2025 NFL Preseason Buzz: Commanders Activate WR Terry McLaurin Off PUP Record

Signings, accidents, followers getting mad at homeowners — between coaching camp and the official begin of the preseason, NFL information has been nonstop.

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This is the newest on what’s occurring across the league this preseason.

The Washington Commanders have activated McLaurin off the Bodily Unable to Carry out checklist (PUP). The broad receiver was beforehand listed as coping with an ankle harm. On the identical time, McLaurin’s “hold-in” stays in impact. McLaurin, a two-time Professional Bowler, is getting into the ultimate season of a three-year, $68.4 million deal and has been executing a hold-in on the crew’s facility with the aspiration of signing an extension. He hasn’t taken half in crew follow.

Browns QB updates

Whereas Shedeur Sanders will miss the Cleveland Browns’ preseason sport in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday with an indirect harm, the Browns are “optimistic” he’ll return to follow subsequent week and play of their preseason finale. As well as, they are going to consider fellow rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who’s coping with a hamstring harm, previous to Saturday’s sport. Cleveland is “optimistic” he’ll be capable to begin in opposition to the Eagles.

Travis Hunter coping with “upper-body” harm

Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie Travis Hunter is coping with an upper-body harm, head coach Liam Coen mentioned. His availability for Sunday’s preseason sport in opposition to New Orleans is in query. 

Throughout Atlanta’s joint follow with Tennessee, the previous’s beginning quarterback exchanged phrases with Titans defenders after a scoring play, with Penix getting pushed to the bottom by a number of gamers and a combat breaking out.

“I wish to compete at a excessive degree and once I compete I don’t actually do an excessive amount of speaking,” Penix mentioned of the incident, in accordance with The Related Press. “So someone say one thing to me and … OK, I throw a landing. ‘Now what y’all speaking about?’ After which I suppose not all people take that the suitable method. And I believe that’s all it was.”

Gardner sat out the crew’s joint follow with the Giants on Aug. 13 as a result of a sore calf. “Sauce wasn’t out (there) at this time,” head coach Aaron Glenn mentioned after follow. “We’ll proceed to judge him and see precisely the place he is at.” Gardner has been one of many Jets’ finest gamers since being drafted fourth total out of Cincinnati in 2022. He was the AP Defensive Rookie of the 12 months and was an All-Professional choice in his first two NFL seasons. The 24-year-old Gardner had a barely down season, by his requirements, final 12 months however remains to be thought-about one of many league’s elite cornerbacks.

After a formidable preseason debut, Sanders’ subsequent sport motion may not come for a bit after injuring his indirect at follow on Aug. 13, head coach Kevin Stefanski instructed reporters. The harm occurred when Sanders was throwing early in follow, with the crew holding him out for the rest of Aug. 13’s joint session with the Eagles. Following the follow, reviews surfaced that Sanders formally strained his indirect and is “unlikely to play” on Saturday in opposition to Philadelphia. 

Nabers didn’t take part within the Giants’ first two joint practices in opposition to the Jets on Aug. 12, and head coach Brian Daboll was not forthcoming about particulars surrounding the highest broad receiver’s standing. Nabers has been coping with a toe harm that prompted him to overlook spring exercises, although Daboll referred to as it “nothing severe.”

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor sidelined for the rest of preseason

Jets backup Taylor can be sidelined via the preseason after latest knee surgical procedure, however the crew expects he needs to be prepared for the regular-season opener. Head coach Aaron Glenn introduced on Aug. 12 after the Jets’ joint follow with the Giants that Taylor had “a minor scope” on the knee that sidelined him the final week of coaching camp.

Inexperienced Bay’s signal-caller had a process for a torn ligament in his left thumb, in accordance with NFL Community. That mentioned, Love is anticipated to be prepared for the common season. Final season (15 regular-season video games), Love totaled 3,389 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 96.7 passer score, whereas finishing 63.1% of his passes in what was his second season because the crew’s full-time quarterback. The Packers completed the 2024 season at 11-6 earlier than dropping to the eventual Tremendous Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles within the NFC wild-card spherical.

Cook dinner was current and taking part in Buffalo’s Aug. 12 follow, in accordance with a number of reviews. The fourth-year operating again, who’s getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie contract, has been executing a “hold-in” along with his sights set on an extension. Final season, Cook dinner, a two-time Professional Bowler, rushed for 1,009 yards and an NFL-high 16 touchdowns. Cook dinner beforehand sat out of Buffalo’s preseason opener in opposition to the Giants. 

