankings-arch-manning-dante-moore/ Former NFL general manager Ran Carthon and analyst Ryan Wilson project the top prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:25:56 +0000 Josh Edwards deacf9b9-3527-4b05-a1b1-2f58b0582bb0 Denzel Ward agrees to extension with Browns, regains status as highest-paid DB in NFL history, per report https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/denzel-ward-agrees-to-extension-browns-highest-paid-db-in-nfl-history/ Ward already topped the cornerback earnings leaderboard when he signed his previous deal Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:26:16 +0000 Carter Bahns 2115d569-53dc-4ddf-8d85-4e651f4b19cb How Buccaneers opened training camp on worst foot possible with cloud of uncertainty https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-training-camp-baker-mayfield-vita-vea-trade/ Tampa Bay's training camp opened with Vita Vea requesting a trade and Baker Mayfield poised to play out the final year of his contract Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:28:32 +0000 Carter Bahns f759dec1-b136-457a-a8e2-a96a229ba7f7 Kyle Shanahan injured in car accident: 49ers coach says it was his fault https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/kyle-shanahan-car-accident-injuries-49ers-training-camp/ Reports say Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken hand, a concussion and required more than 40 stitches to his face after the July 14 crash Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:03:21 +0000 Tyler Sullivan 53c357da-3e6c-4596-a7f7-626db96d45b7 Highest-paid players at every NFL position: A look at who is cashing the biggest check heading into 2026 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/highest-paid-players-at-every-nfl-position/ A look at the markets by position for 2026 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:17 +0000 Shanna McCarriston f77c41e7-a64c-4d70-a1e0-117d0afa881e 2026 NFL Draft first-round pick contract tracker: Ty Simpson signs deal with Rams to round out class https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-draft-first-round-pick-contract-tracker/ A rundown of the rookie contracts for the first-round picks of the 2026 class Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:34:13 +0000 Zachary Pereles 2a8c52d1-9579-4504-8c97-d6137ed2823f Eagles make Jalen Carter highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with $152 million extension, per report https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-jalen-carter-highest-paid-defensive-tackle-nfl-history/ Carter resets the market and gets $106 million guaranteed Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:11:15 +0000 Jordan Dajani 88a127ec-c48b-44a6-878b-1dbb9380aea5 Ranking the seven worst NFL uniforms of all-time after Bills' new 'Nickel City' alternate gets ripped by fans https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-seven-worst-nfl-uniforms-of-all-time/ The Bills' new alternate uniforms were bad, but not as bad as these seven combinations Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:16:32 +0000 John Breech 347de075-29ca-4036-a73e-995d99eae8d0 Ranking all 32 NFL edge rusher groups: Myles Garrett puts Rams at No. 1 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-edge-rushers-2026-ranked-myles-garrett-rams/ Edge rushers have never been more valuable, and several contenders enter 2026 with elite tandems capable of wrecking games Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:32:21 +0000 Carter Bahns 6b67b17b-66b7-48d6-8860-51e666d4d13c CBS Sports' top 10 players at every offensive position: Josh Allen top quarterback, tight race at running back https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cbs-sports-top-10-players-at-every-offensive-position/ CBS Sports' NFL experts rank the top quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, tackles and interior offensive linemen Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:17:07 +0000 Zachary Pereles d98ca03d-1853-4b97-9391-1fc8b3934550 Five Patriots with the most to prove at training camp after surprise Super Bowl run https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-training-camp-2026-drake-maye-a-j-brown/ After going from 4-13 to AFC champions, the Patriots now have to prove last season was the start of something sustainable Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:39:31 +0000 Shanna McCarriston 18409114-4c2f-4430-888e-f0c539348087 Vita Vea's possible landing spots; NBA offseason grades 2.0 after LeBron James' decision https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vita-vea-nba-offseason-grades-lebron-james/ Plus burning questions for every team at Big Ten Media Days Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:57:34 +0000 Carter Bahns db3c2fad-f50f-4191-b39c-4aa381a5d754 Biggest training camp storyline for every AFC team: Patrick Mahomes' return, Cam Ward's Year 2 leap and