Kansas City Chiefs QB Alex Smith connected with WR Dexter McCluster on a deep pass down the middle that was hauled in for a touchdown Friday, July 26, on the first play at training camp. More importantly than the big plays, head coach Andy Reid likes consistency, and Smith went several plays into practice before throwing his first incompletion. ‘There weren’t a lot of balls on the ground, and it looked like the defense had people covered,’ Reid said.
Chiefs | Alex Smith shows well in first practice

The No. 1 overall pick, Kansas City Chiefs OT Eric Fisher, actually will make $284,000 less than the No. 2 overall pick, Jacksonville Jaguars OT Luke Joeckel, due to the fact the state of Florida has no state taxes.
Chiefs | Eric Fisher makes less than Luke Joeckel

Updating a previous report, the deal for Kansas City Chiefs OT Eric Fisher is for $22,190,498 million, and it is all guaranteed. He receivers a $14,518,544 signing bonus, and $10 million is paid within five days. The deal has base salaries of $405,000 for 2013, $495,000 for 2014 with training camp bonus of $918,659. In 2015, his base salary is $585,000 with training camp roster bonus of $1,837,318, and in 2016 his base is $675,000 with a training camp roster bonus of $2,755,977. The fifth year option belongs to the club under terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Chiefs | More on Eric Fisher’s contract

San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers is working in a new offense under new head coach Mike McCoy, and he has been throwing more underneath passes than he can remember. Rivers said the balance will be beneficial, and it should allow for more third-and-manageable situations.
Chargers | Philip Rivers working more underneath

Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach worked as the first-team middle linebacker Friday, July 26, and LB Sio Moore was used as the team’s first-team, strong-side linebacker.
Raiders | Nick Roach works with first team

Oakland Raiders LBs Kevin Burnett and Kaluka Maiava each saw reps at weak-side linebacker during practice Friday, July 26. The two are expected to be joined in the competition by LB Miles Burris (knee) when he gets healthy.
Raiders | Two work at weak-side LB

Oakland Raiders WR Joshua Cribbs (knee) practiced with the team Friday, July 26, for the first time since signing with the team. He was recovering from a knee injury during offseason workouts. Cribbs ran routes as a receiver and also fielded punts.
Raiders | Joshua Cribbs participates

Oakland Raiders QB Tyler Wilson struggled in his first day of training camp Friday, July 26, tossing three interceptions in a four-pass span. However, Wilson did make nice throws during other portions of practice, and he showed nice zip on his passes.
Raiders | Tyler Wilson has forgettable debut

Oakland Raiders QB Matt Flynn looked sharp Friday, July 26, particularly in 7-on-7 drills, and he misfired on just one pass during three sessions.
Raiders | Matt Flynn sharp in drills

Oakland Raiders LB Miles Burris (knee) and OT Menelik Watson (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, July 26, but they worked off to the side with team trainers. Watson is on the non-football injury (NFI) list due to an injury suffered recently, although head coach Dennis Allen did not give further details. Burris is on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. Allen said he isn’t sure when either player would be able to practice.
Raiders | Two work on side