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Kansas football players prepare for NFL preseason battles in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:24 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Kansas football players prepare for NFL preseason battles in 2026

Summary

The NFL preseason kicks off this week, featuring several former Kansas football players striving for roster spots and larger roles. Notable participants include Super Bowl champions Logan Brown and Bryce Cabeldue with the Seattle Seahawks, and rookies like Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Enrique Cruz Jr. looking to make their mark. Players such as Devin Neal aim to build on promising rookie campaigns with different teams, while veterans like Dorance Armstrong continue their rehabilitation. As training camps progress, several Jayhawks are competing for positions before final rosters are determined later this month.

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Status Watch

•Kansas alumni seek larger roles in the NFL during preseason.
•Logan Brown and Bryce Cabeldue are Super Bowl champions with Seattle.
•Devin Neal looks to build on last season's performance with New Orleans.
•Rookies like Emmanuel Henderson Jr. compete for roster spots.
•Dorance Armstrong remains on the PUP list while recovering from injury.

Latest Updates

10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas Football Players Begin NFL Preseason Looking to Earn Bigger Roles in 2026

What they're saying

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From Super Bowl champions in Seattle to rookies fighting for roster spots, a deep class of Jayhawk alumni faces high-stakes training camp battles to secure their pro futures.
— Yahoo Sports

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