The NFL’s 2024 coaching camp is in full swing. ESPN’s NFL reporters can be discovered at every location all through camp and can present data on place battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and gamers and updates on accidents and holdout conditions.
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NFC EAST
Expectations are a lot increased for cornerback DaRon Bland after main the league with 9 interceptions and setting an NFL document with 5 returns for a landing final season. Throughout group drills Friday, Bland broke rapidly on a Dak Prescott go, making a diving interception that had his teammates in awe.
“Final yr, that first-year starter, when you have got that kind of manufacturing … now groups have the possibility to review you, I am excited,” coach Mike McCarthy mentioned. “You speak about a man that brings his lunch bucket on daily basis and goes to work. Very detailed. He had an excellent offseason program, however I am proper there with you: I feel it should be actually cool.”– Todd Archer
(Final replace: July 26)
Rookie huge receiver Malik Nabers hasn’t even performed a sport and already he is calling his personal quantity. This took place as a result of coach Brian Daboll requested what play the younger receiver most well-liked throughout a two-minute drill at Giants follow on Friday.
“I mentioned, ‘Properly, let’s throw a go-ball,'” Nabers mentioned. It did not matter if there was going to be press protection. Nabers informed quarterback Daniel Jones he ought to “simply throw it up.”
Properly, Jones did simply that. He fired a strike deep down the best sideline that Nabers hauled in for a monster achieve. Two performs later, Jones ran in a landing to salvage an in any other case tough day. He missed a number of different downfield throws, together with one behind Nabers, coming throughout the sector, and one other the place Wan’Dale Robinson was racing down the best sideline alone.
On a optimistic be aware, at the very least the Giants are listening to Nabers and throwing downfield with Jones, one thing they did not do final season. — Jordan Raanan
(Final replace: July 26)
Eagles defensive deal with Jordan Davis — a important a part of the operation in 2024 — is off to a robust begin. The 6-foot-6, 340-pound Davis regarded spry chasing down a scrambling Jalen Hurts to assist pressure an incompletion alongside the left sideline. Later, he rapidly plugged a niche that reduce off a Saquon Barkley inside run.
“I assumed Jordan confirmed some good motion capability, was capable of bend his physique like I do not assume I’ve seen him do earlier than,” defensive coordinator Vic Fangio mentioned earlier than Thursday’s session. “So it is encouraging proper now.”
Davis mentioned that is a results of improved conditioning. With Fletcher Cox retiring, the Eagles want Davis and Jalen Carter — each first-round picks out of Georgia — to steer the defensive cost up entrance. — Tim McManus
(Final replace: July 25)
Washington coach Dan Quinn mentioned cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr., a 2023 first-round decide, has added 15 kilos since final yr. He is now listed at 173 kilos. Forbes mentioned within the spring he targeted on power coaching, wanting so as to add muscle after a disappointing rookie season.
However, greater than his dimension, he was harm by not taking part in with the identical degree of confidence as he did at Mississippi State — and having his inconsistent approach hinder his efficiency. Throughout camp, although, Forbes has performed quicker and extra aggressively. He mentioned defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.’s system permits for extra freedom by chopping down duties. That, in flip, helps Forbes play quicker.
He has labored usually versus veteran receiver Terry McLaurin. On Thursday, Forbes broke up two passes thrown to McLaurin due to aggressive tight protection.
“They let me play my sport,” Forbes mentioned. “Simply make the performs that come in direction of me. So long as I am attempting to make a play on the ball, it is going to be all proper.” — John Keim
(Final replace: July 26)
NFC NORTH
The Bears’ protection dominated all through a lot of Chicago’s first padded follow on Friday till Caleb Williams and the offense responded with a profitable drive through the two-minute drill.
Two throws stand out from a drive that started on the offense’s 35-yard line with 1:20 remaining and each models scoreless: Williams hit Keenan Allen over the center for a 15-yard achieve after which discovered Tyler Scott ultimately zone for a 35-yard landing after getting flushed from the pocket and rolling to his proper.
