The NFL’s 2024 coaching camp is in full swing. ESPN’s NFL reporters might 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 situations.
We could have updates on daily basis of camp to maintain you knowledgeable on all the newest. This is what it’s essential know from camps throughout the league:
Bounce to:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
What our NFL Nation reporters noticed right now
NFC EAST
For the primary time since tearing the ACL in his left knee in September, All-Professional cornerback Trevon Diggs was in full pads.
Diggs was activated off the bodily unable to carry out record final week, and he has been labored in well to maintain him progressing with none setbacks. Diggs went by way of some particular person drills earlier than leaping into 7-on-7 work. He was not examined a lot however gave up one catch in a scramble state of affairs. He almost had an interception on a brief Trey Lance go to David Durden, exhibiting the burst that has made him one of many higher corners within the league. — Todd Archer
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
The Giants’ first of two joint practices with the Detroit Lions was at instances a Royal Rumble. At one level, quarterback Daniel Jones even jumped into the combination.
“You attempt to get up to your guys,” Jones stated afterward.
Fortunately, he was rapidly pulled away from the skirmish by coaches. The Giants don’t need their beginning quarterback, who’s coming off an ACL tear, in that sort of combine. From a much bigger image, New York greater than held its personal in opposition to a Lions workforce that made the NFC Championship Sport final season. A minimum of from an offensive perspective, the Giants most likely received the higher of Detroit.
This can be a far cry from when these identical groups met final summer time and the Lions dominated. Maybe most spectacular was Giants rookie huge receiver Malik Nabers, who had 9 balls thrown in his route and caught all 9 (though it was debatable whether or not one deep ball was in bounds). He has an opportunity to be particular. — Jordan Raanan
Jones to Nabers deep. Referred to as out of bounds pic.twitter.com/7JiVAXy7Sd
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 5, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Former New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton seems to be making some inroads within the competitors for the beginning proper guard job. Second-year participant Tyler Steen received first crack, however an ankle harm sidelined him for a number of practices, permitting Becton to make a push. He graded out properly within the intrateam scrimmage the Eagles held Sunday evening, based on coach Nick Sirianni.
“I just like the issues he can do, however we’re so early on this,” Sirianni stated. “We have got a whole lot of soccer left to play. I do not need to say, ‘Hey, he is received to do that to earn this.’ He is in a contest for his job.”
Becton, the No. 11 decide within the 2020 draft, is trying to make the transition from sort out to protect. There have been some bumps alongside the best way to go together with the highs, together with a false begin Monday with the offense backed up close to the tip zone. On the following play, Jordan Davis shot by way of his aspect of the inside (it is not clear whose duty Davis was) and tackled Saquon Barkley for a security. — Tim McManus
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Washington signed defensive sort out Taylor Stallworth to offer extra depth throughout coaching camp, a nod partially to how the workforce feels it must deal with second-round rookie Johnny Newton. He didn’t follow Sunday (after being restricted Friday) as he recovers from Might surgical procedure on his left foot. Coach Dan Quinn stated it is a case of “load administration” as some days Newton will do extra, then taper off the following. Quinn additionally stated they need to restrict the wear and tear and tear on defensive sort out Jon Allen, getting into his eighth season. Washington may want extra assist at proper sort out as properly with starter Andrew Wylie restricted once more Sunday because of tightness in an unspecified space. A backup, Alex Akingbulu is coping with an unspecified leg harm as properly. That pressured the Commanders to make use of backup guard Mason Brooks as their No. 2 proper sort out in follow Sunday. — John Keim
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
NFC NORTH
Beginning proper guard Nate Davis returned to follow Sunday after being sidelined with a pressure since July 27. After collaborating in stroll by way of, stretch and a handful of particular person drills, Davis then exited the sector and went to the coaching room, which a workforce supply indicated was by design given he’s in a ramp-up interval after being sidelined for greater than per week. The Bears predict the suitable guard to proceed to progress the place he’ll be capable to get again with the beginning O-line quickly.
