NFL Teams Prepare for the 2026 Season

May 8, 2026, 22:51
USSports

Introduction

American football teams are starting their practice. They are choosing new players for the 2026 season.

Main Body

Some teams have new plans. The Denver Broncos gave George Paton a new five-year contract. The Cleveland Browns have a problem. They do not know who their best quarterback is. Also, player Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is hurt and cannot play. Other teams are buying new players. The Kansas City Chiefs got Mansoor Delane. The New Orleans Saints got Travis Etienne and Jordyn Tyson. In Chicago, the Bears have two fast new players. In Washington, the team is watching Sonny Styles to see if he can lead the defense. Teams are also signing contracts. The Cincinnati Bengals have all their new players. The Atlanta Panthers signed Kyle Pitts for one year. The Indianapolis Colts signed twelve new players to help the team.

Conclusion

The teams are now moving from picking players to practicing on the field.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Words

In this story, we see words that tell us what is happening now or recently. To reach A2, you need to know how to describe these actions simply.

1. The 'Getting' Pattern When a team gets a player, they use different words. Look at these:

  • Got → used for a quick result (e.g., The Chiefs got Mansoor Delane).
  • Signed → used for a legal paper/contract (e.g., The Panthers signed Kyle Pitts).

2. The 'Cannot' Block When someone is unable to do something, we use cannot:

  • Hurt →\rightarrow cannot play

3. Quick Word Swap Try replacing these words to change the meaning:

  • New plans →\rightarrow Old plans
  • Fast players →\rightarrow Slow players

Pro Tip: To talk about the future (like the 2026 season), the text uses 'are starting' and 'are buying'. Use this pattern to talk about your own plans today!

Vocabulary Learning

practice (v.)
to do something repeatedly to improve skill
Example:The team will practice every afternoon.
new (adj.)
recently made, found, or started
Example:They signed several new players.
players (n.)
people who play a sport
Example:The players warmed up before the game.
season (n.)
a period of the year when sports are played
Example:The season starts in September.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation to solve
Example:The team has a problem with injuries.
know (v.)
to have information or be aware of something
Example:I know the best quarterback in the league.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his knee during practice.
cannot (adv.)
not able to
Example:She cannot play because she is hurt.
watch (v.)
to look at attentively
Example:They will watch the new player on the field.
lead (v.)
to guide or direct
Example:The coach will lead the team to victory.
team (n.)
a group of people working together
Example:The team celebrated after the win.
defense (n.)
the act of protecting against attacks
Example:Good defense keeps the opponent from scoring.
field (n.)
an open area where sports are played
Example:They practiced on the field near the stadium.