Top NFL, CFB headlines this week July 20-24: ICYMI

Football season is drawing nearer, and the week of July 20–24 delivered major NFL and college football updates. Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton will miss the start of the 2026 season after a blood clot in his lung; the team placed him on the reserve/non-football injury list on Wednesday. Arizona Cardinals lineman Isaiah Adams was arrested July 17 in Canada on four weapons charges, according to police. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said he has “no power” in his left leg about 10 months after multiple knee injuries ended his 2025 season. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O’Connor retired after nine NFL seasons, including winning Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Elsewhere, CFL captain Jayden Dalke died July 18 in a car accident, and NCAA champion Jim Lindsey died at 81.