The beginning offensive line was in of flux throughout Sunday’s two-plus hour padded follow. Along with Davis not being prepared for workforce drills, proper sort out Darnell Wright was additionally sidelined as was left guard Teven Jenkins, who exited follow early with a coach and didn’t return. The Bears combined Ja’Tyre Carter and Jerome Carvin at left guard and needed to transfer Ryan Bates from middle 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 attempt.
The Bears are six days away from their second preseason sport at Buffalo on Aug. 10. Eberflus stated the well being of the workforce 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 follow was run in a scrimmage format, together with officers, as coach Dan Campbell needed to see gamers compete in a extra formal setting. Through 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 go. Gibbs would rating a few touchdowns in entrance of the followers in attendance. Kicker Jake Bates struggled, although, lacking seven discipline targets and additional factors mixed.
Following follow, 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 youngsters with disabilities. Hutchinson posed for pictures and signed autographs as they danced and hit “The Griddy” collectively. Robertson, who lives in Plymouth, Michigan, was joined by his dad and mom, Scott and Kristi, in addition to his 9-year-old sister, Zoe.
“That is what it is all about,” Hutchinson advised ESPN. “…Very inspiring.” — Eric Woodyard
(Final replace: Aug. 2)
Following follow right now, #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 youngsters. “That is what it is all about,” Hutchinson stated. “…Very inspiring.” pic.twitter.com/eqsBoLAIGX
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 2, 2024
The revolving door at proper sort out is about to come back to an finish. The following time the Packers are on the follow discipline, Zach Tom might be again at his acquainted spot. Tom has not taken a single 11-on-11 rep in coaching camp whereas recovering from offseason surgical procedure to restore a torn pectoral muscle. Up to now, he had been restricted to solely particular person drills. In his absence, the Packers have tried Andre Dillard, Kadeem Telfort and Caleb Jones at that spot.
“It is powerful on the O-line proper now,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur stated.
And it has been powerful for Tom to observe, particularly throughout Saturday evening’s follow inside Lambeau Area in entrance of 60,887 for the workforce’s annual Household Night time.
“Tonight was most likely the hardest follow to overlook, simply not being on the market,” Tom stated after the follow. “It will likely be good to get again on the market subsequent week.”
LaFleur additionally stated tight finish Tucker Kraft, who suffered an analogous torn pectoral this offseason, will return to particular person drills subsequent week. — Rob Demovsky
(Final replace: Aug. 3)
Rookie defensive sort out Levi Drake Rodriguez received some run with the first-team protection Friday, partially as a result of starter Jonathan Bullard was taking a veteran’s relaxation day. However Rodriguez, a seventh-round decide from Texas A&M-Commerce, has additionally caught the attention of defensive coordinator Brian Flores early in camp.
“I believe he is achieved a whole lot of good issues,” Flores stated Saturday. “I believe he is picked up the playbook rapidly. I believe he is stuffed with vitality. I believe he is received some athletic capability. It is nonetheless early, however we’re making an attempt to place him in as many conditions as attainable to see what roles may match him greatest. We’re actually doing that for everyone, however the younger guys particularly. It is their first coaching camp. You do not actually know from a capability standpoint how a lot they’ll deal with early on. So that you begin with a small function after which attempt to construct on that.”
Bullard, Harrison Phillips and free agent signee Jerry Tillery had beforehand gotten a lot of the first-team line of defense reps throughout camp, with veterans Jonah Williams and Jaquelin Roy working with the second workforce. Rodriguez’s latest work is not essentially an indication that he is shot previous them on the depth chart, however the curiosity from coaches is actual. — Kevin Seifert
(Final replace: Aug. 3)
NFC SOUTH
Working again Bijan Robinson left follow 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 sort of harm at this stage and the workforce may simply be managing his workload. When requested if all of the RBs will play within the workforce’s preseason sport Friday in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, operating backs coach Michael Pitre stated that may be query for coach Raheem Morris, who didn’t converse with the media Monday.