.@TheTylerScott has been on
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 26, 2024
The TD capped off a spirited follow (the primary that was open to the general public) the place Williams broke up a quick jawing match between the offense and protection that was properly acquired by his teammates.
“That is my quarterback,” middle Ryan Bates mentioned. “I like that. I like that mentality. He is received to be smarter, although, as a result of we won’t have that — God forbid something occurs. However I like when he stepped in there and received in the course of it. That is who he’s. He is a chippy man. He needs to get in there, he needs to compete. Yeah, I like him thus far.” — Courtney Cronin
(Final replace: July 26)
Lions WR Jameson Williams and DB Brian Department returned to Saturday’s follow after receiving an excused absence on Friday to attend the funeral of their former Alabama teammate Khyree Jackson, who died in a automotive crash on July sixth. Department described the chance to lend assist as being greater than soccer.
#Lions DB Brian Department missed yesterday’s follow to attend the funeral for his former teammate Khyree Jackson. He described it as greater than soccer. pic.twitter.com/NjKd9iieKJ
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) July 27, 2024
Throughout follow, issues received heated between offensive deal with Dan Skipper and linebacker Derrick Barnes throughout a full group drill the place they had been concerned in an aggressive skirmish on a day when the depth ramped up with extra group drills pitting the offense versus the protection. Linebacker Alex Anzalone rushed over to interrupt up the motion. Barnes has been concerned in a number of tussles all through the week.
“I informed everyone yesterday that this yr is private for me so I ain’t with all of the BS,” Barnes mentioned. “However on the finish of the day it’s all love, it is nonetheless my teammates and we’re gonna decide one another up. That is how it’s, however it’s soccer.” — Eric Woodyard
(Final replace: July 27)
Jordan Morgan, the No. 25 decide, views himself as a left deal with. But he’s 4 practices into his first coaching camp and hasn’t taken any reps at that spot.
Whereas there was motion on the offensive line — partially as a result of proper deal with Zach Tom is working his approach again from a pectoral damage, left guard Elgton Jenkins is on a rep depend and middle Josh Myers was out for a private matter — Morgan has performed solely guard (totally on the best aspect) thus far. At the least he’s working with the No. 1 line for now.
“It would not trouble me,” Morgan mentioned. “Proper now, they’re placing me in locations I would like to enhance on, like proper guard. It is nearly studying new positions and getting on the market so I could be accessible every time.”
When all are wholesome, Jenkins will return to left guard (he performed middle rather than Myers on Friday) and Tom to proper deal with. Morgan could finally get the possibility to compete with Rasheed Walker at left deal with, however for now it seems it is him and Sean Rhyan for the best guard spot. Rhyan performed left guard on Thursday as a result of Jenkins crammed in at middle. — Rob Demovsky
(Final replace: July 26)
The Vikings put gamers by means of a modified walk-through Friday whereas some key figures — together with coach Kevin O’Connell, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, particular groups coordinator Matt Daniels and linebacker Dallas Turner — had been in Maryland for the funeral of fourth-round draft decide Khyree Jackson.
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin was not on the sector for the walk-through after dropping out of Thursday’s follow due to an obvious damage. Signed to a one-year contract in March, Griffin labored with the primary group all through spring practices and within the first two days of coaching camp. With out him Friday, the Vikings used Akayleb Evans reverse starter Byron Murphy II when their first-team protection was on the sector.
The Vikings will flip the depth again up Saturday with a follow in shells and the doorways open to followers for the primary time this summer season. — Kevin Seifert
(Final replace: July 26)
NFC SOUTH
On the Falcons’ first day of actual follow Friday, quarterback Kirk Cousins regarded wholesome and each bit value his $100 million assured price ticket. The free agent signee went 15-of-16 in 11-on-11 drills, getting the ball to eight completely different receivers.
