The NFL’s 2024 coaching camp is in full swing. ESPN’s NFL reporters shall 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 may have updates daily of camp to maintain you knowledgeable on all the newest. Here is what it’s essential know from camps throughout the league:
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What our NFL Nation reporters noticed as we speak
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 turned the perfect of pals.
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 via a lot adversity in his life, each time [he has] stepped as much as the plate and answered the decision,” Elliott mentioned. “I do not suppose it is going to have an effect on him in any respect. He is such a robust particular person mentally. … Actually it would carry the perfect out of him, which I do know Dak goes to present us his finest anyway, however you get what I am saying.” — Todd Archer
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
It is exhausting to be at a Giants follow and never discover Malik Nabers. And that has nothing to do with him throwing haymakers, which additionally occurred Tuesday. The rookie vast receiver is dominating, even throughout the previous two days towards the Detroit Lions. In whole, Nabers was focused 18 instances in dwell 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 mentioned of what he discovered from Nabers this week. “Aggressive. Is aware of what to do. Been taking part in at a excessive stage in follow. [We’ll] see if that interprets to the video games. I’ve plenty 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 development 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 few playmakers he must distribute the ball to, however the tight ends seem optimistic that they will 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 incredible athlete,” offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury mentioned. “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 does not stroll round like a rookie,” defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. mentioned. “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 follow Sunday after being sidelined with a pressure since July 27. After collaborating in stroll via, stretch and a handful of particular person drills, Davis then exited the sphere and went to the coaching room, which a crew supply indicated was by design given he’s in a ramp-up interval after being sidelined for greater than every week. The Bears expect the suitable 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 follow. Along with Davis not being prepared for crew drills, proper deal with 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 mentioned the well being of the crew 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 follow 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 area targets and further factors mixed.
Following follow, 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 pictures 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 advised ESPN. “…Very inspiring.” — Eric Woodyard
(Final replace: Aug. 2)
Following follow as we speak, #Lions star Aidan Hutchinson hung out 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 mentioned. “…Very inspiring.” pic.twitter.com/eqsBoLAIGX
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 2, 2024
Essentially 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 follow. After greater than two minutes with the medical employees surrounding him and several other gamers down on one knee, Watson bought up and gave two thumbs up indicating he was OK.
In keeping with Watson, he and rookie security Evan Williams bought twisted up going for a leap ball in the long run 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 mentioned after follow. “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 severe, and it wasn’t.” Watson mentioned it was “a bit sore” however mentioned he may have continued to follow. — Rob Demovsky
Two 👍👍 from Christian Watson. pic.twitter.com/k41IKAa85g
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 7, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Vikings have deliberately prevented 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 have 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 obtained all however two of the first-team reps in 11-on-11 drills. McCarthy bought the opposite two. This needs to 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, crew 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 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
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 does not seem Robinson is coping with any type of harm at this stage and the crew may simply be managing his workload. When requested if all of the RBs will play within the crew’s preseason sport Friday towards the Miami Dolphins, working backs coach Michael Pitre mentioned 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 bought 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 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 recognized for. Jewell’s diving interception of a Bryce Young cross fired up all the protection, even those that weren’t on the sphere for the play. Peppers preferred what he noticed, saying the crew has some items’ in place for a turnaround. However when requested if he sees any similarities between this crew coming off an NFL-worst 2-15 document and the crew from his rookie season (2002) that was coming off an NFL-worst 1-15 document, Peppers was cautiously optimistic. “The NFL is cyclical. It will go up and down. Your time goes to come back round. … Everyone has confidence issues are on the point of flip. The precise persons are in the suitable locations.” — David Newton
Julius Peppers was a part of a fast Panthers’ rebuild that landed the crew within the Tremendous Bowl his second season (2003) after going an NFL worst 1-15 in 2001. Can the present crew make such a fast rebound from an NFL worst 2-15 document final season? pic.twitter.com/ZqEI726G9N
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 6, 2024
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
The excitement round Saints camp on Wednesday concerned a participant not on the roster. Saints coach Dennis Allen mentioned free agent security Justin Simmons will go to the Saints, persevering with talks which were ongoing for the reason that 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 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 follow 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 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 harm. — Katherine Terrell
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
As we speak’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 vast receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. confirmed off his versatility. The 6-foot-3 receiver caught passes out vast on deep routes, in site visitors within the deep secondary and on a shallow crossing route. By having the ability to not simply run a wide range of routes but in addition 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’s going to 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 mentioned offensive linemen KT Leveston and Warren McClendon Jr. are coping with ankle accidents as nicely.
