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Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer Emerging In Three-Receiver Sets
The trio of Los Angeles Chargers wide reeceivers Ladd McConkey, Joshua Palmer, and DJ Chark have emerged to become the main receivers working in 11 personnel for the team through six training camp practices. McConkey has "flashed" in the slot for the Chargers, stringing together multiple quality outings so far in camp. Palmer looks to […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoBo Nix Gets Praise From Sean Payton During First-Team Work
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had some praise for rookie quarterback Bo Nix after Wednesday's practice, saying he played "overall, pretty well" and that Payton "liked his progress." Nix ran with the first-team offense and it's a great sign early in camp, but there is plenty of work to be done by Nix. When […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJuwan Johnson Running In Practice, Progressing In Rehab
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) worked off to the side in Wednesday's practice and was spotted running, indicating further progress on his injured foot. With a quick return to jogging and running, it's a good sign that Johnson's foot injury is progressing well. While Johnson's Week 1 status is still up in […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoChris Olave Returns To Practice On Wednesday
After leaving practice on Tuesday following a training camp scare where New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (hip) landed on his hip, Olave returned to practice on Wednesday. Hopefully, this is more of a minor bump than anything that will linger throughout camp, but it's excellent news that the 24-year-old Olave returned to the […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJoe Mixon Making Progress On Calf Injury, On Track To Resume Practicing
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (quadriceps) won't play in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. That said, Mixon has been making steady progress in his recovery from a minor quad injury that knocked him out of practices early in training camp. After being ruled out of the opening […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoNoah Brown Sits Out Practice, Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday
Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (undisclosed) was seen wearing a red shirt on Tuesday, which seems to indicate that he's unlikely to suit up for Thursday's Hall of Fame game when the Texans square off against the Chicago Bears in Canton, OH. With Brown wearing a red shirt, which indicates non-contact, it likely gives […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoC.J. Stroud Expected To Sit Thursday, Davis Mills Set To Play
The Houston Texans are expected to sit their starting units in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Chicago Bears in Canton, Ohio. That will certainly include second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, as the Texans are set to start backup quarterback Davis Mills. Replaced as the starter by last season's first-round pick Stroud, Mills figures to […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJ.J. McCarthy Will Get More First-Team Reps In Camp Eventually
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has taken a back seat to Sam Darnold during the opening days of training camp. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said today that McCarthy will eventually get some consistent first-team reps in camp, but that Sam Darnold had earned the right to get the bulk of them to this point. […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoEmari Demercado Firmly In The RB2 Conversation For The Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has firmly placed himself as a player in the training camp battle to be the team's RB2. Demercado has been subbing in for James Conner during first-team work with Michael Carter taking second-team work and 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson spelling Carter. Demercado was a regular contributor last season […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoRussell Wilson Returns To Limited Participation On Tuesday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) returned to practice on Tuesday in a limited fashion, but the Steelers are going to take things slowly with him. Head coach Mike Tomlin did state that Wilson played some 7-on-7, but "not a lot" of 11-on-11 work. While Wilson is progressing well from his calf injury, it's expected […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoDameon Pierce, Jawhar Jordan Expected To Play Extensively In HOF Game
With the Hall of Fame game days away, Houston Texans backup running backs Dameon Pierce and Jawhar Jordan are expected to see a bulk of the carries in Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. With Joe Mixon (hamstring) nursing an injury, it's likely Mixon's work would have been minimal, at best, even when healthy, but […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoRoman Wilson Suffers Ankle Injury, Deemed Week-To-Week
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson (ankle) was carted off from practice on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Wilson, Pittsburgh's third-round pick, left practice after having his ankle rolled up on while running a jet-sweep during drills. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Wilson would be "okay" but could "miss some time" and labeled […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoBears Sign DJ Moore To Four-Year Contract Extension
On Tuesday evening, wide receiver DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year deal worth $110 million, with $86 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter. With two years remaining on his previous contract, Moore now joins the ranks of other big-name wide receivers who have signed lucrative extensions this offseason, like Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoCordarrelle Patterson Placed On Reserve/Non-Football Injury List
