Hall of Fame Game kicks off NFL preseason; Jonathan Taylor agrees to $44M deal with Colts

Plus, the 10 most fascinating transfers in college football Aug 6, 2026 at 9:01 am ET • 5 min read Icon Sportswire This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 👀 Five things to know Thursday Football is (kind of) back. It's been 179 days since Super Bowl LX, but we've finally made it. There will be real football on TV tonight. That is, if you count the Hall of Fame Game as real football. The Cardinals will face off against the Panthers in the first preseason matchup of the year, and we have an in-depth preview right here. Although No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love won't play, rookie QB Carson Beck is one of several players to watch.Jonathan Taylor agrees to a $4