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On Thursday morning, Russell Wilson (QB, Steelers) suffered a calf injury. He therefore did not participate in the Steelers' first training camp of the season. Mike Tomlin told him not to practice despite the desire of the recently arrived player. However, he still gives some news, cautiously. Russell Wilson will be examined day by day before a possible return to training.
“Russ woke up with a creaky calf. It was my decision not to play him today, not to create a little discomfort for him in the short term, not to let a small problem become a bigger problem.
While Russell Wilson is still recovering, Justin Fields has taken over the reins of the first team. The former Bears player says he reviewed the playbook before going to bed the night before the first training camp.
Finally, Mike Tomlin didn't escape the question of whether the starting job is in question after this injury. The Steelers coach says it doesn't change the fact that Russell Wilson remains in pole position to start in Week 1.
Kirk Cousins back in training
Kirk Cousins (QB, Falcons) saw his 2023 season come to a premature end when he tore his Achilles tendon in Week 8. 9 months later, the quarterback has had time to change his jersey, it is now time to make his return to the field. Cousins will thus take the vast majority of the first team snaps during camp, with slight restrictions. It was his head coach Raheem Morris who announced the good news on Thursday, indicating that they were “comfortable” with the idea of putting Cousins on the field with the other players.
“You won’t even notice Kirk Cousins’ limitations.”
The Falcons' first practice was Thursday morning. Cousins announced in a press conference that he wants to participate in preseason games, but his coach doesn't agree. We'll probably have to wait until September 8, the start of the Falcons' regular season, to see him in a game again.
End of season for Derion Kendrick
It's definitely not a good time to be a cornerback in these early days of camp. Adam Schefter reports that the Los Angeles Rams believe that Derion Kendrick (CB) tore his ACL during practice. Additional tests are planned to confirm the initial diagnosis. Tests that confirm the torn ACL according to Rams coach Sean McVay.
Drafted in the sixth round in 2022, Kendrick played half of the defensive snaps as a rookie. He then appeared in every game his sophomore season and started 12 times, which allowed him to consider a starting role. In his first two seasons, the cornerback had 92 tackles and one interception.
As it stands, Darious Williams, Tre'Davious White, Tre Tomlinson, Cobie Durant, Shaun Jolly and Cameron McCutcheon remain on the roster.
Contract restructuring for Courtland Sutton
Looking for a lucrative new contract, Courtland Sutton (WR, Broncos) will have to wait a little longer for his extension. However, the Denver Broncos are ensuring his presence for the upcoming season by restructuring his contract. This new deal will allow Sutton to earn $15.2 million this year, with $1.5 million in new bonuses. However, there is no additional year attached, so Sutton is still in the penultimate year of his contract.
Courtland Sutton, 28, leads the receiver hierarchy in Colorado. His last season was not exceptional statistically speaking (772 yards for 10 touchdowns), but the player impressed with his high-level receptions. He had skipped part of the offseason activities before making his return on the last day. He also showed up at the start of the Broncos' training camp.
A European division in the NFL?
This is what Steve Hagen (HC, NFL Academy) suggested to the BBC this Thursday. Officiating today at the NFL Academy to identify talents in Africa and Europe, he believes that it should not be long before franchises settle on the old continent.
“I think NFM is working on an international presence. I don’t know if it would be a team or even a division in Europe, where the latter would compete for a place in the playoffs,” the former Browns and Jets assistant told English television. “It’s at a level well above me but I don’t think the distance would be an issue because we have the best facilities here. They are American standards. So they can make it happen. It just depends on how much they want to invest in it.”
In the meantime, European spectators will be able to attend four matches this season in London and Munich.
Transactions
The main signings of the day: Shane Ray (LB, Titans), Malik Turner (WR, 49ers), Jabril Cox (LB, Vikings), Jacobi Francis (CB, Vikings), Ty Scott (WR, Seahawks), Deven Thompkins (WR Panthers), Sal Cannella (TE, Buccaneers), David Bada (DT, Lions)
The main cuts of the day: KJ Cloyd (LB, Vikings), Andrew Whittaker (CB, Seahawks), Popo Aumavae (DT, Panthers)
Injuries
– Greg Newsome (CB, Browns) underwent surgery on Wednesday due to a tendon injury. The announcement was made by Kevin Stefanski (HC), who hopes to see him ready for the first regular-season game.
They are active, but placed on the injured list (PUP List): Trevon Diggs (CB, Cowboys)
They are placed on injured reserve and will miss the first 4 games of the season: Mekhi Blackmon (CB, Vikings)
They come off the non-football injury list (NFI List): Easton Gibbs (LB, Seahawks)
CeeDee Lamb's situation doesn't faze Jerry Jones
Not at all. The Cowboys owner reacted in a press conference to the absence of his star receiver who is waiting for a contract extension.
“I'm not concerned about what's happening to us. I realize we want these guys in training camp. It's business as usual… I'm used to this situation, I can live with it,” Jones told reporters.
In addition, Stephen Jones, executive vice president of the Cowboys, revealed that CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons (LB), want to be the two highest paid players, excluding quarterback, in the league.
“Both of them, rightly, believe they should be the highest-paid players, other than quarterback, in the league. I totally respect that. So it's a very difficult situation that we're trying to navigate with them,” Stephen Jones responded at a press conference on Thursday.
Von Miller should not have played last season
It was the player himself who confessed it in a press conference this week. Asked about his injury that occurred in 2022 and whether it would have been more reasonable not to play last year, Von Miller (LB, Bills) was transparent.
“That’s probably what should have happened, but I didn’t want it to happen. I wanted to go out there and play. If I was at 50 percent of my ability, or whatever, there was no way anyone could have stopped me from playing. Not Brandon [Beane, le GM des Bills]nor anyone else could stop me from going. But the truth is, to be honest with you, my knee didn't allow me to go out there and play and do the things I wanted to do. What I mean is, I could play, but that's it.”
DeAndre Hopkins happy in Tennessee
After two injury-plagued seasons with the Cardinals, the receiver bounced back nicely last year with the Titans. Heading into his second season, Hopkins seems to be thriving in Tennessee.
“I love Tennessee. I love what Ms. Amy [Adams Strunk, la propriétaire des Titans] “I think this is the happiest place I've been in any franchise I've been in, I think that speaks for itself.”
In short
– Still absent from training camp, Haason Reddick (EDGE, Jets) has just been placed on the injured reserve list. The player is awaiting the extension and revaluation of his lease, which expires in a year. With the spot freed up by Reddick, the Jets have introduced Ben Bryant (QB) to their group of 90 players.
– Unlike the day before, Tua Tagovailoa (QB, Dolphins) did not participate in training this Thursday. He was present at his franchise's facilities but the player continues to negotiate a contract extension. (Pro Football Talk)
– The 49ers placed Trent Williams (LT) on injured reserve. The player wants his contract restructured upward and has decided not to report to his team's training camp. (Franchise)
– Matt Eberflus (HC, Bears) has not yet made a decision on whether to play QB Caleb Williams in the Hall of Fame Game. He is expected to do so soon. The game will be played on August 1. (Franchise)
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