Garrett was reportedly cited for rushing on Aug. 9 after going 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone. This quotation comes nearly 3 years after he flipped his Porsche a number of instances and vowed to decelerate. Garrett, reportedly, pays a $250 tremendous and does not have to look in court docket. 

Head coach Kyle Shanahan estimated that Aiyuk was “on observe” to return from harm “round” Week 6 this season. Aiyuk sustained a torn ACL and MCL in his proper knee throughout Week 7 of the 2024 season, making his restoration timeline a couple of full 12 months. With Aiyuk out, the 49ers will depend on TE George Kittle and WRs Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.

Chiefs beginning cornerback Watson has been positioned within the concussion protocol following Ok.C.’s preseason opener in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals. Watson missed many of the 2024 common season after breaking his tibia and fibula in a Week 7 win, however after present process surgical procedure, the fourth-year professional managed to make it again in time to assist the Chiefs on their playoff run. The Chiefs are nonetheless coping with accidents to defensive finish Janarius Robinson, who was trying to make the crew however broke his foot in the course of the opener. WR Hollywood Brown remains to be not training owing to points along with his foot and ankle and sort out Ethan Driskell was out of form on Aug. 11 recovering from an appendectomy. 

Stafford was alleged to follow on Aug. 11 however as soon as once more didn’t take part. The 37-year-old has but to follow in coaching camp or the preseason this summer season whereas coping with again soreness. Head coach Sean McVay mentioned final weekend that Stafford would take part in particular person work Monday morning, however Stafford as a substitute attended follow in road garments, persevering with the crew’s follow of being cautious with the veteran QB and his again.

Mattison injured his neck throughout Miami’s preseason sport in opposition to the Chicago Bears on Aug. 10 and underwent season-ending surgical procedure later that very same day, per ESPN. Mattison was tackled on a 21-yard move play, and at first was mentioned to nonetheless have soreness in his neck and shoulders after the sport by Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Mattison was then transported to a neighborhood hospital by ambulance and underwent surgical procedure, in accordance with the report.

Lions security Morice Norris in concussion protocol, “doing effectively”

Following a daunting harm in Detroit’s preseason opener, Norris is again with the crew and is “doing effectively” in his restoration, in accordance with head coach Dan Campbel. Norris is in concussion protocol and can be reassesed in 10 to 14 days. After spending one evening in an Atlanta hospital following the exhibition sport in opposition to the Falcons that ended early due to the harm, Norris flew again to Detroit on Aug. 9 and returned to the Lions’ facility on Aug. 10.

[MORE: Preseason Game Between Lions and Falcons Ends Early After Serious Injury]

The inside of the Eagles’ offensive line might need suffered a brutal harm on Aug. 10. Dickerson was carted off the sphere after struggling an obvious harm to his proper leg throughout a follow at Lincoln Monetary Area. The three-time Professional Bowler could not put weight on his leg as he bought off the sphere.

Hunter noticed motion on each offense and protection within the first half of Jacksonville’s preseason sport in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 9. The 22-year-old two-way star began at broad receiver on the sport’s opening drive, taking part in 10 of 11 snaps and recording two catches for 9 yards. He then debuted at cornerback on the Steelers’ second offensive drive, recording 5 snaps (zero defensive stats), and he returned later for a couple of extra performs.

Hunter, the second total decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, was listed because the Jags’ beginning broad receiver and their backup cornerback (behind Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis) on the crew’s newest depth chart. 

Jaguars Ok Cam Little hits 70-yard subject objective in preseason sport

Little made a 70-yard subject objective to finish the primary half of Jacksonville’s preseason opener on Aug. 9, a kick that may have damaged the NFL document had it occurred in the course of the common season. Little and the Jaguars celebrated extensively. He appeared to know his newest one was good from the onset. He watched intently and pumped his fist because it slid a bit left and cleared the crossbar by a number of yards — far sufficient that the ball boy caught it within the air. Rookie sensation Travis Hunter was one of many first to greet Little on the sphere, body-bumping one another in midair.

Indianapolis’ quarterback competitors is again in full swing after Richardson returned to follow on Aug. 9, two days after he dislocated the pinkie on his proper hand within the Colts’ preseason opener in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.

Richardson was injured on Indy’s second possession when unblocked linebacker David Ojabo drove Richardson into the bottom. He tried to throw on the sideline however didn’t return.

Promising however removed from good was rookie first-round draft decide Dart’s evaluation of constructing his preseason debut at quarterback within the Giants’ nine-point win over the Buffalo Payments on Aug. 9. The 22-year-old led three scoring drives on 4 first-half possessions, which led to 2 subject objectives and a landing. Dart completed 12-for-19 for 154 yards, together with a 29-yard landing move to Lil’Jordan Humphrey, whereas including three carries for twenty-four yards.