In Robinson’s absence, operating again Tyler Allgeier received the vast majority of the first-team rushes in follow, adopted by Carlos Washington Jr., who appears to have emerged in a battle for the third operating 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)
It would not sound like quarterback Bryce Young will play a lot, if in any respect, in Thursday’s preseason opener at New England. Coach Dave Canales stated Monday that he has gone backwards and forwards on whether or not to let Younger play in any preseason video games. He is already down backup quarterback Andy Dalton (hamstring) and would not need to threat shedding Younger. Rookie Jack Plummer has gotten a ton of reps with Dalton out and Jake Luton was signed Monday with a watch on getting him prepared for Thursday. The advantage of enjoying Younger is giving him time with new middle Austin Corbett and his new receivers. However first-round decide Xavier Legette (foot) will not play in opposition to the Patriots, and it would not make sense to threat veteran receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. Younger performed some final preseason, however final yr was his “first at every little thing,” so the reps most likely had been wanted for the 2023 No. 1 decide. — David Newton
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Quarterback Jake Haener missed follow to have a process associated to his pores and skin most cancers, so Derek Carr and rookie Spencer Rattler cut up all of the reps. The Saints had been again in pads and did in depth two-minute drill work once more. Carr led the offense down the sector in a two-minute end-of-game state of affairs that ended with a Blake Grupe discipline objective. Rattler had 4 straight go makes an attempt to tight ends in the identical state of affairs, connecting on three of them, to additionally arrange for a discipline objective try, however Grupe’s kick went off the upright.
“Numerous good conditions got here up right now,” coach Dennis Allen stated.
The precise state of affairs the Saints labored on was an end-of-game situation the place they had been down two factors.
“We’re making an attempt to create some worrying conditions on either side of the ball. I assumed we operated in these conditions … fairly properly,” Allen stated.
Accidents: Alvin Kamara had a relaxation day. Payton Turner returned from a toe harm. Kendre Miller, Rashid Shaheed, Marshon Lattimore, Nick Saldiveri, Bub Means, Paulson Adebo and Pete Werner had been amongst these out with accidents. — Katherine Terrell
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Bucs beginning cornerback Jamel Dean notched his second interception this week off quarterback Baker Mayfield. Dean stated he has been making an attempt to catch 50 passes a day with the Jugs machine as interceptions have been a key level of emphasis. Coach Todd Bowles stated after follow, “No matter he is doing, he must hold doing it.” Dean joked of Bowles, “He offers me crap the entire time. It is by no means adequate. It is laborious to make the man proud, man.” — Jenna Laine
(Final replace: Aug. 2)
NFC WEST
Working again James Conner placed on a present for the followers on the Cardinals’ annual purple and white follow. In 11-on-11, with out tackling, he had laborious run after laborious run, showcasing quite a lot of inside and out of doors strikes. He did not appear to overlook a beat operating behind an inside of an offensive line that has been reshaped all week after middle Hjalte Froholdt went down with a left leg harm Tuesday. Since then, Arizona has used each Evan Brown and Jon Gaines II at middle and Elijah Wilkinson, Isaiah Adams and Gaines at left guard. — Josh Weinfuss
(Final replace: Aug. 3)
The Rams held their first joint follow of coaching camp Sunday, the primary of two instances they will follow in opposition to the Chargers this month. The offense struggled at instances in opposition to the Chargers’ protection, and coach Sean McVay stated the workforce has “method greater requirements” than what it confirmed on that aspect of the ball.
A giant a part of these struggles, although, got here as a result of the Rams are lacking three starters on their offensive line, as proper sort out Rob Havenstein (ankle), left sort out Alaric Jackson (ankle) and left guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) are all thought of week-to-week with their accidents.
When requested what he’s trying to see from the workforce at this level in coaching camp, McVay stated, “constant enchancment.”
“Endurance is not one thing that I am very acquainted with, as you recognize,” McVay joked, “however I believe there’s an understanding of ‘Let’s hold constructing,’ particularly when you’ve received some guys which can be getting reps for the primary time primarily based on some people who we do have out.”