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 towards Detroit.
“I will take it a bit bit at a time,” McVay mentioned. “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 stop some nerves arising when star linebacker Fred Warner wasn’t on the follow area 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 follow of the week. Because it turned out, Warner missed the exercise with what the crew referred to as foot “irritation.”
Curtis Robinson changed Warner with the highest defensive unit throughout follow however Warner supplied some reassurances after the session that he is OK. “[It’s] just a bit minor one thing to let it calm down as we speak,” Warner mentioned. “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 crew as an undrafted rookie regardless of a plodding 40 time and making a handful of huge performs as Seattle’s No. 4 receiver.
The legend of Bobo grew on Wednesday throughout a chippy follow that included a minimum of 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 a protracted one wherein Brown appeared to blow a protection.
Bobo has proven he can overcome his lack of pace with a number of compensating components — 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 follow with a distinct look — particularly, a mustache — after two of the crew’s offensive linemen, Connor McGovern and David Edwards, requested him to hitch them.
Outdoors of the hair information of the day, Allen performed in a heavy quantity of 11-on-11 drills throughout the crew’s second-to-last follow in Pittsford, New York. It wasn’t the offense’s finest follow, whereas a wide range of defenders performed nicely. The follow featured balls stripped — together with James Cook shedding a pair; hanging on to the ball continues to be a problem for the working again — miscues, akin to a collection of 4 straight incompletions, and cornerback Rasul Douglas stepping in entrance of vast receiver Curtis Samuel to select off Allen, amongst others.
The quarterback mentioned after follow that that is the time to be determining what works and what does not, and that he has discovered a very good quantity concerning the offense already.
“I really feel like we have discovered a way of id in what we’re and what we wish to do with the soccer. We have sure performs that we like greater than others,” Allen mentioned. “And people are the performs that we’ll run greater than others. … We bought plenty of guys which can be good, that may play totally different positions, that you could transfer round. And there is a little bit of unpredictability for us. And that is type of enjoyable as a quarterback.”
Allen additionally mentioned that he appears like there is a “totally different vibe at this level with this crew” and that he thinks it is “a extremely good factor.” So far as what’s subsequent after Thursday’s follow, Allen mentioned he does not know but whether or not he is taking part in within the preseason, however that he sees either side and does 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 season, with the Atlanta Falcons visiting Miami Gardens forward of Friday’s preseason opener. In traditional joint follow trend, there was a short battle 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 larger 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 mentioned performs like that proceed to silence his quarterback’s critics.
“Folks cannot now not say that he cannot throw the ball deep,” Hill mentioned. “That proper there alone exhibits his enchancment from after I first bought right here to now.” — Marcel Louis-Jacques
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
Outdoors linebacker Matthew Judon had been a full participant in follow since his return to the crew late final week, however that modified on Tuesday. Judon did not follow, as a substitute watching from the sideline, in what gave the impression to be a reminder that his contract standing and the way the crew is dealing with it stay an unresolved subject to him.
When Judon met with reporters Monday, he mentioned he would play in video games for his $6.5 million base wage, although he believed it did not replicate his worth. However he additionally added: “Nobody mentioned something about follow. 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 follow Wednesday as a result of wet climate, nonetheless made information. Important information, really. They activated vast receiver Mike Williams (knee) from the bodily unable to carry out record, that means he handed a bodily and might begin practising. The crew’s plan is to ramp him up slowly, very similar to they did final summer season with working again Breece Hall (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 ultimately substitute Allen Lazard because the Jets’ WR2. — Wealthy Cimini
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
AFC NORTH
Reigning NFL Most Useful Participant Lamar Jackson won’t play in Friday’s preseason opener towards the Eagles, coach John Harbaugh mentioned after follow. 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 crew that is not anticipated to play veterans akin to working again Derrick Henry and center linebacker Roquan Smith.
