Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will report to camp Monday, July 23, which is the reporting date for all rookies. Panthers veterans aren’t due in until Friday, July 27.
Panthers | Cam Newton to report Monday
New York Giants SS Tyler Sash (hamstring) was considered the favorite for the No. 3 safety job during minicamp, but a hamstring injury throughout camp hampered him. That opened the door for FS Stevie Brown and FS Will Hill, and both impressed safeties coach Dave Merritt. However, Sash has the most experience, and is still believed to be the favorite.
Giants | Injury leaves door open for No. 3 safety job
Free-agent FS Deon Grant (Giants) has not retired, and he feels he will be re-signed by the New York Giants sometime during training camp. ‘This is the first time in three or four years – and this was the longest one – that I can say I came out completely healthy,’ Grant said. ‘I revamped everything and my body feels wonderful right now.’
Giants | Deon Grant feels he’ll be re-signed
The chances for LB Akeem Dent to start in Week 1 as the middle linebacker increased dramatically when LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) suffered an injury lifting weights. Tatupu will meet with a specialist, and it’s uncertain how much time he’ll miss just yet. However, he is likely to miss the start of training camp at the least.
Falcons | Akeem Dent might start in Week 1
The head trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles confirmed Sunday, July 22, that DL Mike Patterson (brain) will not participate in training camp.
Eagles | Mike Patterson won’t participate in camp
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid confirmed that OT Jason Peters (Achilles’) will open training camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list.
Eagles | Jason Peters starts camp on NFI list
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Sunday, July 22, that LB Mychal Kendricks will open training camp as the team’s starting strong-side linebacker.
Eagles | Mychal Kendricks to open camp as starter
Philadelphia Eagles DL Vinny Curry (ankle) is fine, and he is expected to be at training camp on time, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Eagles | Vinny Curry will be on time
The only real competition at the running back position for the Cleveland Browns is to determine who will become the primary backup to RB Trent Richardson. The team likely will favor whoever proves to be the best receiving threat and pass protector, especially on third down. Contributions on special teams might be a deciding factor, too. Head coach Pat Shurmur said RBs Montario Hardesty and Brandon Jackson would both play this year, but it is uncertain who will have a more prominent role. RB Chris Ogbonnaya is also in the mix, and his ability on special teams will help his cause should one of the others falter or suffer injury.
Browns | Backup RB battle to be heated
Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson is considered a lock to carry a significant load as the feature back in head coach Pat Shurmur’s West Coast offense.
Browns | Trent Richardson to carry majority of workload