No. 2 pick Zach Wilson bounces back, sparkles in 2nd Jets camp practiceVideo
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Now, that was more like it. Zach Wilson shook off a rough training camp debut by showing off the type of eye-popping playmaking ability that made him so coveted by the New York Jets. And the No. 2 overall draft pick did it Saturday in front...
Saints’ Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill in bid to succeed Drew BreesVideo
METAIRIE, La. — Even as Jameis Winston insists he is going to make better decisions with the football, the potential successor to Drew Brees in New Orleans doesn’t want to give the impression he is going to shy away from aggressive, downfield throws. There’s “no checkdown mentality,” Winston asserted after...
Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence gets ‘plus, plus’ grades; ‘real stuff’ nextVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As impressive as Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was during his first week of training camp, his performance came with an asterisk. “Everybody’s got to remember the defense is not allowed to make a play on the ball right now,” coach Urban Meyer said Saturday. While Meyer...
Pitt product Brian O’Neill, now leader of Viking line, on track for big new dealVideo
EAGAN, Minn. — Starting just his fourth NFL season, Brian O’Neill suddenly has found himself as one of the senior members of Minnesota’s oft-fluctuating offensive line. Soon the Pitt product might be paid like it, too. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, O’Neill is likely the next player...
Haslam family enters season with realistic expectations for BrownsVideo
BEREA, Ohio — After so many miserable seasons, including a winless one four years ago, numerous coaching mistakes, front-office flubs and busted draft picks, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam finally have a legitimate team. Maybe even a Super Bowl contender. They’re optimistic — and cautious. “Listen,” Jimmy Haslam, a...
Browns, QB Mayfield not yet talking contract extensionVideo
BEREA, Ohio — Baker Mayfield’s path to a massive pay day looks pretty straightforward. “Honestly, all he needs to do is work, perform, and he’s going to be fine,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said when asked what the next step is for Cleveland’s quarterback. It might be a little...
NFL’s top stat is covid-19 vaccine percentages
The NFL’s most discussed stat has been covid-19 vaccination percentages. As the first week of training camp kicked off, numbers continue to increase while debate persists. So far, 88.5% of players have had at least one shot of the vaccine and 20 teams have more than 90% of players vaccinated,...
Washington Football Team president says list of nicknames substantially narrowed downVideo
RICHMOND, Va. — Washington Football President Jason Wright said Thursday the organization has significantly trimmed the list of potential team names, with the unveiling expected before the 2022 NFL Draft. In an interview with the Associated Press at a community event coinciding with training camp in Virginia’s capital, Wright said...
Jalen Hurts shrugs off chatter about Eagles pursuing Deshaun WatsonVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Sirianni kicked off Camp Competition with quarterback Jalen Hurts taking first-team snaps for the Philadelphia Eagles. That’s no surprise, though the team continues to be linked to Deshaun Watson. “Have we done homework on quarterbacks that might be available? I mean, we have a short list,” general...
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott leaves camp practice with shoulder strainVideo
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is day-to-day because of a right shoulder strain after leaving training camp practice early Wednesday with a sore throwing arm. Prescott had an MRI that revealed the muscle strain but said he “didn’t see this as any kind of serious setback.” The...
Talent undeniable as Browns open training campVideo
BEREA, Ohio — As Baker Mayfield rifled passes wide receivers to Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry on one field, star defensive ends Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney worked on their pass-rushing techniques on the other. There was plenty of other action on Cleveland’s opening day of training camp as...
Aaron Rodgers participates in Packers’ 1st workout, then details concernsVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers has returned from a tumultuous offseason of uncertainty eager to get the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl after falling a step short the last two years. Nobody’s making any promises regarding the 37-year-old quarterback’s future beyond 2021. The reigning MVP participated in...
Bills’ Cole Beasley makes vaccination statement, then changes topicsVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Wide receiver Cole Beasley continued his crusade against vaccinations and the NFL’s covid-19 policies as the Buffalo Bills opened training camp, though he attempted to sidestep questions about his stance. Beasley opened his news conference Wednesday by reading from a prepared statement for 2 minutes, 30...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson tests positive for covid-19
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The coronavirus pandemic is still affecting the Baltimore Ravens. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson tested positive for covid-19 and missed the team’s first practice of training camp. Coach John Harbaugh announced Jackson’s positive test after practice Wednesday and said running back Gus Edwards also tested positive. He...
Joe Burrow is ready to go, but Bengals will be cautious
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow says his surgically repaired knee is “just about 100%,” but the Cincinnati Bengals really don’t want anyone knocking their star quarterback around until absolutely necessary. Burrow likely will not see much action in the three preseason games, staying away from most contact until Cincinnati’s regular-season opener...
Browns’ Myles Garrett not pushing teammates to get covid vaccine
BEREA, Ohio — For Browns defensive star Myles Garrett, there was never a choice on whether to get the covid-19 vaccine. “I got sick,” the All-Pro end said Wednesday as Cleveland opened training camp. “I didn’t want to get sick again. So it was kind of point-blank apparent for me.”...
Dolphins CB Xavien Howard reports to camp but wants to be tradedVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard reported for the start of training camp to avoid being fined, then said he doesn’t feel valued or respected by the team and has requested a trade. Howard skipped mandatory minicamp in June and is unhappy with the $75.25 million,...
‘Clean slate’ in QB competition as Patriots open training campVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Cam Newton will enter training camp as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. Coach Bill Belichick made that clear multiple times this offseason. But he said Tuesday that, like all positions, who winds up with the job at the end of camp is back to being an open question...
Aaron Rodgers arrives in Green Bay for start of training camp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has made it to Green Bay on the eve of the Packers’ first training-camp workout. Rodgers was seen arriving at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, the day after NFL Network and ESPN reported the reigning MVP was closing in on a deal that...
Colts coach Frank Reich to miss start of camp after positive covid testVideo
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Indianapolis Colts fans eagerly anticipated seeing coach Frank Reich and new starting quarterback Carson Wentz reunite Wednesday. Turns out, they might need to wait a few more days. General manager Chris Ballard announced Monday that Reich is expected to miss the start of training camp after testing...
Packers hopeful to about sorting things out with Aaron RodgersVideo
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful quarterback Aaron Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for them this season, but said he doesn’t know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. “We’ve been in constant communication,” Murphy said Monday after the NFL’s...
Comeback story? Tebow opens Jags training camp as ‘1 of 90’Video
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow is one of the first to arrive at Jacksonville Jaguars practice. He jogs onto the field, stretches a little, catches footballs from a Jugs machine, then finds his usual spot in the team’s warmup lines. He’s waaaay in the back, just in front of a...
Report: Deshaun Watson plans to report to Texans campVideo
HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson plans to report to Houston Texans training camp Sunday, a person familiar with his decision told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The person added that the...
Titans’ Bud Dupree on PUP list, top draft pick out to start campVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans will be missing a couple of key players acquired this offseason to fix their defense at the start of training camp. The Titans placed former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree, running back Jeremy McNichols and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo on the physically unable...
NFL faces playbook full of questions as training camps openVideo
From players getting covid-19 vaccinations to relaxed coronavirus protocols to lineup issues, particularly at quarterback, the NFL faces a multitude of questions as training camps open. At least in 2021 there is the knowledge — and lessons learned — from completing last season during a pandemic. The league, whose most...