The Rams had been additionally with out huge receiver Puka Nacua for a part of follow after he received up slowly throughout a workforce drill. McVay stated he did not have an replace on the second-year receiver, who had his proper knee wrapped in ice for a portion of follow. — Sarah Barshop
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
After a few tough practices final week by which he threw seven interceptions over two days, Niners quarterback Brock Purdy was once more beneath the microscope for many who stay skeptical about him as a franchise signal-caller set to money in subsequent offseason. On Sunday, Purdy mentioned his mindset in terms of follow picks, emphasizing his previous stance that he would not wish to throw them however that that is additionally the time to attempt issues that he may not do in video games. “I take pleasure in defending the ball for our offense and our workforce, so clearly I am mad after I’m not finishing the ball to our guys and it will the protection,” Purdy stated. “I am laborious on myself and the coaches are, too … However with that, now’s the time to be making an attempt out some stuff when it comes to throwing some home windows and a few tight coverages and whatnot. I’ve nonetheless received to develop, I’ve nonetheless received to be higher. I am laborious on myself, however now’s the time to do it.” — Nick Wagoner
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
Quarterback Geno Smith made his return to action Monday after lacking the previous 4 practices whereas he underwent testing on knee and hip accidents.
The Seahawks received their QB1 again. May they quickly get a brand new middle as properly?
The workforce has remained concerned about veteran Connor Williams, who made a free agent go to to the Virginia Mason Athletic Middle in the beginning of coaching camp. The 27-year-old Williams, who’s coming off a torn ACL he suffered Dec. 11 with the Dolphins, handed his bodily with Seattle, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
On Monday, agent Drew Rosenhaus advised 560 WQAM sports activities radio in Miami that he is negotiating with the Seahawks — amongst different groups — and that Williams might signal someplace quickly.
“He’s wholesome. He completely is,” Rosenhaus stated. “He is in negotiations with the Seahawks, and there is a few different groups. I would not be shocked if Connor indicators throughout the subsequent 48 to 72 hours. It is a fantastic improvement for Connor, who had a heartbreaking harm within the Titans’ Monday evening sport. He was on his approach to a Professional Bowl season and a profitable contract extension. Tore his ACL and this man fought so laborious. We weren’t even certain if he was going to play this yr, and now he’ll be able to play within the first sport of the season. It is most likely, in my profession, indisputably one of many best comebacks I’ve ever seen.” — Brady Henderson
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
AFC EAST
Monday’s follow featured among the workforce’s most in depth 11-on-11 work by way of camp to date, and tensions had been felt with a skirmish breaking out after defensive sort out DeShawn Williams hit huge receiver and returner Andy Isabella on the finish of a play.
Isabella was later carted off the sector, however he later was strolling with a sleeve on his leg. His harm might impression the workforce’s returner competitors with Daequan Hardy, who intercepted quarterback Shane Buechele as he handled strain Monday, and KJ Hamler, who was notably closely focused throughout follow, preventing for that function and a roster spot.
Total, the day was received by the protection because the offense handled strain and miscommunications, however the unit ended on a optimistic observe with a pleasant catch from tight finish Dalton Kincaid with security Taylor Rapp in protection on a throw from Josh Allen. — Alaina Getzenberg
Okaaaaaay, @_DaltonKincaid! 😱@Ticketmaster | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/yHeZckGJ21
— Buffalo Payments (@BuffaloBills) August 5, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
After Saturday’s follow, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa commented on the wobbly nature of the high-top desk he stood at throughout his information convention. I joked with him that, after he inked a $212 million extension final week, I knew somebody who might afford to get it mounted. Tagovailoa took the joke in stride and stated, “So do I — the place’s Tyreek?”
The remark was extra foreshadowing than anybody in attendance knew on the time, as Tyreek Hill was on the precipice of agreeing to a restructured contract price $90 million over the following three years. No new years had been added to Hill’s unique cope with Miami, however the improve in absolutely assured cash (now $104.6 million over the whole size of the unique contract) is probably the most for a large receiver in NFL historical past.
