NFL Teams Get New Players for 2026

May 8, 2026, 22:00
USSports

Introduction

Many NFL teams are getting ready for the new season. They are signing new players and young players from the draft.

Main Body

The Minnesota Vikings signed Jauan Jennings. He is a wide receiver. He will get up to 13 million dollars. Now, two quarterbacks, Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, are fighting for the top spot. The New York Giants picked two great players, Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa. The team manager is very happy. He did not think the team could get both players. Stefon Diggs wants to play in the NFL again. A court said he did not commit a crime. The Giants, Patriots, and Vikings might sign him. Other teams like the Eagles and Panthers are also adding new players.

Conclusion

NFL teams are finishing their lists of players. Now they are starting their practice and training.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Switch

Look at how the text talks about time. We have things happening now and things happening later.

1. Happening Now (The -ing style)

  • Getting ready
  • Signing players
  • Fighting for the spot

→ Use this when the action is currently in progress.

2. Happening Later (The 'Will' style)

  • He will get 13 million dollars

→ Use will for a future promise or a fact.

🧩 Quick Word Shifts

Some words in the text change meaning based on the person:

  • He (one man) →\rightarrow Jauan Jennings
  • They (many people/teams) →\rightarrow NFL teams
  • Both (exactly two) →\rightarrow Arvell and Francis

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team practiced hard for the game.
player (n.)
a person who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
season (n.)
a period of the year for a sport or activity
Example:The football season starts in September.
new (adj.)
not old, recently made or started
Example:She bought a new car.
signing (n.)
the act of signing a contract
Example:The signing of the contract was completed.
draft (n.)
a selection of players chosen by teams
Example:He was chosen in the draft.
dollar (n.)
a unit of money
Example:He earned 13 million dollars.
manager (n.)
a person who manages a team or organization
Example:The manager gave a speech.
happy (adj.)
feeling pleasure or contentment
Example:She was happy with the result.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The case went to court.