# NFL 2026 Training Camp and Preseason Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [August 1, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067 "2026-08-01T00:33:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/81 "2026-08-26T23:41:46Z")
Maybe NFC vs AFC trivia games. Give those guys a chance to prove they aren’t just dumb jocks! It would still probably get better ratings than flag football. ---
**Author:** ![Jegpeg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jegpeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jegpeg)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/82 "2026-08-27T08:29:13Z")
Reminds me of a UK TV program in the 70s “Superstars” (that incidentally had the same theme music as MNF). In it sport stars of various sports competed against each other in other sporting events. In one infamous moment Kevin Keegan, the captain of the England soccer team, and possible the best known British sportsman of the time crashed in a cycle race (competing on an athletics track), he cut himself up pretty badly but did continue in the subsequent events. Around that time most of the biggest, highest paid stars stopped competing, it is usually said to be because other commitments meant they didn’t have the time to compete in superstars but I wonder if the Keegan crash was also a factor. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/83 "2026-08-27T15:20:30Z")
> [@Jegpeg](#): > > Reminds me of a UK TV program in the 70s “Superstars” (that incidentally had the same theme music as MNF). In it sport stars of various sports competed against each other in other sporting events. There was a U.S. Version of _[Superstars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstars_(American_TV_program))_, as well, which was pretty popular in the 1970s and 1980s. In the U.S., the fanfare from _Jesus Christ Superstar_ was used for the theme music. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/84 "2026-08-27T18:08:57Z")
The Packers are thin at tight end: starter Tucker Kraft is coming back from ACL surgery, and while he is now practicing, and should be available for the season opener, he may not yet be back to 100%. Kraft’s primary backup, Luke Musgrave, suffered a neck injury during minicamp, and is on the PUP list; their other TEs are very green. So, they have signed veteran free agent Jonnu Smith. > **[Source: Packers adding TE Jonnu Smith on one-year deal](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49743030/sources-packers-adding-te-jonnu-smith-one-year-deal)** > > The Packers are signing tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/85 "2026-08-27T21:34:44Z")
> **[NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers](https://apnews.com/article/pro-bowl-ends-nfl-837191baa459e7afd7a4c7603dc41101)** > > The Pro Bowl is no more. The NFL announced the move Wednesday, bringing an end to an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/86 "2026-08-27T21:50:09Z")
Three months after being arrested, Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors in connection with a domestic incident involving him and his girlfriend in suburban Green Bay. > [@](#): > > [Packers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/gb/green-bay-packers) running back [Josh Jacobs](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4047365/josh-jacobs) was charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records. > > The formal charges came more than three months after he was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident at his home near Green Bay. > [@](#): > > According to the criminal complaint, each charge – both are Class A misdemeanors – is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 or not more than nine months in prison or both if he is convicted. On his arrest in May, prosecutors had booked him on numerous crimes, including two felony charges, but after a lengthy investigation, most of the other charges were dropped. His first scheduled court date is November 17th. > **[Packers star RB Josh Jacobs charged with two misdemeanors](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49745245/packers-star-rb-josh-jacobs-charged-two-misdemeanors)** > > Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property, according to Wisconsin court records. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/87 "2026-08-29T01:54:48Z")
I know it’s a small thing, but I’m glad the Tennesse Titans have adopted an Oilers looking color scheme. They always had some of the best uniforms in the league. > **[Titans Unveil New Uniforms, Logo, to Represent the Next Chapter of Franchise...](https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-unveil-new-uniforms-logo-to-represent-the-next-chapter-of-franchise-history)** > > The new look was unveiled during a ceremony on Thursday night in Nashville. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/88 "2026-08-30T18:24:41Z")
Speaking of athletes being arrested, here’s a not-so-good way to ingratiate yourself to your new teammates and fan base: > **[Colts WR Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49771289/colts-wr-keenan-allen-arrested-drunk-driving-charges)** > > Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning on drunken driving charges. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/89 "2026-08-30T18:32:29Z")
