The NFL’s 2024 coaching camp is in full swing. ESPN’s NFL reporters will probably be discovered at every location all through camp and can present data on place battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and gamers, and updates on accidents and holdout conditions.
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What our NFL Nation reporters noticed at present
NFC EAST
There’s not a Cowboy who is aware of Dak Prescott higher than Ezekiel Elliott. They had been drafted collectively in 2016 and shortly grew to become the perfect of mates.
Elliott was requested how he thinks Prescott would deal with going into the season with out an extension past 2024.
“I believe a man like Dak, who’s been by a lot adversity in his life, each time [he has] stepped as much as the plate and answered the decision,” Elliott stated. “I do not assume it should have an effect on him in any respect. He is such a robust particular person mentally. … Truthfully it’d carry the perfect out of him, which I do know Dak goes to offer us his finest anyway, however you get what I am saying.” — Todd Archer
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
It is onerous to be at a Giants observe and never discover Malik Nabers. And that has nothing to do with him throwing haymakers, which additionally occurred Tuesday. The rookie huge receiver is dominating, even in the course of the previous two days in opposition to the Detroit Lions. In complete, Nabers was focused 18 instances in stay drills (11-on-11 vs. 7-on-7) over the 2 practices. He caught 17 of these, together with one other lengthy cross down the left sideline when he jumped over the defender for a landing. It is not a shock to the Giants. “What he is confirmed all camp,” coach Brian Daboll stated of what he realized from Nabers this week. “Aggressive. Is aware of what to do. Been enjoying at a excessive degree in observe. [We’ll] see if that interprets to the video games. I’ve a whole lot of confidence in Malik.” — Jordan Raanan
Rookie WR Malik Nabers is principally unstoppable. #giants #lions pic.twitter.com/uUJSgQfWjK
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 6, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
One factor that has stood out this summer season is the manufacturing of tight ends Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. That pattern continued Wednesday, with Jalen Hurts throwing touchdowns to each targets. New offensive coordinator Kellen Moore runs what is taken into account a TE-friendly system, that includes a fast sport that may result in extra alternatives for the tight ends on short-to-intermediate throws. Hurts has quite a lot of playmakers he must distribute the ball to, however the tight ends seem optimistic that they’re going to get their justifiable share. — Tim McManus
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Jayden Daniels has naturally been the massive focus of Washington’s rookie class, however two others are listed as starters on the Commanders’ preliminary — and unofficial — depth chart. Second-round nook Mike Sainristil and third-round deal with Brandon Coleman are listed as starters. Coleman has been working because the No. 1 left deal with, although he didn’t work throughout 11-11 drills on Tuesday for unspecified causes. “He is an amazing athlete,” offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury stated. “We like his progress.” The Commanders’ line is in a little bit of flux. Proper guard Sam Cosmi hasn’t practiced since Friday due to an sickness, and proper deal with Andrew Wylie stays sidelined with what he merely says is “tightness.” In the meantime, on protection, Sainristil has impressed the coaches. “He would not stroll round like a rookie,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. stated. “He asks good questions, has a very good presence and maturity.” — John Keim
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
NFC NORTH
Beginning proper guard Nate Davis returned to observe Sunday after being sidelined with a pressure since July 27. After collaborating in stroll by, stretch and a handful of particular person drills, Davis then exited the sector and went to the coaching room, which a group supply indicated was by design given he’s in a ramp-up interval after being sidelined for greater than every week. The Bears predict the proper guard to proceed to progress the place he’ll be capable of get again with the beginning O-line quickly.
The beginning offensive line was in of flux throughout Sunday’s two-plus hour padded observe. Along with Davis not being prepared for group drills, proper deal with Darnell Wright was additionally sidelined as was left guard Teven Jenkins, who exited observe early with a coach and didn’t return. The Bears blended Ja’Tyre Carter and Jerome Carvin at left guard and needed to transfer Ryan Bates from heart to proper guard whereas Coleman Shelton dealt with snapping duties throughout a situational interval. The offense understandably struggled and didn’t convert within the two-minute drill, which coach Matt Eberflus made the first-team offensive do over after poor execution on the primary strive.