His most frequent go catcher? Large receiver Darnell Mooney, who Atlanta signed within the offseason from the Chicago Bears. Mooney caught 5 balls, whereas huge receiver Drake London, tight finish Kyle Pitts and operating again Tyler Allgeier all caught two.
In the meantime, rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. took the entire snaps with the second group, regardless of coach Raheem Morris saying Thursday that he would cut up reps with Taylor Heinicke. Penix confirmed off his elite arm expertise, zipping a back-shoulder throw to huge receiver Rondale Moore on a completion and almost discovering Moore with a 55-yard dart down the sideline. Moore bobbled the latter ball and it fell incomplete. — Marc Raimondi
(Final replace: July 26)
There’s completely no quarterback controversy in Carolina, however in case you wished to start out one Saturday would have been a superb day. Veteran backup Andy Dalton had an excellent follow that included consecutive pinpoint touchdowns to Terrace Marshall Jr. and Mike Strachan within the left nook of the top zone throughout a purple zone drill.
Starter Bryce Younger received off to a gradual begin, throwing his first interception in group drills since camp started and having one other knocked down by lineman Derrick Brown. He bounced again with some good throws, together with two touchdowns to 2023 second-round decide Jonathan Mingo, the primary receiver coach Dave Canales talked about when requested in regards to the depth behind Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette. Mingo could also be an early front-runner for offensive MVP of camp after a rookie season wherein he had successful fee of 32.9% on his 85 targets. — David Newton
(Final replace: July 27)
Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore left follow early with a hip flexor problem, based on coach Dennis Allen. Lattimore has missed 17 video games over the previous two seasons with a lacerated kidney in 2022 and an ankle problem in 2023.
Operating again Kendre Miller has not returned to follow after leaving Day 1 with a hamstring problem and is at present going by means of the rehab course of.
Rookie second-round decide Kool-Support McKinstry took Lattimore’s place as the skin cornerback with the first-team protection. Quarterback Derek Carr accomplished a go downfield to Cedrick Wilson Jr., inserting the ball proper in Wilson’s palms regardless of tight protection by McKinstry.
The primary-team offense had a number of notable performs in 11-on-11 drills, however the play of the day went to huge receiver Chris Olave, who caught a contested catch from Carr downfield over cornerback Alontae Taylor. — Katherine Terrell
(Final replace: July 26)
Rookie huge receiver Jalen McMillan mentioned one in every of his greatest objectives for coaching camp is to “make Baker [Mayfield] belief me with every little thing in his physique.”
That belief is beginning to develop, as Mayfield related with McMillan on Friday with a leaping landing seize within the nook of the top zone throughout purple zone drills after which a go to cap off a two-minute drill.
Mayfield mentioned, “My belief goes to proceed to develop so long as he retains doing the best issues, and he’s. I feel he is received the best angle. He brings lots of juice to that room.” — Jenna Laine
(Final replace: July 26)
NFC WEST
The Cardinals’ receiving choices are beginning to come into focus, and the early indication is that quarterback Kyler Murray can have a plethora of weapons. The obvious is No. 4 decide Marvin Harrison Jr., however after Friday’s follow, it seems to be like receivers Zay Jones, Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and tight ends Trey McBride and Elijah Higgins will all have roles within the passing sport.
Harrison’s peak was on show Friday. On one play throughout 11-on-11s, Murray scrambled to his proper and his go to Harrison sailed a bit excessive, however the rookie receiver used his 6-foot-3 body to leap and attain the ball. Harrison’s peak and talent to leap will give Murray extra wiggle room on damaged performs to heave it as much as Harrison. Do not be stunned if we see these performs flip into one thing this season. — Josh Weinfuss
(Final replace: July 26)
The Rams had a lightweight day on Friday, with only a jog-through within the morning. However cornerback Darious Williams, who appeared to injure his hamstring through the remaining play of follow on Thursday, was not on the market. Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula didn’t have an replace, as an alternative deferring to move coach Sean McVay, who’s scheduled to talk to reporters on Saturday.
