Our way-too-early look at the NFL season: Biggest ...
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- NFL announces the 2026 regular season will open on Sept. 9 with a Super Bowl LX rematch, marking 100 days until kickoff.
- Jeremy Fowler reports that veteran free agents—including Joey Bosa, Stefon Diggs, Jadeveon Clowney, and Odell Beckham Jr.—remain unsigned as teams shape rosters for 2026.
- Baltimore Ravens are seeking to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson, whose contract runs through 2028, but negotiations have stalled with no agreement announced.
- Buffalo Bills will debut a new defensive scheme under coordinator Jim Leonhard after Joe Brady took over as head coach, shifting from Sean McDermott’s nine‑year tenure.
- Dallas Cowboys placed a $27.3 million franchise tag on George Pickens, while the 49ers face a potential free‑agency departure for Brandon Aiyuk after a broken relationship with the team.
Why it matters: The NFL’s 2026 kickoff on Sept. 9 and the Cowboys’ $27.3 million franchise tag on George Pickens set a firm deadline for teams to lock in talent, a factor that will drive ticket sales and early‑season revenue.