2019 NFL minicamp: Better of rookies, veterans from groups in motion
The NFL is wrapping up its second stint of obligatory minicamp practices this week. Twenty-three groups are in motion, profiting from one other alternative to judge gamers earlier than coaching camps open subsequent month.
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Listed below are highlights from Thursday.
The Buffalo Payments, Arizona Cardinals and Oakland Raiders gave their gamers a head begin on their summer time holidays, canceling the ultimate minicamp practices. The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs solely had a brief special-teams session. And the Tennessee Titans had been among the many groups that included a area journey into their minicamp.
Final day of minicamp? @CoachVrabel50 shocked the staff with a day at @Topgolf Nashville. ⛳️
Resident golf professional @brettkern6 tees us off. 🏌🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/TBo4dsyXe7
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) June 13, 2019
The Packers stored the competitors going as properly — enjoying paintball.
#Packers minicamp wrapped up with some team-building on the paintball course!#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/6wO4Jjjykz
— Inexperienced Bay Packers (@packers) June 13, 2019
.@tae15adams’ squad took house the paintball event title! 🏆
Take a look at the Davante Cam within the championship match 👀 pic.twitter.com/m0FkUzJ2c1
— Inexperienced Bay Packers (@packers) June 13, 2019
Others pressed on, with another day of labor earlier than the break.
Cam Newton.threw deeper downfield to shifting targets Thursday on the final day of the Panthers’ obligatory three-day minicamp. He by no means participated in staff drills and coach Ron Rivera nonetheless hasn’t revealed the following step within the quarterback’s rehab from shoulder surgical procedure when the staff reviews to coaching camp on July 24, however all indicators have been constructive so far.
.@Geraldini93 obtained the staff snow cones after the final day of minicamp pic.twitter.com/Ds9mKWatYe
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 13, 2019
The Saints’ last minicamp observe had a little bit of a “college’s out for summer time” really feel to it. It began with Teddy Bridgewater and Alvin Kamara switching jerseys for some time and ended about an hour sooner than scheduled. Among the many few highlights was Patrick Robinson’s second interception in two days in opposition to QB Teddy Bridgewater.
Shaquem Griffin stated it was twin brother Shaquill’s thought to rent a private chef for the 2 of them. Shaquem stated he is shifting higher after chopping out pork, fried meals and quick meals. And he likes how less expensive it’s in comparison with taking his household out to eat.
That is a wrap from minicamp 🎬
See you in Latrobe for #SteelersCamp‼️@rell_island6 | #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/SuLYa7sT7l
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) June 13, 2019
Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette goes to be a giant a part of the cross recreation in 2019. QB Nick Foles says he likes throwing to the backs.
Minicamp. Most effort.
Subsequent up: #ColtsCamp pic.twitter.com/ohkwxZkeje
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 13, 2019
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Falcons rookie OL Kaleb McGary on minicamp: “It went properly. I went from feeling and searching like I sucked to feeling and searching like I sucked much less. So, that is constructive.”
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) June 13, 2019
Lamar Jackson felt he was “excellent” within the last day of minicamp. “Proper now, it is fairly calm to me.” Jackson was 5-of-7 within the pink zone earlier than throwing an interception towards the tip of observe.
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Dak Prescott will get along with plenty of receivers at a while in July earlier than the Cowboys fly to Oxnard, California, for the beginning of coaching camp. He plans to take a break however not a lot. “I’m not nervous about shedding the sting,” Prescott stated. “I’ll take a while off. Throughout that point I’ll nonetheless be taking good care of my physique, doing the issues I must do. Whenever you really feel as I do bodily and mentally, you might be hungry to maintain that going. And you might be hungry to get higher. The break day can be taken however belief me I’ll stick with it.”
Jerry Jones was a spectator at Thursday’s last minicamp observe, spending time watching his former place, the offensive line, however the proprietor and basic supervisor left earlier than the media might ask him questions.