The Rams beforehand misplaced cornerback Derion Kendrick for the season after he tore his ACL through the group’s first coaching camp follow. The Rams are signing cornerback Jerry Jacobs, who had three interceptions and eight go breakups in 12 begins for the Lions final season. — Sarah Barshop
(Final replace: July 26)
The toll of the Niners’ deep run within the playoffs over the previous few years means they should be smarter about how they deal with a few of their star gamers. That was evident on Friday as they practiced with out a handful of their greatest names. Along with receiver Brandon Aiyuk (holding in) and left deal with Trent Williams (holding out), the Niners had been with out CB Charvarius Ward, TE George Kittle, C Jake Brendel, RB Christian McCaffrey, DE Nick Bosa and DT Maliek Collins for his or her third follow of coaching camp.
Ward, Kittle and Brendel all missed OTAs as they get well from accidents, so the break day is a part of their plans, however the Niners are additionally being cautious with the likes of McCaffrey and Bosa because the group works to maintain them at full power for what San Francisco hopes can be one other lengthy season. — Nick Wagoner
(Final replace: July 26)
Geno Smith has been on fireplace to start out Seahawks coaching camp. The hole between Seattle’s starter and QB2 Sam Howell was obvious through the spring, and it is widened over the primary three practices. Along with Smith’s trademark accuracy, his decision-making, timing and grasp of the road of scrimmage have stood out as he is operated new coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense. Smith hit DK Metcalf for a number of massive performs on Friday, together with an early landing on a deep throw over cornerback Tre Brown.
“I feel he seems to be so targeted this yr,” defensive deal with Jarran Reed mentioned of Smith, who’s getting into what could also be a make-or-break third season as Seattle’s starter. “His timing is nice. His reads are good. Every part he is doing proper now could be elite. I feel he is on an elite degree proper now. I am so excited to see what our offense has to carry this yr.”
Howell, acquired in a March commerce with the Commanders, has struggled to get the ball out on time, discover open receivers and throw with precision. There isn’t any competitors for the beginning job, and nothing that the 23-year-old Howell has proven thus far suggests there must be. — Brady Henderson
(Final replace: July 26)
AFC EAST
The Payments’ quarterbacks managed to go virtually three full days of coaching camp practices with out an interception, however the streak got here to an finish simply earlier than the top of follow on Friday.
Josh Allen threw three interceptions on three straight go performs throughout 11-on-11 drills. The primary was supposed for huge receiver Mack Hollins however was intercepted by Taylor Rapp on what seemed to be an overthrow. The following got here on a deep go to Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Nevertheless, cornerback Christian Benford was proper by him downfield (with a little bit of grabbing between the 2 earlier than the ball arrived) and picked off the go. The final was taken away by cornerback Kaiir Elam on what seemed to be a miscommunication between Allen and a few receivers.
The interceptions weren’t consultant of the whole day for Allen and the offense, however it was fairly a be aware to finish the group drills of follow because the Payments take their first break day at camp on Saturday. — Alaina Getzenberg
(Final replace: July 26)
At some point after he was restricted at follow, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa didn’t follow in any respect — though he was current for the group’s second day of coaching camp. McDaniel known as the quarterback’s scenario “fluid” earlier than Wednesday’s follow, however it’s unclear whether or not Tagovailoa will proceed to carry in till an settlement is reached on a contract extension. With out him on the helm, the Dolphins’ offense has largely struggled in group drills with Mike White and Skylar Thompson taking a majority of the snaps. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
(Final replace: July 25)
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the No. 3 decide, threw his first interception of coaching camp Friday. He known as it a “rookie mistake” after OLB Matthew Judon capitalized, however it was his response to the miscue that stood out to teammates, similar to veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
“Like an expert,” Brissett mentioned of Maye. “He throws a decide and the subsequent play he throws a completion. These are the educational curves and the NFL moments you want out right here. That is what I informed him: ‘That is the sport proper there. That was your sport at this time, and also you went on the market and received the day.'”
