NFL coaches and players partner up for 2026 season
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Eight new coach-player pairings are set to take the field in the NFL this summer. Notable combinations include Brian Daboll and Cam Ward, poised to enhance Ward's development. Additionally, Sean Payton aims to effectively utilize Jaylen Waddle, while Chris Shula teams up with Myles Garrett, potentially creating a formidable defensive duo. These pairings reflect a strategic focus on maximizing player potential as the season approaches. Teams are looking to finalize strategies ahead of training camps.
- •Brian Daboll teams with Cam Ward
- •Sean Payton plans for Jaylen Waddle
- •Chris Shula partners with Myles Garrett
- •Pairings aim for enhanced player performance
- •Teams prepare for 2026 training camps
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"Can Brian Daboll take Cam Ward's game to another level? How will Sean Payton scheme up Jaylen Waddle? Is the Chris Shula-Myles Garrett combo unstoppable?
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