Hill has publicly acknowledged his want for an upgraded contract this offseason however insisted he did not need to be traded or do something that hampered Miami’s monetary flexibility. So he will get a document quantity of assured cash, whereas the Dolphins hold their star pleased with out resetting the market — a win-win.
The Dolphins now have the core of their league-leading passing assault locked in for the foreseeable future, with Hill, Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle every inking extensions this offseason. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
(Final replace: Aug. 3)
Tyreek will get more cash and the title of most absolutely assured cash for a WR in NFL historical past – with out surpassing Justin Jefferson in whole worth or AAV
Hill will get more cash, Dolphins hold their star pleased with out having to completely reset the market. No drama. Everybody wins https://t.co/ru0CvmSNfO
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 3, 2024
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had stated early in coaching camp that the protection is sort of at all times forward of the offense. Earlier than Saturday’s follow, he acknowledged he may need been responsible of a false begin.
“I sort of spoke too quickly,” Mayo stated. “The offense, the final couple days, they’ve achieved properly. I challenged our protection on that.”
The D appeared to reply Mayo’s problem Saturday, intercepting two passes (security Jaylinn Hawkins and cornerback Alex Austin) and elevating its degree of play from the prior two days. The offense nonetheless made its share of performs — tight finish Hunter Henry and receiver K.J. Osborn had been two prime performers — however this was largely a day the D answered again. — Mike Reiss
(Final replace: Aug. 3)
Left sort out Tyron Smith missed Monday’s follow with “tightness” in a “decrease extremity,” based on coach Robert Saleh. Smith, 33, is predicted to follow Tuesday, Saleh added.
On the floor, this isn’t an enormous deal, however we’re speaking about an eight-time Professional Bowl participant with a historical past of sturdiness points. He is additionally presupposed to be quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ blindside protector.
“We simply need to take a little bit further precaution with him,” Saleh stated.
The harm apparently occurred Friday. On Saturday, Smith did not take part within the intrasquad scrimmage in what was termed a “relaxation” day. Due to his harm historical past (37 missed video games prior to now 4 years), he is on a upkeep program that permits for infrequent relaxation days. The workforce was off Sunday, giving Smith three straight days to get well.
The upside is that first-round decide Olu Fashanu, projected as Smith’s backup, has been getting further reps with the starters. — Wealthy Cimini
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
AFC NORTH
Huge receiver Rashod Bateman appeared to injure his midsection on the play of the day for the Ravens. Towards the tip of follow, he outjumped two defenders in the long run zone to catch a 15-yard landing go from Lamar Jackson, however he damage himself after he fell laborious to the bottom.
After taking some time to get to his ft, Bateman walked to the sideline holding the left aspect of his ribs and did not return to take one other snap. An harm to Bateman’s midsection sidelined him for one follow final week. Ravens coach John Harbaugh stated he wasn’t given any replace on Bateman after follow.
Bateman was having a robust coaching camp for the Ravens. He had 4 catches for 61 yards in Saturday’s intrasquad scrimmage.
“Bate’s going to be explosive this yr,” Ravens security Ar’Darius Washington stated after Monday’s follow. “He will make a whole lot of performs for us, for certain.”
Bateman, a 2021 first-round decide, has struggled to remain wholesome. He has missed a complete of 18 video games over the previous three seasons. — Jamison Hensley
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
The protection had a robust day punctuated by workforce drills on the finish of Sunday’s follow. The primary-team offense was stopped twice and rookie security Daijahn Anthony, a seventh-round decide, tallied one other camp interception. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s group was aggressive and talkative all through the day, with security Vonn Bell doing his greatest to work with particular groups coordinator Darrin Simmons, who served as the road choose on drills. It was arguably the most effective the protection has seemed thus far in camp. — Ben Child
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
Huge receiver Elijah Moore missed follow Sunday after being positioned in concussion protocol however is progressing — as he returned to follow in a restricted capability Monday. Moore took half in particular person drills throughout the padded follow however watched throughout any drills that concerned contact, together with 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work.
