NFL training camp 2024: Falcons WR Rondale Moore reportedly out for season with knee injury

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• Falcons lose WR Rondale Moore for the season

  The receiver added via a trade this offseason reportedly suffered a season-ending knee injury in Wednesday’s practice. A gut punch for a team and an offense with a lot of big goals this season under new head coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins.

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 10:20 PM EDT

  Joe Milton outshines fellow rookie Drake Maye in Patriots debut

  While all the attention was on No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, he only played one uneventful series for the Patriots in their preseason opener against the Panthers Thursday.

  But 6th-round rookie Joe Milton? He made the most exciting play of the day with a 38-yard TD strike in the 4th quarter. Hey, why not. The Patriots won 17-3.

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM EDT

  CeeDee Lamb on Jerry Jones’ contract comments: “lol”

  Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones provided an update on how contract negotiations are going between the Cowboys and star receiver CeeDee Lamb, who has yet to report to training camp while he awaits a new deal.

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM EDT

  Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in Cardinals’ preseason game

  Yet another high-profile rookie is set to make his preseason debut this week. Cards coach Jonathan Gannon confirms the No. 4 overall pick will play Saturday against the Saints.

  Jonathan Gannon says Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in the Arizona Cardinals preseason opener on Saturday against the Saints. @PHNX_Cardinals

  — Bo Brack (@BoBrack) August 8, 2024

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:28 PM EDT

  Confirmed: Caleb Williams will make his preseason debut Saturday

  After most starters were held for Chicago in last week’s Hall of Fame Game, they will see some action Saturday against the Bills. That includes, of course, No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams.

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:13 PM EDT

  Report: Sam Darnold to start, J.J. McCarthy will play in Vikings preseason opener

  This aligns with what Vikings have been doing throughout training camp. Darnold is the starter but the rookie McCarthy will get a “significant” amount of work in Saturday’s preseason openers vs. Raiders, per head coach Kevin O’Connell.

  QB Sam Darnold to start Saturday vs Raiders, per O’Connell. J.J. McCarthy will then get a “significant” amount of work in the game, followed by Jaren Hall. No Nick Mullens expected in this one.

  — Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) August 8, 2024

• Thu, August 8, 2024 at 11:31 AM EDT

  Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension worth more than $25 million

  Over the last three seasons with the Saints, Werner has played in 43 games and made 235 total tackles.

  Saints LB Pete Werner signed a three-year contract extension worth over $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal ties Werner to the Saints through the 2027 season. pic.twitter.com/LdrOdyMmC3

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 8, 2024

• Wed, August 7, 2024 at 3:50 PM EDT

  Update: Colts WR Josh Downs out 4-6 weeks

  The second-year wideout will miss significant time with a reported high-ankle sprain, likely keeping him out for the start of the regular season.

  #Colts WR Josh Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain today at practice, sources say after the MRI. His recovery time was estimated at 4-6 weeks, which puts him right up against the start of the season. Downs had impressed, thus far. pic.twitter.com/9urh97zPat

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2024

• Wed, August 7, 2024 at 3:16 PM EDT

  Jets active WR Mike Williams off PUP list

  Key step in the Jets’ offense getting up to speed — and starting to realize its potential — before the season starts.

  Mike Williams had been nursing an ACL tear from last season.

• Wed, August 7, 2024 at 1:55 PM EDT

  After becoming the highest-paid kicker in the NFL last week, Harrison Butker made his first media comments since his controversial commencement speech in May. Butker said he’s “appreciated all the feedback” he got but stands behind what he said.

  #Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke to local media at training camp today for the first time since his viral May commencement speech at Benedictine.

  His comments in part, specifically to the feedback he’s gotten: pic.twitter.com/9wjQxmShTv

  — Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 7, 2024

• Wed, August 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM EDT

  NFL fines Giants, Lions $200K for training camp fights

  After multiple fights broke out between the Giants and Lions during their joint training camp practices this week, the NFL brought the hammer down on both teams, fining each one $200,000 and reminding them that grown-ups shouldn’t fight at work.

  News: The NFL confirmed that the Lions and Giants organizations have each been fined $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at the joint practices between the clubs this week. All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional conduct at…

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2024

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:12 PM EDT

  Russell Wilson listed as QB1 on the Steelers’ first depth chart over Justin Fields

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM EDT

  Calf injury sidelines 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey

  #49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has a calf strain. He is unlikely to participate in this preseason, per Kyle Shanahan.

  He’s likely to miss a couple of weeks of practice, also.

  — Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 6, 2024

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT

  Report: Jaguars signing veteran safety Adrian Amos

  Jacksonville adds to its defense during training camp.

  Sources: The #Jaguars are signing veteran safety Adrian Amos. The move to Jacksonville reunites him with Darnell Savage Jr.

  Amos was with the Jets and Texans last season and has 10 career INTs. pic.twitter.com/VtPzv2sdad

  — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 6, 2024

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 2:35 PM EDT

  Bryce Young won’t play in Panthers’ preseason opener

  Big second season ahead for Bryce Young, but he won’t play Thursday against the Patriots, per new head coach Dave Canales.

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 12:58 PM EDT

  Broncos list Bo Nix at QB3 on preseason depth chart

  Some work left to do for the rookie 12th overall pick.

  See the Broncos’ depth chart here.

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 12:42 PM EDT

  Chiefs WR Rashee Rice talks off-field trouble

  Rice predictably didn’t say much about a possible suspension for his involvement in a Dallas-area speeding crash, for which he’s facing a hefty lawsuit from the victims.

  Rashee Rice is “focusing on being the best person I can be for my team.”

  When asked about talks with the league surrounding a suspension, Rice says it’s a legal process being handled off the field by his team. pic.twitter.com/vCnriXRt7J

  — Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) August 6, 2024

  Chiefs WR Rashee Rice had little to say about his off-the-field stuff, predictably noting he’s letting the legal process play out with his team.

  Rice emphasized an effort to surround himself with the right people as he tries to grow both on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/raBK4jEP4e

  — Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024

• Tue, August 6, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT

  Another Giants-Lions camp fight, this time involving Malik Nabers

  A rite of summer continues

  Nabers said he tapped Terrion Arnold on helmet congratulating him on winning rep.

  Kerby Joseph then ran over and said something. Nabers responded slapping him in face & all hell broke loose. #Lions secondary struggled mightily covering Nabers last two days — this was ONLY… https://t.co/Nms9lOlKHS

  — Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) August 6, 2024

• Mon, August 5, 2024 at 10:58 PM EDT

  Report: 49ers have framework on Brandon Aiyuk trade with Browns and Patriots

  The heated contract negotiations with star receiver Brandon Aiyuk have seemingly reached a breaking point. The Niners have two possible deals ready to go, according to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. It’s up to Aiyuk to accept them, otherwise he’ll have to work out a deal with the 49ers.

• Mon, August 5, 2024 at 5:13 PM EDT

  Browns DE Z’Darius Smith reportedly suffers knee contusion

  #Browns DE Za’Darius Smith left practice with a knee contusion. He will be reevaluated in the morning.

  — Camryn Justice (@camijustice) August 5, 2024