Kicker Eddy Pineiro warms up Thursday throughout the Bears’ minicamp. Patrick Gorsk/USA TODAY Sports activities
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🎯 🎯 🎯 pic.twitter.com/mJ5yJcJ5uP
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 13, 2019
👋🏻 waving goodbye to my 4th minicamp! Cannot watch for the season! #flyeaglesfly🦅 pic.twitter.com/NY8CQ8ybg9
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) June 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 12
Hungry for extra. 🍴@dsleon45 | #ColtsForged pic.twitter.com/MtNk7sp8lF
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 12, 2019 Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports activities
On the finish of the Texans’ spring exercises, Invoice O’Brien stated he felt quarterback Deshaun Watson did “a superb job of bettering the issues that we have requested him to enhance” throughout the offseason.
“His grasp of our offense is gentle years forward of the place it was, clearly, when he first obtained right here, however I might say even final 12 months,” O’Brien stated. “I believe we have actually gotten higher there and I am enthusiastic about the place he is at proper now.”
Russell Wilson is getting into his second season underneath offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who can be his de facto place coach. “We have already got the identical concepts as we’re coming into the workplace,” he stated of their familiarity now in comparison with final 12 months.
Hunter Henry was spectacular at the moment, making a handful of catches throughout staff drills. “Hunter is simply doing what Hunter Henry does,” Anthony Lynn stated. “He makes performs. He had a great day at the moment”
Chiefs receivers discovered Patrick Mahomes’ deep throws to be robust to maintain up with throughout mini-camp observe on Wednesday, when the offense continuously labored with a robust breeze at its again. Demarcus Robinson and Sammy Watkins had been unable to catch as much as deep passes that had been carried by the wind. “We want days like that, even wet days,’’ Robinson stated. “You’ve simply obtained to go together with the circumstances and what’s happening with the climate . . . Any day is hard to maintain up with him. He challenges us with all of the throws he has.’’
Kyler Murray simply unleashed a side-arm bullet throughout a scramble drill. His repertoire is beginning to change into spectacular. pic.twitter.com/AEJgtVT03Okay
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) June 12, 2019
Quarterback Dak Prescott and security Jeff Heath had a minor disagreement throughout Wednesday’s minicamp observe that had them nose to nose for a couple of seconds after Heath got here as much as cease Prescott on a zone learn close to the road of scrimmage. Earlier than lengthy it broke up and gamers went again to work. It was no massive deal after observe. “When issues get aggressive like that it brings out the aggressive juices in everyone and that makes observe actually enjoyable,” receiver Amari Cooper stated.
Dak Prescott, left, goes by way of a exercise with quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna, middle, throughout Cowboys observe on Wednesday. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photograph
Takeaways from Day 2 of the Cowboys’ minicamp: On the primary play of red-zone drills, Dak Prescott floated an ideal crossing route into the arms of Randall Cobb for a landing. There was a defensive breakdown what seemed to be the linebackers on the play-action faux by Prescott that allowed Cobb to run free … Second-year defensive finish Dorance Armstrong had a selected robust day. Armstrong seemingly would have had a sack of Prescott after beating Cam Fleming inside on the snap of the ball. He had a couple of extra pressures all through the observe … Cooper Rush struggled Tuesday however he closed the second-team two-minute work with a tender throw over cornerback Mike Jackson to Lance Lenoir for a landing on what was the ultimate play … Mike White answered with the third staff with a deep throw for a landing to Devin Smith, who obtained behind security George Iloka whereas managing to maintain his toes inbounds … Cornerback Donovan Olumba intercepted his second cross in as many days, stepping in entrance of a Rush throw.
Josh Jacobs stated he has been welcomed by the Raiders returning RBs with open arms…whilst a first-round draft choose. “I did not are available in considering it will be like that,” Jacobs stated. “However they’re all loving and all of us have the identical frequent targets. No matter who it’s, all of us simply need what’s greatest for the staff.”
49ers rookie DE Nick Bosa stated Wednesday that his plan over the following month and a half is to go to Fort Lauderdale to work together with his brother Joey. Bosa missed most of OTAs and the obligatory minicamp with a hamstring harm. He stated his goal in Florida can be to get the hamstring “utterly proper.” Bosa stated he is virtually again to full power now.
