Shaq Thompson Says He's 100 Percent

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin) said he's 100 percent with his groin after sitting out of last Thursday's practice. Thompson returned to practice on Friday and took part in drills. In a roster move for Carolina on Monday, the team waived running back Jordan Scarlett. Thompson had a career year in 2019, registering a […]

Tyreek Hill Limited At Practice Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) was limited at practice on Monday. Hill, who has been dealing with a minor hamstring injury, participated in individual drills in his return to practice. Unless the speedy wideout suffers a serious setback, he should be completely ready for Week 1 against the Texans. The 26-year-old is […]

Melvin Gordon III Returns To Practice

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (rib) returned to practice on Monday after missing Friday's training camp practice with a rib injury. Head coach Vic Fangio also told reporters on Monday that linebacker Justin Strnad (wrist) is out for the season after undergoing surgery on his dislocated wrist. Gordon's minor injury, his slow acclimation […]

Grant Delpit Suffers Torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday, an MRI exam confirmed. Cleveland's initial fears became a reality after the second-round pick underwent testing Monday. Delpit will now miss his entire rookie season. It's a blow to the team's secondary, as the former star defensive back at LSU […]

Patriots Re-Sign Nick Folk

The New England Patriots re-signed veteran kicker Nick Folk on Monday and also signed rookie defensive lineman Michael Barnett. Rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser has struggled in training camp, so the Pats are bringing in Folk to create some competition. The 35-year-old Folk made 14 of his 17 field-goal attempts in seven games for New England […]

Phillip Dorsett II Dealing With Sore Foot

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (foot) has a sore foot and would not practice on Monday. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it bears watching over the coming days. Dorsett could make some noise as a speedy deep threat in Seattle's offense this year, but […]

Lamar Jackson Back At Practice Monday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (groin) returned to practice on Monday after sitting out of training camp as a precaution the previous two days due to a groin strain. "He was back. He looked good. He had a good practice. We're moving forward, like I've said," head coach John Harbaugh said. It was never considered […]

Chase Young Doing Individual Drills

Washington Football Team rookie defensive end Chase Young (hip) was back doing individual drills at practice on Monday. The No. 2 overall pick of the draft this year has been bothered by a hip flexor injury early in camp, but the team is being cautious with their first-round pick. The former Ohio State star has […]

Erik Swoope Signing With 49ers

Former Colts tight end Erik Swoope is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. It's just a depth signing, as Swoope will be buried on the depth chart behind George Kittle, Jordan Reed and Ross Dwelley. The 28-year-old didn't play at all in 2019 and recorded just 23 receptions on […]

Leonard Williams In Line To Bounce Back?

New York Giants new defensive line coach Sean Spencer has high hopes for defensive end Leonard Williams in 2020 in his first full season with the team. Spencer thinks the 26-year-old former Pro Bowler is a "tremendous athlete." "I think he's starting to put it all together," Spencer said. "He's always had the tools. He's […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Have Improved Chemistry

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said his chemistry with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is much improved heading into their second season together. "It's sure as hell going to be a lot better than last year," Mayfield said. Wide receivers coach and passing-game coordinator Chad O'Shea has instilled a better culture among the team's receivers, […]

Bill Belichick Impressed With Cam Newton's Work Ethic

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that he's been impressed with quarterback Cam Newton's work ethic during training camp. "He's an extremely hard-working player; first guy in, last guy out. He's studied hard and has spent a lot of extra time learning the offense. I've been very impressed with that. He's a very […]

Tyrell Williams Has Torn Shoulder Labrum

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (shoulder) has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but he's going to try and play through it after rehabbing for a few weeks, according to sources. You shouldn't count on Williams being ready to go for Week 1, but he'll do his best to try. The 28-year-old big-play […]

Ben Banogu Carted Off With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ben Banogu (ankle) was carted off the field at practice on Monday after he rolled his ankle, according to a source. The former second-round pick last year is undergoing tests, but the early belief is it's not a long-term injury for him. Banogu was active for all 16 games in his […]

Grant Delpit Undergoing Tests For Achilles' Injury

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (Achilles') is undergoing tests on an Achilles' injury and will undergo an MRI Monday night. Delpit was carted off the field at practice on Monday, and the Browns are concerned that the rookie suffered a serious Achilles' injury that will cause him to miss considerable time. If the 21-year-old suffered […]

