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Signings, injuries, fans getting mad at owners \u2014 between training camp and the official start of the preseason, NFL<\/a> news has been nonstop.<\/p>\n

You can follow along with all the latest and most notable free agent moves here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league this preseason.<\/p>\n

Patriots release S Jabrill Peppers<\/p>\n

Despite still having $4.32 million in guaranteed money left on his contract, the New England Patriots<\/a> have released veteran safety Jabrill Peppers<\/a>, according to ESPN<\/a>. He had spent the last three seasons in New England, serving as a starter in all 15 games he played in 2023, then in the six he appeared in the next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Peppers is just 29 years old, and was expected to be the top safety for the Patriots once again, making this sudden cut that much more of a surprise. New England still has Kyle Dugger<\/a>, Jaylinn Hawkins<\/a>, Dell Pettus<\/a> and rookie Craig Woodson<\/a> available for safety after Tuesday’s cuts to a 53-man active roster.<\/p>\n

Peppers’ departure is the latest turn away from holdover players and contracts that were dolled out under former coaches Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo.<\/p>\n

Cornerback Jonathan Jones<\/a> and defensive tackle Deatrich Wise<\/a> weren’t re-signed this offseason, and receiver Kendrick Bourne<\/a> and offensive lineman Cole Strange<\/a> were both recently cut.<\/p>\n

Steelers place QB Will Howard on IR<\/p>\n

While Aaron Rodgers<\/a> is the Steelers<\/a>‘ starting quarterback in 2025, there is always room on the roster for backups. Rookie QB Will Howard<\/a> was slated to stick with Pittsburgh as QB3, but a hand injury suffered early in training camp derailed those plans. Now, Howard has been placed on injured reserve.<\/p>\n

Howard, a sixth-round pick who helped lead Ohio State to a national championship last season, was off to an impressive start at camp before fracturing his right (throwing) hand during a quarterback-center exchange before Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Jacksonville. He will have to sit at least four games before having the opportunity to return.<\/p>\n

Mason Rudolph<\/a> was going to be Rodgers’ backup regardless, but Howard’s injury opened a spot for Skylar Thompson<\/a> to stick on the roster after a solid showing during Pittsburgh’s three exhibition games.<\/p>\n

Falcons may have their starting RT<\/p>\n

Elijah Wilkinson wasn’t the Falcons’ plan at right tackle, but then starter Kaleb McGary<\/a> was lost for the season with a left leg injury. Coach Raheem Morris said before Thursday’s practice that players who practiced through training camp and played in the preseason, including veteran Elijah Wilkinson<\/a>, are leading the competition to replace McGary in next week’s opening game against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

When asked after Thursday’s practice if he’s the first choice to replace McGary, Wilkinson said, “That’s the way it looks to me. That’s the way we’ve been working in practice.”<\/p>\n

Rice will begin his suspension in Week 1 of the 2025 season and will last for six games. He’ll miss matchups against the Chargers<\/a>, Eagles<\/a>, Giants<\/a>, Ravens<\/a>, Jaguars<\/a> and Lions<\/a>. The NFL handed down its suspension, which Rice will not appeal, after its own internal investigation. He will be eligible to return against the Raiders<\/a> in Week 7.<\/p>\n

Six weeks ago, Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges of collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. As part of a plea agreement from the March 2024 crash on a Dallas highway, prosecutors said, he also received a sentence of five years of deferred probation and 30 days in jail.<\/p>\n

Hunter is “rolling full speed” after missing the final two games of the preseason with an upper-body injury, general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday. When asked about Hunter’s availability for next week’s season opener, Gladstone said Hunter is good to go. “He’s on the grass today and rolling full speed,” Gladstone said.<\/p>\n

The Jaguars had been taking a cautious approach with Hunter, who was injured during a scrimmage two weeks ago. After sitting out those two games, Hunter was present but only took part in individual drills for the Jaguars’ joint practice Aug. 21. The 22-year-old rookie \u2014 a rare, two-way player \u2014 was the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner and second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He saw action on both offense and defense in the first half of Jacksonville’s first preseason game on Aug. 9. He started at wide receiver on the game’s opening drive, playing 10 of 11 snaps and recording two catches for 9 yards. He then debuted at cornerback on the Steelers’ second offensive drive, recording five snaps (zero defensive stats).<\/p>\n

