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Here is the newest on what’s taking place across the league this offseason.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Injures Pinkie Finger
Anthony Richardson began the Indianapolis Colts’ first preseason sport towards the Baltimore Ravens and was eliminated on his second drive of the sport after taking a giant hit from Ravens’ edge rusher David Ojabo. Richardson didn’t return to the sport, and reportedly dislocated the pinkie finger on his proper hand.
Thursday roundup: Gardner-Johnson, Slater undergo leg accidents
Texans security C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to undergo a big proper leg damage Thursday after tackling receiver John Metchie throughout follow. Gardner-Johnson fell to the bottom and started writhing in ache. He was ultimately helped by the medical workers to a cart whereas it appeared that he couldn’t put any strain on his leg. It was feared that Gardner-Johnson had torn his ACL, however reviews say it’s intact, and the Texans proceed to conduct testing.
In the meantime, Chargers sort out Rashawn Slater was carted off the follow subject Thursday after apparently injuring his left leg. Slater was harm lower than two weeks after signing a multi-year contract extension final month. Slater has been Justin Herbert’s most important protector, permitting the quarterback to set a number of league-wide passing information. It was confirmed later that Slater formally ruptured his patellar tendon and can miss everything of the 2025 season.
Additionally, Rams lineman Jared Verse needed to be helped off the sphere throughout follow after bumping knees with teammate Braden Fiske. Coach Sean McVay wasn’t instantly sure of the severity of the damage for Verse, the NFL defensive rookie of the yr final season and one of many NFL’s high younger cross rushers.
Arik Armstead on the shelf indefinitely
Arik Armstead hasn’t seen any motion in Jaguars’ coaching camp, and it is unclear when he’ll. Jacksonville is not positive if the veteran defensive sort out, who’s coping with an undefined again damage, will probably be able to go for the common season opener towards the Carolina Panthers on Sep. 7.
“In the end, he’ll most likely know methods to get himself able to go, I’d hope,” Jaguars’ coach Liam Coen stated Tuesday. “The secret’s simply ensuring that he’s wholesome and able to go for the primary sport. In the end, it’s a protracted season, as we all know.
Armstead signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with Jacksonville in 2024 that included $28 million assured. He performed in all 17 video games final season.
Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota out towards Patriots on Friday
The Commanders will not be utilizing the highest two quarterbacks on their depth chart of their preseason opener towards the New England Patriots on Friday. Jayden Daniels won’t play, per head coach Dan Quinn, as he is anticipated to have a heavy workload throughout Wednesday’s follow – any gamers in that state of affairs will not be taking part in Friday.
As for Marcus Mariota, he did not journey for the sport on account of a decrease leg pressure, per Quinn. That leaves the Commanders with Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman to take snaps towards the Patriots.
Murray hasn’t performed in a preseason sport since 2021 (the final season Arizona made the playoffs), however he’ll take snaps within the preseason opener towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Saturday at 8 p.m. Head coach Jonathan Gannon introduced all starters will play within the sport, however hasn’t determined for the way lengthy. Murray will probably be taking part in in his seventh season and coming off a yr when he performed a full season.
Giants listing Jaxson Dart as QB3 on first unofficial depth chart
Dart was the Giants’ first-round decide on this yr’s draft. Whereas picked to be the long run QB of the Giants, for now Dart should work up the depth chart. Veteran and former No. 1 decide, Jamies Winston, was listed because the backup to projected starter Russell Wilson. Winston and Dart have been alternating with the second and third workforce offensive teams in follow to this point.
Jets rookie Mason Taylor faces setback after spectacular begin to camp
Tight finish Mason Taylor has been turning heads in his first coaching camp with the Jets, receiving reward from quarterback Justin Fields and coaches. Taylor’s spectacular begin to camp will probably be halted after struggling a excessive ankle sprain, sidelining him for not less than every week. Taylor was the Jets second-round select of LSU and son of Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor.
Knee damage will finish Packers’ CB Nate Hobbs’ coaching camp
Hobbs had surgical procedure to restore a partial meniscus tear and can miss the remainder of Inexperienced Bay’s coaching camp, in response to ESPN. It is doable that Hobbs may return for the beginning of the common season, although. The Packers signed Hobbs, who spent the primary 4 seasons of his NFL profession with the Raiders, to a four-year, $48 million deal this offseason. Final season (2024), Hobbs totaled one interception, 5 passes defended and 49 mixed tackles in 11 video games.