The Bears are six days away from their second preseason sport at Buffalo on Aug. 10. Eberflus stated the well being of the group will actor into who performs in these video games because it stays to be seen whether or not rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will make his NFL debut in opposition to the Payments if the offensive line continues to be with out a number of starters. — Courtney Cronin
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
Friday’s observe was run in a scrimmage format, together with officers, as coach Dan Campbell wished to see gamers compete in a extra formal setting. In the course of the motion, the offense executed some slick performs, which included WR Amon-Ra St. Brown pitching the ball to RB Jahmyr Gibbs and QB Jared Goff being focused for a cross. Gibbs would rating a few touchdowns in entrance of the followers in attendance. Kicker Jake Bates struggled, although, lacking seven subject objectives and additional factors mixed.
Following observe, Aidan Hutchinson frolicked with 13-year-old Max Robertson, who has Down syndrome, as a part of his Hutch’s Heroes program, the place he connects with kids with disabilities. Hutchinson posed for photographs and signed autographs as they danced and hit “The Griddy” collectively. Robertson, who lives in Plymouth, Michigan, was joined by his mother and father, Scott and Kristi, in addition to his 9-year-old sister, Zoe.
“That is what it is all about,” Hutchinson informed ESPN. “…Very inspiring.” — Eric Woodyard
(Final replace: Aug. 2)
Following observe at present, #Lions star Aidan Hutchinson frolicked with 13 y/o Max Robertson, who suffers from down syndrome as a part of his Hutch’s Heroes program, the place he connects with particular wants kids. “That is what it is all about,” Hutchinson stated. “…Very inspiring.” pic.twitter.com/eqsBoLAIGX
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 2, 2024
Probably the most noteworthy occasion of Wednesday would have been the addition of a 3rd kicker to the coaching camp competitors in Alex Hale, the Australian rookie from Oklahoma State who went 5-of-6 on his first day.
That was earlier than the primary main damage scare of camp occurred, when receiver Christian Watson stayed on the bottom after the final play of observe. After greater than two minutes with the medical employees surrounding him and several other gamers down on one knee, Watson received up and gave two thumbs up indicating he was OK.
In accordance with Watson, he and rookie security Evan Williams received twisted up going for a soar ball in the long run zone in the course of the two-minute drill. As Williams got here down with the interception of Jordan Love’s cross, he appeared to fall on Watson’s left leg. “I do not know if it was his knee or his cleat, however one thing simply kinda hit me within the knee,” Watson stated after observe. “I believe it damage quite a bit worse within the second than I believed. I am simply grateful and apparent was praying that it wasn’t too critical, and it wasn’t.” Watson stated it was “a little bit sore” however stated he may have continued to observe. — Rob Demovsky
Two 👍👍 from Christian Watson. pic.twitter.com/k41IKAa85g
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 7, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Vikings have deliberately averted any public dialogue of their depth chart at quarterback, the place veteran Sam Darnold and rookie J.J. McCarthy have gotten the vast majority of coaching camp snaps. However a better take a look at these snaps reveals all anybody must know concerning the pecking order so far.
Because the third week of camp nears an finish, Darnold has acquired all however two of the first-team reps in 11-on-11 drills. McCarthy received the opposite two. This must be no shock to anybody who has listened to teach Kevin O’Connell speak concerning the place. Whereas McCarthy is clearly the membership’s future quarterback, group leaders are in settlement that his ascension won’t be rushed. Darnold has not been excellent in camp, however he has developed a rapport with receiver Justin Jefferson, amongst others, and on Wednesday related on two passes with him that traveled greater than 20 yards within the air.
There may be loads of time for one thing to alter because the preseason approaches. However for now, there may be little query who the Vikings’ beginning quarterback is: Sam Darnold. — Kevin Seifert
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
NFC SOUTH
Working again Bijan Robinson left observe early Monday and went into the exercise room for circuits on the battle ropes and bike. The Falcons haven’t commented, although it would not seem Robinson is coping with any form of damage at this stage and the group may simply be managing his workload. When requested if all of the RBs will play within the group’s preseason sport Friday in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, working backs coach Michael Pitre stated that might be a very good query for coach Raheem Morris, who didn’t converse with the media Monday.