Texans<\/a> RB Joe Mixon<\/a>‘s 2025 status up in the air<\/p>\n

Mixon has been dealing with an ankle injury throughout training camp and the preseason, and he was subsequently placed on the reserve\/non-football injury list. He’ll miss the first four games of the 2025 season. It’s unclear, though, if Mixon, who led Houston in rushing yards a year ago, will return after those four games are up. “We’ll take it one day at a time,” Texans<\/a> GM Nick Caserio said when asked about whether Mixon would suit up for this season, per ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As of Aug. 26, all 32 NFL teams have officially named their Week 1 starting quarterback. Rattler got the nod for the Saints<\/a>‘ Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals<\/a>, beating out second-round rookie Tyler Shough<\/a> for the job.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We’re not getting into this QB debate throughout the season,” head coach Kellen Moore said. “Spencer\u2019s our starting quarterback. Tyler\u2019s gonna continue to develop. We\u2019re really excited about Spencer. We think he\u2019s gonna do an awesome job for us.” Rattler, who the Saints took in the fifth round of last year’s draft, went 0-6 in the games he started last year, throwing for 1,317 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cleveland has traded third-year signal-caller Pickett to Las Vegas for a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft. He’s now just the second player in the past 30 seasons to be traded three-plus times within his first four NFL seasons. Veteran Joe Flacco<\/a> was recently named the Browns<\/a>‘ starting quarterback, with rookies Dillon Gabriel<\/a> and Shedeur Sanders<\/a> competing for the backup spot. They also released the other signal-caller on their roster, Tyler Huntley<\/a>, on Aug. 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sanders impressed in his preseason debut against the Panthers<\/a> on Aug. 8, completing 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. A highly-rated draft prospect who endured a dramatic fall into the fifth round in April, Sanders then missed the Browns’ preseason game against the Eagles on Aug. 16 with an oblique injury. The Browns are “optimistic” he’ll bounce back quickly. Gabriel is also dealing with a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

Entering the last year of his current deal, Meyers has asked for a trade after extension talks fell short, NFL Media reported<\/a>. The Raiders reportedly have no plans to move Meyers, though. Meyers had a career year in 2024, recording 87 receptions for 1,027 yards and four touchdowns. He’s due $10.76 million for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Jackson is set to practice next week after missing the preseason because of blood clots, potentially putting him in line to be able to play in the season opener vs. the Texans on Sept. 7. Coach Sean McVay said Jackson will resume team activities next Monday and expects him to be a full participant throughout the buildup to the Rams<\/a>\u2019 home opener. Jackson signed a three-year, $57 million contract<\/a> in February after starting 29 games over the past two seasons. The 27-year-old Jackson missed the final nine games of the 2022 season because of blood clots. McVay believes the Rams have a handle on how to wean Jackson off blood-thinning medication to allow him to play this season.<\/p>\n

Harmon, whom Pittsburgh selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Oregon<\/a>, was diagnosed with an MCL sprain and will miss at least one month, according to NFL Network<\/a>. Harmon was carted off during the Steelers’ Week 3 preseason matchup against the Panthers with a knee injury.<\/p>\n

Bengals<\/a> still deciding on starting guard<\/p>\n

Head coach Zac Taylor hasn’t decided on a starting right guard for Week 1 and doesn’t have a timeline to do so just yet. Lucas Patrick<\/a>, Cody Ford<\/a> and Jalen Rivers<\/a> are still battling it out for the spot as training camp reaches its end.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve had guys battling through injuries almost the entire time,” Taylor said. “I don\u2019t think any schedule we would have had on would have been able to stand up because guys have been fighting through different stuff.”<\/p>\n

Taylor announced Wednesday that Cordell Volson<\/a> will have season-ending shoulder surgery. Volson had been the second-team right guard before he got hurt. He was a starter from 2022 through 2024, but he was slated to fill a bench role before he was injured. Patrick and Ford are day to day with undisclosed injuries. As a result, Rivers has been receiving first-team reps at right guard ahead of Cincinnati’s final preseason game on Aug. 23.<\/p>\n