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo made it by way of the offseason program nonetheless on monitor to be prepared for coaching camp. Coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful that Garoppolo can be cleared totally to observe when camp begins in late July. Garoppolo even took a rep in staff drills at the moment, although defensive position was instructed to not rush the quarterback and easily put its arms within the air. After that, staff went again to 11 on 7 look with no defensive position.
Like Tuesday’s minicamp observe, Payments QB Josh Allen ended Wednesday’s session higher than he started it. Allen threw an interception early in 11-on-11 work to security Jordan Poyer and was sacked twice, resulting in him attempting to fireside up the offense. He struggled in a third-down drill backed up in opposition to his personal finish zone, however rebounded in a pink zone drill wherein he accomplished 4 consecutive passes and later scrambled for a 5-yard landing.
Eagles rookie RB Miles Sanders continues to be held out of spring observe with a hamstring harm. He’ll be sidelined for your entire three-day minicamp. “Clearly, it hurts somewhat bit that he is not getting the bodily reps, however I do not need to danger him any additional,” Doug Pederson stated. “We’ll wait till camp and get him on the market.”
Ravens Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale on the protection shedding Terrell Suggs, Eric Weddle and C.J. Mosley this offseason: “Transition might be substituted for mourning. It is like that Avengers film, that Thanos man snapped his finger and you are like, The place did everyone go?”
Ravens first-round choose Marquise Brown will not totally take part till coaching camp as a result of he is recovering from foot surgical procedure. However he did soar into his first drill Wednesday.
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is getting into an essential third NFL season, however Trubisky says he feels higher ready after one other full offseason in Matt Nagy’s offense. “The very fact coach Nagy has a lot religion in me is big,” Trubisky stated on Wednesday.
Matt LaFleur on the place his first Packers staff is on the finish of the offseason: “I like the character of this staff however there is a methods to go. Trying ahead to getting them again for (coaching) camp.”
Saints quarterback Drew Brees goes by way of exercises on Wednesday in Metairie, La. Gerald Herbert/AP Photograph
Drew Brees began a bit gradual however completed robust in his first minicamp observe Wednesday. His last throw was an ideal deep ball to Ted Ginn Jr. down the best sideline for a landing with 4 seconds remaining in a simulated hurry-up drill. Earlier in observe, Brees obtained picked off by cornerback Marshon Lattimore — who jumped in entrance of TE Jared Cook dinner on a downfield sideline route.
Carried out Deal: @camjordan94 indicators three-year contract extension with the #Saints! pic.twitter.com/NBdwpQLrmR
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 12, 2019
Drew Brees is again on the Saints’ observe area after wrapping up his testimony in San Diego on Tuesday. Brees, who’s suing a jeweler that he claims defrauded him out of tens of millions of , missed in the future of minicamp this week and one OTA observe final week. The trial is ongoing.
A.J. Inexperienced on the sector was a welcome sight, however the Bengals are continuing cautiously. Aaron Doster/USA TODAY Sports activities
Sustaining power and adaptability key elements for 34-year-old Matt Ryan going into his 12th season. pic.twitter.com/UoUAFsQdg8
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) June 12, 2019 New Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles goes by way of a exercise on Wednesday in Jacksonville. David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire
Jaguars OC John DeFilippo stated he has a significantly better opinion of the staff’s receivers than he did when he first was employed in January. He particularly likes the truth that there are several types of receivers. Plus, Marqise Lee hasn’t practiced but as he returns from a knee harm so Lee’s return will solely make the group higher within the fall. “I’m going to be flat out sincere with you: It [his opinion] has [changed],” DeFilippo stated. “We’ve much more pace there than I assumed. We’ve some guys in that room that may fly, some massive guys that may fly. I’m a giant believer within the receiver room and variety. Once I say variety, it doesn’t have something to do with the place you’re from or your race or no matter. Totally different physique varieties, completely different ability ranges, by way of [us having] a much bigger man that may physique somebody up and possibly a man like Dede Westbrook that could be a little little bit of a smaller man, however can wiggle and get himself open in several methods. You don’t need all massive guys. You don’t need all small guys. You need a good, numerous group in that room that brings completely different ability units to the desk.”