In Robinson’s absence, working again Tyler Allgeier received the vast majority of the first-team rushes in observe, adopted by Carlos Washington Jr., who appears to have emerged in a battle for the third working again function with Avery Williams and rookie Jase McClellan. Defensive linemen Ta’Quon Graham and James Smith-Williams joined Robinson within the exercise room on the bike, although Smith-Williams later returned to the sidelines. — Marc Raimondi
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Inside linebacker Josey Jewell made the kind of effort play that newly elected Corridor of Famer Julius Peppers, watching from the sideline, was identified for. Jewell’s diving interception of a Bryce Younger cross fired up your entire protection, even those that weren’t on the sector for the play. Peppers favored what he noticed, saying the group has some items’ in place for a turnaround. However when requested if he sees any similarities between this group coming off an NFL-worst 2-15 file and the group from his rookie season (2002) that was coming off an NFL-worst 1-15 file, Peppers was cautiously optimistic. “The NFL is cyclical. It should go up and down. Your time goes to come back round. … All people has confidence issues are on the brink of flip. The suitable individuals are in the proper locations.” — David Newton
Julius Peppers was a part of a fast Panthers’ rebuild that landed the group within the Tremendous Bowl his second season (2003) after going an NFL worst 1-15 in 2001. Can the present group make such a fast rebound from an NFL worst 2-15 file final season? pic.twitter.com/ZqEI726G9N
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 6, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
The thrill round Saints camp on Wednesday concerned a participant not on the roster. Saints coach Dennis Allen stated free agent security Justin Simmons will go to the Saints, persevering with talks which were ongoing because the spring. “It is a participant that there is been some communication with. … I believe we’re at some extent now the place either side really feel snug with him coming in and visiting, and we’ll see the place it goes from there.”
The Saints labored with crowd noise for the primary time, and quarterback Jake Haener was again at observe after present process a process Monday to deal with pores and skin most cancers on his face. Rashid Shaheed, Kendre Miller, Bub Means, Pete Werner, Nick Saldiveri, Paulson Adebo and Marshon Lattimore had been amongst a prolonged record of gamers who remained out, though Demario Davis did some work off to the facet with athletic trainers. Alvin Kamara returned from a veteran relaxation day whereas rookie Mason Timpton left early with a hamstring damage. — Katherine Terrell
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Right this moment’s camp highlighted some less-talked about gamers making an affect and getting recognition. Trey Palmer, who figures to be the fourth receiver, caught an enormous deep ball landing from Baker Mayfield — he by no means broke stride and had a ton of YAC on the play. Earlier than that play, Kyle Trask related with former Seahawks receiver Cody Thompson for a rating. Then security Kaevon Merriweather made a diving interception off Trask, adopted by a leaping interception from rookie undrafted free agent cornerback Tyrek Funderburk off John Wolford. — Jenna Laine
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
NFC WEST
On the final open day of coaching camp, Cardinals rookie huge receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. confirmed off his versatility. The 6-foot-3 receiver caught passes out huge on deep routes, in visitors within the deep secondary and on a shallow crossing route. By with the ability to not simply run quite a lot of routes but additionally be capable of line up inside and out of doors, Harrison Jr. provides each quarterback Kyler Murray and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing a plethora of choices within the passing sport.
It will additionally trigger mismatches all through a protection, whether or not it is Harrison Jr. on a cornerback who’s attempting to tail him, a linebacker who will get switched on to him or a security who will get handed off to Harrison Jr. — Josh Weinfuss
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Not solely are the Rams with out three-fifths of their beginning offensive line, however head coach Sean McVay stated offensive linemen KT Leveston and Warren McClendon Jr. are coping with ankle accidents as effectively.
The hit to the depth on the Rams’ offensive line led them so as to add three extra offensive linemen to their roster on Tuesday, as they signed Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom.
McVay was requested whether or not he expects all three beginning linemen — proper deal with Rob Havenstein (ankle), left guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) and left deal with Alaric Jackson — to be again for the season opener in opposition to Detroit.