Jackson left practice early on Aug. 20 with an apparent injury, but all is well in Baltimore. “Got his foot stepped on,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “They did a quick X-ray, and there\u2019s no damage or anything like that. I\u2019m sure it\u2019s a little sore today, so we just kept him in, but he\u2019s fine. He\u2019s going to be good.”<\/p>\n

Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Robinson will serve a three-game suspension this season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy \u2014 a ruling that the 49ers anticipated when they brought in Robinson. While he was playing for the Rams last season, the police pulled Robinson over in November 2024 for driving over 100 mph. He refused a field sobriety test, and Robinson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge in July. Robinson still has a chance to appeal, but with the NFL season right around the corner, he’ll likely miss the 49ers’ first three games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

McGary was carted off the practice field on Aug. 20 with a left leg injury. McGary has been Atlanta’s bookend on the right side of the offensive line, barring injury, since his 2019 rookie season. Last season, McGary ranked 29th among offensive tackles with a 73.8 overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus. He signed a two-year, $30 million extension earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Tennessee activated<\/a> Sneed, who had been dealing with a knee injury, off the physically unable to perform list. Sneed, who’s entering the second season of a four-year, $76 million deal, had his 2024 season cut short after five games due to a quad injury. He previously won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs<\/a> in four seasons with the franchise (2020-23).<\/p>\n

Vikings<\/a> look to WR trade market<\/p>\n

The Vikings<\/a> will be without No. 2 wide receiver Jordan Addison<\/a> for the first three games of the 2025 season. Between that and mounting injuries, Minnesota is reportedly looking to the trade market for help, per NFL Network<\/a>. Rondale Moore<\/a> is out for the season for the second year in a row after suffering a knee injury in a preseason game, while Jalen Nailor<\/a> is week-to-week with a hand injury. While Justin Jefferson<\/a> is slated to be back for the first week of the season, the receiving corps is still thin in Minnesota. Aug. 26 is the deadline to trim down to 53-man rosters for the regular season, meaning the Vikings could have some potential receivers to target on teams that are trying to make space coming out of camp and the preseason.<\/p>\n

Tampa Bay’s second-year receiver has a “severely strained neck” and will begin the 2025 season on injured reserve, per ESPN<\/a>. The report notes that McMillan could miss the first nine weeks of the regular season. Last season (2024), McMillan totaled 37 receptions for 461 yards and eight touchdowns in what was his rookie season.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis is rolling with Jones over third-year quarterback and former No. 4 overall draft pick Anthony Richardson<\/a> as its starter to begin the regular season, per NFL Network<\/a>. The Colts signed Jones, who was the primary quarterback for the Giants from 2019-24, to a one-year, $14 million deal this offseason. Last season, Jones totaled 2,070 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 79.4 passer rating in 10 starts (he was released in November 2024), while completing 63.3% of his passes. He also rushed for 265 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n

During the Bengals<\/a>‘ preseason matchup against the Commanders<\/a> on Aug. 18, Hendrickson \u2014 who isn’t practicing due to hopes of signing an extension \u2014 said the hold-up regarding an extension with Cincinnati is over “guaranteed money,” per ESPN<\/a>. The star defensive end expressed that the two sides are on the same page on the length of the deal and average annual salary. Hendrickson, who has totaled 17.5 sacks in each of the past two seasons and been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons, is scheduled to be a free agent after the 2025 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rams fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Stafford suited up for his first practice of training camp on Aug. 18<\/a>. While Stafford returned to the practice field with just over two weeks left before Los Angeles’ regular-season opener, there is still concern about his health, as he’s been dealing with a back issue. There also wasn’t a ton of clarity about his status, as he remained sidelined through the first month of training camp and into the preseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Giants<\/a> QB Jaxson Dart<\/a> impressing in preseason doesn’t change team’s plan<\/p>\n