Maye additionally related with second-round decide Ja’Lynn Polk on a deep go, crediting Polk with a pleasant catch on a ball he felt he might have thrown higher.
“You may’t journey the ups and downs. I am unable to be too laborious on myself. Typically I get laborious on myself, particularly throwing my first interception,” Maye mentioned in his first remarks since camp began. “Simply should bounce again. It is the way you bounce again on this league. I am beginning to study that. It is lots completely different within the sport when it actually issues, so that is what follow is for.” — Mike Reiss
Drake Maye breaks by means of the assembled media and arrives on the post-practice interview podium. pic.twitter.com/2P1Taa4nMy
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 26, 2024
(Final replace: July 26)
The Jets’ huge receiver depth is being examined early in camp. Beginning slot receiver Xavier Gipson, who limped off the sector Thursday, will miss per week or two with an undisclosed leg damage, coach Robert Saleh mentioned Friday. Mike Williams, their marquee addition, can be on the bodily unable to carry out checklist for a number of extra weeks as he completes the ultimate stage of knee rehab.
This leaves them with Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard and Malik Taylor as their prime receivers, with third-round decide Malachi Corley poised to get extra reps within the coming days. The Jets cherished Corley a lot they traded up, however he is removed from a completed product. Proper now, his greatest problem is refining his route operating. “It is getting there,” Saleh mentioned. “However he has a protracted option to go.”
The commerce rumors about Raiders receiver Davante Adams have been swirling for weeks. Chances are high they will not go away till the midseason commerce deadline. — Wealthy Cimini
(Final replace: July 26)
AFC NORTH
With quarterback Lamar Jackson nonetheless sidelined with an sickness, the eye turned to the gamers who can be defending the reigning NFL MVP. After the Ravens’ first padded follow of camp, coach John Harbaugh mentioned he was impressed with the bodily play of the offensive line, which is changing three starters this season.
Harbaugh mentioned he “would love” to have a deal with on the offensive line starters by the primary preseason sport. At this level, Andrew Vorhees is the front-runner at left guard and rookie second-round decide Roger Rosengarten is the favourite at proper deal with. It is extra up within the air at proper guard, however Daniel Faalele has proven potential at proper guard.
“[He’s] 6-8, and I will give him the low finish at 380 [pounds], and he can transfer his toes. He is versatile and he is clever,” Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris mentioned. “So let’s have a look at what occurs. If he can, that is going to be a feather in our cap.” — Jamison Hensley
(Final replace: July 26)
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was at follow however did not do any throwing. He had a mandated relaxation day on Friday after being a full participant the primary two days, as he recovers from proper wrist surgical procedure that ended his 2023 season. That meant Jake Browning took the first-team reps.
He wasn’t the one one who received a break day. Defensive finish Trey Hendrickson had a second straight relaxation day and Sam Hubbard additionally received a break day. Receiver Ja’Marr Chase remained a wholesome scratch for his third straight follow amid the shortage of a contract extension. — Ben Child
(Final replace: July 26)
The Browns held one other gentle follow on Friday, conducting a little bit of 11-on-11 drills towards the top of the session. Nevertheless, probably the most fascinating growth took place 90 minutes after follow ended.
Operating again Nick Chubb, rehabbing a extreme knee damage from September that required two surgical procedures, was seen operating sprints at full velocity, whereas trainers — and proprietor Jimmy Haslam — watched the exercise. Chubb, who’s eight months faraway from the second process, additionally carried out gentle agility work, chopping by means of cones.