“I’ll take it a little bit bit at a time,” McVay stated. “I actually am not ruling that out, in order that’s a very good factor.” — Sarah Barshop
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
The very last thing the 49ers want is extra accidents to key gamers after saying working again Christian McCaffrey will miss a few weeks with a strained calf on Tuesday.
However that did not forestall some nerves arising when star linebacker Fred Warner wasn’t on the observe subject Wednesday.
Warner is the one big-name veteran who hasn’t taken a time off throughout camp and possibly wasn’t going to take his first on a day when the Niners had their longest and hardest observe of the week. Because it turned out, Warner missed the exercise with what the group referred to as foot “irritation.”
Curtis Robinson changed Warner with the highest defensive unit throughout observe however Warner supplied some reassurances after the session that he is OK. “[It’s] just a bit minor one thing to let it chill out at present,” Warner stated. “Nothing main in any respect.” — Nick Wagoner
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Jake Bobo grew to become one thing of a people hero amongst Seahawks followers final yr, making the group as an undrafted rookie regardless of a plodding 40 time and making a handful of massive performs as Seattle’s No. 4 receiver.
The legend of Bobo grew on Wednesday throughout a chippy observe that included not less than 5 fights.
In the course of the first one, Bobo locked horns with cornerback Tre Brown on the finish of a play in an 11-on-11 interval. As the 2 exchanged blows, Brown landed one proper after Bobo’s helmet got here off.
Bobo was sidelined for a number of minutes as an athletic coach tended to him. With blood on his jersey and a cotton roll in his nostril, he returned and promptly caught two landing passes, together with an extended one by which Brown appeared to blow a protection.
Bobo has proven he can overcome his lack of velocity with a number of compensating elements — like a knack for getting open, arguably the perfect palms on the roster and the toughness that was on show Wednesday. — Brady Henderson
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
AFC EAST
Josh Allen got here out to Wednesday’s observe with a distinct look — particularly, a mustache — after two of the group’s offensive linemen, Connor McGovern and David Edwards, requested him to affix them.
Outdoors of the hair information of the day, Allen performed in a heavy quantity of 11-on-11 drills in the course of the group’s second-to-last observe in Pittsford, New York. It wasn’t the offense’s finest observe, whereas quite a lot of defenders performed effectively. The observe featured balls stripped — together with James Cook dinner dropping a pair; hanging on to the ball continues to be a difficulty for the working again — miscues, akin to a sequence of 4 straight incompletions, and cornerback Rasul Douglas stepping in entrance of huge receiver Curtis Samuel to choose off Allen, amongst others.
The quarterback mentioned after observe that that is the time to be determining what works and what would not, and that he has realized a very good quantity concerning the offense already.
“I really feel like we have discovered a way of identification in what we’re and what we need to do with the soccer. We have sure performs that we like greater than others,” Allen stated. “And people are the performs that we’ll run greater than others. … We received a whole lot of guys which can be good, that may play totally different positions, you could transfer round. And there is a little bit of unpredictability for us. And that is form of enjoyable as a quarterback.”
Allen additionally stated that he looks like there is a “totally different vibe at this level with this group” and that he thinks it is “a very good factor.” So far as what’s subsequent after Thursday’s observe, Allen stated he would not know but whether or not he is enjoying within the preseason, however that he sees either side and would not really feel it makes a big distinction at this level in his profession. — Alaina Getzenberg
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Tuesday marked the primary of 4 complete joint practices the Dolphins will host this summer season, with the Atlanta Falcons visiting Miami Gardens forward of Friday’s preseason opener. In traditional joint observe style, there was a quick combat between Atlanta’s offense and Miami’s protection, stemming from a scuffle between Drake London and Ethan Bonner. Past that, each groups traded massive performs, though none greater than the 50-yard landing cross from Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill.
Hill beat Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes, who had no security assist excessive — a protection the Dolphins like to assault with each Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Tagovailoa hit him in stride for a straightforward rating, and Hill stated performs like that proceed to silence his quarterback’s critics.
