Julio Jones Getting Involved Early

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting veteran wide receiver Julio Jones involved a lot in training camp practice right away. Quarterback Tom Brady has connected with him twice in red-zone passing drills in practice on Thursday. Remember, Chris Godwin (knee) isn't on the practice field yet despite avoiding the Physically Unable to Perform list. When […]

Jacob Harris Making The Move To Receiver

Los Angeles Rams tight end Jacob Harris (knee) is making the transition from tight end to wide receiver in training camp this year after recovering from a torn ACL and MCL. Harris was drafted with a hybrid designation and spent his rookie year with the tight ends. The fourth-rounder is 6-foot-6 with a massive frame […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Working Out Of Backfield

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson immediately was running with the first-team offense in training camp practice on Wednesday, and the New York Daily News' Pat Leonard also said he's frequently seeing Robinson lined up at running back with Saquon Barkley in the slot. Robinson has plenty of experience as a rusher from […]

Michael Thomas Looks Fluid In Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) took part in every portion of practice on Wednesday except for full-team drills, and he looked fluid and had no noticeable braces or wrapping around the left ankle that kept him sidelined all of last year. Thomas and head coach Dennis Allen aren't putting a timetable on […]

Lamar Jackson Practicing Despite Contract Situation

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced with the team on Wednesday at training camp, and teammates said there was no indication that his contract was on his mind. Jackson is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and his base salary of $23 million is guaranteed in 2022, but he has no guarantees beyond […]

Tyler Wells Likely To Land On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said there's a pretty good chance that starting pitcher Tyler Wells (back) will land on the injured list, but the team will wait until he undergoes more testing on Thursday. The Orioles are calling Wells' injury a lower back/side ailment after he was forced from his outing early on Wednesday […]

Yankees Finalizing Deal For Andrew Benintendi

The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal on Wednesday night to acquire outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that minor league pitchers Chandler Champlain, Beck Way and T.J. Sikkema are headed to the Royals in exchange for Benintendi. The 28-year-old Benintendi was an […]

Carlos Dunlap Visiting The Chiefs

Free-agent defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap is visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday night, according to a source. Dunlap was released by the Seattle Seahawks in March after he recorded 35 tackles (24 solo), 8.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, seven passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 games (two […]

49ers Officially Release Dee Ford

The San Francisco 49ers officially released defensive end Dee Ford (back) on Wednesday. Ford has been bothered by a back injury since last year and wasn't able to take part in offseason practices in organized team activities or mandatory minicamp last month, leading to his release. The 31-year-old pass-rusher had 6.5 sacks in his first […]

K.J. Wright Retires As A Seahawk

Linebacker K.J. Wright signed a one-day contract on Wednesday with the Seattle Seahawks in order to retire with the organization after spending 10 years with the team from 2011 to 2020. Wright ends his career as one of the all-time greats in Seattle after he won the starting role at middle linebacker in his rookie […]

Davon Godchaux Signs Two-Year Extension

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux signed a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension on Wednesday that includes $17.85 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The Patriots also have Christian Barmore on the interior of the defensive line, but Godchaux impressed in a starting role last year by […]

Isaiah McKenzie Has Taken A Step Forward

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie seems to have taken a step forward, and he has a big opportunity this year with veteran slot man Cole Beasley now gone. McKenzie is contending with Jamison Crowder for the starting slot job, and he has continued his improvement early in training camp. With Crowder out the last […]

Buccaneers Not Concerned With Leonard Fournette's Weight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he has no issues with running back Leonard Fournette's weight, and he looked much slimmer in the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday compared to mandatory minicamp in June. Fournette said he weighed 244 pounds for the start of camp after a report said he weighted […]

Geno Smith Begins Camp With First-Team Offense

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith ran with the first-team offense at training camp practice on Wednesday, with Drew Lock working with the second-team. Lock did get a couple first-team repetitions with the starting offensive line in 11-man offensive drills without a defense present, however. Smith was in the lead in the QB competition after mandatory […]

Rams In Love With Allen Robinson II

The Los Angeles Rams coaching staff is in love with wide receiver Allen Robinson II. They love his approach in meetings to what he can give them in this offense. His route tree and where he can line up are more varied than they would have hoped. The bottom line is that Robinson could be […]