With Moore again at follow, the Browns are near fielding their top-three receiving corps of Moore, Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy for the primary time in coaching camp. Jeudy, who was sidelined for the beginning of camp due to an harm, participated in workforce drills for the primary time Sunday. He took half in particular person drills Monday however was held out of workforce drills. — Daniel Oyefusi
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
For the primary time in 10 practices, Russell Wilson threw a go throughout a dwell, 11-on-11 workforce interval.
The quarterback, who injured his calf over per week in the past, had beforehand solely entered workforce intervals handy the ball off, and it appeared that is what he was presupposed to do for this rep, too.
As a substitute, Wilson, who was working with the third workforce on the finish of the interval, appeared to alter the play on the line of scrimmage, calling out to his teammates. And quite than hand the ball off, Wilson threw a checkdown go to huge receiver Duece Watts for a brief acquire. Coach Mike Tomlin, although, stated after follow his quarterback did not audible the play, and Wilson wasn’t obtainable for interviews.
Wilson’s participation has slowly ramped up over the previous six days, with the quarterback persevering with to throw throughout particular person warmups and throughout the 7-on-7 interval. Throughout a 2-on-2 interval Sunday, Wilson was intercepted for the primary time as he underthrew huge receiver Jaray Jenkins. Security Nathan Meadors made a play on it and snagged the go away. In subsequent reps, Wilson discovered a large open George Pickens for a rating, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. broke up a go supposed for huge receiver Jacob Copeland. Wilson has additionally gone in for a handful of handoffs, together with the primary rep of the opening workforce interval on the workforce’s Friday Night time Lights follow at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.
The Steelers have Monday off after six consecutive days of follow, and when requested how a lot he anticipated Wilson to ramp up after the remaining day, Tomlin was coy.
“See you subsequent week,” he stated. — Brooke Pryor
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
AFC SOUTH
The Texans’ offense managed follow for the primary time in coaching camp. Quarterback C.J. Stroud made wonderful throws exterior 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 in a position to intercept Stroud. — DJ Bien-Aime
(Final replace: Aug.5)
The Colts proceed to tinker with their safeties, nonetheless trying to find a suitable lineup on the again finish of their protection.
Veteran starter Julian Blackmon is the mainstay and has turned in a stunning efficiency in coaching camp. However main questions stay round third-year participant Nick Cross and journeyman veteran Ronnie Harrison. As for the place issues stand, defensive coordinator Gus Bradley stated coaches will decide “as quickly as somebody constantly steps up” on Monday. He added, “I do not assume we’re wherever shut proper now.”
Cross had a powerful interception in Monday’s follow however that comes after a gradual begin to camp. In the meantime, the Colts may be within the combine for veteran free agent Justin Simmons, who stays available on the market and is believed to be nearing a choice on the place to signal. — Stephen Holder
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
All that huge receiver Gabe Davis might see was cornerback Montaric Brown flying over him. He did not really feel dangerous about it both, since Brown was the rationale he was on his again within the first place.
Brown hit Davis and knocked him to the bottom throughout 11-on-11 after Davis caught a go from Trevor Lawrence. Brown made it worse by standing over Davis and taunting the veteran.
That is when receiver Christian Kirk got here off the sideline and blasted Brown, which sparked each sidelines to come back on the sector into an enormous pile.
“I used to be on the bottom, so I did not begin any of that,” Davis, who signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Jaguars in March, stated. “Guys are getting a little bit chippy on the market and it is simply soccer. I am high quality.”
It wasn’t till issues calmed down that Davis came upon it was Kirk who got here to his protection.