One play into the Giants’ fourth possession of their second preseason game, head coach Brian Daboll called in Dart without warning. “Serious?” Dart asked, before making a throw that turned into a 30-yard gain and jogging back to the sideline, with Russell Wilson<\/a> returning. It was all about putting the rookie in a situation he could face sooner or later in the NFL. “You don\u2019t know what\u2019s going to happen,” Daboll said. “Just be ready to go when your number\u2019s called.”<\/p>\n

Dart passed that test and has made a strong first impression as a pro since the Giants traded back into the first round to draft him as their potential QB of the future. The organization and its fans have plenty of optimism about what’s to come, but it has not changed the plan for Wilson to start and Dart to wait in the wings.<\/p>\n

“Russ is our starter, and we\u2019re going to keep developing Jaxson,” Daboll said. “We have a plan. \u2026 We just have to keep working with him and understand there\u2019s going to be a lot of downs. I know there [are] some ups right now, but there\u2019s going to be a lot of downs and we just got to keep growing and communicating, just keep getting better.”<\/p>\n

Whatever the plan is, and whenever Dart gets his first NFL start, the 22-year-old Ole Miss<\/a> product seems to be on board. “I trust them in the process,” Dart said. “I have great guys around me, great coaches who have won and done it at the highest level, so I just look forward to learning each and every day.”<\/p>\n

Washington activated McLaurin off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Aug. 16. He was previously listed with an ankle injury. A two-time Pro Bowler, McLaurin is entering the final season of a three-year, $68.4 million deal and has been executing a hold-in at the team’s facility in hopes of signing an extension. He hasn’t taken part in team practice.<\/p>\n

During Atlanta’s joint practice with Tennessee<\/a> on Aug. 13, Penix was pushed to the ground by multiple players and a fight broke out. “I like to compete at a high level and when I compete I don\u2019t really do too much talking,” Penix said of the incident, according to The Associated Press. “So somebody say something to me and … OK, I throw a touchdown. \u2018Now what y\u2019all talking about?\u2019 And then I guess not everybody take that the right way. And I think that\u2019s all it was.”<\/p>\n

Gardner sat out the team’s joint practice with the Giants on Aug. 13 due to a sore calf. “Sauce wasn’t out (there) today,” head coach Aaron Glenn said after practice. “We’ll continue to evaluate him and see exactly where he’s at.” Gardner has been one of the Jets’ best players since being drafted fourth overall out of Cincinnati<\/a> in 2022. He was the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and was an All-Pro selection in his first two NFL seasons. The 24-year-old Gardner had a slightly down season, by his standards, last year but is still considered one of the league’s elite cornerbacks.<\/p>\n

Nabers did not participate in the Giants\u2019 first two joint practices against the Jets<\/a> on Aug. 12, and head coach Brian Daboll was not forthcoming about details surrounding the top wide receiver\u2019s status. Nabers has been dealing with a toe injury that caused him to miss spring workouts, though Daboll called it “nothing serious.”<\/p>\n

Jets<\/a> QB Tyrod Taylor<\/a> sidelined for remainder of preseason<\/p>\n

Jets backup Taylor will be sidelined through the preseason after recent knee surgery, but the team expects he should be ready for the regular-season opener. Head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Aug. 12 after the Jets\u2019 joint practice with the Giants<\/a> that Taylor had “a minor scope” on the knee that sidelined him the last week of training camp.<\/p>\n

Green Bay’s signal-caller had a procedure for a torn ligament in his left thumb, according to NFL Network<\/a>. That said, Love is expected to be ready for the regular season. Last season (15 regular-season games), Love totaled 3,389 passing yards, 25 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 96.7 passer rating, while completing 63.1% of his passes in what was his second season as the team’s full-time quarterback. The Packers<\/a> finished the 2024 season at 11-6 before losing to the eventual Super Bowl-champion Eagles<\/a> in the NFC wild-card round.<\/p>\n

