Aidan O'Connell Inconsistent in Preseason Debut

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell had an up-and-down preseason debut Thursday against the Seahawks, completing 18 of 30 passes for 205 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He found second-year running back Dylan Laube for a six-yard score in the third quarter but otherwise led the offense to just two field goals. O'Connell […]

Rasheen Ali "Banged Up," Status Worth Monitoring

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh noted that running back Rasheen Ali was "banged up" during Thursday's 24-16 win over the Colts. Ali finished with nine carries for 37 yards and a touchdown, continuing his bid for a roster spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. While the top of the depth chart is set, […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Day-to-Day With Dislocated Finger

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) is considered day-to-day after dislocating his pinky finger, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Entering a critical third season, Richardson faces competition from veteran Daniel Jones, who was signed this offseason. While Richardson has shown flashes of star potential, injuries and inconsistency have held him back. He'll need […]

Jared Verse Avoids Injury Scare After Early Exit From Practice

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (knee), the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year, left Thursday's practice early after banging knees with defensive end Braden Fiske. Though he didn't return, Verse later posted on social media that he's "fine." The second-year standout logged 4.5 sacks last season and played a pivotal role in the Rams' […]

Justin Walley Out for Season With Torn ACL

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Justin Walley (knee) will miss the entire 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL. Walley had been competing for a starting role and was expected to bolster a secondary that tied for fifth in interceptions last year. With Walley out, the Colts are expected to lean on Jaylon Jones and JuJu […]

Ja'Marr Chase Has a Big Night on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught all four of his targets for 77 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also scored a touchdown, finding the end zone off a 36-yard pass from quarterback Joe Burrow near the end of the first quarter. The 2021 No. 5 overall pick is coming […]

Jaydon Blue Dealing With Bone Bruise

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (heel) avoided serious injury after an MRI revealed a bone bruise, ruling out an ankle sprain. Blue has impressed in training camp and could push for touches behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, both of whom have averaged under four yards per carry in each of the past […]

Joe Burrow Shines in Preseason Loss to Philadelphia

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had a fantastic showing in Thursday's preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It didn't take him long to make some noise, finding tight end Tanner Hudson for a 12-yard score on the opening drive before connecting with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a 36-yard touchdown near the end of the […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Suffers Dislocated Finger

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) suffered a dislocated finger on a sack in the team's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the injury, saying, "It popped out, popped back in." Steichen isn't sure how much time Richardson will miss. It's a notable setback for the third-year […]

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. […]

Phil Mafah Impressing in Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah is earning praise from Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to Garrett Podell of CBS Sports. Schottenheimer said that Mafah is "very fluid" and has "excellent" vision. A seventh-round pick out of Clemson, Mafah rushed for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games in his final collegiate […]

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 […]

Devaughn Vele Listed With Broncos Second-Team Offense on Depth Chart

The Denver Broncos released their initial unofficial depth chart on the team's website, and wide receiver Devaughn Vele is listed as a reserve. Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. are listed as Denver's two starting wide receivers. Vele started seven of the 13 games he played for the Broncos as a rookie in 2024 and […]

Devontez Walker Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker (undisclosed) returned to training camp practices after briefly being sidelined due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. A fourth-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2024, Walker had just one catch (a 21-yard touchdown grab) in nine games played as a rookie. Baltimore has an established trio at the top […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Returns to Team Portions of Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (leg) is participating in team portions of practice after being limited by a minor leg injury earlier in camp. The fourth-year wideout is expected to be the Giants' primary slot receiver this season. Robinson played in all 17 games for New York in 2024, recording 93 receptions for […]

Tyreek Hill Returns to Practice on Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, according to Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Schad notes that Hill "mostly worked on lower-body stretching and sprinting" and was "moving well." Hill played through a wrist injury in 2024 that may […]