In terms of contract situations to monitor, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk all could be in line for new deals these next few weeks — or lingering drama if they don’t get them.
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When does the NFL preseason kick off?
The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will meet in the 2024 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
The preseason ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, and NFL roster cutdown day is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
What are each team’s preseason and regular season schedules?
The entire preseason and regular season schedule can be found right here on Yahoo Sports.
Live154 updates
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 6:22 PM CDT
Notes from Cowboys camp: Dak’s curious comments, Jerry Jones oddities and more
1. Dak Prescott had a little moment of public negotiation. Pretty subtle, but that’s Dak.
2. Rookie first rounder Tyler Guyton isn’t a fixture with the first team OL yet. But he will be eventually. Or has to be, so long as he can keep Dak safe. pic.twitter.com/rlZFX6zo3J
3. Trey Lance looks like…well, does it really matter yet? He’s going to get some work in preseason games and that will say far more than anything right now.
5. I can’t remember the last time I was at a camp-opening presser for Dallas and there wasn’t a surreal moment in the Jerry Jones experience. Thursday was no different.
6. Cowboys are going to try like hell to get 2023 first round pick Mazi Smith on track. There’s a ways to go. pic.twitter.com/rtSWV4DmNa
“Whatchya gonna do” when Hulk Hogan shows up to camp?
The Detroit Lions are the training camp to be at these days, with celebrities of all kinds stopping by. Legendary WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan cut a promo with head coach Dan Campbell:
And multi-class boxing champion Claressa Shields also made an appearance:
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 3:48 PM CDT
Interesting moment from Dak Prescott
Speaking to the media after practice, Prescott grinned and stopped, then said:
“I’m gonna say it. I want to be here, but when you look [it] up, all the other great quarterbacks that I watched played for other teams [than their first team]. … That’s not something to fear.”
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM CDT
The Raiders have a Patrick Mahomes/Kermit the Frog puppet
Do what you will with this information
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM CDT
Ja’Marr Chase not practicing with Bengals for second straight day
Chase, one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, wants a new contract, likely in line with Justin Jefferson’s record-setting deal earlier this summer.
The fourth-year Pro Bowler is set to make $1 million in base salary this season and $4.86 million overall. Bengals team owner Mike Brown said the team will “try hard” to extend Chase earlier this week, though his comments have only cast more cloudiness on the situation.
Definitely something to watch.
Developing story in Cincinnati: Ja’Marr Chase is not practicing as it gets underway on Thursday for a second consecutive day. He is standing on the sidelines as his team stretches in uniform w/ no helmet. He was at practice yesterday but didn’t participate.
Deshaun Watson getting work in with new WR Jerry Jeudy at Browns camp
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 2:40 PM CDT
Notes from Rams camp: Run game, sixth-round rookie to watch and much more
1. The running game will be better. The interior OL will be better. Two more things that could keep Matthew Stafford around for a while.
2. 6th round wideout Jordan Whittington won’t replicate Puka’s breakout rookie year. But long term development? “Deebo Samuel”-esque tools. pic.twitter.com/jiYmhoFiKk
3. It’s going to be an important year for Stetson Bennett’s young NFL career in terms of showing maturity every day.
4. Fantasy outlook, rookie Blake Corum is going to get some looks, but Kyren Williams is unquestionably the guy at running back. He’ll carry the load if healthy. pic.twitter.com/p7Zfndu1lQ
3. It’s going to be an important year for Stetson Bennett’s young NFL career in terms of showing maturity every day.
4. Fantasy outlook, rookie Blake Corum is going to get some looks, but Kyren Williams is unquestionably the guy at running back. He’ll carry the load if healthy. pic.twitter.com/p7Zfndu1lQ
5. The #Rams win the career earnings race at QB, with Matthew Stafford and Jimmy Garoppolo having earned the GDP of a small country (and counting): $476.9 million.
6. The staff is thrilled with free agent signing Kam Curl. A modest addition they think will pay major dividends. pic.twitter.com/HFP3KJg1QT
The #Rams and Matthew Stafford moved some money around and found a financial balance that helps both moving forward. Now they can get to work with an offense that might be the best since Stafford arrived. Column: https://t.co/omIuSXi6XH
Here’s the reason Russell Wilson was held out of Steelers camp today
#Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that QB Russell Wilson is dealing with a calf issue that he woke up with and he’s considered day-to-day. Justin Fields took the first-team reps.
Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones comments on star players’ contract situations
Cowboys CEO Stephen Jones: Both wideout CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons believe they’re worthy of being the highest paid non-QB in the NFL.
My thought: So there’s that in terms of salary crunch. Along with Dak Prescott potentially being the highest-paid player in the NFL.
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 12:57 PM CDT
CeeDee Lamb staying sharp — just not at Cowboys camp
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb getting work in Houston today.
CeeDee Lamb on his contract: “it just has to make sense”, according to a source informed.
I’m told he’s 195-196 lbs. bigger faster and more explosive than previous years. I’m told he had a two hour workout and continues to… pic.twitter.com/NFwlXcBFKT
Why are Packers ready to reward Jordan Love after relatively brief period as starting QB?
“We feel very, very confident that the success he had last year was no mistake,” Packers GM Brian Gutekunst told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday during practice. “He’s still got a lot of growth. There’s a lot in front of him, and that’s why we need him out here as soon as we can get him because there’s a lot of important things he needs to go through to get ready for this season.
“But I do think having that history with him gives us a lot of confidence where he’s going.”
It’s tough to trace the degree to which Green Bay’s patience has bred success versus its success fostering a culture of patience.
But Aaron Rodgers sat for three years before he collected four MVP awards and a Super Bowl victory with the Packers. After Love sat for three years, he passed for the seventh-most yards (4,159) and second-most touchdowns (32) last season. No first-year starter fared better last year.
“A lot of quarterbacks get ruined in this league because they play well before they’re ready,” head coach Matt LaFleur said.
Here’s why Packers head coach Matt LaFleur (left) and GM Brian Gutekunst are so confident in Jordan Love after just one season as a starting quarterback. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM CDT
Many NFL eyes on Packers’ QB deal
So many league eyes on the Packers right now. Whether those teams have QB deals in play or not, there’s a lot of curiosity from other teams in whether Jordan Love becomes the highest-paid player in the league. His short track record potentially makes this a very disruptive deal in the market.
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 12:40 PM CDT
Brock Bowers: Big man who moves well
Seriously look at the Raiders rookie run this route
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 12:33 PM CDT
No shortage of confidence from Jets RB Breece Hall
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 12:22 PM CDT
Falcons don’t plan to play Kirk Cousins in preseason
No real surprise here, with the 36-year-old Cousins coming off a torn Achilles
#Falcons QB Kirk Cousins wants to play in the exhibition season, but said coach Raheem Morris doesn’t plan to play him.
49ers officially place star OT Trent Williams on Reserve/Did Not Report list
Let the $50,000-a-day fines begin
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 11:37 AM CDT
Justin Fields taking first-team reps Thursday
Interesting development out of Steelers camp
Justin Fields says he woke up to a text around 6am from the Steelers QB coach telling him that Russell Wilson was going to be held out of today’s practice, and he’d be taking first-team reps.
Xavier Legette is here with your Panthers practice weather report
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 8:43 AM CDT
Rams may have lost starting CB Derion Kendrick for season.
The 23-year-old Kendrick is entering his third NFL season. He’s played 32 games with the Rams since being drafted out of Georgia. In two seasons, he has 77 solo tackles, 3 tackles for a loss and 1 interception.
Sources: Rams projected starting CB Derion Kendrick, the team’s 2022 sixth-round pick, is feared to have torn his ACL during practice. He will undergo additional testing to confirm the initial diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/uzPjBqHAke
Tee Higgins ready to ‘lock in’ for Bengals after signing franchise tag
Tee Higgins on why he signed the franchise tag when he did and showed up for Day 1 full go: “Obviously, I could’ve waited. But I just wanted to kill all the noise. I was tired of everybody tweeting me and all the other bullshit. I just wanted to kill all that and just lock in.”
Ja’Marr Chase ‘salty’ about Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes
Thu, July 25, 2024 at 6:42 AM CDT
Life advice from Brandon Beane
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM CDT
Lamar Jackson is back, but not 100%
The Ravens QB returned from an illness to practice on Wednesday, but he left early.
After missing the first three days of training camp, Lamar Jackson left the field midway through Wednesday’s workout. He looked weary while walking across the field and into the team facility, and he was not feeling well.
Vikings lose second-year CB Mekhi Blackmon for season
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is done for the season after suffering a torn ACL in the first day of training camp practice, NFL Network reports.