Receiver Ryan Switzer handled gamers and workers to ice cream after Wednesday’s observe. Jeremy Fowler/ESPN
After catching passes from Ben Roethlisberger throughout Steelers minicamp, Ryan Switzer beat soft-serve protection within the car parking zone of the staff facility.
Switzer handled gamers and workers to Bruster’s Ice Cream after Wednesday’s observe. The Bruster’s truck pulled up shortly after observe and rapidly drew a crowd. Story »
JuJu Smith-Schuster was disillusioned with how issues ended with him and Antonio Brown in Pittsburgh: “If we’re ever in the identical room, I’ll say what’s as much as him.”
Cam Newton did somewhat extra on the second day of the Panthers’ obligatory three-day minicamp. He expanded his vary from 15 to about 20 yards and threw a handful of passes to shifting targets versus stationary. He nonetheless didn’t take part in staff drills.
Panthers quarterbacks coach Scott Turner has put quite a lot of effort into bettering Cam Newton’s footwork and higher physique mechanics when throwing to take stress off the quarterback’s proper shoulder and enhance his accuracy. It was working till Newton’s shoulder turned a problem after a 6-2 begin final season and the 2015 NFL MVP went again to outdated habits. A lot of the main focus throughout this offseason and Newton’s rehab is to make the throw extra “compact and closed off,” to get Newton from throwing off his again foot as a lot. Turner likes what he is seen throughout minicamp camp so far as muscle reminiscence Newton has retained.
Fairly first rate type and the spike was epic. https://t.co/k4KGzmE7o3
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) June 12, 2019
Tuesday, June 11
Panthers coach Ron Rivera stated he was ‘’more than happy” with what he noticed out of Cam Newton throwing at the moment and the way the 2015 NFL MVP responds after observe will decide how a lot he throws on Wednesday.
Watch Cam Newton throw at minicamp https://t.co/6MvNIEwRsV
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 11, 2019
“Everyone desires to be a Raider. Now they will discover out what it takes to change into one.”
We’ll see you in August: https://t.co/dZ1LvS7gRv #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/rTz6AnrCbl
— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) June 11, 2019
Raiders coach Jon Gruden confirmed that he has been in talks with Rams coach Sean McVay about holding joint practices in Napa. “We’re contemplating working in opposition to the Rams previous to the primary preseason recreation,” Gruden stated. “Nothing is 100 p.c finalized but but when attainable, that definitely would possibly profit each of us. However we’re within the last phases of attempting to work one thing out.” The Raiders play host to the Rams in Oakland within the exhibition opener on Aug. 10.
DT Michael Pierce’s first look of spring ended abruptly. The restricted free agent, who regarded heavier than final season, stretched at obligatory minicamp, spoke to John Harbaugh after which left the sector.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) June 11, 2019
Josh Jones is right here for the obligatory minicamp after skipping out on OTAs as a method to attempt to pressure his launch or a commerce. Does not seem the previous second-round choose is planning to observe, although. The Packers have advised him they do not plan to maneuver him at this level.
This is how Matt LaFleur is staying concerned in observe: watches the QB-RB drill after which wheels over to speak to Aaron Rodgers between throws.
Ben Roethlisberger on the Steelers perceived as underdogs: ‘We’re nonetheless the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Colts coach Frank Reich stated Tuesday that QB Andrew Luck is not going to participate within the staff’s obligatory minicamp this week on account of his calf harm. Reich stated final week that there was an opportunity Luck would not take part this week. The Colts coach referred to as it a “no brainer” that Luck can be prepared for the beginning of coaching camp on the finish of July barring any sort of setback with the calf.
Clocking in. 💼 pic.twitter.com/Hegvx2GQXp
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 11, 2019
Rookie offensive lineman Connor McGovern is not going to participate within the minicamp due to a pectoral pressure. Coach Jason Garrett stated it doesn’t require surgical procedure however relaxation and rehab. Receiver Allen Hurns (ankle) will participate in particular person drills this week for the primary time within the offseason program.
The Texans are hoping for giant issues from broad receiver Keke Coutee, who participated in drills Tuesday. AP Photograph/Michael Wyke
New Orleans’ four-time Professional Bowl defensive finish Cameron Jordan and the Saints reached settlement on a giant three-year contract extension that may contractually tie the 2 sides collectively for the following 5 seasons, by way of the 2023 season, sources inform ESPN.
