NFL preseason updates: Quarterback battles and injury reports

NFL preseason quarterback competition player injuries roster updates football betting odds

As the 2026 NFL preseason progresses, teams are evaluating roster depth and managing player health ahead of Week 1. In Cleveland, the Browns are assessing a quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders following a 34-10 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears.

Injury concerns are emerging for several key players. The New York Jets are monitoring Breece Hall, who is expected to miss two to three weeks due to a groin injury, while the Arizona Cardinals are managing rookie Jeremiyah Love’s ankle status. Other notable players facing status questions include Pat Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey.

On the roster front, numerous transactions have occurred as training camps conclude. The Indianapolis Colts have signed offensive linemen Roy Mbaeteka and Trey Wedig, while the Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Sean Brown on injured reserve. Meanwhile, betting markets have established early Week 1 favorites, notably placing the Los Angeles Chargers as significant double-digit favorites against the Arizona Cardinals.

Entities

Arizona Cardinals · Cleveland Browns · Deshaun Watson · Kirk Cousins · Las Vegas Raiders · NFL · Shedeur Sanders

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Deshaun Watson is currently considered slightly ahead of Shedeur Sanders in the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition. tmspn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown in his preseason debut. tmspn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love recorded 58 rushing yards on 11 attempts and 14 receiving yards in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. tmspn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. tmspn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Los Angeles Chargers are 11.5-point favorites against the Arizona Cardinals in their Week 1 matchup. evertise.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total points line for the Cardinals vs. Chargers game is set at 46.5. evertise.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shedeur Sanders completed six of 11 passes for 79 yards during his preseason debut. tmspn.com