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter listed as beginning WR, second-string CB
Hunter, the No. 2 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, is at the moment listed because the beginning huge receiver and the backup cornerback (behind Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis) on the workforce’s newest depth chart. Hunter, who performed over 80% of snaps on each offense and protection throughout his senior season at Colorado, is anticipated to be a big contributor on either side of the ball for Jacksonville.
Skattebo did not take part in Monday’s follow on account of a hamstring damage sustained on Friday. He was initially labeled day-to-day however now may miss the Giants’ preseason opener on Aug. 9. Skattebo, a fourth-round decide on this yr’s draft, was anticipated to be a part of the working again rotation for New York this season.
First-round decide Walker is again training in workforce drills after lacking a lot of them within the first week of coaching camp. Walker is getting ready to play within the Falcons’ first preseason sport this week. The previous Georgia linebacker was nursing a minor hamstring damage that had him solely taking part in particular person drills.
Payments RB James Cook dinner sits for second follow in a row amid contract dispute
The Payments had been with out beginning working again Cook dinner for the second consecutive follow, and basic supervisor Brandon Beane is not positive when he’ll resume them. Cook dinner repeatedly used the phrase “enterprise” when requested about his choice to not follow and has been vocal about his need to be one of many highest-paid working backs within the league. Cook dinner dangers being fined by the workforce for declining to follow. He had beforehand participated in Buffalo’s first eight obligatory practices, however over the weekend modified his thoughts as his contract calls for remained unfulfilled.
Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy follow
The Titans turned in a sluggish efficiency on August 3, incomes a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan because the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 total decide this yr, adopted two stable practices with a tough exhibiting in workforce drills, finishing simply 4 of 13 passes. The Titans additionally had penalties and a play that may have been a sack because the protection pressured the younger quarterback. Ward’s last rep of the day was a cross that sailed far over the top of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds. That is when Callahan unleashed on the offense.
The second-year Titans coach spoke earlier than follow. After follow, Callahan stood close to midfield speaking with Ward, offensive coordinator Nick Holz and quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for about 20 minutes. The Titans known as Callahan’s outburst warranted, although, due to a scarcity of focus and depth on offense.
Colts RB Salvon Ahmed carted off with extreme leg damage
Ahmed was carted off the sphere close to the tip of follow on August 3 with a extreme damage to his proper leg after a sort out by Trey Washington ultimately zone. Teammates took a knee and gathered round him as he was placed on a stretcher.
Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor, son of Corridor of Fame cross rusher, shining at camp
Taylor, son of Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor and nephew of Corridor of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, has been one of many standout performers via the Jets’ first 9 camp practices. A second-round select of LSU, he is making performs and impressing his coaches and teammates.
“Mason, he doesn’t speak so much, he does work so much, although,” quarterback Justin Fields stated. “From the second he received right here, he (has) been working — his head down working. He doesn’t make actually any psychological errors, not less than from what I’ve seen. He’s an amazing route runner, he’s clean, has pure palms, so he’s been nice to this point.”
Payments’ mounting listing of accidents grows to fifteen gamers
Head coach Sean McDermott adopted the Payments’ day without work by opening his pre-practice information convention itemizing 15 members of Buffalo’s 91-player roster as both being restricted or not training. Beginning receiver Khalil Shakir was among the many newest additions and was listed week-to-week with a excessive ankle sprain after he was harm throughout the Payments’ annual Purple and Blue scrimmage at their residence stadium on August 1. Additionally injured Friday had been WR Josh Palmer (groin), one of many workforce’s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin).
Accidents have notably hit Buffalo’s receivers, with Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and backup Kaden Prather additionally sidelined. Keon Coleman is the one wholesome projected starter with Buffalo getting ready to open the preseason.
Worthy exited concussion protocol not as a result of his concussion had cleared, however as a result of he by no means had one to start with, in response to Andy Reid, who stated fluid in Worthy’s ear was inflicting issues with equilibrium. Worthy is anticipated to be integral to Kansas Metropolis’s offense this season. The second-year professional turned his dynamic, file 40-year-dash numbers within the mix right into a rookie season that produced 59 catches for 638 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Williams will probably be sidelined every week or two with a calf damage after getting harm in follow on July 31. Head coach Aaron Glenn stated sitting Williams was a “precautionary” transfer, and the damage is not anticipated to be a long-term subject. Williams, a three-time Professional Bowler, was taking part in particular person drills Thursday when he felt discomfort in his decrease leg. He walked into the ability beneath his personal energy however sat out the remainder of the session.
