NFL preseason opens as 32 teams move toward August roster deadline
The 2026 NFL preseason opened with the Hall of Fame Game, while all 32 clubs prepare for preseason games and an Aug. 30 deadline to set 53-player rosters.
Arizona Cardinals
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NFL preseason opens with Hall of Fame Game as league sets key 2026-27 dates
The NFL’s 2026 preseason began Aug. 6 with Arizona facing Carolina, while the league’s new calendar sets roster, trade and meeting deadlines.
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NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely over gambling and draft-information violations
The NFL said an investigation found that Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold shared confidential information about 2026 draft selections and placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.
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NFL training camps open nationwide as 2026 season preparations begin
NFL training camps opened during the week of Aug. 3, beginning the league’s 2026 preparation cycle. Arizona and Carolina were first to have full teams on site ahead of the Aug. 6 Hall of Fame Game.