“We’re fairly younger,” Harbaugh mentioned. “It is not like we may have a ton of men not taking part in over the course of the preseason.”
In harm information, the Ravens might be with out slot cornerback Arthur Maulet firstly of the common season. Maulet may have his knee scoped.
“It’s going to maintain him out for a short time [but] not long run by any stretch,” Harbaugh mentioned. — 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 middle 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 sort of depth.
“We have to develop an edge,” offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher mentioned. “We’re within the technique of doing that and as we speak was a giant step in that path.” — Ben Child
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Browns have been bullish on the event of vast receiver Cedric Tillman and the second-year participant continued his robust begin to coaching camp.
Tillman, a third-round choose final season, caught a pair of deep landing passes in follow 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 can use extra unfold appears underneath new coordinator Ken Dorsey.
“There have been some issues that he did very well [as a rookie] after which there was an absence of consistency at instances,” vast receivers coach Chad O’Shea mentioned earlier than follow. “However that is what he is actually working exhausting 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 completed a terrific job of embracing that function and being extra constant in all these areas.” — Daniel Oyefusi
(Final replace: Aug. 6)
Whereas the vast 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 follow.
Calvin Austin III had one among his finest days of camp, catching a superbly 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,” vast receiver Van Jefferson mentioned. “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 identical 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 vast receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the likelihood the Steelers may commerce for him.
“If he comes, we shall be glad to have him,” Jefferson mentioned. “If he does not, the present goes on. … He is a terrific 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 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 linked with vast 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 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 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} Yr 1 beginning quarterback with minimal faculty expertise, you are most likely 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 as we speak. It simply type 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 choose has made 27 of his 32 area aim makes an attempt throughout crew 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 area 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 just a few days after Little simply made a 57-yard area aim try.
“Bought plenty of soccer forward, however he is completed a pleasant job to this point,” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson mentioned earlier this week. “I believe we wish to watch out with him. We do not wish to over-kick him, however on the identical time, put him in conditions the place he possibly feels a bit extra strain. Hopefully in these video games arising, he’ll get an opportunity to try this.” — Michael DiRocco
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
Will Levis and Calvin Ridley had a area day throughout crew 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 saved 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 mentioned 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 as we speak, I like that,” Ridley mentioned after follow. “It is coming alongside. Days like this assist us. I simply wish 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 shall 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 obtained extra snaps with the first-team protection in addition to Devon Key — particularly for the reason that 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 cut 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 daily, however that he and the group shall 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 vital they’re targeted actually on their job and what they’re doing, and should you begin to challenge [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 mentioned the starters, together with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, would play the primary quarter of Saturday night time’s preseason opener towards the Jaguars. That follows Reid’s regular plan for the season’s first exhibition sport.
“I like taking part in within the preseason, getting in there, making an attempt to ensure that we’re doing stuff the suitable means after which getting out,” Mahomes mentioned.
The Chiefs added pace at vast 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 mentioned. “One thing that we have labored on all camp is you have bought to have the ability to hit the fellows excessive after which when the defenses play deep, you will have to have the ability to hit the medium-type issues after which we now have to have the ability to run the soccer.” — Adam Teicher
(Final replace: Aug. 7)
The Raiders’ ultimate follow in Costa Mesa ended with a thud, somewhat 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 follow — each threw a TD cross together with an INT — as coach Antonio Pierce mentioned the race remained “establishment” 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 mentioned he didn’t but know who would begin at QB, he allowed that each would play a minimum of one quarter.
Requested if it mattered who began the opener, Pierce mentioned, “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 mentioned. “We’re on the point 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 for the reason that opening days. Coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned he was undecided on whether or not starters like Fulton and Bosa would play within the preseason, however as a rule, these video games are for the crew’s undrafted gamers and gamers battling for spots on the depth chart.
Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter mentioned he is trying ahead to seeing undrafted linebacker Tre’Mon Morris-Brash in Saturday’s sport towards the Seahawks.
“He is rushed very well in follow, he performs with a ton of vitality,” Minter mentioned. “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 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 crew’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)
