Willson Contreras Still Not Ready to Play on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees at Busch Stadium. Contreras was hit by a pitch on his foot on Tuesday and missed Wednesday's contest before having a scheduled day off on Thursday. It's merely a day-to-day injury […]

Wade Miley Sent on Rehab Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they sent left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) on a minor-league rehab assignment to Double-A Chattanooga. Miley has made only three appearances (two starts) for the Reds in 2025 and has been out since late June due to a flexor tendon strain in his left arm. Because of his long […]

Luther Burden III Working With Second-Team Offense

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was working with the second-team offense during 11-on-11 drills in Friday's training camp practice, according to Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Sports. Burden has flashed his potential this summer, but he also got off to a late start to camp with a nagging injury. The 21-year-old second-rounder […]

Dalton Kincaid has Been a Steady Target in Camp

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has "been a steady target of Josh Allen's throughout training camp," according to Alex Brasky of SI.com. That carried over into Friday's joint practice with the Chicago Bears. Brasky writes that he "would take the over on all of Kincaid's futures this season" and believes it will be a […]

Travis Hunter Dealing With Upper-Body Injury, Could be Held Out of Preseason Game

The Jacksonville Jaguars might hold rookie two-way star Travis Hunter (upper body) out of their second preseason game on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints as a precaution while he deals with an upper-body injury, according to head coach Liam Coen. Hunter didn't take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Friday due to his […]

Tua Tagovailoa, Starters Won't Play on Saturday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Friday that he's not planning to play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and most of the team's starters for their second preseason game on Saturday against the Detroit Lions. Tagovailoa went 5-for-6 for 27 yards in the preseason opener last week against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but he'll […]

Josh Allen Still Up in the Air for Second Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that he's still unsure if quarterback Josh Allen will see action in the team's second preseason game this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. "[J]ust as it relates to [Friday] and then play time overall, I would just tell you, I've gotta get through -- we've gotta get through […]

Malik Willis to Start Second Preseason Game

With Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) sidelined temporarily after having surgery on his left (non-throwing) thumb, Malik Willis will step into the starting role for the second preseason game on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. The former third-rounder by the Tennessee Titans in 2022 joined the Packers at the end of training camp […]

Christian Kirk Locking Up No. 2 Receiver Spot in Houston

Cole Thompson of Texans Wire writes that Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk stood out during the team's two-minute offense in joint practice with th Carolina Panthers on Thursday and "has been the most consistent receiver in camp not named Nico Collins." Kirk is locking up the WR2 spot behind Collins, and "no one expected […]

Bills Hope Tyler Bass Can Kick Next Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) is "moving in the right direction," and the team is trying to be smart with him so he doesn't suffer a setback. The goal is for Bass to kick in the third preseason game next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maddy Glab […]

Curtis Samuel to be Limited in Friday's Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) will be limited in the team's training camp practice on Friday, according to Bills beat writer Maddy Glab. Samuel should be ready for the start of the regular season in three weeks, but for fantasy purposes, he's not even in RotoBaller's top 100 receivers. The 29-year-old was barely […]

Jermaine Burton Back at Practice on Friday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is back in uniform and at training camp practice on Friday, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Burton apparently suffered an undisclosed injury in the preseason opener last week against the Philadelphia Eagles after he caught one pass and had a couple punt and kickoff returns […]

Colts Hope to Make QB Decision "Sooner Rather Than Later"

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said, "I don't have an exact timetable on it, but sooner rather than later would be nice," when discussing when the team will decide the winner of the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones. By the end of this weekend, both QBs should have roughly even […]

Isaiah Bond Faces Possible Discipline From NFL

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond is likely to sign soon with the Cleveland Browns, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot, but he also faces possible discipline under the NFL's personal-conduct policy. The league is reviewing Bond's sexual-assault case, which was no-billed on Thursday, according to spokesman Brian McCarthy. Bond said on […]

