2025 NFL Offseason Buzz: Kyler Murray To Begin in Preseason Opener

Signings, accidents, followers getting mad at homeowners — we’re solely in coaching camp, and NFL information has already been nonstop.

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This is the most recent on what’s taking place across the league this offseason.

Murray hasn’t performed in a preseason recreation since 2021 (the final season Arizona made the playoffs), however he’ll take snaps within the preseason opener towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Saturday at 8 p.m. Head coach Jonathan Gannon introduced all starters will play within the recreation, however hasn’t determined for a way lengthy. Murray shall be taking part in in his seventh season and coming off a yr when he performed a full season. 

Giants checklist Jaxson Dart as QB3 on first unofficial depth chart

Dart was the Giants’ first-round choose on this yr’s draft. Whereas picked to be the long run QB of the Giants, for now Dart must work up the depth chart. Veteran and former No. 1 choose, Jamies Winston, was listed because the backup to projected starter Russell Wilson. Winston and Dart have been alternating with the second and third group offensive teams in follow thus far. 

Jets rookie Mason Taylor faces setback after spectacular begin to camp

Tight finish Mason Taylor has been turning heads in his first coaching camp with the Jets, receiving reward from quarterback Justin Fields and coaches. Taylor’s spectacular begin to camp shall be halted after struggling a excessive ankle sprain, sidelining him for at the very least every week. Taylor was the Jets second-round pick of LSU and son of Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor.

Knee harm will finish Packers’ CB Nate Hobbs’ coaching camp

Hobbs had surgical procedure to restore a partial meniscus tear and can miss the remainder of Inexperienced Bay’s coaching camp, in line with ESPN. It is attainable that Hobbs may return for the beginning of the common season, although. The Packers signed Hobbs, who spent the primary 4 seasons of his NFL profession with the Raiders, to a four-year, $48 million deal this offseason. Final season (2024), Hobbs totaled one interception, 5 passes defended and 49 mixed tackles in 11 video games.

Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter listed as beginning WR, second-string CB

Hunter, the No. 2 choose within the 2025 NFL Draft, is presently listed because the beginning vast receiver and the backup cornerback (behind Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis) on the group’s newest depth chart. Hunter, who performed over 80% of snaps on each offense and protection throughout his senior season at Colorado, is predicted to be a major contributor on each side of the ball for Jacksonville. 

Skattebo did not take part in Monday’s follow as a result of a hamstring harm sustained on Friday. He was initially labeled day-to-day however now may miss the Giants’ preseason opener on Aug. 9. Skattebo, a fourth-round choose on this yr’s draft, was anticipated to be a part of the operating again rotation for New York this season.

First-round choose Walker is again training in group drills after lacking a lot of them within the first week of coaching camp. Walker is making ready to play within the Falcons’ first preseason recreation this week. The previous Georgia linebacker was nursing a minor hamstring harm that had him solely taking part in particular person drills.

Payments RB James Cook dinner sits for second follow in a row amid contract dispute

The Payments have been with out beginning operating again Cook dinner for the second consecutive follow, and normal supervisor Brandon Beane is not certain when he’ll resume them. Cook dinner repeatedly used the phrase “enterprise” when requested about his resolution to not follow and has been vocal about his need to be one of many highest-paid operating backs within the league. Cook dinner dangers being fined by the group for declining to follow. He had beforehand participated in Buffalo’s first eight necessary practices, however over the weekend modified his thoughts as his contract calls for remained unfulfilled.

Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy follow

The Titans turned in a sluggish efficiency on August 3, incomes a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan because the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 total choose this yr, adopted two stable practices with a tough exhibiting in group drills, finishing simply 4 of 13 passes. The Titans additionally had penalties and a play that might have been a sack because the protection pressured the younger quarterback. Ward’s remaining rep of the day was a go that sailed far over the top of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds. That is when Callahan unleashed on the offense.

The second-year Titans coach spoke earlier than follow. After follow, Callahan stood close to midfield speaking with Ward, offensive coordinator Nick Holz and quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for about 20 minutes. The Titans referred to as Callahan’s outburst warranted, although, due to a scarcity of focus and depth on offense.

Colts RB Salvon Ahmed carted off with extreme leg harm

Ahmed was carted off the sphere close to the tip of follow on August 3 with a extreme harm to his proper leg after a sort out by Trey Washington in the long run zone. Teammates took a knee and gathered round him as he was placed on a stretcher.

Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor, son of Corridor of Fame go rusher, shining at camp

Taylor, son of Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor and nephew of Corridor of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, has been one of many standout performers by means of the Jets’ first 9 camp practices. A second-round pick of LSU, he is making performs and impressing his coaches and teammates.

“Mason, he doesn’t discuss lots, he does work lots, although,” quarterback Justin Fields mentioned. “From the second he bought right here, he [has] been working — his head down working. He doesn’t make actually any psychological errors, at the very least from what I’ve seen. He’s an excellent route runner, he’s clean, has pure palms, so he’s been nice thus far.”