“Folks cannot not say that he cannot throw the ball deep,” Hill stated. “That proper there alone reveals his enchancment from after I first received right here to now.” — Marcel Louis-Jacques
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
Outdoors linebacker Matthew Judon had been a full participant in observe since his return to the group late final week, however that modified on Tuesday. Judon did not observe, as an alternative watching from the sideline, in what gave the impression to be a reminder that his contract standing and the way the group is dealing with it stay an unresolved difficulty to him.
When Judon met with reporters Monday, he stated he would play in video games for his $6.5 million base wage, though he believed it did not mirror his worth. However he additionally added: “Nobody stated something about observe. I’ve to do what I am contracted and obligated to take action I do not lose no cash.” — Mike Reiss
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
The Jets, who did not observe Wednesday as a result of wet climate, nonetheless made information. Important information, really. They activated huge receiver Mike Williams (knee) from the bodily unable to carry out record, that means he handed a bodily and may begin practising. The group’s plan is to ramp him up slowly, very like they did final summer season with working again Breece Corridor (knee).
They nonetheless have 9 coaching camp practices, plus the bye week practices, earlier than they start their Week 1 prep. William is greater than 9 months faraway from ACL surgical procedure, which occurred whereas he was with the Los Angeles Chargers. Williams, who signed a one-year, $10 million contract, is predicted to finally change Allen Lazard because the Jets’ WR2. — Wealthy Cimini
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
AFC NORTH
Reigning NFL Most Beneficial Participant Lamar Jackson won’t play in Friday’s preseason opener in opposition to the Eagles, coach John Harbaugh stated after observe. This isn’t surprising contemplating Jackson hasn’t performed within the preseason the earlier two years.
Backup quarterback Josh Johnson will begin for a Ravens group that is not anticipated to play veterans akin to working again Derrick Henry and center linebacker Roquan Smith.
“We’re fairly younger,” Harbaugh stated. “It is not like we can have a ton of fellows not enjoying over the course of the preseason.”
In damage information, the Ravens might be with out slot cornerback Arthur Maulet at first of the common season. Maulet can have his knee scoped.
“It will hold him out for a short time [but] not long run by any stretch,” Harbaugh stated. — Jamison Hensley
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Bengals had their chippiest day of coaching camp to this point this yr. There have been about 4 scuffles between the offense and the protection. The most important one got here when linebacker Logan Wilson punched heart Ted Karras after Wilson took exception to how he was blocked on the play. There was one widespread sentiment afterwards — gamers and coaches are thrilled to see that kind of depth.
“We have to develop an edge,” offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher stated. “We’re within the technique of doing that and at present was a giant step in that route.” — Ben Child
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Browns have been bullish on the event of huge receiver Cedric Tillman and the second-year participant continued his robust begin to coaching camp.
Tillman, a third-round decide final season, caught a pair of deep landing passes in observe after getting behind the protection. Whereas the Browns have a prime trio of Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore, Tillman will get loads of alternatives to contribute to an offense that can use extra unfold seems to be underneath new coordinator Ken Dorsey.
“There have been some issues that he did very well [as a rookie] after which there was a scarcity of consistency at instances,” huge receivers coach Chad O’Shea stated earlier than observe. “However that is what he is actually working onerous on proper now, to be a extra constant participant in all areas. We requested the receivers to take action a lot, whether or not it is within the run sport, it is within the cross sport, even in some safety that we have requested Ced to do. And I imagine that he is executed an ideal job of embracing that function and being extra constant in all these areas.” — Daniel Oyefusi
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
Whereas the huge receiver getting essentially the most consideration round Pittsburgh is not one who’s in Latrobe or perhaps a member of the Steelers, those on the roster had a stable day of observe.
Calvin Austin III had one in all his finest days of camp, catching a wonderfully positioned ball from Justin Fields in “Seven Photographs” for a landing. Then, Fields discovered George Pickens in area with another-well positioned throw.
Fields focused Pickens on his subsequent throw, too, however he despatched the display cross excessive over Pickens’ head. It did not matter, although, as a result of Pickens snagged it with one hand to haul it in.