Chubb, who’s on the lively/bodily unable to carry out checklist, has been operating with out help for months. Neither he nor the Browns have given a timeline for his return, however the group has been happy along with his progress. The Browns anticipate Chubb to play this season. — Daniel Oyefusi
(Final replace: July 26)
Get to know the identify Beanie Bishop Jr. The rookie undrafted free agent out of West Virginia is getting the primary shot at nickel with the first-team protection, a place of want for the Steelers getting into coaching camp — particularly with Cameron Sutton’s eight-game suspension looming.
“It was one thing that they informed me, and I sort of received wind of it sort of early that they had been in seek for a nickel and that they really feel that I might fulfill that position with my tackling talents and having the ability to cowl, as properly,” Bishop mentioned. “And like coach [Mike] Tomlin says, being little indignant individuals operating round.”
Bishop, who checks in at 5-foot-9, embraces being a type of indignant little males.
“I at all times play with a chip on my shoulder,” Bishop mentioned. “I used to be at all times neglected and undervalued, so it is simply a type of kind of issues to have the ability to separate myself from the tall fairly corners, the fellows that identical to to cowl. I prefer to go cowl and make tackles.”
Bishop most frequently battled in opposition to third-year huge receiver Calvin Austin III in group durations and in one-on-ones, previewing a matchup to observe all through camp — Brooke Pryor
(Final replace: July 26)
AFC SOUTH
Coach DeMeco Ryans known as the Texans’ Saturday follow “cleaner” than Friday’s. when refs threw a number of flags on pre snap points to Ryans’ frustration. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had his foot stepped on and limped however completed follow — Ryans mentioned Stroud is “advantageous.” The protection continues to look higher than the offense, with Stroud and Davis Mills every throwing interceptions. The Texans beginning offense did not have a lot success on 11-on-11 drills till the fourth session, when Stroud related with huge receiver Stefon Diggs twice, tight finish Brevin Jordan as soon as, and to wideout Tank Dell for a 15-yard achieve, the longest of the day. The drive stalled out although due to two penalties. — DJ Bien-Aime
(final replace: July 27)
The Colts spent barely an hour on the sector Thursday for his or her first camp follow and plan to conduct a conservative camp. Indianapolis won’t have greater than two consecutive practices at any level, electing to as an alternative conduct walk-throughs on some days. It is the product of months of deliberation among the many teaching workers and the group’s medical and sports activities science personnel, all geared toward getting probably the most out of gamers.
“There’s a few completely different philosophies,” coach Shane Steichen mentioned. “In coaching camp, some groups keep on the market for the utmost time. That is their philosophy. My philosophy is we do not have the lengthy, elongated practices. We are going to in time as coaching camp goes on. However we wish to follow with tempo and we wish to follow quick.
“However, additionally, we wish to maximize our reps and be at our peak level.” — Stephen Holder
(Final replace: July 25)
Seems like Devin Lloyd has a brand new position in new coordinator Ryan Nielsen’s protection: inside linebacker. Lloyd mentioned Saturday that he gained 15 kilos within the offseason — bringing him to 250 kilos — in anticipation of taking part in inside extra. However do not consider it as a conventional center linebacker position as a result of the Jaguars will run lots of 4-2-5 seems to be, which might imply solely two linebackers on the sector — each of whom would basically be inside linebackers. That seemingly means Lloyd and Foyesade Oluokun can be on the sector on the identical time as a result of it could be shocking if the Jaguars took Oluokun — who has extra tackles than every other NFL participant during the last three seasons (549) — off the sector.
It seems to be just like the gamers have taken to Nielsen’s new scheme as a result of the protection has been forward of the offense within the first 4 days of camp, significantly with regards to turnovers: They’ve pressured 9 already.
