NFL coaching camp 2024 updates: Roster battles, camp information

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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 conditions.

We can have updates day-after-day of camp to maintain you knowledgeable on all the newest. Here is what you must know from camps throughout the league:

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What our NFL Nation reporters noticed at the moment

NFC EAST

There’s not a Cowboy who is aware of Dak Prescott higher than Ezekiel Elliott. They have been drafted collectively in 2016 and rapidly turned the most effective 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 way of 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 individual mentally. … Truthfully it would carry the most effective out of him, which I do know Dak goes to provide us his greatest anyway, however you get what I am saying.” — Todd Archer

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

It is laborious 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 extensive receiver is dominating, even throughout the previous two days towards the Detroit Lions. In whole, Nabers was focused 18 instances in reside 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 stage in observe. [We’ll] see if that interprets to the video games. I’ve a whole lot of confidence in Malik.” — Jordan Raanan

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

One factor that has stood out this summer time 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 a variety 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 sort out Brandon Coleman are listed as starters. Coleman has been working because the No. 1 left sort out, 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 sort out 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 great 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 way of, stretch and a handful of particular person drills, Davis then exited the sphere and went to the coaching room, which a staff 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 correct guard to proceed to progress the place he’ll have the ability to 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 staff drills, proper sort out Darnell Wright was additionally sidelined as was left guard Teven Jenkins, who exited observe 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 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 attempt.

The Bears are six days away from their second preseason sport at Buffalo on Aug. 10. Eberflus stated the well being of the staff 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 towards 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 needed to see gamers compete in a extra formal setting. Throughout 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 discipline objectives and additional factors mixed.

Following observe, Aidan Hutchinson hung out 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 images 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)

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 harm 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 workers surrounding him and a number of other gamers down on one knee, Watson acquired up and gave two thumbs up indicating he was OK.

In keeping with Watson, he and rookie security Evan Williams acquired snarled going for a soar ball ultimately zone throughout 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 lots worse within the second than I assumed. I am simply grateful and apparent was praying that it wasn’t too critical, and it wasn’t.” Watson stated it was “just a little sore” however stated he may have continued to observe. — Rob Demovsky

(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 nearly all of coaching camp snaps. However a more in-depth take a look at these snaps reveals all anybody must know in regards to the pecking order up to now.

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 acquired the opposite two. This must be no shock to anybody who has listened to teach Kevin O’Connell speak in regards to the place. Whereas McCarthy is clearly the membership’s future quarterback, staff leaders are in settlement that his ascension is not going to be rushed. Darnold has not been excellent in camp, however he has developed a rapport with receiver Justin Jefferson, amongst others, and on Wednesday linked on two passes with him that traveled greater than 20 yards within the air.

There’s 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

Operating 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 type of harm at this stage and the staff may simply be managing his workload. When requested if all of the RBs will play within the staff’s preseason sport Friday towards the Miami Dolphins, operating backs coach Michael Pitre stated that might be a great query for coach Raheem Morris, who didn’t communicate with the media Monday.

In Robinson’s absence, operating again Tyler Allgeier acquired nearly all of the first-team rushes in observe, adopted by Carlos Washington Jr., who appears to have emerged in a battle for the third operating again position 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 complete protection, even those that weren’t on the sphere for the play. Peppers appreciated what he noticed, saying the staff has some items’ in place for a turnaround. However when requested if he sees any similarities between this staff coming off an NFL-worst 2-15 file and the staff from his rookie season (2002) that was coming off an NFL-worst 1-15 file, Peppers was cautiously optimistic. “The NFL is cyclical. It is going to go up and down. Your time goes to come back round. … Everyone has confidence issues are on the brink of flip. The fitting individuals are in the correct locations.” — David Newton

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

The excitement 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 have been ongoing because the spring. “It is a participant that there is been some communication with. … I believe we’re at a degree now the place either side really feel comfy 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 handle pores and skin most cancers on his face. Rashid Shaheed, Kendre Miller, Bub Means, Pete Werner, Nick Saldiveri, Paulson Adebo and Marshon Lattimore have been amongst a prolonged listing of gamers who remained out, though Demario Davis did some work off to the aspect with athletic trainers. Alvin Kamara returned from a veteran relaxation day whereas rookie Mason Timpton left early with a hamstring harm. — Katherine Terrell

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

At the moment’s camp highlighted some less-talked about gamers making an influence 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 linked 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 extensive receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. confirmed off his versatility. The 6-foot-3 receiver caught passes out extensive on deep routes, in site visitors within the deep secondary and on a shallow crossing route. By with the ability to not simply run a wide range of routes but additionally have the ability to line up inside and outdoors, 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 making an attempt 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 properly.

