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The endless news cycle that is the NFL continued to turn on Tuesday afternoon, with on-field actions and off-field decisions highlighting yet another day of training camps.
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Before we get into all of it, a reminder that Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks returned for episode two last night, and showed us not only reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba being compared to NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama, but also a peek behind the curtain at the team’s debate on signing free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Anyway, here’s a look at what you may have missed around the NFL on a busy Tuesday.
Puka Nacua, Josh Jacobs could begin 2026 season with suspensions
Two of the NFL’s top offensive weapons may begin the 2026 season with a suspension.
As noted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday, both Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and Packers running back Josh Jacobs are being reviewed by the NFL for a potential discipline.
“There are some things behind closed doors that we don’t have full access to, that are going to have a significant impact on this season depending on how these conversations go,” Schefter explained alongside co-host Ty Schmit on The Adam Schefter Podcast. “… Cases that I believe are now being reviewed include that of [Nacua], who could potentially face discipline for some of the offseason headlines that accompanied him, and some of those incidents last year with another woman-what did or didn’t occur-we’ll leave that to the NFL to figure out … But, it’s possible that when the [49ers] and Rams play in Australia, it’s within the realm of options that Puka doesn’t play in that game.”
Potential discipline looms over a group of NFL players, including Rams WR Puka Nacua and Packers RB Josh Jacobs.
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– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2026
“It’s also possible that the Green Bay Packers are going to lose Josh Jacobs,” Schefter continued. “That also still is under review and still a pending situation with the NFL.”
Nacua checked into a rehab facility in Malibu, Calif., earlier this year after an alleged incident marred his offseason. The 25-year-old was accused of making an antisemitic comment toward a woman, Madison Atiabi, on New Year’s Eve before biting her on the shoulder. Atiabi filed a civil lawsuit that cited gender violence, assault and battery, and negligence.
Jacobs, meanwhile, was arrested in late May on five charges that stemmed from an incident in Wisconsin. The charges were dropped the next day, and the running back was released from custody.
Schefter also noted that Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. “is going to be” suspended, while Jonathan Cooper, Alaric Jackson and Tyreek Hill are all under review.
Kyler Murray named Vikings’ starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy
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In some non-shocking NFL news, the Vikings announced on Tuesday that Kyler Murray has won their starting quarterback job over J.J. McCarthy.
“I’m really proud of how Kyler and J.J. went about their business,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “They’ve been great teammates, the quarterback room is an important place, and I think it’s been one of which there’s been a lot of high-level ball, great dialogue amongst all the players.”
O’Connell went on to say that he “absolutely” believes McCarthy still has a future with the organization.
Kevin O’Connell weighs in on J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Vikings
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– Sports Illustrated (@SInow) August 11, 2026
“To me, he’s still a guy that’s only played 10 games. He’s shown improvement off of last year. Even in this training camp, with the work he’s put in, and his comfort level just growing a little bit day in and day out. Still very excited to continue to get to work with him every single day, coach him. … He’s holding the pen on his story and we’re gonna support him and try to just help him continue to improve as a young player at the most difficult position in sports.”
Minnesota selected McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He’s since started just 10 games while battling various injuries, posting a 6–4 record while throwing 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and notching a passer rating of just 72.6.
Murray, meanwhile, was signed by the club this offseason following his release from the Cardinals. The 29-year-old was drafted with the No. 1 pick by Arizona in 2019, and has been selected to two Pro Bowls. Murray is a true dual-threat, throwing 121 career touchdowns while adding 32 more on the ground.
Sauce Gardner responds to A.J. Brown toasting him at Colts-Patriots joint practice
The Patriots and Colts were among a handful of teams to participate in the first joint practices of the summer on Tuesday, and their session started out with a bang.
With Indianapolis’s Sauce Gardner lined up across from him, New England’s new No. 1 wide receiver target in A.J. Brown dusted the cornerback on a hitch-route before hauling in a pass from Drake Maye. The play drew massive applause from Patriots fans-and also went viral on social media.
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This story was originally published August 12, 2026 at 3:08 AM.