Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said team does not know how much RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) will be able to practice until he undergoes an extensive physical Thursday, July 25.
Panthers | Jonathan Stewart’s participation uncertain
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said LB Jason Worilds and CB Cortez Allen will work with the first-team defense when training camp begins.
Steelers | Jason Worilds, Cortez Allen to work with starters
Philadelphia Eagles WR B.J. Cunningham (ankle) is not participating in practice Wednesday, July 24, because of a minor ankle injury. He is not expected to practice until Friday, July 26.
Eagles | B.J. Cunningham dealing with minor injury
Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said the team will not sign any player to a contract extension this season.
Bears | No contract extensions this season
Tight end Delanie Walker will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The Tennessee Titans are giving Walker time to recover from knee surgery, but how long will he be out?
Delanie Walker, Kevin Walter land on Titans’ PUP list
The Denver Broncos plan to hold OT Ryan Clady (shoulder) out of practice for the first two or three weeks of training camp so he can continue his recovery from shoulder surgery. OT Chris Clark will start at left tackle in the first preseason game and may also start the second preseason game.
Broncos | Ryan Clady to sit the first few weeks of practice
New York Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said QB Geno Smith needs to work on some things but believes he is close to being game ready. ‘I think Geno’s close,’ Mornhinweg said. ‘I don’t think he’s there yet. But he’s close to being able to get into a game and function at a high level. So our whole challenge – and his challenge – is that first preseason game. Now let’s get to a point where you can function at a high level.’ Mornhinweg said Smith is farther along than most rookie quarterbacks and can get away with some mechanical flaws because of his athleticism. Mornhinweg would not comment on if the team would use Smith in some way if he does not win the starting job.
Jets | OC says Geno Smith close to game ready
Prosecutors in the Aaron Hernandez case asked for and received more time to present evidence to a grand jury in the case against former the New England Patriots tight end.
Aaron Hernandez, ex-Patriot, has probable cause hearing delayed
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said DT Jay Ratliff (hamstring) is not expected to practice until next week at the earliest.
Cowboys | Jay Ratliff expected to miss more time
Dallas Cowboys OT Jermey Parnell (hamstring) underwent an MRI which revealed a mild hamstring strain. Parnell is considered day-to-day at this time.
Cowboys | Jermey Parnell undergoes MRI