Hall of Fame Game kicks off NFL preseason as Colts extend Jonathan Taylor
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026

The NFL preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. The first matchup will feature rookie quarterback Carson Beck, although No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love is not set to participate. Additionally, running back Jonathan Taylor has signed a reported two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Colts, making him the second-highest-paid running back in the league. This deal follows another significant extension for another top running back, Bijan Robinson, and impacts the ongoing negotiations within the NFL's running back market.
- •The Hall of Fame Game features Cardinals facing Panthers.
- •Jonathan Taylor's extension is valued at $44 million, with $39 million guaranteed.
- •Rookie QB Carson Beck will play for the Panthers.
- •No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love is not participating in the game.
- •This extension follows Bijan Robinson's recent contract with the Falcons.
- 1:01 PMCBS MLB — Hall of Fame Game kicks off NFL preseason; Jonathan Taylor agrees to $44M deal with Colts
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