“George, he is a freak, man,” huge receiver Van Jefferson stated. “He is wonderful, man. So stuff like that’s routine for him. He simply does that on a every day, so it is no shock to us. Clearly it is nice to see and as teammates we’re similar to, ‘Dang, how did he catch that?’ However that is simply regular and all people’s seen it all through his profession.”
Jefferson, too, acknowledged the surface noise about 49ers huge receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the chance the Steelers may commerce for him.
“If he comes, we will probably be glad to have him,” Jefferson stated. “If he would not, the present goes on. … He is an ideal participant. We have all seen how explosive he’s, and on the finish of the day we’re simply frightened about proper now and no matter occurs, occurs.” — Brooke Pryor
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
AFC SOUTH
The Texans’ offense managed observe for the primary time in coaching camp. Quarterback C.J. Stroud made glorious throws outdoors the numbers — each inside and out of doors of construction. Stroud related with huge receivers Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell on out-breaking routes completely. This outing confirmed a glimpse of why there’s a lot hype across the offense. The protection did not simply roll over, although. The unit had a few performs the place it netted a sack, and newcomer Azeez Al-Shaair was capable of intercept Stroud. — DJ Bien-Aime
(Final replace: Aug.5)
There’s been a noticeable distinction in quarterback Anthony Richardson’s presence this season, in line with veteran teammates. Final season, as a rookie who was drafted at simply 20 years outdated, Richardson arrived with extra timidity. However this camp, Richardson has asserted himself like a veteran regardless of beginning simply 4 video games earlier than a season-ending shoulder damage in 2023.
Middle Ryan Kelly, who has endured a revolving door of quarterbacks in his 9 seasons, sees it clearly.
“It is holding your guys accountable, utilizing [different] snap counts, altering protections — the issues {that a} Yr 1 beginning quarterback with minimal school expertise, you are in all probability not anticipating that to be proper now each single time. However I believe the work he did sitting in conferences final yr when he was injured, the offseason, having … 10 practices beneath our belt right here, I believe you’ll be able to actually begin to see it.
“I witnessed it at present. It simply form of caught me off guard. I used to be like, ‘Man, it is cool to see him actually progressing into that function.’ That is the function that you simply want him to be in.” — Stephen Holder
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
A quiet standout in camp has been rookie kicker Cam Little. The sixth-round decide has made 27 of his 32 subject aim makes an attempt throughout group work — together with 13-of-16 from 50 yards or longer.
Little was so spectacular from the beginning that the Jaguars lower Riley Patterson, who kicked the game-winning subject aim in Jacksonville’s wild-card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers within the 2022 playoffs, on July 29 and handed the job to the previous Arkansas standout. The transfer got here a number of days after Little simply made a 57-yard subject aim try.
“Acquired a whole lot of soccer forward, however he is executed a pleasant job to this point,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson stated earlier this week. “I believe we need to watch out with him. We do not need to over-kick him, however on the similar time, put him in conditions the place he perhaps feels a little bit extra strain. Hopefully in these video games arising, he’ll get an opportunity to do this.” — Michael DiRocco
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Will Levis and Calvin Ridley had a subject day throughout group interval and 7-on-7. The 2 related on a few deep passes. The primary was a again shoulder throw that was completely positioned alongside the sideline. Ridley made a spectacular catch as he fell to the bottom and stored his toes in bounds. Levis launched a cross that traveled 40-plus yards down the sector to Ridley on one other deep completion. Ridley additionally caught a number of passes on in-breaking routes and deep comebacks alongside the sideline. They’ve labored extensively to get their timing proper after having some struggles early in camp.
Titans coach Brian Callahan acknowledged the struggles and stated he has spent additional time watching cutups of deep connections between Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, together with Peyton Manning to Damaryius Thomas, amongst others. “Wholesome dose at present, I like that,” Ridley stated after observe. “It is coming alongside. Days like this assist us. I simply need to get higher and make issues simpler for Will. It is coming alongside.” — Turron Davenport
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
AFC WEST
Security Brandon Jones, who signed a three-year, $20 million contract with the Broncos within the offseason, and cornerback Levi Wallace every proceed to be held out of practices with hamstring accidents. The Broncos’ rotation at defensive again will probably be impacted within the preseason opener Sunday in Indianapolis, given neither participant is predicted to be within the lineup.