The Packers have made two trades in the run-up to today’s roster cutdowns. With starting running back Josh Jacobs having been charged with two misdemeanors last week, related to a domestic incident in May, the Packers are apparently anticipating the league handing down a suspension. Their backups (Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd) have limited experience, so Green Bay has traded with the Steelers for Kaleb Johnson, who was Pittsburgh’s third-round draft choice last year, but who had played little. Backup quarterback Kyle McCord had played well for the Packers in the preseason, and had locked down the third-string QB spot; the Dolphins have traded for McCord, to be the primary backup to starter Malik Willis (another former Packer). > **[Sources: Packers acquire Kaleb Johnson in trade with Steelers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49774343/sources-packers-acquire-kaleb-johnson-trade-steelers)** > > The Packers added some depth at running back by trading for former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson on Sunday ahead of final roster cuts > **[Dolphins acquire QB Kyle McCord in trade with Packers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49773349/sources-dolphins-acquire-qb-kyle-mccord-trade-packers)** > > The Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord in a trade with the Packers to serve as Malik Willis' backup. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/90 "2026-08-30T18:56:48Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > With starting running back Josh Jacobs having been charged with two misdemeanors last week, related to a domestic incident in May, the Packers are apparently anticipating the league handing down a suspension. Update: Jacobs has been placed on the “commissioner exempt list.” > [@](#): > > It means Jacobs will not be on the Packers’ 53-man roster and cannot practice or attend games. He will be paid and, with the team’s permission, is allowed to be at the facility for meetings, individual workouts, medical treatments and other non-football activities. > **[Packers RB Josh Jacobs placed on commissioner exempt list](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49774523/packers-rb-josh-jacobs-placed-commission-exempt-list)** > > NFL is placing Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/91 "2026-08-30T19:12:17Z")
Giants finally have a distance punter. I don’t think they’ve ever had one before. Precision coffin corner, yes, but those are always a little shorter. Giants were stopped, fourth down on their own 19. The punt lands on the Jets 12 and then just barely rolls into the end zone before the Giants could stop it. 69 yards in the air (noice), 81 yd total. This is a very exciting development for a team that has lost at least 10 games eight out of the last nine seasons. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/92 "2026-08-30T21:19:28Z")
Cleveland continues to be Cleveland. They opt to keep FOUR QBs on the 53 man roster. How will they accommodate this situation? The QBs will sit on each other’s shoulders wearing the famous Brown’s shirt commerating​🙄 all the 40+ QBs started since last relavence. Watson, Sanders, Dillion, and some other guy I can’t be arssed to look up again. https://embed.reddit.com/r/nflmemes/comments/1hssmhn/updated_browns_qb_jersey/?embed=true&ref_source=embed&ref=share ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/93 "2026-08-30T21:33:27Z")
It’s slightly less bad than that. They put Dillon Gabriel on IR with some sort of back injury, so they only have 3 QBs on their roster and will presumably only ever keep 3 max on it at any time But yeah, it really inspires confidence in their QB room, doesn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/94 "2026-08-30T21:37:36Z")
That’s better. I was afraid they’d done something stupideriest (my word and I’m keeping it). 🥴 ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/95 "2026-08-30T22:12:27Z")
Yeah, I’m sure Cleveland fans are thrilled the staff has only been somewhat and not totally incompetent since the turn of the century ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/96 "2026-08-31T00:05:30Z")
and think about Haslam as also part-owner of Milwaukee Bucks ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/97 "2026-08-31T13:34:18Z")
Aaron Donald has unretired so he can team up with Myles Garrett for the Rams. I’m sure they’re giddy in L.A. > **[Aaron Donald: My longtime speed trainer told me I haven't lost a step](https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-donald-my-longtime-speed-trainer-told-me-i-havent-lost-a-step)** > > Donald says he has stayed in good shape during his two-year retirement and resumed football-specific conditioning this summer. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/98 "2026-08-31T21:24:18Z")
ESPN published their power rankings at the conclusion of the preseason, which is good for giving a few of us false hope and not much else. 1. Los Angeles Rams 2. Seattle Seahawks 3. Buffalo Bills 4. Denver Broncos 5. Philadelphia Eagles 6. New England Patriots 7. Green Bay Packers 8. Baltimore Ravens 9. San Francisco 49ers 10. Houston Texans 11. Detroit Lions 12. Chicago Bears 13. Kansas City Chiefs 14. Los Angeles Chargers 15. Dallas Cowboys 16. Cincinnati Bengals 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19. Indianapolis Colts 20. Washington Commanders 21. Pittsburgh Steelers 22. Minnesota Vikings 23. Carolina Panthers 24. New York Giants 25. New Orleans Saints 26. Atlanta Falcons 27. Las Vegas Raiders 28. Tennessee Titans 29. New York Jets 30. Arizona Cardinals 31. Cleveland Browns 32. Miami Dolphins ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/99 "2026-08-31T21:39:03Z")
Man that AFC East is something: #3, #6, #29, #32. Talk about the haves and have nots. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067/100 "2026-08-31T21:53:32Z")
The NFC West has three teams in the top 10, and NFC North has three in the top 12. And then there’s the NFC South, with the top team at #18 and the rest in the bottom 10. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2026-training-camp-and-preseason-thread/1032067.md?page=6)