NFL training camp live: Injury updates, news, highlights for August 5

The early theme of NFL training camp has been injuries.

While soft-tissue injuries, bumps and bruises are customary and don't cause fans or teams major concern, freak accidents, injuries and the dreaded medical tent have all been leading characters in the first few weeks of camp.

Jalon Walker Jr. is one of several players to potentially have their 2026 season end before it even began. The Atlanta Falcons' second-year pass rusher was carted off the field with a leg injury, with reports indicating he may have torn his ACL.

That means Walker might join the New Orleans Saints' Bryan Bresee, Carolina Panthers' Chris Brazzell and Nic Scourton, and San Francisco 49ers' Ricky Pearsall the unfortunate list of players who will look towards 2027 instead of Week 1.

While injuries have hurt some, bank accounts have helped others. A number of big-time extensions have come down in recent days, with Falcons running back Bijan Robinson the latest to cash in on an extension. Chicago Bears lineman Darnell Wright also signed a deal on Aug. 4, earning the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history.

All that, and the first preseason game has yet to be played.

Here's the latest news, updates and more from NFL training camp on Aug. 5.

When does the NFL regular season start?07:01 AM ET, August 5 2026, Joe Rivera

The 2026 NFL regular season starts Wednesday, Sept. 9 with a Super Bowl 60 rematch: the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at 8:20 p.m. ET.

When does the NFL preseason start?06:30 AM ET, August 5 2026, Joe Rivera

The 2026 NFL preseason games begin with the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 6, but Week 1 of the preseason starts Thursday, Aug. 13, with six matchups.

NFL preseason Week 1 schedule 202606:07 AM ET, August 5 2026, Joe Rivera

Here's each game during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason:

2026 NFL preseason scheduleHall of Fame Game

Thursday, Aug. 6

• Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m. ET, NBC

Preseason Week 1

Thursday, Aug. 13

• Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions, 7 p.m. ET
• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers, 7 p.m. ET
• New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8 p.m. ET

Friday, Aug. 14

• Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos, 7 p.m. ET
• New York Jets vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m. ET
• Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. ET

Saturday, Aug. 15

• Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET
• New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
• Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4 p.m. ET
• New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 4 p.m. ET
• Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m. ET
• Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. ET

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