Drew Brees is absent from the Saints’ first obligatory minicamp observe Tuesday as he continues his testimony in a San Diego courtroom. Brees and his spouse are suing a jeweler that they declare defrauded them out of tens of millions of in diamond and jewellery purchases. Brees has been on the stand since late final week. In the meantime, Teddy Bridgewater is getting the chance to take snaps with New Orleans’ first-string offense, as he did final week when Brees missed an OTA observe.
Payments operating again Devin Singletary took some reps with the primary staff on Tuesday. Timothy T. Ludwig/USA At this time Sports activities
The Payments proceed to distribute first-team snaps at operating again between LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore and rookie third-round choose Devin Singletary. Every obtained time behind Josh Allen in 11-on-11 motion throughout Tuesday’s minicamp observe. At one level, McCoy obtained early-down reps earlier than Gore entered on quick yardage for third- and fourth-downs. Nevertheless, Gore additionally obtained snaps out of the shotgun for cross safety.
Bears All-Professional Khalil Mack kicks off Chicago’s three-day obligatory minicamp. Mack spent the weekend getting pointers from Bears Corridor of Fame pass-rusher Richard Dent, an expertise Mack stated resonated with him.
Huge receiver Sammy Watkins had a busy day because the Chiefs started a three-day mini-camp. With the Chiefs practising with out the suspended Tyreek Hill, Watkins was the one broad receiver to catch a cross from Patrick Mahomes in 11-on-11 work aside from Demarcus Robinson, who had one reception. Watkins in full staff drills had 5 catches, together with the play of the day when he obtained open deep down the center to catch a protracted cross from Mahomes. Watkins additionally caught two passes from Mahomes in 7-on-7 work and ran a few end-arounds that may have gone to Hill had he been taking part.
Benefiting from #MinneCamp. pic.twitter.com/hQ5wpQX92Okay
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 11, 2019
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Tim Hasselbeck says the Rams ought to have “authentic concern” for Todd Gurley’s well being, significantly his knee heading into this season.
Cardinals rookie Kyler Murray is spending some high quality time with rookie receivers KeeSean Johnson (19), Hakeem Butler (17) and Andy Isabella (89).
The Bengals are going to have some lineup shuffling at the moment with first-round choose Jonah Williams “dinged up,” based on Zac Taylor. Williams should have gotten injured throughout the closed portion of OTAs final week, though Taylor would not speculate on the severity, saying solely that Williams was going to see medical doctors. Williams is in attendance at minicamp, standing on the sideline and watching. It is attainable they will attempt to work in new guard John Jerry a bit after he signed yesterday. Clint Boling continues to be figuring out on the sideline, so it seems to be like he will not be taking part once more.
Titans WR AJ Brown working with coach Rob Moore throughout particular person interval.
Eagles receivers Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson sharing the sector for the primary time in public view. Carson Wentz’s 2019 weapons coming into focus, they usually’re spectacular.
Melvin Gordon is again, reporting to obligatory minicamp on Tuesday. Gordon seems to be wholesome and is shifting properly.
King Mel is DIFFERENT pic.twitter.com/I10ykdsgsc
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) June 11, 2019
C A M P V I B E S
Ft. @CalvinRidley1 & @Mo_12_Sanu pic.twitter.com/Hr3SG8kvjk
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) June 11, 2019
Kyle Shanahan is LIVE from minicamp. https://t.co/4Fo6cQHQPg
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 11, 2019
.@GregGaines99’s first minicamp is underway! 😤#LARams pic.twitter.com/e4NZEOVAsQ
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 11, 2019
Right here we go! Time for mini-camp @Seahawks pic.twitter.com/YdmZAfLAnO
— Turf (@Turfthedog) June 11, 2019
Jarran Reed took half in place drills throughout Day 1 of Seahawks minicamp at the moment. He had been sidelined following sports-hernia surgical procedure. He is first up within the video adopted by Poona Ford, Quinton Jefferson, Branden Jackson, Rasheem Inexperienced and L.J. Collier. pic.twitter.com/95htEr9Qav
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) June 11, 2019