Payments’ mounting checklist of accidents grows to fifteen gamers

Head coach Sean McDermott adopted the Payments’ time off by opening his pre-practice information convention itemizing 15 members of Buffalo’s 91-player roster as both being restricted or not training. Beginning receiver Khalil Shakir was among the many newest additions and was listed week-to-week with a excessive ankle sprain after he was harm in the course of the Payments’ annual Purple and Blue scrimmage at their residence stadium on August 1. Additionally injured Friday have been WR Josh Palmer (groin), one of many group’s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin).

Accidents have notably hit Buffalo’s receivers, with Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and backup Kaden Prather additionally sidelined. Keon Coleman is the one wholesome projected starter with Buffalo making ready to open the preseason.

Worthy exited concussion protocol not as a result of his concussion had cleared, however as a result of he by no means had one to start with, in line with Andy Reid, who mentioned fluid in Worthy’s ear was inflicting issues with equilibrium. Worthy is predicted to be integral to Kansas Metropolis’s offense this season. The second-year professional turned his dynamic, document 40-year-dash numbers within the mix right into a rookie season that produced 59 catches for 638 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Williams shall be sidelined every week or two with a calf harm after getting harm in follow on July 31. Head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned sitting Williams was a “precautionary” transfer, and the harm is not anticipated to be a long-term subject. Williams, a three-time Professional Bowler, was taking part in particular person drills Thursday when he felt discomfort in his decrease leg. He walked into the power underneath his personal energy however sat out the remainder of the session. 

Seahawks could possibly be with out beginning OL to begin season

Seattle’s left sort out, Charles Cross, shall be sidelined after surgical procedure on his proper ring finger, which he dislocated throughout coaching camp. Nonetheless, head coach Mike Macdonald expects Cross to be prepared for Week 1. 

Falcons first-round choose Jalon Walker restricted in follow

Rookie go rusher Walker is coping with a minor hamstring harm that has him restricted to particular person drills. Head coach Raheem Morris has him sitting out throughout 11-on-11 drills for now till he is again to full energy. 

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer curses out group

Contract drama is the one rigidity that is been obvious within the first weeks of Cowboys camp. There has additionally been loads of preventing on the follow area. Three fights broke out throughout follow on July 30, main head coach Brian Schottenheimer to hit pause and punish his group.

“You need to combat? Let’s f—— combat. Get your ass on the sideline,” Schottenheimer instructed his group, by way of The Athletic.

Wednesday wasn’t the primary follow the place fights broke out at Cowboys camp. There was an enormous combat in the course of the Cowboys’ second coaching camp follow, however Schottenheimer was a fan of that.

“This is the deal: I like the depth,” Schotteneheimer mentioned of that combat. “I like [it] and these guys are working their asses off. I like that. However, once more, there is a tempo that we focus on each day and we have talked about it a number of occasions.”

Kohou injured his knee throughout follow, and whereas the precise harm stays undisclosed, Miami has positioned him on the injured reserve checklist, ending his season, Dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel introduced. Kohou, who went undrafted earlier than signing with the Dolphins for the 2022 season, began 9 video games in 2024 however was set to be a beginning nook this season. Kohou has 180 mixed and 148 solo tackles in his three seasons with Miami.

Emerson injured his leg at follow on July 29, and an MRI confirmed that he tore his Achilles. He’ll miss everything of the upcoming season recovering. Emerson was slated to be the No. 2 cornerback for Cleveland, however that position will almost certainly go to Greg Newsome with Emerson out for the yr.

The Payments’ first-round choose had his proper knee tended to by coaching workers throughout follow on July 29. He was in a position to stroll off the sphere underneath his personal energy, however didn’t return to follow following the harm. Whereas he is present process exams to find out the kind of harm and the severity of it, as of now, it is also unclear precisely how Hairston injured himself.

On the Patriots’ first day in full pads, All-Professional Gonzalez needed to go away coaching camp early after struggling an obvious leg harm. He limped off the sphere underneath his personal energy after a play guarding receiver Stefon Diggs in 11-on-11 drills.

Jets QB Justin Fields returns to group drills at coaching camp post-toe harm

Fields returned to group drills on July 28, 4 days after dislocating a toe on his proper foot. He participated in 7-on-7 drills at camp over the weekend because the group eased him again into follow. Head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned Fields had “a methods to go” earlier than absolutely returning, however after a time off Sunday, Fields ran the offense throughout 11-on-11 drills. 

“He was restricted, however he was restricted the best way that we wish him to be restricted,” Glenn mentioned after follow. “He made some good throws on the market. And once more, when Justin will get on the sphere — I imply, we’re going to let him be who he’s.”