more https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/afc-training-camp-storylines-2026/ The biggest question facing every AFC team entering training camp, from QB battles to contract talks and key injuries Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:11 +0000 Tyler Sullivan 5eced239-31dd-4a7c-a29e-3c550b5d607f Vita Vea landing spots: Veteran DT requests trade from Buccaneers after failed contract extension talks https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/buccaneers-vita-vea-requests-trade-landing-spots/ Vea held out of minicamp while seeking a new contract Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:24:22 +0000 Carter Bahns 548368aa-b9c4-403f-82f0-dbb5d1134ddf Colts QB Daniel Jones declares himself ready for training camp after recovering from season-ending injury https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/daniel-jones-injury-update-colts-qb-training-camp/ The Colts quarterback said he expects to participate in full-team drills when training camp opens Wednesday, marking a rapid recovery from the Achilles tear that ended his 2025 season Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:29 +0000 Zachary Pereles 324b102d-2a74-4747-b6bf-639356a7fa9d Wife of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy shot at Virginia home, son arrested and charged https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemy-wife-shot/ Elijah Zion Bieniemy of Ashburn faces multiple charges Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:59:19 +0000 Jordan Dajani ce37df46-1e2a-473d-908f-daf526166b66 Details on Kyle Shanahan's car crash, plus ranking the worst-to-first teams and NFC training camp storylines https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/kyle-shanahan-car-crash-details-nfl-training-camp/ Everything you need to know as NFL training camps open, including Shanahan's injury and our latest rankings Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:02:30 +0000 John Breech ce062b54-de2e-4054-9a07-ee10fcd572af Commanders fire tight ends coach Ben Steele just days before training camp https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/commanders-fire-ben-steele-dwi-arrest/ Virginia court records show Steele was arrested on suspicion of DWI on June 7 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:01:01 +0000 Jordan Dajani 642d8caf-59c2-4a43-bd41-b39f4cb8e268 Bills unveil surprise new alternate uniform with helmet and jersey color never worn in team history https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-2026-alternate-uniform/ Buffalo is leaning into its "Nickel City" identity with a gray alternate jersey and the franchise's first blue helmet Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:15:52 +0000 John Breech 694c7cfe-c320-479d-bbfa-b1ef9a6b95e5 NFL worst-to-first contenders for 2026: Saints could surprise, Cardinals have very slim hopes https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-worst-to-first-teams-ranked/ Which last-place teams from 2025 are most likely to finish in first place in 2026? Let's rank them Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:12:47 +0000 John Breech a1398f9f-b9f1-475a-b400-be61eab48e84 NFL training camp storylines: Aaron Donald watch, QB battles, rookie breakouts among NFC questions https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-storylines-2026-nfc/ With all 32 NFL teams reporting to camp, the NFC enters 2026 with major questions involving injuries, rookie roles, revamped defenses and high-stakes position battles Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:59:23 +0000 Garrett Podell 1ba4adca-154c-419d-92f3-b7be09602990 Ranking QB changes by expected impact: Can Kyler Murray get Vikings back to the playoffs? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-qb-changes-by-expected-impact-kyler-murray-vikings-playoffs/ From Kirk Cousins in Las Vegas to Malik Willis in Miami, we rank the impact of the five new starting quarterbacks set to take over in 2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:37:38 +0000 Jordan Dajani fb55838b-d20c-4eb5-9da7-02c0177f8165 Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett agree to one-year deal for $15.5 million, per report https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cardinals-jacoby-brissett-agree-to-one-year-deal-for-15-5-million/ The deal could reach $21 million for the signal caller Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:34:59 +0000 Shanna McCarriston 5f032255-0d24-4a67-bd6b-4b60456b2865 What happened to Brandon Aiyuk? How ex-All-Pro went from $120 million to on the outside looking in on NFL https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/what-happened-to-brandon-aiyuk-49ers/ Aiyuk played just seven games for the 49ers after signing a massive extension in 2024 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:14:32 +0000 Zachary Pereles 8ac2886d-6305-46e5-9c4f-ec7293e245d2