Bengals | Andrew Hawkins ahead of schedule

Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrew Hawkins (ankle) is not wearing a boot or cast on his injured ankle and believes he is ahead of schedule. Hawkins is still a candidate for the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.

Footballguys View: A positive sign for Hawkins here. If healthy he’ll compete for playing time as a slot receiver. The Bengals currently have a battle going on for WR2 behind A.J. Green between Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones.
Bengals | Andrew Hawkins ahead of schedule

Eagles | Bryce Brown briefly leaves practice

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during practice Monday, Aug. 26, but was able to return to practice. He said his ankle is not 100 percent and will have it examined.

Footballguys View: Brown has flex appeal behind LeSean McCoy provided he can stay healthy and hang onto the rock. His current ADP is RB39 (8.05) in 12 team PPR leagues.
Eagles | Bryce Brown briefly leaves practice

Patriots | Rob Gronkowski does some work at practice

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm) did some agility drills during practice Monday, Aug. 26, and looked smooth while performing the drills. He is expected to miss several games even if he does not start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Footballguys View: As we get closer to the start of the regular season we’re getting a few bits of information about Gronkowski’s recovery. While he misses time we will see more from UDFA Zach Sudfeld. We would be shocked if he’s on the field week one, but may be able to get back the first month of the season.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski does some work at practice