Jake Ferguson Dealing With Back Contusion

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) is dealing with a back contusion that he suffered when he took a hard hit during Thursday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. Ferguson's injury isn't considered serious, though, so the Cowboys appear to have avoided an injury scare with the No. 1 tight end. […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Avoids ACL Tear After Being Carted Off

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) suffered a scary right-leg injury during training camp practice on Thursday and needed to be carted off the field. However, after undergoing an MRI exam, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Gardner-Johnson did not tear his ACL. The 27-year-old defensive back will undergo more tests, but initial tests […]

Tyler Bass Still Not Practicing

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) missed another training camp practice on Thursday. Bass continues to deal with a pelvis injury and is probably unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. As a result, the Bills worked out two kickers at camp on Wednesday […]

Brashard Smith Suffers Finger Injury

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith (finger) suffered a finger injury in training camp practice on Thursday and left early, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. It is unknown if Smith's injury is serious, but it could keep him from taking part in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Still No Timetable for Jauan Jennings' Return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) has not practiced at training camp since July 27 due to a calf injury, and general manager John Lynch said on Thursday that there remains no timetable for Jennings' return. The 28-year-old is also seeking a contract extension, so his absences this summer likely have to do […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Suffers Finger Injury in Preseason Game, Will Not Return

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) went down hard on a sack in the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens and suffered a finger injury, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Richardson will not return to the contest. Before departing, Richardson went 2-for-3 passing for 21 yards. While it's unclear exactly […]

Deuce Vaughn Returns to Training Camp Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn (hamstring) was able to practice with the rest of the team at training camp on Thursday, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. It's good news for a beat-up Dallas backfield, as both Miles Sanders (knee) and rookie Jaydon Blue (ankle) are also on the injury report. […]

Joe Milton III Returns to Thursday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (thumb) was back at training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams with a thumb injury. Now that Milton is back on the field, he's likely to see plenty of action in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Rams with […]

Micah Parsons Not on the Field Thursday Due to Back Injury

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) was not on the practice field on Thursday for the first time during training camp while dealing with back tightness, multiple sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. Parsons received treatment during practice. In addition to what is probably a minor back injury, Parsons' Week 1 availability for the […]

Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr. Sitting Out Preseason Opener

ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (groin) are a few of the team's starters that will not be suiting up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. In addition to Taylor and Pittman, DeForest Buckner, Braden Smith, Josh Downs, Bernhard Raimann and Grover […]

A.J. Brown Not Playing in Preseason Opener

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is expectedly not playing in the team's preseason opener on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brown has missed three training camp practices with a hamstring injury, but it's not believed to be serious, and the Eagles are just being cautious with their star wideout. Philly will likely […]

Brenton Strange has Been a Consistent Offensive Performer

ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange has been one of the team's "most consistent offensive performers throughout camp." Strange has also shown plenty of chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence so far this summer. The 24-year-old was a second-rounder (61st overall) in 2023 out of Penn State. He had just five […]

Bhayshul Tuten has "Inside Track to the No. 3 RB Role"

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten got off to a slow start this summer at training camp due to a hamstring injury, but since then, SI.com's John Shipley reports that he's been stacking good days together and has been 100% healthy. Tuten's speed is on display, and "it seems like he has the inside […]

Michael Wilson Ditches Non-Contact Jersey

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (concussion) was out of his non-contact jersey during Thursday's training camp practice, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Wilson didn't take any contact in practice, but it's a good sign that he's on his way to being removed from the injury report, and he could play in the […]

Nick Chubb Dealing With Head Injury

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) missed his second straight day of practice at training camp on Thursday after taking a hard shot to his head and leaving with a trainer on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. It's unclear if Chubb is in the league's concussion protocol, but it's worth […]

Rashawn Slater Suffers Season-Ending Ruptured Patella Tendon

Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater (knee) suffered a season-ending injury to his knee in training camp practice on Thursday and will undergo surgery to fix a ruptured patella tendon, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Slater will be placed on season-ending Injured Reserve after just signing a four-year, $113 million extension last month. […]