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 sort out Rob Havenstein (ankle), left guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) and left sort out Alaric Jackson — to be again for the season opener towards Detroit.

“I will take it just a little bit at a time,” McVay stated. “I definitely am not ruling that out, in order that’s a great factor.” — Sarah Barshop

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

The very last thing the 49ers want is extra accidents to key gamers after asserting operating again Christian McCaffrey will miss a few weeks with a strained calf on Tuesday.

However that did not stop some nerves arising when star linebacker Fred Warner wasn’t on the observe discipline Wednesday.

Warner is the one big-name veteran who hasn’t taken a day without work 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 staff known as foot “irritation.”

Curtis Robinson changed Warner with the highest defensive unit throughout observe however Warner provided some reassurances after the session that he is OK. “[It’s] just a bit minor one thing to let it loosen up at the moment,” Warner stated. “Nothing main in any respect.” — Nick Wagoner

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

Jake Bobo turned one thing of a folks hero amongst Seahawks followers final yr, making the staff 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 at the least 5 fights.

Throughout 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 a protracted one during which Brown appeared to blow a protection.

Bobo has proven he can overcome his lack of pace with a number of compensating elements — like a knack for getting open, arguably the most effective 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 staff’s offensive linemen, Connor McGovern and David Edwards, requested him to hitch them.

Exterior of the hair information of the day, Allen performed in a heavy quantity of 11-on-11 drills throughout the staff’s second-to-last observe in Pittsford, New York. It wasn’t the offense’s greatest observe, whereas a wide range of defenders performed properly. The observe featured balls stripped — together with James Cook dinner shedding a pair; hanging on to the ball continues to be a difficulty for the operating again — miscues, akin to a sequence of 4 straight incompletions, and cornerback Rasul Douglas stepping in entrance of extensive receiver Curtis Samuel to select 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 great quantity in regards to the offense already.

“I really feel like we have discovered a way of id in what we’re and what we need to do with the soccer. We have got sure performs that we like greater than others,” Allen stated. “And people are the performs that we will run greater than others. … We acquired a whole lot of guys which might be good, that may play completely different positions, which you can transfer round. And there is a little bit of unpredictability for us. And that is type of enjoyable as a quarterback.”

Allen additionally stated that he seems like there is a “completely different vibe at this level with this staff” 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 major distinction at this level in his profession. — Alaina Getzenberg

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

Tuesday marked the primary of 4 whole joint practices the Dolphins will host this summer time, with the Atlanta Falcons visiting Miami Gardens forward of Friday’s preseason opener. In basic joint observe trend, there was a short combat between Atlanta’s offense and Miami’s protection, stemming from a scuffle between Drake London and Ethan Bonner. Past that, each groups traded huge 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 simple rating, and Hill stated performs like that proceed to silence his quarterback’s critics.

“Folks cannot now not say that he cannot throw the ball deep,” Hill stated. “That proper there alone reveals his enchancment from once I first acquired right here to now.” — Marcel Louis-Jacques

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

Exterior linebacker Matthew Judon had been a full participant in observe since his return to the staff late final week, however that modified on Tuesday. Judon did not observe, as a substitute watching from the sideline, in what gave the impression to be a reminder that his contract standing and the way the staff is dealing with it stay an unresolved subject to him.

When Judon met with reporters Monday, he stated he would play in video games for his $6.5 million base wage, regardless that 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 extensive receiver Mike Williams (knee) from the bodily unable to carry out listing, that means he handed a bodily and may begin working towards. The staff’s plan is to ramp him up slowly, very similar to they did final summer time with operating 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 anticipated to finally substitute Allen Lazard because the Jets’ WR2. — Wealthy Cimini

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

AFC NORTH

Reigning NFL Most Invaluable Participant Lamar Jackson is not going to play in Friday’s preseason opener towards the Eagles, coach John Harbaugh stated after observe. This is no surprise contemplating Jackson hasn’t performed within the preseason the earlier two years.

Backup quarterback Josh Johnson will begin for a Ravens staff that is not anticipated to play veterans akin to operating 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 harm information, the Ravens may very well be with out slot cornerback Arthur Maulet firstly of the common season. Maulet can have his knee scoped.