“After assessing the primary 4 days on the sector I’d say I am happy,” Lloyd mentioned. “Clearly there’s at all times room for enchancment, however guys have been actually speaking at a excessive degree, flying round with lots of effort and capitalizing on the turnovers and the large performs that we have to get the ball again to offense.” — Michael DiRocco
(Final replace: July 27)
The Titans began the day with out their prime two cornerbacks. Chidobe Awuzie went inside towards the top of Wednesday’s follow and wasn’t seen Thursday. Titans coach Brian Callahan mentioned Awuzie had a calf damage that can preserve him out for a few weeks. Fellow starter L’Jarius Sneed wasn’t on the sector for the beginning of follow. Sneed got here out after the person interval to observe the 7-on-7 and group durations. The Titans are using a load administration system for Sneed that stems partly from conversations with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, his former group. Rookies Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Gabe Jeudy-Lally took many of the snaps rather than Awuzie and Sneed. Jeudy made a pleasant go breakup on a Will Levis go to DeAndre Hopkins to finish follow. — Turron Davenport
(Final replace: July 25)
AFC WEST
Broncos security Brandon Jones, who was a precedence goal of the Broncos in free company, left Friday’s follow with a hamstring damage. Broncos coach Sean Payton mentioned Jones could be evaluated, together with an MRI, to see how intensive the damage is.
“He tweaked his hamstring,” Payton mentioned. “We’ll see the place he is at.”
Friday was Jones’ twenty sixth birthday. After the Broncos launched security Justin Simmons earlier this yr, they had been fast to signal Jones to a three-year, $20 million contract. Jones has mentioned the Broncos offered him with one of the best likelihood to indicate an even bigger number of expertise, as an alternative of “simply saying I am a field security.” — Jeff Legwold
(Final replace: July 26)
The Chiefs practiced for the primary time at coaching camp in full pads Friday, and rookie Kingsley Suamataia was the beginning left deal with over the veteran Wanya Morris, who had been taking lots of the first-team reps in earlier follow classes.
The primary day in pads is just like the unofficial opening of camp for linemen, so there was some that means within the transfer. The Chiefs drafted Suamataia within the second spherical to problem Morris to be the starter.
“I assumed he had a superb day at this time,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes mentioned. “First day in pads, first day third-and-long, [defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo] bringing his blitzes. I assumed he did a superb job. I have not received to see the tape but, however for probably the most half, he is getting higher on daily basis, and that is all you may ask for with a younger man.” — Adam Teicher
(Final replace: July 26)
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce mentioned there could be days in Las Vegas’ quarterback competitors when Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew would each look good, and days once they would possibly each look dangerous. Friday, the duo hit each ends of the spectrum … in the identical follow.
A day after Minshew regarded sharper however threw a pair of interceptions, O’Connell threw a pair of geese below duress and was picked off by security Isaiah Pola-Mao. The offense struggled mightily late in follow, significantly within the purple zone. However early on, receiver Jakobi Meyers was O’Connell’s finest buddy with a pair of highlight-reel purple zone TD catches in opposition to CB Jack Jones.
Jones responded by breaking apart a possible landing catch by receiver Davante Adams, knocking the ball out of his palms ultimately zone.
“That is the hardest a part of the sector,” Meyers mentioned of offensive performs contained in the opponents’ 20-yard line. “I imply, much less house, much less time. I really feel like in case you can capitalize within the purple zone, we’ll be a significantly better group.” — Paul Gutierrez
(Final replace: July 26)
Exterior linebacker Joey Bosa — who has performed simply 14 video games prior to now two seasons — mentioned Friday that he has an added motivation this yr to show he is without doubt one of the league’s finest gamers.
“Some individuals have forgotten the participant I may very well be,” Bosa mentioned. “And I’ve at all times loved proving individuals flawed, whoever that’s. Clearly, that is not the primary driver, however I’ve felt a bit extra motivation this offseason to essentially get again and make a huge impact.”
After making 4 Professional Bowls in his first six seasons, hamstring, toe and groin accidents have stored Bosa sidelined the previous two years, however he mentioned Friday that his physique feels nice.
“I am fairly assured in myself that my finest years are nonetheless forward of me,” he mentioned. “I feel I nonetheless have a number of extra years with my bodily prime left.” — Kris Rhim
(Final replace: July 26)