Dak Prescott Not Expecting to Play in Preseason Opener

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he doesn't think he will be playing in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to The Dallas Morning News' Joseph Hoyt. Prescott is fully recovered from the torn hamstring that limited him to only eight games last year, but the Cowboys are […]

Jacob Lopez Shuts Down the Nats, Fans 10 in Fifth Win

Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez was at the top of his game in the team's 6-0 shutout win over the hosting Washington Nationals on Thursday in a matinee game in D.C. Lopez didn't allow a run in 7 2/3 innings while allowing only three hits, walking none and striking out a season-high 10 batters. The 27-year-old […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Dealing With Side Soreness, Won't Start on Thursday

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) had some soreness in his side after sliding on Wednesday night, according to manager Brian Snitker. Alvarez will not start in Thursday's contest against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Truist Park, but it's possible that he'll be available off the bench. Austin Riley (abdomen) is on the injured […]

Chris Sale Throws Successful Sim Game, Rehab Assignment Could Be Close

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) threw a successful 30-pitch simulated game on Thursday and didn't have any issues, and if he feels good on Friday, the next step will be a minor-league rehab assignment, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Barring a setback once Sale begins throwing in minor-league games, the 36-year-old veteran […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Looking Good While Taking Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is hitting bombs in batting practice and also took ground balls on the infield this week, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Acuna has is "showing absolutely no lingering sign of the mild right-calf strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list." It was initially feared that […]

Jake Ferguson Injures his Back in Thursday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) took a shot in training camp practice on Thursday and was down for a bit before heading to the injury tent while grabbing his lower back, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Ferguson stood up for a while and walked around before dropping down to […]

Jordan James to be Out "A Couple Weeks" With Broken Finger

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) broke his finger and will undergo surgery, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. As a result, James will be out for "a couple weeks," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's tough news for the 21-year-old heading into his first NFL season, but the good […]

Parker Washington Showing Improvement This Summer

Jacksonville Jaguars beat writer John Oehser writes that wide receiver Parker Washington's improvement and approach has been constant since the arrival of new head coach Liam Coen, and the offensive staff "continues to be impressed by Washington's versatility and production." "He can plug and play at different spots and go and execute a wide route […]

Jaydon Blue Leaves With Undisclosed Injury on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (lower body) spent time in the medical tent during Thursday's training camp practice before walking off the field under his own power due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Hoyt says that Blue might be done for the day after […]

Matthew Stafford to Work out Saturday, Could Return on Monday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will have a workout on Saturday, and if all goes well, he will return to training camp practice on Monday, according to head coach Sean McVay. The head coach emphasized that if this were a game week, Stafford would be cleared to play. The 37-year-old veteran is dealing […]

MarShawn Lloyd Doing Rehab Work on the Side

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) was technically listed as not practicing at training camp on Thursday, but ESPN's Rob Demovsky was doing some rehab work for the first time since suffering a groin injury. Lloyd, who played in just one regular-season game in 2024 in his rookie season due to multiple injuries, […]

Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) did not take part in Thursday's training camp practice, according to Packers beat writer Wes Hodkiewicz. Reed has missed time this summer with a toe injury as well, but the foot injury is a new one and bears watching going forward. Wicks, meanwhile, […]

Jordan Love Expected to Run More in 2025

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love missed two full games last year with a sprained MCL in his knee and parts of two more games with a groin injury. It played a part in Love ranking 34th with 83 rushing yards, according to TruMedia. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich said he'd love for Love to run […]

Jordan Love to Play on Saturday Against Jets

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur essentially confirmed that quarterback Jordan Love will play in the preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, according to Zach Jacobson of 247 Sports. LaFleur said the team will do their best to give all four QBs meaningful reps in the first preseason game this weekend. […]