Seattle will open up the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

The league will discuss and vote on potential rules changes, while all 32 head coaches will address the media on Monday and Tuesday.

As NFL free agency enters its third week, the flurry of activity has slowed to a trickle. Several notable players remain available, though many of them are now taking their time to weigh their options.

The NFL and its referees might have reached a breaking point, and the fallout could hit before week 1 even rolls in. With talks between the two sides stalled, both sides remain far from a common ground.

The game in Brazil that the Cowboys will play in 2026 cannot be scheduled for Week 1 due to legal issues, according to a report from Adam Schefter during a special appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

The league's owners will consider each proposal during next week's Annual League Meeting

The NFL is testing you. Season by season, day by day, the NFL is seeing just how much you’re willing to give, and give up, to follow The Shield. I’m not talking about money, although the NFL is testing the limits of that,