Cleveland Browns CB Joe Haden has shown a renewed focus and maturity during training camp. Haden was married during the offseason, and he people familiar with the situation say Haden worked out harder than he ever has before. He is entering his fourth year as a pro, and might finally live up to his All-Pro potential. He has reportedly dominated in one-on-one drills against receivers in training camp.
Browns | Joe Haden more focused
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden said Tuesday, July 30, that it has been an uphill climb adjusting to three step drop coverage. He is in the mix for the starting job opposite CB Joe Haden, but CBs Christopher Owens and Buster Skrine appear to be ahead of him in that race.
Browns | Leon McFadden admits adjustments tough
Percy Harvin will undergo hip surgery, the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver tweeted Tuesday. The Seahawks acquired Harvin from the Minnesota Vikings during the 2013 offseason.
Seattle Seahawks’ Percy Harvin to require hip surgery
Washington Redskins WR Donte’ Stallworth (hamstring), OG Adam Gettis (hamstring), LB Jeremy Kimbrough (hamstring), FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) and RB Chris Thompson (knee) did not practice Tuesday, July 30. FS Jordan Pugh (illness) left early because he ‘wasn’t feeling good.’ RB Tristan Davis has left the team for undisclosed reasons.
Redskins | Several miss practice
Which of Roddy White or Julio Jones is the Atlanta Falcons’ No. 1 receiver? It’s the latter drawing rave reviews early in training camp.
Julio Jones drawing raves in Atlanta Falcons camp
Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) will not be having surgery on his knee, and head coach Pete Carroll doesn’t expect Rice to miss any preseason or regular season games this year.
Footballguys View: Rice is in Switzerland getting some mysterious procedure done on his knee. The procedure is being called ‘preventative’ by Carroll. We’ll see if Rice can get back to the states and get into the lineup for the team’s first preseason game.
Seahawks | No surgery for Sidney Rice
Seattle Seahawks WR Percy Harvin (hip) had a second opinion on his hip Tuesday, July 30, and he will evaluate his options now. He could need to undergo surgery to fix his labrum.
Footballguys View: He also may not choose to have surgery. This situation is completely up in the air at this time. Our very own Dr. Jene Bramel will keep us up to date on the prognosis of Harvin as we get more information about the injury.
Seahawks | Percy Harvin weighing options
Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray (foot), WR Jacoby Ford (undisclosed) and OG Lucas Nix (undisclosed) were not taking part in practice Tuesday, July 30. WR Conner Vernon, DT Stacy McGee and OG Alex Parsons suffered undisclosed injuries during practice.
Raiders | Three don’t practice
Oakland Raiders QB Matt Flynn has been the most impressive of all three quarterbacks in training camp so far, outplaying QBs Terrelle Pryor and Tyler Wilson. Flynn has started only two games in five seasons in the NFL. Flynn has taken the majority of first-ream repetitions and is earning the trust of teammates with his play. ‘It’s kind of playing out about like I expected. Matt Flynn has been pretty consistent,’ head coach Dennis Allen said. ‘Those guys are doing exactly what we want them to do, keep competing and keep playing. Don’t worry about the depth chart, just keep getting better.’
Raiders | Matt Flynn looking good in camp
Tide land another elite recruit for ’14 in backyard
Tide land another elite recruit for ’14 in backyard