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The NFL announced the Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show at the first regular-season game in Australia, between the 49ers and Rams on Sept. 11, 2026, at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The show airs live on Netflix and Seven Network. Melbourne is one of seven countries hosting NFL international games in 2026.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday's preseason opener against Denver, playing about 10 plays. Cooper Rush and Jack Strand will follow. Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined from 11-on-11 work while recovering from a torn ACL. Stefanski said the decision applies only to the opener, not Week 1.
The average NFL team value rose 31% to $9.34 billion, the biggest year-over-year gain since Sportico's valuations began. The Dallas Cowboys lead at $15.5 billion, up 21%, despite not winning a Super Bowl in 30 years, while the Los Angeles Rams are second at $12.7 billion with 22% growth. All 32 teams are collectively worth $299 billion.
Rams receiver Puka Nacua could face NFL discipline for off-field incidents, potentially missing the Week 1 game against the 49ers in Australia. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the case is under review, with discipline possible by the start of the regular season. Nacua was accused in March of biting a woman and making an antisemitic comment; no charges have been filed. He went to rehab this offseason.
J.J. Watt commented on his promotion to CBS's lead NFL analyst, saying it's 'not the circumstances' he hoped for, referencing Tony Romo's arrest. Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson on the top broadcast team, with his first game in 2026 against the Packers and Vikings on Sept. 13.
Tony Romo will be the main subject at CBS's NFL Media Day on Tuesday, though he will not attend. Romo is on indefinite leave after his July 23 DUI arrest in Wisconsin, with a court date set for Sept. 21. CBS Sports president David Berson said there is no timetable for Romo's return, and the network must consider its image and brand in assessing the situation. CBS has elevated J.J. Watt to join Jim Nantz on lead broadcasts.
The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to a three-year, $105.9 million contract extension on Monday, with $101 million in guarantees. The deal extends his contract through 2029, totaling five years and $153.15 million. Williams, a four-time Pro Bowler, was acquired from the Jets during the 2025 season.
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, 50, volunteered for a Boston University study aiming to diagnose CTE in living people. He underwent two days of scans and tests at the CTE Center. The study, led by Michael Alosco, aims to expand to hundreds of participants at multiple sites. CTE is currently only diagnosable after death and has been found in over 100 former NFL players.
Philadelphia entrepreneur Mohamed Coulibaly, found dead last month, allegedly defrauded NFL players of over $5 million in a Shopify scheme. On the day he died, he desperately sought a $75,000 loan from a New York man to whom he already owed $1 million, offering a Lamborghini, two gold Rolexes, and a signed Messi cleat as collateral—all fake. The man backed out after receiving counterfeit items.
This article chronicles New York Jets rookie David Bailey's standout performance during a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, highlighting his pass-rushing skills and the impact he has made on the team. It details his technique, work ethic, and the reactions of coaches and teammates, suggesting he is living up to expectations.