The Cowboys shall be with out Jones for 2 to 3 months after the veteran guard suffered a damaged bone in his neck throughout Sunday’s follow, per ESPN. Jones won’t require surgical procedure, although. He suffered the harm throughout a follow by which he was spending time with the starters, which had not been the norm thus far, as first-round choose Tyler Booker (No. 12 total) had been in that position throughout coaching camp. Jones joined Dallas this season as a free agent.

Browns QB Kenny Pickett shall be sidelined as a result of hamstring harm

Pickett’s harm is believed to have occurred throughout a pink zone 11-on-11 drill late in Saturday’s follow, per ESPN. Head coach Kevin Stefanski is predicted to handle Pickett’s standing earlier than Monday’s follow. Pickett shall be evaluated later within the week. The Browns have their first padded follow on July 28. Pickett is vying with veteran Joe Flacco and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders for the beginning spot.

Cowboys followers shout ‘Pay Micah!’ at Jerry Jones amid ongoing stalemate

Cowboys followers are rising more and more impatient about the truth that the group has but to achieve a contract extension with All-Professional edge rusher Parsons, who’s getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie deal. They let Jerry Jones know precisely how they really feel about it too, shouting “Pay Micah!” as Dallas’ longtime proprietor addressed the gang in the course of the opening day of Cowboys coaching camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports activities.

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The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7–10 marketing campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year possibility, protecting him underneath contract by means of 2025 for $24 million — properly beneath market worth for simply one of many 5 greatest defensive gamers within the NFL. Nonetheless, Parsons reported to necessary minicamp in June. Jones made headlines final week when he seemingly took a dig at Parsons’ sturdiness, declaring he had handled an harm for the primary time in his profession, lacking a handful of video games due to a excessive ankle sprain. 

The 26-year-old Parsons, who earned Professional Bowl honors in every of his first three seasons within the league, stays the one participant in NFL historical past to document at the very least 12.0 sacks in every of his first three years. 

Shavers was carted off the sphere at coaching camp after hurting his proper ankle on what proved to be the ultimate play of follow Sunday. He made a catch in the long run zone and fell awkwardly whereas making an attempt to guard the ball from rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston. Shavers was on the bottom for a number of minutes whereas being tended to by the coaching workers, main to go coach Sean McDermott ending follow a couple of minutes sooner than scheduled.

The 25-year-old signed with Buffalo as an undrafted rookie free agent two years in the past and appeared in three video games with the Payments final season. Additionally, beginning linebacker Terrel Bernard and beginning receiver Curtis Samuel didn’t follow Sunday, as each are coping with hamstring accidents. The group had no replace on the severity of the accidents.

The 49ers activated second-year receiver Pearsall from the PUP checklist, and he practiced for the primary time this summer time. Purdy was additionally again at follow Sunday after lacking a session on Friday for private causes.

Pearsall had been out since injuring his hamstring in the course of the offseason program. The Niners are relying on an enormous season from the 2024 first-round choose after buying and selling away Deebo Samuel and with Brandon Aiyuk anticipated to overlook the beginning of the season recovering from knee surgical procedure. Pearsall completed the 2025 season with 31 catches for 400 yards and three touchdowns in 11 video games, together with 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in his remaining two video games.

McLaurin reported to coaching camp following a four-day holdout, however the 2024 second-team All-Professional and the group weren’t in a position to agree on new contract phrases, in the end ensuing within the star vast receiver requesting a commerce.

The seven-year veteran has one yr remaining on a three-year, $68.2 million extension signed in 2022. Washington’s main receiver set a career-high with 13 landing receptions and had 1,096 yards final season on 82 receptions. McLaurin participated in early parts of Washington’s offseason program however skipped the on-field parts of OTAs and necessary minicamp.

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Stafford will miss the second week of coaching camp to relaxation his sore again, in line with a number of studies. The 37-year-old hasn’t practiced with the Rams because the begin of camp. Head coach Sean McVay initially mentioned Stafford would solely miss the Rams’ first 4 practices whereas recovering from again soreness that had “crept up” in current weeks.

“I in all probability spoke a little bit bit too quickly, however the final purpose is (being prepared for Week 1 of the common season) and being aware of that, so we’ll take it every week at a time with him,” McVay mentioned after the Rams’ fourth follow of camp.

McVay was already planning to restrict the coaching camp practices of Stafford, who’s heading into his seventeenth NFL season and his fifth with the Rams, and a number of other veterans. He does not historically use any key gamers in preseason video games. 

Concern rising for Texans RB Joe Mixon’s ankle harm

Mixon opened coaching camp on the non-football harm checklist after lacking OTAs and minicamp with an ankle harm. He is anticipated to overlook the vast majority of the preseason and shall be reevaluated nearer to the beginning of the common season, per ESPN. The 29-year-old Mixon, who injured his ankle in the course of the offseason, rushed for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024, incomes him Professional Bowl honors in his first season for the Texans and spending the primary six years of his NFL profession with the Bengals. The Texans have their first preseason recreation on Aug. 9, a highway tilt towards the Vikings.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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