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Denzel Mims Does Some Light Running
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring) missed practice again on Wednesday, but he was seen doing some light running on the side. The Jets are hoping to have Mims back at practice soon, and the 59th overall pick needs all the development he can in this unusual offseason before the regular season […]
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DeAndre Hopkins, Kenyan Drake Continue To Sit Out
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and running back Kenyan Drake (foot) continue to sit out of practice, and head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he doesn't want either player to practice until they're 100 percent healthy. Neither player's injury is considered serious, but the Cardinals aren't taking any chances early in training camp […]
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Jamal Adams Sits Out After Requiring Stitches
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (finger) cut his finger in a kitchen accident and needed stitches, which is why he didn't play in the team's scrimmage on Wednesday and had a protective club on his left hand on Tuesday. "He's fine. He's got to take the stitches out. He'll be good," head coach Pete Carroll […]
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Dolphins Release Kalen Ballage
The Miami Dolphins informed running back Kalen Ballage of his release on Wednesday, according to a source. The 2018 fourth-round pick ran the ball 74 times for just 135 yards last season. That comes out to a putrid 1.8 yards per carry in 2019. With Jordan Howard and Matt Breida set to split carries in […]
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David Mayo Could Be Back In Three Weeks
New York Giants linebacker David Mayo (knee) is expected to have surgery to trim his injured meniscus, according to a source. It won't be a full repair, so that could put him back on the field in around three weeks. It's good news for Mayo, but there's still a good chance that he won't be […]
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Le'Veon Bell Unhappy After Being Forced To Leave Practice
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) was pulled from practice as a precaution on Wednesday due to a tight hamstring, but Bell took to Twitter to dispute head coach Adam Gase, saying, "ain't nothin (sic) wrong with my hamstrings." If you haven't learned yet, Bell and Gase aren't exactly best buddies, but even […]
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Xavier McKinney Suffers Broken Foot, David Mayo Tears Meniscus
New York Giants second-round rookie safety Xavier McKinney (foot) suffered a broken fifth metatarsal and will undergo surgery on Wednesday. He's expected to be out for around 10 weeks. Meanwhile, linebacker David Mayo (knee) has a torn meniscus. McKinney was one of the best safeties in the 2020 draft class, so this is a big […]
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David Montgomery Suffers Groin Strain Wednesday
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that running back David Montgomery (groin) suffered a groin strain in practice on Wednesday and is undergoing further testing. The Bears are optimistic that it's not a serious injury. It was reported earlier that Montgomery was carted off the field, but he actually walked […]
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Parris Campbell Involved In Minor Car Accident
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell was involved in a minor car accident on Wednesday and will enter the concussion protocol. The Colts are probably being overly cautious here, but it's something to watch in the coming days. There's a lot to like about the 23-year-old second-year player with Philip Rivers now under center in […]
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Sony Michel Activated From PUP List
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (foot), who had foot surgery in the offseason, is officially off the Physically Unable to Perform list and was at practice on Wednesday. Michel now has plenty of time to get back into the swing of things at practice and be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup […]
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Mackensie Alexander Arrested Tuesday Night
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was arrested on Tuesday night on one count of battery, according to the Collier County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office records. Alexander returned home to Florida on Tuesday after his father's disappearance on Monday. It's a strange twist, and Alexander may not be returning to Bengals camp anytime soon. With Trae Waynes […]
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Daniel Jones May Not Use No-Contact Jersey
New York Giants first-year head coach Joe Judge is contemplating having quarterback Daniel Jones practice without the usual no-contact red jersey in hopes that a few hits to the QB get him ready for the regular season. Judge has taken an old-school approach in his first training camp with the Giants and has been a […]
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Mike Pennel Suspended For Two Games
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel has been suspended for the first two games of the 2020 season. Pennel violated the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The 29-year-old played in eight games for the Chiefs in 2019, racking up 24 combined tackles and one sack as defensive line depth. Pennel has just two sacks […]
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Greedy Williams Injured In Practice
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (shoulder) injured his shoulder at practice on Tuesday, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team is still evaluating whether Williams will need to miss a significant amount of time with the injury. This comes just a day after it was announced that rookie safety Grant Delpit will miss the […]
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Breshad Perriman Expected To Return Saturday
New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee) is expected to return to practice on Saturday. Perriman's injury isn't serious, and he was having a really good start to camp before the ailment popped up. After a big year in Tampa Bay with six touchdowns, Perriman comes to New York hoping to boost the Jets […]
