Daniel Jones wins the Colts’ starting job
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced earlier today that Daniel Jones had won the starting quarterback job over former number-four overall draft pick Anthony Richardson. Indy is planning for Jones to be the quarterback for the entirety of the 2025-26 season.
“He’s our starting quarterback for the season,” said Steichen. “I don’t want to have a quick leash on that. I feel confident in his abilities.”
“Daniel does a nice job,” said Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. “First off, he is a veteran quarterback who’s played a lot of football. And the more football you play, the more you see, the more experience you have of dealing with problems, problem-solving on the field, handling different situations… I would say the experience that he has has been something that’s been valuable for him to be able to manage all those situations, which he’s done well.”
Are the Bengals closing in on an extension for Trey Hendrickson?
While speaking to ESPN’s Laura Rutledge before Cincinnati’s 31-17 preseason win over the Washington Commanders, Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, who is currently holding out for a contract extension, said that he and the team, “are in close agreement on the total average annual salary and the length of the deal,” according to ESPN’s Bengals reporter Ben Baby. At this time, the only issue remaining has to do with the guaranteed money that would come with a potential contract extension.
“Recognition’s not something I’m chasing,” Hendrickson said in late July. “It’s not. I think I’ve made my statements clear. Security is something that I value and [telling] my wife where we’re going to play. Those are the things that matter to me.”
Tampa loses a wide receiver
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is “going to miss time” during the regular season with what head coach Todd Bowles says is a “severely strained neck,” according to ESPN’s Buccaneers reporter Jenna Laine. McMillan took a hard fall on the back of his head and his neck while jumping to make a catch in Tampa’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thankfully, McMillan was able to walk off the field before being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
A trade update on Brian Robinson Jr.
A day after sitting out of the Commanders’ second preseason game, Washington head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that he and general manager Adam Peters met with Robinson on Sunday and told him they weren’t playing him.
“There’s just a lot of moving parts this time of year. Those things take place,” Quinn said. “And so I just wanted to make sure that’s my responsibility to let the team know whenever I can, so they’re not hearing any information from anywhere else. So that was all more of the standard operating procedure for me. But if I have a chance when things come up, especially during this time of year, where I can bring them together and discuss things, I want them to hear those things from me first.”
Still no QB decision in the Big Easy
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters today that he has not yet made a decision regarding who will be the team’s starting quarterback to open the regular season against the Arizona Cardinals. He added that the team is “going through the process right now” of picking a starter.
“Again, [we’re] letting these guys continue to go through this journey,” Moore explained. “They’ve done some really, really good work. So, we’ll put ourselves in position for this Denver game and see how it goes from there.
A new pass rusher in South Beach
The Miami Dolphins are signing pass rusher and outside linebacker Matthew Judon to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to sources who spoke to ESPN. Judon was seen visiting the Dolphins’ team facility on Monday.
A four-time Pro Bowler from 2019 to 2022, Matthew Judon was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2016, where he played before signing with the New England Patriots in 2021. Last August, Judon was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, where he recorded 41 total tackles and 5.5 sacks in 17 games.
Plans for Steelers’ starters this week
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that all healthy players could potentially play in the team’s preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. The only players who are confirmed to be out of the starting lineup are quarterback Aaron Rodgers, wide receiver DK Metcalf, pass rusher T.J. Watt, and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward.
Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons respond to their training camp fight
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons said that the incident at yesterday’s practice, where he shoved 2025 number-one overall draft pick and quarterback Cam Ward, was blown out of proportion. After Ward threw a touchdown pass and pushed Simmons, the three-time Pro Bowler shoved Ward in the facemask with two hands, which led to an altercation between Simmons and the offensive line. Simmons was escorted off the field following the incident and was unable to speak to reporters until today, according to the Associated Press.
“Shouldn’t get blowed up,” Simmons told reporters. “It’s training camp. Tempers flare, move on. At the end of the day, you know, can’t touch a quarterback. We at a joint practice and somebody touch our quarterback, trust me, I’m going to be the first one in. So I respect the hell out of the offense for having our quarterback’s back.”
“It was a training camp push and shove and a little bit of loud barking, and that was pretty much it for me,” explained head coach Brian Callahan. “It’s late August, and we’re ready to go play some real football.”
Notable injuries and injury updates
Buffalo Bills
- Wide receiver Curtis Samuel and linebacker Shaq Thompson both practiced for the first time since suffering hamstring injuries.
- Wideout Khalil Shakir has not experienced any setbacks while recovering from a high ankle sprain.
- Head coach Sean McDermott said that rookie first-round draft pick and cornerback Maxwell Hairston is “still a ways away” from returning to the practice field.
- Kicker Tyler Bass, who has a pelvic injury, is ramping up activity this week in the hopes of playing in Buffalo’s preseason finale on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers
- Starting tight end Tommy Tremble, who has been dealing with a back injury, could play during Week One, but he’ll have to progress through the physical stage of his rehab assignment.
Cleveland Browns
- Quarterback Kenny Pickett participated in 11-on-11 drills today.
- Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward left practice today with an injury to either his right arm or shoulder.
Denver Broncos
- All-Pro linebacker Nik Bonitto, who has been dealing with a foot injury, returned to practice after missing all of last week.
Green Bay Packers
- Quarterback Jordan Love will be “very limited” in the Packers’ joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks scheduled for Thursday.
- Former first-round draft pick and defensive end Lukas Van Ness sat out of Monday’s practice with a back injury that head coach Matt LaFleur said “shouldn’t be concerning.”
Los Angeles Chargers
- Recently signed free agent guard Mekhi Becton returned to practice today after missing time with an undisclosed injury.
Los Angeles Rams
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for a second straight day. Head coach Sean McVay said he’s trending in a “positive direction.”
- Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Willie Lampkin will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a knee injury and ankle sprain he suffered in the team’s preseason game last weekend.
Miami Dolphins
- Though he was catching passes from the JUGS machine today, wideout Tyreek Hill still did not participate in practice.
- Tight end Darren Waller was not seen at practice today.
New York Giants
- Pro Bowl wide receiver Malik Nabers returned to practice today as he continues to battle a toe injury.
- Starting left tackle Andrew Thomas was activated off the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and participated in practice today.
- Rookie running back Cam Skattebo practiced in a limited capacity today due to a hamstring injury.
New York Jets
- Former All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner is okay after getting kicked in the leg and even participated in team drills today.
San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Safety Antoine Winfield Jr., who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, was back at practice today.
Tennessee Titans
- Though he is working toward getting himself off the PUP list, it’s unclear if cornerback L’Jarius Sneed will be ready to go for Week One.
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