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2026 NFL preseason commencement

Overview

The 2026 NFL preseason commenced on August 13 with a schedule of nationally televised games across the NFL Network and ESPN app. The opening week features matchups such as Green Bay at Pittsburgh and Tennessee at San Francisco.

Key storylines include the debuts of rookies like Cam Ward and Jeremiyah Love. Additionally, the preseason marks the start of rookie seasons for seven University of Utah alumni, contributing to a total of 35 former Utah players on NFL rosters. Players are currently competing for positions ahead of the August 30 deadline for teams to finalize their 53-man rosters.

Entities

NFL · ESPN · Jack Kelly · University of Virginia · Cam Ward

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 NFL preseason Week 1 begins on Thursday, August 13. fbschedules.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Six preseason games will be broadcast on NFL Network and five will be available via the ESPN app. fbschedules.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Utah Football alumni are expected to appear in at least 14 preseason games. utahutes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] There are 35 former Utah Utes currently on NFL rosters. utahutes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jeremiyah Love is scheduled to make his debut for Arizona against the Raiders. www.fantasylife.com

Timeline

about 6 hours ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
NFL preseason Week 1 begins with national broadcasts and rookie debuts
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off August 13 with nationally televised games, featuring key rookie debuts and 35 former Utah Utes competing for roster spots.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
BYU football enters week two of fall camp amid NFL preseason
BYU football enters week two of fall camp while 21 former players, including Jack Kelly and Fred Warner, compete in the NFL preseason.

Sources

byucougars.com · dailyfaceoff.com · deseretnews.com · fbschedules.com · merca20.com · mvi.dk · sanangelolive.com · si.com · utahutes.com