NFL preseason concludes with roster finalizations and standout player performances

As the 2026 NFL preseason concludes, teams are finalizing their 53-man rosters and preparing for the regular season. The Las Vegas Raiders have announced their initial roster, which includes veteran guard Atonio Mafi but sees rookie defensive end Keyron Crawford placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Individual player performances have drawn attention, including Ty Simpson of the Los Angeles Rams, who was named the preseason MVP after completing 47 of 60 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns. In Cleveland, Dillon Gabriel showed potential with three touchdown passes in a preseason finale against the New England Patriots, though he remains on injured reserve with a back injury.

In the fantasy football landscape, experts are releasing draft rankings and tier lists for the upcoming season, with players like Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson appearing at the top of consensus lists. Additionally, prediction markets are seeing increased activity as users prepare to trade on upcoming NFL game outcomes.