Seahawks could possibly be with out beginning OL to start out season
Seattle’s left sort out, Charles Cross, will probably be sidelined after surgical procedure on his proper ring finger, which he dislocated throughout coaching camp. Nonetheless, head coach Mike Macdonald expects Cross to be prepared for Week 1.
Falcons first-round decide Jalon Walker restricted in follow
Rookie cross rusher Walker is coping with a minor hamstring damage that has him restricted to particular person drills. Head coach Raheem Morris has him sitting out throughout 11-on-11 drills for now till he is again to full power.
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer curses out workforce
Contract drama is the one stress that is been obvious within the first weeks of Cowboys camp. There has additionally been loads of combating on the follow subject. Three fights broke out throughout follow on July 30, main head coach Brian Schottenheimer to hit pause and punish his workforce.
“You wish to struggle? Let’s f—— struggle. Get your ass on the sideline,” Schottenheimer instructed his workforce, through The Athletic.
Wednesday wasn’t the primary follow the place fights broke out at Cowboys camp. There was a giant struggle throughout the Cowboys’ second coaching camp follow, however Schottenheimer was a fan of that.
“Here is the deal: I really like the depth,” Schotteneheimer stated of that struggle. “I really like (it) and these guys are working their asses off. I really like that. However, once more, there is a tempo that we focus on on daily basis and we have talked about it a number of instances.”
Kohou injured his knee throughout follow, and whereas the precise damage stays undisclosed, Miami has positioned him on the injured reserve listing, ending his season, Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel introduced. Kohou, who went undrafted earlier than signing with the Dolphins for the 2022 season, began 9 video games in 2024 however was set to be a beginning nook this season. Kohou has 180 mixed and 148 solo tackles in his three seasons with Miami.
Emerson injured his leg at follow on July 29, and an MRI confirmed that he tore his Achilles. He’ll miss everything of the upcoming season recovering. Emerson was slated to be the No. 2 cornerback for Cleveland, however that position will most certainly go to Greg Newsome with Emerson out for the yr.
The Payments’ first-round decide had his proper knee tended to by coaching workers throughout follow on July 29. He was in a position to stroll off the sphere beneath his personal energy, however didn’t return to follow following the damage. Whereas he is present process exams to find out the kind of damage and the severity of it, as of now, it is also unclear precisely how Hairston injured himself.
On the Patriots’ first day in full pads, All-Professional Gonzalez needed to go away coaching camp early after struggling an obvious leg damage. He limped off the sphere beneath his personal energy after a play guarding receiver Stefon Diggs in 11-on-11 drills.
Jets QB Justin Fields returns to workforce drills at coaching camp post-toe damage
Fields returned to workforce drills on July 28, 4 days after dislocating a toe on his proper foot. He participated in 7-on-7 drills at camp over the weekend because the workforce eased him again into follow. Head coach Aaron Glenn stated Fields had “a methods to go” earlier than totally returning, however after a day without work Sunday, Fields ran the offense throughout 11-on-11 drills.
“He was restricted, however he was restricted the way in which that we wish him to be restricted,” Glenn stated after follow. “He made some good throws on the market. And once more, when Justin will get on the sphere — I imply, we’re going to let him be who he’s.”
The Cowboys will probably be with out Jones for 2 to a few months after the veteran guard suffered a damaged bone in his neck throughout Sunday’s follow, per ESPN. Jones won’t require surgical procedure, although. He suffered the damage throughout a follow wherein he was spending time with the starters, which had not been the norm thus far, as first-round decide Tyler Booker (No. 12 total) had been in that position throughout coaching camp. Jones joined Dallas this season as a free agent.
Browns QB Kenny Pickett will probably be sidelined on account of hamstring damage
Pickett’s damage is believed to have occurred throughout a pink zone 11-on-11 drill late in Saturday’s follow, per ESPN. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is anticipated to deal with Pickett’s standing earlier than Monday’s follow. Pickett will probably be evaluated later within the week. The Browns have their first padded follow on July 28. Pickett is vying with veteran Joe Flacco and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders for the beginning spot.