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Anthony Miller Returns To Team Drills
Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) returned to full team drills on Tuesday after having offseason shoulder surgery. In roster moves on Tuesday, the Bears signed kicker Cairo Santos and wide receiver Alex Wesley while placing tight end Darion Clark on Injured Reserve and waiving receiver Trevor Davis. Miller took a while to get […]
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Chase Young Close To 100 Percent
Washington Football Team rookie defensive end Chase Young (hip) said his hip flexor injury is close to 100 percent. Young, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, spoke to reporters on Tuesday after his second straight day of practice. Washington is being extremely cautious with their first-round pass-rusher early in training camp. Before the […]
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Mike Williams To Miss 2-4 Weeks
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (shoulder) is expected to miss two to four weeks with a shoulder injury, according to an informed source. Williams was initially listed as week-to-week with his shoulder sprain. It means that the big-bodied receiver could be forced to sit out the start of the regular season. It's bad […]
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Joe Burrow Has Full Grasp Of Offense
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has "full grasp of our offense." Burrow won the starting job before his first training camp practice, and his work the past few weeks in camp has reaffirmed the club's decision. The former LSU star is working hard and is already taking a […]
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Packers Very Confident In Tim Boyle
Green Bay Packers quarterback Tim Boyle has really impressed the team during training camp and appears to have a leg up as Aaron Rodgers' backup over first-rounder Jordan Love. "He’s proven himself day-in and day-out. Glad we have him. Again, with Aaron back there, you hope you never have to go that route. But if […]
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Marcus Mariota Hasn't Looked Good In Practice
Three Las Vegas Raiders beat writers noted that quarterback Marcus Mariota had a poor week of practice in training camp. Head coach Jon Gruden's offense is a complicated system to pick up quickly, so perhaps that's part of the reason. It's good news for incumbent Derek Carr, but he'll still be on a short leash […]
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Josh Norman To Miss Time With Hamstring Injury
Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) doesn't have a timetable to return to practice after suffering a left hamstring injury last week, according to head coach Sean McDermott. The aging former Pro Bowler isn't off to a good start with his new team after spending the past few seasons in Washington. Norman's play really declined […]
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Frank Gore Impressing At Jets Camp
New York Jets veteran running back Frank Gore has been extremely impressive at training camp so far. "The most impressive running back at Jets camp is Frank Gore. I don't think it's really close, either," The Athletic's Connor Hughes said. The 37-year-old continues to defy all expectations as he nears the end of his career. […]
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Brian Hill Appears To Be No. 2 Behind Todd Gurley
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill appears to be the clear No. 2 behind Todd Gurley II in training camp. If Gurley struggles or deals with health issues in his first year in Atlanta, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Hill enjoy some lead-back moments. The 24-year-old had 78 carries for 323 yards and […]
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49ers Working Out Kevin White, Other Receivers
The San Francisco 49ers are having receiver workouts on Tuesday with free-agent wide receivers Kevin White, Johnny Holton, River Cracraft and Justin Hardy. The Niners are looking for even more depth after a season-ending injury to Jalen Hurd and a foot injury that could keep Deebo Samuel out to start the regular season. San Fran […]
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Chad Henne Wins Backup Job
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne has officially locked up the backup duties to Patrick Mahomes, with Matt Moore an option for one of the newly created veteran spots on the practice squad. Jordan Ta'amu is the other QB on KC's current roster. Henne will again hold the clipboard for the best quarterback in the […]
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Darrel Williams The Clear No. 2 Back
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams is the clear No. 2 running back behind rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire after two weeks of practices. Damien Williams' decision to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 has elevated Darrel Williams' fantasy stock considerably. Edwards-Helaire should see the lion's share of backfield work in this explosive […]
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Saints Defense Looking Good
The New Orleans Saints Defense has looked good early in training camp, specifically their sneaky deep defensive line. The Saints also have one of their best secondaries in recent memory, which includes a breakout candidate in Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Ceedy Duce has made a lot of plays in practice, including when quarterback Drew Brees has been […]
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Trent Williams Seems To Be In Elite Form
San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams has been giving pass-rusher Nick Bosa fits in practice during training camp. San Francisco's acquisition of the All-Pro Williams could prove to be one of the best offseason transactions if Williams can stay healthy. The 32-year-old is replacing the retired Joe Staley on the left side of the […]
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Eagles Re-Engage Zach Ertz In Contract Talks
The Philadelphia Eagles have re-engaged on contract talks with tight end Zach Ertz. The timing makes sense after two stars (George Kittle, Travis Kelce) at the position recently got paid. Ertz's stats put him on a historic pace, as he has more yards (5,743) and catches (525) than Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez had through […]
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