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/returner Cordarrelle Patterson (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. Patterson suffered the injury during offseason training and is not cleared to practice. The injury is thought to be day-to-day, but the team placed him on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list until he can return to the team. Patterson has […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoNyheim Hines Placed On Active/Non-Football Injury List
Cleveland Browns running back Nyheim Hines (knee) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. Hines has been working his way back from a torn ACL suffered before 2023's training camp in a jet ski accident. Once passing a physical, Hines should be in line to compete for a role as a returner and […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoTheo Johnson Should Return To Camp Soon
On Wednesday, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said that Theo Johnson (hip) should be practicing soon. He was placed on the PUP list last week and with a wide-open tight end room following the retirement of Darren Waller, Daniel Bellinger is in line to begin the season as the top tight end with […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJ.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards In Full Uniform For Chargers' Camp
After working on the side during June's minicamp, Gus Edwards (undisclosed) was seen working out in full uniform and performing individual drills during training camp on Wednesday along with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles). Edwards was reported to have had an offseason procedure, but it looks like he will increase his work as camp continues. Both Edwards […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJulian Love, Seahawks Reach Agreement On Extension
Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love and the team have agreed on a three-year extension worth up to $36 million on Wednesday evening as reported by Adam Schefter. With Love entering the second year of a two-year, $12 million deal he signed with the Seahawks in the 2023 offseason, this deal adds on another three seasons. […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoJavonte Williams Has Lost Weight Heading Into 2024
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that he wanted Javonte Williams to look more like he did during his final season at North Carolina with a goal weight of 220-to-221 pounds. Williams was praised by Payton for being in good shape and working on his condition. Following a 2023 season where Williams had looked […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoParris Campbell Gets First Reps At WR3 With Starters
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Parris Campbell ran with the starting unit as the WR3 in Wednesday’s practice. Philadelphia has been looking for some receiver depth, with their top two receivers set in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. The Eagles let Quez Watkins and Julio Jones loose in free agency and DeVante Parker also retired earlier […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoBrandon Aiyuk Sits Out Practice On Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk attended training camp, but he was seen in shorts and a t-shirt while observing practice on Wednesday. Aiyuk awaits a resolution regarding his contract status as he is looking for a deal in line with some of the top players at wide receiver. Aiyuk has formally requested a […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoChristian Darrisaw, Vikings Agree On Contract Extension
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw and the team have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth up to $113 million, with $77 million in guaranteed money for the franchise tackle. A foundational piece for the Vikings since joining the team as a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the former Virginia Tech Hokie […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoChris Olave Set To Practice On Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (back) is set to practice on Wednesday at training camp, albeit in a limited fashion. Olave was put on the active/Non-Football Injury list last week as he's been dealing with some minor back tightness, but he will be good to go to put in some practice work for […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoMichael Gallup Placed On Reserve/Retired List
The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Tuesday night that the team has placed wide receiver Michael Gallup on the reserve/retired list. After six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, the 28-year-old Gallup signed a one-year pact with the Raiders, where he amassed 266 receptions for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns. Gallup's 2023 saw his statistics take […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoCeeDee Lamb Not Expected To Report To Training Camp On Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is not expected to report to training camp when it opens on Wednesday in Oxnard, CA. With the 25-year-old Lamb entering the final season of a deal that will pay him just shy of $18 million in 2024 under his fifth-year option, Lamb is looking for a long-term contract […]
Kevin Tompkins 4 months agoKyle Pitts vs. George Kittle - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?
Kyle Pitts has disappointed fantasy football managers in every subsequent season after his fantastic rookie season when he amassed over 1,000 receiving yards at just 21 years old. Meanwhile, George Kittle has been a fantasy football stalwart for over half a decade and is still running strong in a highly efficient San Francisco 49ers offense. […]
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