Cook was present and participating in Buffalo’s Aug. 12 practice, according to multiple reports<\/a>. The fourth-year running back, who’s entering the final year of his rookie contract, has been executing a “hold-in” with his sights set on an extension. Last season, Cook, a two-time Pro Bowler, rushed for 1,009 yards and an NFL-high 16 touchdowns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Garrett was reportedly<\/a> cited for speeding on Aug. 9 after going 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone. This citation comes almost 3 years after he flipped his Porsche multiple times and vowed to slow down. Garrett, reportedly, can pay a $250 fine and doesn’t have to appear in court.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Head coach Kyle Shanahan estimated that Aiyuk was “on track” to return from injury “around” Week 6 this season. Aiyuk sustained a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee during Week 7 of the 2024 season, making his recovery timeline about a full year. With Aiyuk out, the 49ers will rely on TE George Kittle<\/a> and WRs Jauan Jennings<\/a> and Ricky Pearsall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chiefs<\/a> starting cornerback Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol following K.C.’s preseason opener against the Cardinals. Watson missed most of the 2024 regular season after breaking his tibia and fibula in a Week 7 win, but after undergoing surgery, the fourth-year pro managed to make it back in time to help the Chiefs on their playoff run. The Chiefs are still dealing with injuries to defensive end Janarius Robinson<\/a>, who was attempting to make the team but broke his foot during the opener. WR Hollywood Brown<\/a> is still not practicing owing to issues with his foot and ankle and tackle Ethan Driskell<\/a> was out of practice on Aug. 11 recovering from an appendectomy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mattison injured his neck during Miami’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears<\/a> on Aug. 10 and underwent season-ending surgery later that same day, per ESPN<\/a>. Mattison was tackled on a 21-yard pass play, and at first was said to still have soreness in his neck and shoulders after the game by Dolphins<\/a> head coach Mike McDaniel. Mattison was then transported to a local hospital by ambulance and underwent surgery, according to the report.<\/p>\n

Lions<\/a> safety Morice Norris<\/a> in concussion protocol, “doing well”<\/p>\n

Following a frightening injury in Detroit’s preseason opener, Norris is back with the team and is “doing well” in his recovery, according to head coach Dan Campbel. Norris is in concussion protocol and will be reassesed in 10 to 14 days. After spending one night in an Atlanta hospital following the exhibition game against the Falcons<\/a> that ended early because of the injury, Norris flew back to Detroit on Aug. 9 and returned to the Lions’ facility on Aug. 10.<\/p>\n

The interior of the Eagles’ offensive line might have suffered a brutal injury on Aug. 10<\/a>. Dickerson was carted off the field after suffering an apparent injury to his right leg during a practice at Lincoln Financial Field. The three-time Pro Bowler couldn’t put weight on his leg as he got off the field.<\/p>\n

Jaguars<\/a> K Cam Little<\/a> hits 70-yard field goal in preseason game<\/p>\n

Little made a 70-yard field goal to end the first half of Jacksonville’s preseason opener on Aug. 9, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it happened during the regular season. Little and the Jaguars celebrated widely. He seemed to know his latest one was good from the onset. He watched intently and pumped his fist as it slid a little left and cleared the crossbar by several yards \u2014 far enough that the ball boy caught it in the air. Rookie sensation Travis Hunter<\/a> was one of the first to greet Little on the field, body-bumping each other in midair.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis’ quarterback competition is back in full swing after Richardson returned to practice on Aug. 9, two days after he dislocated the pinkie on his right hand in the Colts<\/a>‘ preseason opener against the Ravens. Richardson was injured on Indy’s second possession when unblocked linebacker David Ojabo<\/a> drove Richardson into the ground. He attempted to throw on the sideline but did not return.<\/p>\n

Cowboys<\/a> G Rob Jones<\/a> goes on IR after breaking neck bone<\/p>\n

Dallas put Jones on season-ending injured reserve on Aug. 8. The veteran had been competing with rookie first-round pick Tyler Booker<\/a> to start at right guard before breaking a bone in his neck on July 27. Jones previously said he was looking at a two-to-three-month recovery, but the decision to put him on IR ends any chance of a return this season.<\/p>\n

Jones signed a one-year contract in free agency to give the Cowboys<\/a> added depth in their reconfigured offensive line. Booker, who was selected 12th overall, was the favorite to start, but Jones had been performing well in the first week of training camp and would likely have been a key reserve as the Cowboys look for improvement up front.<\/p>\n