O.J. Howard Having A Great Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard is having a great training camp so far. Head coach Bruce Arians said that all of the trade talk that has surrounded Howard after the team acquired Rob Gronkowski came from outside the building. Everyone is expecting Gronk to lead Tampa's group of tight ends, which also includes […]

Mike Williams Considered Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (shoulder), who left practice with an arm injury over the weekend, was diagnosed with a shoulder sprain and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. The good news is that his collarbone is intact, but his status for the regular season opener is not yet determined. With the […]

Saints Cut Nigel Bradham

The New Orleans Saints released veteran linebacker Nigel Bradham on Monday, according to a source. Bradham was joining the Saints this year after four seasons with the Eagles. He had 61 combined tackles, one interception, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery (for a touchdown) in 12 games for Philly last season. The 30-year-old was […]

Cowboys Have Discussed Earl Thomas

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that he's discussed free-agent safety Earl Thomas with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, but he didn't have anything further to report. McCarthy also said he's "very confident" in the team's current 80-man roster. Thomas was released by the Ravens on Sunday for conduct detrimental to the […]

Josh Norman Injures Hamstring

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) injured his hamstring in practice on Thursday, and the severity of the injury is unknown at this point. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver returned to practice on Friday with limitations. Norman, a former All-Pro cornerback with the Panthers, really struggled in his final season […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Return To Practice Soon

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill's hamstring injury isn't serious. "It's not a big tear or anything like that," Reid said. Hill is expected to rejoin the team in practice in a few days. Injuries can surely be a concern for the 5-foot-10, 185-pound speedster, but thankfully he […]

Dallas Goedert Has Hairline Fracture In Thumb

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (thumb) suffered a hairline fracture in one of his thumbs at practice this week, but he could be back at practice with a splint as soon as next week. Injuries continue to hamper Goedert, but at least this one won't keep him out for an extended period of time […]

Zach Ertz On Injury Report Friday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is on the team's injury report at training camp with an upper-body injury. It doesn't sound like anything serious, however, as Ertz is listed as day-to-day. There's no reason for the Eagles to push one of their top offensive players early in training camp. Ertz may no longer be […]

Chris Harris Jr. Experiencing Soreness In His Legs

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (legs) is experiencing soreness in his legs, which could be attributed to cramping. The Chargers are being careful with Harris and could limit him in practices. The 31-year-old should be fine, barring a significant setback. Harris is heading into his first season […]

N'Keal Harry Misses Another Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry missed his third straight day of practice at training camp on Friday for undisclosed reasons. While we're not sure what Harry is dealing with, any additional day he is held out of workouts is one fewer day he has to prove to the coaching staff that he belongs […]

Todd Davis To Miss 2-3 Weeks

Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (calf) is expected to miss two to three weeks with a calf injury that he sustained in practice this week. On a more positive note, running back Melvin Gordon III (ribs) and linebacker Von Miller (elbow) are both considered day-to-day with their respective injuries. Davis' injury is troubling, as he […]

Garrett Bolles Focused On Improving In 2020

Denver Broncos left tackle Garrett Bolles, a former first-round pick, is entering his fourth season in Denver with plenty to prove after leading the league in holding penalties in 2019. "Nobody likes to get booed, so I took that upon myself to get better," Bolles said. "I did whatever I can. I took [steps]. I […]

Josh Mauro Suspended For Five Games

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Mauro was suspended without pay for the first five games of the regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. It's Mauro's second suspension of the sort, with his first coming in 2018. The 29-year-old went undrafted in 2014 and has spent time with three different teams in […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Out For Personal Reasons Friday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was out of practice on Friday for what head coach Brian Flores termed "personal reasons," giving rookie Tua Tagovailoa and Josh Rosen more repetitions. Fitzpatrick is not going on the COVID-19 list, but Flores was non-committal on how long Fitzpatrick would be away. Unless the grizzled signal-caller is away for […]

Melvin Ingram Signs Adjusted Contract

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram signed an adjusted contract on Thursday, with the team guaranteeing his salary in 2020, according to sources. Ingram was at training camp with the Bolts, but he was sitting out of practices because he was unhappy with his contract. How this affects his push for a long-term contract […]