Colts Working To Get Nyheim Hines The Ball

107.5 The Fan's Kevin Bowen said he expects the Indianapolis Colts to continue to find creative ways to get running back Nyheim Hines on the field more and to give him different touches. Indianapolis had a lot of success with both Hines and Jonathan Taylor on the field together in 2021, so that should expand […]

Matt Ryan Nearly Flawless Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan was nearly flawless in 11-on-11 work in training camp practice on Wednesday, and he went 7-for-8 in full-team work while completing passes to Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines, Alec Pierce and Mo Alie-Cox. The timing of the Colts passing game was impressive, and Ryan will bring more decisiveness […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones A Favorite Of Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is in great shape to begin training camp and is earning opportunities. He's also already a favorite of quarterback Deshaun Watson. It's a good start for Peoples-Jones, but the problem is that Watson could be facing a lengthy suspension in his first year in Cleveland. Amari Cooper is the […]

Sammis Reyes Back On The Field

Washington Commanders tight end Sammis Reyes (leg) is practicing with the team at training camp after missing the offseason program with what head coach Ron Rivera described as leg discomfort due to an "old screw" from a previous procedure. Reyes said he's comfortable physically and mentally after studying hours of tape while injured. Logan Thomas […]

Chase Young Might Not Be Ready For Week 1

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) is on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, and his timeline for on-field work remains unclear. Head coach Ron Rivera's comments on Tuesday added pessimism for a quick return and cast doubt on whether he'll even be available for Week 1 of the regular […]

Carson Wentz Struggles Under Pressure Wednesday

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz didn't throw into traffic when under duress at training camp practice on Wednesday, but he struggled to make plays at times when under pressure, even without the threat of being hit. It's a weakness that he's shown with the Eagles and Colts in his past stops. Even short passes to […]

Brian Robinson Expected To Handle Short-Yardage Situations

The Washington Commanders selected rookie running back Brian Robinson in the third round for his power and ball security, and at a minimum, he's expected to handle short-yardage work this year. Washington plans to find ways to get Antonio Gibson the ball in space, rather than force him inside. And the Commanders also re-signed pass-catching […]

Marquise Brown Expected Back Soon

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) injured his hamstring last week, but he's expected to return to practice soon. Brown was placed on the Non-Football Injury list to begin training camp on Tuesday, but he shouldn't be out for long. That's good news, as the 25-year-old needs all […]

DK Metcalf Not Practicing

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) is at training camp, but he's not practicing with the team after having offseason foot surgery in March. Metcalf didn't start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, so he could return to practice shortly. There's also the issue of the 24-year-old's contract situation with the […]

Mike Trout Battling Rare Back Condition

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) might need at least one more week for his cortisone shot to take effect before he can ramp up his baseball activity. But there remains long-term uncertainty about when he can return while he battles a rare condition called costovertebral dysfunction. Trout is feeling better, but there's […]

Ty France Out With Wrist Injury Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers after tweaking his left wrist swinging in front of an offspeed pitch on Tuesday. The injury isn't related to the elbow sprain that he suffered last month, according to skipper Scott Servais. The injury doesn't sound […]

Kris Bryant To Serve As DH Against White Sox

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Wednesday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito. Bryant revealed on Tuesday night that he has been playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot. It's very possible that we'll see the 30-year-old get more starts as the team's […]

Justin Turner Returns Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is back at third base and is hitting fifth in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. The 37-year-old veteran sat out the last five games with an abdominal injury, but he'll return on Wednesday in a great matchup against a struggling pitcher […]

Mitch Trubisky To Get First Crack At Starting Job

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is a great system fit for offensive coordinator Matt Canada's offense, and he is leading the team's QB competition this summer. Trubisky was expected to get the first crack at the starting job to replace the retired Ben Roethlisberger in 2022, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise, even […]

Matt Patricia Calls Plays On Wednesday

New England Patriots offensive coach Matt Patricia called the plays for the team's offense at training camp practice on Wednesday. Players pointed out that Patricia brings all his defensive knowledge to the table and let's them see, as offensive tackle Trent Brown said, "the who, what, when, where and why" of how a defense thinks […]