Samwise NFL Newsletter
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Lions Release CB Terrion Arnold Following Eight Felony Charges
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold on Monday following his arrest on eight felony charges in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida. The team announced the move shortly after Arnold was taken into custody. Arnold had been expected to be a key contributor in Detroit’s defensive backfield heading into the 2026 season, but the Lions acted quickly to cut ties once the charges came to light. His release leaves an immediate need at cornerback as the team prepares for training camp later this month. The charges stem from an incident that predated the current offseason.
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Brendan Sorsby Settles With NFL, Will Be Eligible for 2027 Draft
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the NFL have reached a settlement that will allow him to enter the 2027 NFL Draft, resolving legal questions that arose from the league’s decision not to hold a supplemental draft this offseason. Under the agreement, Sorsby will sit out the 2026 season and become eligible for next year’s regular draft. The settlement also resolves any legal claims Sorsby had against the league regarding the supplemental draft decision. Sorsby had pursued entry into professional football through unconventional channels, and the resolution now gives him a clear path to the NFL, with both parties putting the legal dispute behind them.
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Mahomes Trending Toward Training Camp Clearance
Patrick Mahomes appears headed toward a clean bill of health in time for training camp, according to an update reported Wednesday. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has been working through an offseason injury, but the latest reports indicate he is trending in the right direction and is expected to be cleared before veterans report. The development is significant for Kansas City, which stumbled to a 6–11 record in 2025 after years of Super Bowl contention. Mahomes entering camp healthy removes a key layer of uncertainty for a franchise attempting to rebound from its worst season in years and reclaim its standing among AFC contenders.
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Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis, Revives Ice Bucket Challenge
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS and is reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and research funding for the disease. A three-time Pro Bowler who spent a decade in the league, Johnson is best known for his electrifying years with the Tennessee Titans. The disease has progressed to the point where he now relies on a speech-generating device to communicate. By relaunching the viral fundraising effort, Johnson hopes renewed attention will help accelerate scientific progress against the condition. His announcement drew an outpouring of support from the football community this week.
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Browns Head to Camp With Unsettled QB Battle Between Watson and Sanders
The Cleveland Browns will enter training camp without a settled quarterback situation, with the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders set to continue through the preseason. Watson, whose tenure in Cleveland has been defined as much by injury and controversy as by on-field production, is competing against Sanders, the 2025 rookie who showed improvement as the season progressed. Neither player has definitively won the starting role, and the team plans to let the battle unfold during camp. Cleveland, which finished 5–12 in 2025, is counting on the competition to produce a clear starter before the 2026 regular season begins.
NFL Network–Comcast Dispute Extends Into Third Month With No End in Sight
The standoff between NFL Network and Comcast Xfinity has stretched into a third month with no resolution in sight, leaving millions of subscribers without access to the channel as training camp approaches. NFL Network has been unavailable on Xfinity since May, and there is no indication the two sides are close to an agreement. Should the dispute remain unresolved before the regular season, Xfinity subscribers will also lose access to NFL RedZone. Comcast has attributed the breakdown to what it calls excessive fee demands from Disney and ESPN, which now operate NFL Network. The league has not publicly commented on the negotiations.
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6-Foot-9 Australian Rugby Player Ben Te Kura Quits to Chase NFL Dream
Ben Te Kura, a 6-foot-9, 268-pound rugby player from Australia, has walked away from his professional rugby career to pursue a spot in the NFL. Te Kura’s combination of rare size, length, and athleticism has drawn interest from teams intrigued by his physical profile. No contract has been announced, but his decision to leave a professional sport behind signals serious intent to make the transition to American football. The move follows a longer tradition of rugby and rugby league converts attempting to crack NFL rosters. Te Kura now faces the challenge of learning a new sport while attempting to impress scouts.
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DJ Moore Secretly Buys Out Bills Shirt Stock, Gives Them Away to Fans
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore made a quiet impression on his new city before playing a single game. While shopping at a Buffalo-area mall, Moore spotted shirts bearing his name and number at a store called Tee Shirt University. Without identifying himself, Moore purchased all 27 shirt-jerseys for $1,200 and instructed the store to give them away free to fans. The store’s assistant manager did not recognize Moore until the purchase was done. Moore, acquired from the Chicago Bears this offseason, left the shirts on display with a $0.00 price tag and a note crediting him by name.
American Football Conference
AFC East
1. (2) New England Patriots — 14–3
2. (6) Buffalo Bills — 12–5
3. Miami Dolphins — 7–10
4. New York Jets — 3–14
AFC North
1. (4) Pittsburgh Steelers — 10–7
2. Baltimore Ravens — 8–9
3. Cincinnati Bengals — 6–11
4. Cleveland Browns — 5–12
AFC South
1. (3) Jacksonville Jaguars — 13–4
2. (5) Houston Texans — 12–5
3. Indianapolis Colts — 8–9
4. Tennessee Titans — 3–14
AFC West
1. (1) Denver Broncos — 14–3
2. (7) Los Angeles Chargers — 11–6
3. Kansas City Chiefs — 6–11
4. Las Vegas Raiders — 3–14
National Football Conference
NFC East
1. (3) Philadelphia Eagles — 11–6
2. Dallas Cowboys — 7–9–1
3. Washington Commanders — 5–12
4. New York Giants — 4–13
NFC North
1. (2) Chicago Bears — 11–6
2. (7) Green Bay Packers — 9–7–1
3. Minnesota Vikings — 9–8
4. Detroit Lions — 9–8
NFC South
1. (4) Carolina Panthers — 8–9
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 8–9
3. Atlanta Falcons — 8–9
4. New Orleans Saints — 6–11
NFC West
1. (1) Seattle Seahawks — 14–3
2. (5) Los Angeles Rams — 12–5
3. (6) San Francisco 49ers — 12–5
4. Arizona Cardinals — 3–14
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