Cowboys followers shout ‘Pay Micah!’ at Jerry Jones amid ongoing stalemate
Cowboys followers are rising more and more impatient about the truth that the workforce has but to achieve a contract extension with All-Professional edge rusher Parsons, who’s getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie deal. They let Jerry Jones know precisely how they really feel about it too, shouting “Pay Micah!” as Dallas’ longtime proprietor addressed the group throughout the opening day of Cowboys coaching camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports activities.
(MORE: With Micah Parsons, Jerry Jones Is Taking part in One other Contract Sport He Cannot Win)
The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7–10 marketing campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year possibility, maintaining him beneath contract via 2025 for $24 million — effectively under market worth for simply one of many 5 greatest defensive gamers within the NFL. Nonetheless, Parsons reported to obligatory minicamp in June. Jones made headlines final week when he seemingly took a dig at Parsons’ sturdiness, stating he had handled an damage for the primary time in his profession, lacking a handful of video games due to a excessive ankle sprain.
The 26-year-old Parsons, who earned Professional Bowl honors in every of his first three seasons within the league, stays the one participant in NFL historical past to file not less than 12.0 sacks in every of his first three years.
Shavers was carted off the sphere at coaching camp after hurting his proper ankle on what proved to be the ultimate play of follow Sunday. He made a catch ultimately zone and fell awkwardly whereas trying to guard the ball from rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Shavers was on the bottom for a number of minutes whereas being tended to by the coaching workers, main to go coach Sean McDermott ending follow a couple of minutes sooner than scheduled.
The 25-year-old signed with Buffalo as an undrafted rookie free agent two years in the past and appeared in three video games with the Payments final season. Additionally, beginning linebacker Terrel Bernard and beginning receiver Curtis Samuel didn’t follow Sunday, as each are coping with hamstring accidents. The workforce had no replace on the severity of the accidents.
The 49ers activated second-year receiver Pearsall from the PUP listing, and he practiced for the primary time this summer time. Purdy was additionally again at follow Sunday after lacking a session on Friday for private causes.
Pearsall had been out since injuring his hamstring throughout the offseason program. The Niners are relying on a giant season from the 2024 first-round decide after buying and selling away Deebo Samuel and with Brandon Aiyuk anticipated to overlook the beginning of the season recovering from knee surgical procedure. Pearsall completed the 2025 season with 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns in 11 video games, together with 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in his last two video games.
McLaurin reported to coaching camp following a four-day holdout, however the 2024 second-team All-Professional and the workforce weren’t in a position to agree on new contract phrases, finally ensuing within the star huge receiver requesting a commerce.
The seven-year veteran has one yr remaining on a three-year, $68.2 million extension signed in 2022. Washington’s main receiver set a career-high with 13 landing receptions and had 1,096 yards final season on 82 receptions. McLaurin participated in early parts of Washington’s offseason program however skipped the on-field parts of OTAs and obligatory minicamp.
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Stafford will miss the second week of coaching camp to relaxation his sore again, in response to a number of reviews. The 37-year-old hasn’t practiced with the Rams for the reason that begin of camp. Head coach Sean McVay initially stated Stafford would solely miss the Rams’ first 4 practices whereas recovering from again soreness that had “crept up” in latest weeks.
“I most likely spoke just a little bit too quickly, however the final objective is (being prepared for Week 1 of the common season) and being aware of that, so we’ll take it every week at a time with him,” McVay stated after the Rams’ fourth follow of camp.
McVay was already planning to restrict the coaching camp practices of Stafford, who’s heading into his seventeenth NFL season and his fifth with the Rams, and a number of other veterans. He would not historically use any key gamers in preseason video games.
Concern rising for Texans RB Joe Mixon’s ankle damage
Mixon opened coaching camp on the non-football damage listing after lacking OTAs and minicamp with an ankle damage. He is anticipated to overlook the vast majority of the preseason and will probably be reevaluated nearer to the beginning of the common season, per ESPN. The 29-year-old Mixon, who injured his ankle throughout the offseason, rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024, incomes him Professional Bowl honors in his first season for the Texans and spending the primary six years of his NFL profession with the Bengals. The Texans have their first preseason sport on Aug. 9, a street tilt towards the Vikings.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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