“As he ought to,” Davis joked. — Michael DiRocco
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Titans huge receiver Mason Kinsey had one other good day of labor. Kinsey continues to showcase his crisp route-running all through follow. The third-year receiver particularly stood out throughout one-on-ones. Kinsey made a few good catches throughout workforce interval as properly. One in all his catches resulted in a landing after he misplaced defensive again Gabe Jeudy-Lally in protection. Kinsey dove into the tip zone and did a salsa dance for the family and friends watching from a close-by tent. Kinsey has made a behavior of celebrating. On Saturday he caught a landing go and punted the ball over a fence, which drew a pretend $17,000 high quality letter from coach Brian Callahan. The landing, together with a diving catch for 30-plus yards, got here on throws from Mason Rudolph. The 2 are growing a reasonably cool connection. “Effectively, first off, he has a reasonably cool identify,” Rudolph joked after follow. — Turron Davenport
(Final replace: Aug. 4)
AFC WEST
When the Broncos advised security Caden Sterns on Monday he can be launched — or traded within the unlikely occasion they discovered a commerce associate at this level in coaching camps — it instantly gave two of the workforce’s younger safeties — JL Skinner and Devon Key — a significantly better probability at some enjoying time. Sterns missed all however two snaps final season with a knee harm and had been splitting time in a gaggle of safeties working with the starters.
“I visited with Caden [on Monday] morning and advised him proper now we felt prefer it was in the most effective curiosity of our workforce, and particularly this early, when he’ll have an opportunity to probably signal with one other workforce or probably traded,” Broncos coach Sean Payton stated. “[But] a part of it’s the byproduct of those guys enjoying in entrance of him proper now.”
Anticipated starter Brandon Jones has been out with a hamstring harm and Skinner, a 2023 sixth-round decide, had been getting increasingly of the work with the starters as a substitute of Sterns. — Jeff Legwold
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Guard Joe Thuney returned to follow a number of days in the past from the bodily unable to carry out record however has but to progress past working in particular person drills. Thuney, an All-Professional choice final season, missed all of offseason follow after injuring a pectoral muscle throughout final season’s playoff win over the Buffalo Bills. Since his return, Thuney yields his beginning spot at left guard to Mike Caliendo when the Chiefs work in opposition to a protection.
“He’ll hold growing as we go,” coach Andy Reid stated. “I am unable to inform you precisely when and the place … however we’ll simply see how he continues to progress.”
Thuney led all guards every season since becoming a member of the Chiefs in 2021 in go block win fee. Thuney final season was at 99.3%. — Adam Teicher
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
Whereas neither Gardner Minshew nor Aidan O’Connell has taken the QB job and run with it but, Minshew seems to have a slight edge because the Raiders solely have two extra practices earlier than breaking camp in Costa Mesa, California, and heading to Minnesota for the exhibition opener.
“I do not assume we will sit there and say someone’s received but,” coach Antonio Pierce stated. “I believe they’ve each had good moments.”
Monday, each QBs had subpar moments with even Baseball Corridor of Famer Reggie Jackson in attendance. A constant presence, although, has been receiver Jakobi Meyers, who has taken on the look of a real No. 1 wideout, particularly with the continued absence of Davante Adams, who left the workforce after Wednesday’s follow to return to Las Vegas for the start of his son.
“No child,” Pierce stated. “No child but. Each time the newborn comes, I count on him to come back again, so I am not going to hurry the newborn. I am not a physician.” — Paul Gutierrez
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
#Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell works on his ball safety… pic.twitter.com/QV8ArcRfSL
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) August 4, 2024
After Sunday’s joint follow with the Rams, Monday’s follow was largely run at half pace and with out pads. Nonetheless, even at this tempo, the protection continued to make performs. Cornerback Kristian Fulton snagged two interceptions, and linebacker Nick Niemann added one other. The protection has dominated this offseason, together with forcing three turnovers in opposition to the Rams on Sunday, which made Rams coach Sean McVay say that his unit must play to a better commonplace.
The protection was the Achilles’ heel of the Chargers final season, permitting the fifth-most yards per sport (362.9) and ninth-most factors (23.4). Followers may get an opportunity to see a few of this new protection within the preseason, as coach Jim Harbaugh stated Monday that he’s nonetheless undecided on enjoying starters and can deal with it on a “case-by-case foundation.” — Kris Rhim
(Final replace: Aug. 5)
