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Updated · NFL.com · Aug 2
All 32 NFL Teams Open 2026 Camps as Browns Weigh $230 Million Watson Against Sanders
Updated
Updated · NFL.com · Aug 2

All 32 NFL Teams Open 2026 Camps as Browns Weigh $230 Million Watson Against Sanders

3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Aug 2

Summary

  • All 32 NFL clubs opened 2026 preseason camp Saturday, with Cleveland’s quarterback competition emerging as one of the weekend’s biggest storylines.
  • Deshaun Watson said he is fully healthy and focused on 2026, but the Browns are expected to use the full preseason to choose between the former $230 million starter and second-year rival Shedeur Sanders.
  • Pittsburgh also drew attention as T.J. Watt embraced Mike McCarthy’s overhauled, more regimented camp culture, while Bears corner Jaylon Johnson called 2026 a de facto contract year despite being signed through 2027.
  • Elsewhere, Lamar Jackson said he is comfortable working under center more often in Baltimore’s new offense, and Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes is currently safe to practice as Kansas City eyes a Week 1 return.

Insights

Which camp storyline matters most for 2026: Lamar Jackson’s new offense, Jaylon Johnson’s contract-year push, or the Eagles’ health gamble up front?
Is Deshaun Watson truly back, or is Shedeur Sanders making Cleveland’s quarterback battle harder to control than it sounds?
Can Kenneth Walker reshape the Chiefs’ offense while Patrick Mahomes recovers, and what would that mean for Kansas City’s identity?