Daniel Jones wins the Colts’ beginning job
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced earlier today that Daniel Jones had won the starting quarterback job over former number-four overall draft pick Anthony Richardson. Indy is planning for Jones to be the quarterback for everything of the 2025-26 season.
“He’s our beginning quarterback for the season,” mentioned Steichen. “I don’t wish to have a fast leash on that. I really feel assured in his skills.”
“Daniel does a pleasant job,” mentioned Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. “First off, he’s a veteran quarterback who’s performed quite a lot of soccer. And the extra soccer you play, the extra you see, the extra expertise you’ve gotten of coping with issues, problem-solving on the sector, dealing with completely different conditions… I’d say the expertise that he has has been one thing that’s been helpful for him to have the ability to handle all these conditions, which he’s performed effectively.”
Are the Bengals closing in on an extension for Trey Hendrickson?
Whereas talking to ESPN’s Laura Rutledge earlier than Cincinnati’s 31-17 preseason win over the Washington Commanders, Bengals star go rusher Trey Hendrickson, who’s at present holding out for a contract extension, mentioned that he and the team, “are in close agreement on the total average annual salary and the length of the deal,” in line with ESPN’s Bengals reporter Ben Child. Right now, the one challenge remaining has to do with the assured cash that may include a possible contract extension.
“Recognition’s not one thing I’m chasing,” Hendrickson mentioned in late July. “It’s not. I believe I’ve made my statements clear. Safety is one thing that I worth and [telling] my spouse the place we’re going to play. These are the issues that matter to me.”
Tampa loses a large receiver
Tampa Bay Buccaneers huge receiver Jalen McMillan is “going to miss time” during the regular season with what head coach Todd Bowles says is a “severely strained neck,” in line with ESPN’s Buccaneers reporter Jenna Laine. McMillan took a tough fall on the again of his head and his neck whereas leaping to make a catch in Tampa’s preseason recreation towards the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fortunately, McMillan was capable of stroll off the sector earlier than being taken to a neighborhood hospital for additional analysis.
A commerce replace on Brian Robinson Jr.
A day after sitting out of the Commanders’ second preseason recreation, Washington head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that he and general manager Adam Peters met with Robinson on Sunday and told him they weren’t playing him.
“There’s simply quite a lot of shifting components this time of 12 months. These issues happen,” Quinn mentioned. “And so I simply needed to be sure that’s my accountability to let the group know at any time when I can, so that they’re not listening to any data from anyplace else. In order that was all extra of the usual working process for me. But when I’ve an opportunity when issues come up, particularly throughout this time of 12 months, the place I can convey them collectively and talk about issues, I would like them to listen to these issues from me first.”
Nonetheless no QB choice within the Large Simple
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters today that he has not yet made a decision regarding who will be the team’s starting quarterback to open the common season towards the Arizona Cardinals. He added that the group is “going by means of the method proper now” of choosing a starter.
“Once more, [we’re] letting these guys proceed to undergo this journey,” Moore defined. “They’ve performed some actually, actually good work. So, we’ll put ourselves in place for this Denver recreation and see the way it goes from there.
A brand new go rusher in South Seashore
The Miami Dolphins are signing pass rusher and outside linebacker Matthew Judon to a one-year deal value as much as $6 million, in line with sources who spoke to ESPN. Judon was seen visiting the Dolphins’ group facility on Monday.
A four-time Professional Bowler from 2019 to 2022, Matthew Judon was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2016, the place he performed earlier than signing with the New England Patriots in 2021. Final August, Judon was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, the place he recorded 41 whole tackles and 5.5 sacks in 17 video games.
Plans for Steelers’ starters this week
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned that every one wholesome gamers might probably play within the group’s preseason finale towards the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night time. The one gamers who’re confirmed to be out of the beginning lineup are quarterback Aaron Rodgers, huge receiver DK Metcalf, go rusher T.J. Watt, and defensive lineman Cameron Heyward.
Cam Ward and Jeffery Simmons reply to their coaching camp struggle
Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons mentioned that the incident at yesterday’s follow, the place he shoved 2025 number-one total draft choose and quarterback Cam Ward, was blown out of proportion. After Ward threw a touchdown pass and pushed Simmons, the three-time Pro Bowler shoved Ward in the facemask with two hands, which led to an altercation between Simmons and the offensive line. Simmons was escorted off the field following the incident and was unable to talk to reporters till at this time, in line with the Related Press.
“Shouldn’t get blowed up,” Simmons told reporters. “It’s coaching camp. Tempers flare, transfer on. On the finish of the day, you already know, can’t contact a quarterback. We at a joint follow and any person contact our quarterback, belief me, I’m going to be the primary one in. So I respect the hell out of the offense for having our quarterback’s again.”
“It was a coaching camp push and shove and a bit little bit of loud barking, and that was just about it for me,” defined head coach Brian Callahan. “It’s late August, and we’re able to go play some actual soccer.”
Notable accidents and harm updates
Buffalo Payments
- Huge receiver Curtis Samuel and linebacker Shaq Thompson each practiced for the primary time since struggling hamstring accidents.
- Wideout Khalil Shakir has not skilled any setbacks whereas recovering from a excessive ankle sprain.
- Head coach Sean McDermott mentioned that rookie first-round draft choose and cornerback Maxwell Hairston is “nonetheless a methods away” from returning to the follow area.
- Kicker Tyler Bass, who has a pelvic harm, is ramping up exercise this week within the hopes of enjoying in Buffalo’s preseason finale on Saturday towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers
- Beginning tight finish Tommy Tremble, who has been coping with a again harm, might play throughout Week One, however he’ll need to progress by means of the bodily stage of his rehab task.
Cleveland Browns
- Quarterback Kenny Pickett participated in 11-on-11 drills at this time.
- Professional Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward left follow at this time with an harm to both his proper arm or shoulder.
Denver Broncos
- All-Professional linebacker Nik Bonitto, who has been coping with a foot harm, returned to follow after lacking all of final week.
Inexperienced Bay Packers
- Quarterback Jordan Love shall be “very restricted” within the Packers’ joint follow with the Seattle Seahawks scheduled for Thursday.
- Former first-round draft choose and defensive finish Lukas Van Ness sat out of Monday’s follow with a again harm that head coach Matt LaFleur mentioned “shouldn’t be regarding.”
Los Angeles Chargers
- Just lately signed free agent guard Mekhi Becton returned to follow at this time after lacking time with an undisclosed harm.
Los Angeles Rams
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for a second straight day. Head coach Sean McVay mentioned he’s trending in a “optimistic path.”
- Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Willie Lampkin shall be sidelined for a number of weeks attributable to a knee harm and ankle sprain he suffered within the group’s preseason recreation final weekend.
Miami Dolphins
- Although he was catching passes from the JUGS machine at this time, wideout Tyreek Hill nonetheless didn’t take part in follow.
- Tight finish Darren Waller was not seen at follow at this time.
New York Giants
- Professional Bowl huge receiver Malik Nabers returned to follow at this time as he continues to battle a toe harm.
- Beginning left deal with Andrew Thomas was activated off the bodily unable to carry out record (PUP) and took part in follow at this time.
- Rookie operating again Cam Skattebo practiced in a restricted capability at this time attributable to a hamstring harm.
New York Jets
- Former All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner is okay after getting kicked within the leg and even participated in group drills at this time.
San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Security Antoine Winfield Jr., who has been coping with a hamstring challenge, was again at follow at this time.
Tennessee Titans
- Although he’s working towards getting himself off the PUP record, it’s unclear if cornerback L’Jarius Sneed shall be able to go for Week One.