A third-round pick out of USC in the 2023 draft, Blackmon played in 15 games as a rookie including three starts. He tallied 41 tackles and eight passes defended and projected for a backup role this season.
#Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL in the first practice of training camp today, per source.
Tough blow for Minnesota and Blackmon, who played in 15 games (three starts) as a rookie last season. pic.twitter.com/YWxMVdRapD
Mike Evans is chasing some BIG history this season
Think the Bucs wideout will catch Jerry Rice?
#Bucs Mike Evans says one of the records he’s chasing this year is 11 straight 1,000 yard receiving seasons held by Jerry Rice since ‘96. “I’m chasing history,” he said. pic.twitter.com/ruKhTgj5BB
Rookie 2nd-round pick Keon Coleman looked like he made an incredible sideline grab from Josh Allen, though he was apparently called out 🫤
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 1:48 PM CDT
Things already getting heated at Texans camp
Houston CB Derek Stingley Jr. went after TE Dalton Schultz at practice.
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 12:44 PM CDT
Is Brandon Aiyuk holding in?
The 49ers receiver has reported to training camp amid a very public contract negotiation, but it looks like he won’t be participating in practice for the time being. No details as of yet.
#49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is out here at the team’s first practice of training camp but in shorts and a T shirt watching from the side. Perhaps no surprise given the circumstances as he awaits resolution to his contract status. pic.twitter.com/0BZJaLWhIs
Patriots pass rusher Matthew Judon wants a new contract, so he shared some interesting thoughts on the situation.
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM CDT
Aaron Rodgers on why he missed minicamp: a trip to Egypt
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers spoke to media for the first time since his mysterious absence from mandatory minicamp in June. It turns out he had booked a trip to Egypt well ahead of time.
Aaron Rodgers was asked why he took a trip to Egypt the week of mandatory minicamp:
“I had a great talk with Robert. Obviously, he wanted me to be there. I knew the consequences if I wasn’t gonna be there. The reaction is what it is.” pic.twitter.com/ehcf6WhnWp
After missing the first three practices of training with an illness, Jackson is back in action.
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 12:09 PM CDT
Who will be the worst NFL offenses in 2024?
The Football 301 crew discusses. Hope you don’t hear your team’s name called.
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 11:58 AM CDT
Oh my GOD this move from Nico Collins
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 11:48 AM CDT
Steelers RB Najee Harris ‘disappointed’ when team declined fifth-year option
He got over it quickly though
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 11:42 AM CDT
Titans rookie DT T’Vondre Sweat can MOVE at 350+ pounds
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 11:35 AM CDT
Jordan Love still not practicing, but helping out the young guys
Jordan Love coaching Packers rookie QB Michael Pratt on technique.
Michael told me Jordan’s helped his film study, too.
“He’ll be like, ‘Hey, Mike, who’s the O-line got, who are they working to, what’s the protection?’ Jordan has done a great job…asking me tough questions.” pic.twitter.com/7gmLjV2osG
Good morning from another Packers practice, where not only have we avoided downpour so far but also we’re listening to an Epstein-favorite “All the Above” on the speakers. Good day to have a good day. pic.twitter.com/AhcbwaM8W0
Patriots fans (and our own Nate Tice) have to love this
Wed, July 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM CDT
Tua will practice part-time as contract negotiations play out, per Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel
So no holdout in Miami, but both parties addressing the situation nonetheless.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will participate similar to OTAs during training camp. He did individual drills and 7-on-7 drills but not any 11-on-11 drills.
HC Mike McDaniel said it’s important to acknowledge Tua is in the process of contract negotiations and it’s fluid.
Eagles HC Nick Sirianni: Relationship with QB Jalen Hurts is good
Rumors have been flying this offseason about the relationship between Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and starting QB Jalen Hurts, who is known to be very tight-lipped about his feelings. On Tuesday, Sirianni said he doesn’t pay attention to any of those rumors, and only judges their relationship based on their interactions with each other.
“Jalen and I, relationship is good,” Sirianni said. “When you hear a report like that you don’t put much stock into it… I am so excited for him and I to go into our fourth year together. We’ve done some pretty special things. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with him and building on the special things we’ve done.”
Nick Sirianni said his relationship with Jalen Hurts is good.
Says he can only judge his relationship with Jalen based on their interactions and not off of reports: pic.twitter.com/2LP1Jhoj6d
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) July 24, 2024
