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NFL roster shuffle ahead of the 2026 season

Veteran departures and restructured deals reshape NFL rosters as the 2026 season approaches.

4 stories63 sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026
Will Grier retires after seven NFL seasons following a brief Panthers return.
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Jul 16, 2026
The Saints keep Alvin Kamara as the Etienne deal is restructured for 2026.
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Jul 23, 2026
The Cardinals finalize a four-year, $7.4 million rookie deal with quarterback Carson Beck, completing all 2026 draft pick contracts.
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Jul 24, 2026
DeAndre Hopkins joins the New England Patriots' coaching staff in an advisory role while weighing his post-playing career.
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Hopkins joins Patriots coaching staff in advisory role

DeAndre Hopkins is spending training camp with the New England Patriots in a coaching/advisory capacity as he weighs a post-playing career, with Mike Vrabel confirming Hopkins is assisting the coaching and personnel staff rather than trying out as a receiver. Reports across sources emphasize his long Hall of Fame-caliber career, his most recent 2025 season with the Ravens, and the Patriots’ openness to him transitioning toward coaching or a front-office role.

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Cardinals sign Carson Beck to four-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals finalized a four-year, $7.4 million rookie contract with quarterback Carson Beck, completing deals with all 2026 draft picks as they approach training camp. With Jacoby Brissett seeking a raise amid a rebuilding lineup, Beck will compete alongside Minshew and Brissett for the starting role, shaping the team’s quarterback plans this season.

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Grier Retires After 7 NFL Seasons, Brief Panthers Return

Will Grier, the 31-year-old quarterback who spent seven NFL seasons with six teams including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles, has retired after a brief rookie-era start and a recent return to Carolina. The Panthers, who drafted him in 2019, now rely on Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and undrafted Haynes King at quarterback as Grier exits the league.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.

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