Brandon Scherff has Hung Up his Cleats

According to Iowa's website after veteran offensive guard Brandon Scherff was selected to the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, the 33-year-old has retired from professional football. Scherff became a free agent back in March, never talked to any NFL teams, and has apparently called it a career. He was originally the fifth overall pick in […]

Nick Bosa Dealing With Neck Soreness

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (neck) is dealing with neck soreness, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said that the hope is that Bosa will be back at practice next week. Bosa did not practice at training camp on Thursday and will not take the field for the team's second […]

Khalil Herbert Sits Out of Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) did not participate in practice on Thursday at training camp for an undisclosed reason, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Herbert had seven carries for 29 yards and a touchdown in the preseason opener last Thursday against the Baltimore Ravens, but he hasn't practiced with the team since […]

Alec Pierce Misses Another Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) missed another training camp practice on Thursday with a groin injury, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Pierce is considered day-to-day and almost certainly won't play in the second preseason game this Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Josh Downs suffered a hamstring injury in […]

Browns Doing Due Diligence on Isaiah Bond

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns are doing their due diligence on former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who went undrafted this year because of a sexual-assault charge that was no-billed on Thursday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Bond said that he has signed with the Browns, but that's […]

Hunter Henry Returns on Thursday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (undisclosed) returned to training camp practice on Thursday, according to Mark Daniels of Mass Live. Henry missed some practice time earlier this week but is now back on the field. However, it doesn't mean that the 30-year-old veteran will suit up for the second presason tilt this Saturday […]

J.K. Dobbins Brought in to Provide Leadership

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton promised that the team will have a "markedly different" running game in 2025 after they disappointed on the ground last year. Payton points to the upgrades with veteran running back J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-rounder RJ Harvey, with the two expecting to see the majority of the backfield touches […]

Jalen Nailor Dealing With Hand Injury

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connel said that wide receiver Jalen Nailor (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and will be evaluated. Nailor's hand injury could end up being minor, but as The Athletic's Alec Lewis notes, Minnesota's receiver depth in training camp is now being tested. All-Pro Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has been out […]

J.J. McCarthy Won't Play on Saturday

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the New England Patriots. Instead, Sam Howell will get the start. In the preseason opener last week against the Houston Texans, McCarthy went 4-for-7 for 30 yards and rushed one time for […]

Isaiah Bond Signs With Browns

Free-agent rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond announced on Thursday that he signed an undisclosed deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN Cleveland. It was announced that Bond, a former Texas wideout, faces no further criminal charges after he was arrested in April on an outstanding sexual-assault warrant. In his only season at Texas in […]

Brock Purdy Expected to Play on Saturday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he expects to play quarterback Brock Purdy and some of the other starters in the team's second preseason contest this Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Purdy did not play in the preseason opener last Saturday against the Denver Broncos, so this will be his preseason […]

Mike Evans Won't Play on Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Mike Evans will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Besides Evans and defender Lavonte David, all of the team's starters will suit up for at least a little […]

Baker Mayfield Set to Play in Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that with the exception of receiver Mike Evans and defender Lavonte David, every starter will play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield will probably only play for a series or two this weekend before giving way to veteran Teddy Bridgewater. […]

NFL to Continue Their Investigation into Quinshon Judkins

The NFL will continue their own investigation into Cleveland Brown rookie running back Quinshon Judkins despite the fact that the second-rounder isn't expected to face any formal charges for a domestic-violence incident that took place on July 12 in Florida, according to NFL Network's Mike Garofolo. "We have been following developments in the matter which […]

Josh Downs Leaves Practice With Hamstring Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring) left Thursday's training camp practice early due to a left-hamstring injury, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Downs injured his hamstring on a play and immediately went to the trainers while walking off the field under his own power. As Holder says, it's definitely a situation worth monitoring […]

Robert Stephenson to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday night, according to Angels PR. Stephenson is nearing a return to the big-league bullpen after being out since the end of May with right-biceps inflammation. The 32-year-old did not pitch at all in 2024 due […]