“It will maintain him out for a short while [but] not long run by any stretch,” Harbaugh stated. — Jamison Hensley

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

The Bengals had their chippiest day of coaching camp up to now this yr. There have been about 4 scuffles between the offense and the protection. The largest 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 frequent 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 means of doing that and at the moment was a giant step in that path.” — Ben Child

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

The Browns have been bullish on the event of extensive receiver Cedric Tillman and the second-year participant continued his sturdy begin to coaching camp.

Tillman, a third-round choose final season, caught a pair of deep landing passes in observe after getting behind the protection. Whereas the Browns have a high trio of Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore, Tillman will get loads of alternatives to contribute to an offense that may use extra unfold appears to be like beneath 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,” extensive receivers coach Chad O’Shea stated earlier than observe. “However that is what he is actually working laborious 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 consider that he is finished an amazing job of embracing that position and being extra constant in all these areas.” — Daniel Oyefusi

(Final replace: Aug. 6)

Whereas the extensive receiver getting probably 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 among his greatest days of camp, catching a wonderfully positioned ball from Justin Fields in “Seven Photographs” for a landing. Then, Fields discovered George Pickens in house with another-well positioned throw.

Fields focused Pickens on his subsequent throw, too, however he despatched the display screen 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,” extensive receiver Van Jefferson stated. “He is wonderful, man. So stuff like that’s routine for him. He simply does that on a day by 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 skin noise about 49ers extensive receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the likelihood the Steelers may commerce for him.

“If he comes, we might be glad to have him,” Jefferson stated. “If he would not, the present goes on. … He is an amazing participant. We have all seen how explosive he’s, and on the finish of the day we’re simply anxious 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 exterior the numbers — each inside and outdoors of construction. Stroud linked with extensive 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)

There’s been a noticeable distinction in quarterback Anthony Richardson’s presence this season, in keeping with veteran teammates. Final season, as a rookie who was drafted at simply 20 years previous, 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 harm 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} 12 months 1 beginning quarterback with minimal faculty 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 possibly can actually begin to see it.

“I witnessed it at the moment. It simply type of caught me off guard. I used to be like, ‘Man, it is cool to see him actually progressing into that position.’ That is the position that you just 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 choose has made 27 of his 32 discipline objective makes an attempt throughout staff work — together with 13-of-16 from 50 yards or longer.

Little was so spectacular from the beginning that the Jaguars minimize Riley Patterson, who kicked the game-winning discipline objective 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 just a few days after Little simply made a 57-yard discipline objective try.

“Acquired a whole lot of soccer forward, however he is finished a pleasant job up to now,” 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 possibly feels just a little 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 discipline day throughout staff interval and 7-on-7. The 2 linked 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 sphere 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 the moment, 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 might be impacted within the preseason opener Sunday in Indianapolis, given neither participant is anticipated 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 choose 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 the entire key snaps with the starters of late.

Broncos coach Sean Payton continues to remind the entire gamers because the preseason opener approaches that they need to not simply zero in on the competitors they see in entrance of them day-after-day, however that he and the group might be looking out 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 necessary they’re centered actually on their job and what they’re doing, and for those who begin to undertaking [on the Broncos’ depth chart] you possibly can 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 towards the Jaguars. That follows Reid’s regular plan for the season’s first exhibition sport.

“I like enjoying within the preseason, getting in there, making an attempt to make it possible for we’re doing stuff the correct manner after which getting out,” Mahomes stated.

The Chiefs added pace at extensive receiver throughout the offseason in Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown. The Jacksonville sport provides the Chiefs their first probability to work on the downfield passing sport towards an opponent.

“With the pace 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 acquired to have the ability to hit the fellows excessive after which when the defenses play deep, you have got to have the ability to hit the medium-type issues after which we have now to have the ability to run the soccer.” — Adam Teicher

(Final replace: Aug. 7)

The Raiders’ remaining observe in Costa Mesa ended with a thud, relatively 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 towards the Vikings. And whereas Pierce stated he didn’t but know who would begin at QB, he allowed that each would play at the least 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 towards the Dallas Cowboys.

“We’re in coaching camp type, 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 outdoors 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 staff’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 towards the Seahawks.

“He is rushed very well in observe, he performs with a ton of vitality,” 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 faculty on the College of Central Florida, ending tied third all-time within the Massive 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 working towards with the staff’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)





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