Coach News Today — August 13, 2026
Source: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal and more — today's coach signal.
The NFL training camp buzz is building, and teams are making moves to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. The Carolina Panthers are the latest to make a splash, adding Gerald Waller to their tight end room in a bid to strengthen their offense. Meanwhile, the New York Jets are dealing with some injury concerns, as cornerback Stiggers has been placed in the concussion protocol after collapsing during practice.
As teams gear up for the new season, players and coaches are setting ambitious goals. The Chicago Bears, led by Johnson, are aiming high, with a bold goal to set the NFL scoring record. In other news, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to start on Friday, but has not yet been named the QB1 for the Atlanta Falcons, who are likely to make a decision soon. Additionally, many NFL rookies are enjoying their first paychecks, with some spending them on unique items such as exotic pets, family houses, and even Lego. With training camp in full swing, there's plenty of excitement and drama unfolding across the league.
Today's signal:
• Source: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal (espn.com)
• Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing (espn.com)
• Johnson's bold goal: Bears set NFL scoring record (espn.com)
• Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1 (espn.com)
• NFL training camp buzz notebook: Updates on Downs, Boston, Hurts, more (espn.com)
• Exotic pets, family houses and Lego: Here's what NFL rookies have spent their first paychecks on (espn.com)