The outing supplied the Giants with an encouraging glimpse into not solely their future with Dart, but additionally of the current, with veteran Wilson additionally making his taking part in debut. The 36-year-old is New York’s anticipated starter.

Sanders accomplished 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two landing passes within the first half to Kaden Davis on Friday evening in his preseason debut in opposition to the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8.

A highly-rated draft prospect who endured a dramatic fall into the fifth spherical in April, Sanders entered the sport fourth on the Browns’ depth chart however was pressed into beginning responsibility due to accidents. His standing might change after he led three landing drives in practically three full quarters of motion, displaying large poise and consciousness within the pocket. After the sport, Sanders mentioned he isn’t frightened about how the depth chart shakes out.

[MORE: Browns Won’t Commit to Shedeur Sanders’ Role Next Week After Strong Debut]

Cowboys G Rob Jones goes on IR after breaking neck bone

Dallas put Jones on season-ending injured reserve on Aug. 8. The veteran had been competing with rookie first-round decide Tyler Booker to start out at proper guard earlier than breaking a bone in his neck on July 27. Jones beforehand mentioned he was taking a look at a two-to-three-month restoration, however the choice to place him on IR ends any likelihood of a return this season.

Jones signed a one-year contract in free company to offer the Cowboys added depth of their reconfigured offensive line. Booker, who was chosen twelfth total, was the favourite to start out, however Jones had been performing effectively within the first week of coaching camp and would possible have been a key reserve because the Cowboys search for enchancment up entrance.

Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor faces setback after spectacular begin to camp

Taylor’s spectacular begin to camp can be halted after he suffered a excessive ankle sprain that may sideline him for at the very least every week. Taylor, a second-round pick of LSU, was one of many standouts all through the primary 9 camp practices. He is the son of Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor and the nephew of Corridor of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas. 

Prescott’s personal expertise coping with crew proprietor Jerry Jones in a number of rounds of high-profile contract negotiations is why he stays assured star defensive finish Parsons can be a Cowboy for this season and past.

“No, not essentially,” Prescott mentioned on Aug. 7 when requested if his thoughts ever goes to a spot the place Parsons may not be his teammate following the two-time All-Professional move rusher’s public commerce request. “… I’ve bought religion in Jones and the crew, as I do in Micah and his crew. … I’m going to proceed to imagine and be optimistic. And 11’s a Cowboy.”

Gardner-Johnson appeared to endure a big leg harm on Aug. 7 throughout coaching camp. He tried to sort out receiver John Metchie and, after making contact, reportedly fell to the bottom and commenced writhing in ache. The medical employees tended to him because the crew and coaches surrounded him. He was finally helped to a cart whereas it appeared that he couldn’t put any stress on his proper leg. Head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t have an replace on his situation.

The Chargers are shifting on with out Slater after the offensive lineman’s torn patellar tendon sidelined him for the season. “It’s like a intestine punch,” head coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned on Aug. 8. The 315-pound lineman was carted off the follow subject on Aug. 7 after apparently injuring his left leg. The harm got here practically two weeks after Slater signed a $114 million, four-year extension that included $92 million assured.

With Slater out, Joe Alt will transfer from proper to left sort out, a place he performed at Notre Dame earlier than changing into the fifth total decide within the 2024 NFL Draft.

Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy follow

The Titans turned in a sluggish efficiency on Aug. 3, incomes a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan because the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 total decide this 12 months, adopted two strong practices with a tough displaying in crew drills. The Titans additionally had penalties and a play that may have been a sack because the protection pressured the younger quarterback. Ward’s closing rep of the day was a move that sailed far over the top of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds. That is when Callahan unleashed on the offense, however the Titans referred to as Callahan’s outburst warranted, although, due to a scarcity of focus and depth on offense.

Payments’ mounting checklist of accidents grows to fifteen gamers

Head coach Sean McDermott adopted the Payments’ break day by opening his pre-practice information convention on Aug. 3 by 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 damage in the course of the Payments’ annual Purple and Blue scrimmage at their house stadium on Aug. 1. Additionally injured Friday had been WR Josh Palmer (groin), one of many crew’s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin). 

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

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

Cowboys followers are rising more and more impatient about the truth that the crew has but to succeed in a contract extension with All-Professional edge rusher Parsons, who’s getting into the ultimate 12 months 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 group in the course of the opening day of Cowboys coaching camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports activities.

The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7–10 marketing campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year possibility, preserving him below contract via 2025 for $24 million — effectively under market worth for simply one of many 5 finest defensive gamers within the NFL. 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. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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