Jones is slated to be a starter at security, so in his absence, JL Skinner has acquired extra snaps with the first-team protection in addition to Devon Key — particularly because the Broncos launched security Caden Sterns earlier this week.
Skinner was the Broncos’ sixth-round decide within the 2023 draft. At cornerback, Wallace had been within the combine within the competitors for the beginning job reverse Pat Surtain II — with Riley Moss and Damarri Mathis — however Moss and Mathis have break up all the key snaps with the starters of late.
Broncos coach Sean Payton continues to remind all the gamers because the preseason opener approaches that they need to not simply zero in on the competitors they see in entrance of them each day, however that he and the group will probably be looking the waiver wire for choices when rosters are trimmed to 53 leaguewide. He notes it is key they fear extra about doing issues proper: “It is vital they’re targeted actually on their job and what they’re doing, and should you begin to venture [on the Broncos’ depth chart] you’ll be able to drive your self loopy, and it is probably not a clear or clear indicator as to what may occur.” — Jeff Legwold
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Coach Andy Reid stated the starters, together with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, would play the primary quarter of Saturday evening’s preseason opener in opposition to the Jaguars. That follows Reid’s regular plan for the season’s first exhibition sport.
“I like enjoying within the preseason, getting in there, attempting to make it possible for we’re doing stuff the proper approach after which getting out,” Mahomes stated.
The Chiefs added velocity at huge receiver in the course of the offseason in Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown. The Jacksonville sport provides the Chiefs their first likelihood to work on the downfield passing sport in opposition to an opponent.
“With the velocity we’re going to have the ability to hit guys excessive,” Mahomes stated. “One thing that we have labored on all camp is you’ve got received to have the ability to hit the fellows excessive after which when the defenses play deep, you’ve gotten to have the ability to hit the medium-type issues after which we’ve got to have the ability to run the soccer.” — Adam Teicher
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Raiders’ closing observe in Costa Mesa ended with a thud, fairly than a flourish when it got here to the Raiders’ quarterback competitors between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew on Wednesday. Neither QB separated himself from the opposite in observe — each threw a TD cross together with an INT — as coach Antonio Pierce stated the race remained “established order” after 11 camp practices.
With a closed walkthrough scheduled for Thursday, the Raiders head to Minnesota on Friday for Saturday’s preseason opener in opposition to the Vikings. And whereas Pierce stated he didn’t but know who would begin at QB, he allowed that each would play not less than one quarter.
Requested if it mattered who began the opener, Pierce stated, “probably not” as a result of the opposite quarterback would begin the second exhibition at residence in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’re in coaching camp kind, we’re getting there,” Pierce stated. “We’re on the brink of play our first sport and there is going to be extra errors and that is why we have got to develop [from] these. So hopefully, come Sept 8., we’re not making those self same errors.” — Paul Gutierrez
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Chargers protection has been dominant all through coaching camp, led by cornerback Kristian Fulton and out of doors linebacker Joey Bosa, who’ve been constant because the opening days. Coach Jim Harbaugh stated he was undecided on whether or not starters like Fulton and Bosa would play within the preseason, however most of the time, these video games are for the group’s undrafted gamers and gamers battling for spots on the depth chart.
Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter stated he is wanting ahead to seeing undrafted linebacker Tre’Mon Morris-Brash in Saturday’s sport in opposition to the Seahawks.
“He is rushed very well in observe, he performs with a ton of power,” Minter stated. “So he is a man I am actually excited to see if that interprets.”
The 6-foot-2 245-pound Morris-Brash was efficient in school on the College of Central Florida, ending tied third all-time within the Large 12 in single-season tackles for loss (21) with former Professional Bowl DT Ndamukong Suh and Charlton Keith.
Morris-Brash has persistently gotten strain on Charger quarterbacks, whereas practising with the group’s third unit. Nonetheless, he has an uphill climb to make this roster with gamers together with Khalil Mack, Bosa, Bud Dupree, and Tuli Tuipulotu at his place. — Kris Rhim
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
