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NFL Training Camps Kick Off Late July, Plans Japan Game

7/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

NFL training camps open late July 2026; six teams finalize rosters by July 25, the rest by July 28.
Jordan Dajani named the Browns and Jets as having the league’s worst quarterback rooms, citing Watson’s $46 million contract and Smith’s New York return.
Miami Dolphins start camp with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis, their first QB change since 2008.
The NFL is evaluating a regular-season game in Japan for its 2026 international expansion.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL’s 2005 Fútbol Americano game in Mexico City drew a record 103,467 fans, the league launched the London-based International Series in 2007 and secured a 2015 resolution to keep overseas games through 2025. Building on that expansion, the 2026 season will feature late-July camps, Japan scouting, and high-value quarterback deals, signaling a deeper global footprint.

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Story summary

NFL training camps open late July 2026; six teams finalize rosters by July 25, the rest by July 28.
Jordan Dajani named the Browns and Jets as having the league’s worst quarterback rooms, citing Watson’s $46 million contract and Smith’s New York return.
Miami Dolphins start camp with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis, their first QB change since 2008.
The NFL is evaluating a regular-season game in Japan for its 2026 international expansion.

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