Jets<\/a> rookie TE Mason Taylor<\/a> faces setback after impressive start to camp<\/p>\n

Taylor’s impressive start to camp will be halted after he suffered a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for at least a week. Taylor, a second-round pick out of LSU<\/a>, was one of the standouts throughout the first nine camp practices. He’s the son of Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and the nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Prescott’s own experience dealing with team owner Jerry Jones in multiple rounds of high-profile contract negotiations is why he remains confident star defensive end Parsons will be a Cowboy for this season and beyond.<\/p>\n

“No, not necessarily,” Prescott said on Aug. 7 when asked if his mind ever goes to a place where Parsons might not be his teammate following the two-time All-Pro pass rusher\u2019s public trade request. “\u2026 I\u2019ve got faith in Jones and the team, as I do in Micah and his team. \u2026 I\u2019m going to continue to believe and be optimistic. And 11\u2019s a Cowboy.”<\/p>\n

Gardner-Johnson appeared to suffer a significant leg injury on Aug. 7 during training camp. He tried to tackle receiver John Metchie<\/a> and, after making contact, reportedly fell to the ground and began writhing in pain. The medical staff tended to him as the team and coaches surrounded him. He was eventually helped to a cart while it appeared that he couldn\u2019t put any pressure on his right leg. Head coach DeMeco Ryans didn\u2019t have an update on his condition.<\/p>\n

The Chargers are moving on without Slater after the offensive lineman\u2019s torn patellar tendon sidelined him for the season. “It\u2019s like a gut punch,” head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Aug. 8. The 315-pound lineman was carted off the practice field on Aug. 7 after apparently injuring his left leg. The injury came nearly two weeks after Slater signed a $114 million, four-year extension that included $92 million guaranteed.<\/p>\n

With Slater out, Joe Alt<\/a> will move from right to left tackle, a position he played at Notre Dame<\/a> before becoming the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Titans<\/a> HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy practice<\/p>\n

The Titans<\/a> turned in a sluggish performance on Aug. 3, earning a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan as the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward<\/a>, the No. 1 overall pick this year, followed two solid practices with a rough showing in team drills. The Titans also had penalties and a play that would have been a sack as the defense pressured the young quarterback. Ward\u2019s final rep of the day was a pass that sailed far over the head of receiver Van Jefferson<\/a> and out of bounds. That’s when Callahan unleashed on the offense, but the Titans called Callahan\u2019s outburst warranted, though, because of a lack of focus and intensity on offense.<\/p>\n

Bills<\/a>‘ mounting list of injuries grows to 15 players<\/p>\n

Head coach Sean McDermott followed the Bills<\/a>‘ day off by opening his pre-practice news conference on Aug. 3 by listing 15 members of Buffalo\u2019s 91-player roster as either being limited or not practicing. Starting receiver Khalil Shakir<\/a> was among the latest additions and was listed week-to-week with a high ankle sprain after he was hurt during the Bills’ annual Red and Blue scrimmage at their home stadium on Aug. 1. Also injured Friday were WR Josh Palmer<\/a> (groin), one of the team\u2019s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson<\/a> (groin).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Injuries have particularly hit Buffalo’s receivers, with Curtis Samuel<\/a> (hamstring) and backup Kaden Prather<\/a> also sidelined. Keon Coleman<\/a> is the only healthy projected starter with Buffalo preparing to open the preseason.<\/p>\n

Cowboys<\/a> fans shout ‘Pay Micah<\/a>!’ at Jerry Jones amid ongoing stalemate<\/p>\n

Cowboys fans are growing increasingly impatient about the fact that the team has yet to reach a contract extension with All-Pro edge rusher Parsons, who’s entering the final year of his rookie deal. They let Jerry Jones know exactly how they feel about it too, shouting “Pay Micah!” as Dallas’ longtime owner addressed the crowd during the opening day of Cowboys training camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7\u201310 campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2025 for $24 million \u2014 well below market value for easily one of the five best defensive players in the NFL. The 26-year-old Parsons, who earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first three seasons in the league, remains the only player in NFL history to record at least 12.0 sacks in each of his first three years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/p>\n

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