NFL coaching camp 2022 reside

We’re formally one month away from the beginning of the NFL common season — which kicks off with a Thursday evening Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams matchup.

It certain was an lively NFL coaching camp Monday. The Baltimore Ravens activated J.K. Dobbins off of the PUP listing and likewise signed kicker Justin Tucker to a four-year extension, Najee Harris returned to the sector for particular person drills at Pittsburgh Steelers camp. Patrick Mahomes labored on deep passes, Jalen Hurts linked with A.J. Brown, as did Trevor Lawrence with Christian Kirk.

Groups are making ready as Thursday kicks off this week’s preseason motion with two video games — the New York Giants at New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans on the Ravens — adopted by 5 video games Friday, eight video games Saturday and one sport Sunday.

This is what it is advisable to know from camps throughout the league.

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What our NFL Nation reporters noticed Monday

Washington Commanders: Washington tight finish John Bates returned to observe after hurting his left calf early in coaching camp. His presence was noticeable, particularly when it got here to blocking. With No. 1 tight finish Logan Thomas nonetheless on the bodily unable to carry out listing, and with rookie Cole Turner nursing a left hamstring harm, Bates’ return was welcomed. He’ll assist in the passing sport, however he’s additionally a terrific blocker within the run sport. That was noticeable on one run throughout an 11-on-11 drill by which he was matched up vs. finish Montez Sweat. Bates stored his ft and physique sq., then turned Sweat and wrestled him out of the way in which. It was a powerful block and a sight Washington wanted to see. — John Keim

Carolina Panthers: It isn’t at all times signal when the overall supervisor talks to a participant after observe, notably amid a report that participant is on the buying and selling block. However on this case it was good for quarterback Sam Darnold, who was instructed by Scott Fitterer “to not fear” in regards to the social media report that surfaced over the weekend. Coach Matt Rhule took it one step additional, saying he expects to have three quarterbacks on his closing roster, together with Darnold and Baker Mayfield, engaged in a battle for the beginning job. Rookie Matt Corral doubtless could be the third over PJ Walker just because Carolina invested a third-round decide in him. “Of the 32 NFL groups, 12 performed one quarterback final yr for all 17 regular-season video games,” Rhule famous. “I feel the common during the last 5 years is 41 %, in order a lot as we’re involved in regards to the beginning quarterback battle, I am taking a look at 2.” As for who has an edge for the beginning spot, Darnold had a nasty interception and Mayfield had three passes batted down on the line on Monday. Each had been ineffective in a two-minute drill on the finish of observe. — David Newton

Tennessee Titans: The suitable guard competitors between second-year participant Dillon Radunz and rookie Nicholas Petit-Frere continues to warmth up. The 2 are alternating reps with the primary unit. Petit-Frere had a few good battles with exterior linebacker Harold Landry III throughout a cross rush interval. The first distinction between Petit-Frere and Radunz is the facility on the level of assault that the rookie brings, though Radunz is noticeably larger than he was final yr. That competitors might be one to keep watch over as camp continues. — Turron Davenport

Atlanta Falcons: The ascent of security Richie Grant continues to be one of many extra fascinating issues for the Falcons this coaching camp. Final yr’s second-round select of UCF, Grant was compelled into taking part in time after nook Isaiah Oliver tore his ACL final season. Now in his pure place at security, he is been taking part in like a transparent starter reverse Jaylinn Hawkins, is without doubt one of the few gamers who has caught with tight finish Kyle Pitts and is making an increasing number of performs in observe. On Monday, he picked off Marcus Mariota on a tipped ball — exhibiting good consciousness as he caught the ball on the run and stored going. — Michael Rothstein

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs practiced with out pads on Monday and at a slower tempo than regular which allowed them to work on deep passes. Patrick Mahomes threw a number of passes down the sector. Some went to gamers in the principle broad receiving group, like Mecole Hardman, and a few went to these competing for roster spots, like Justin Watson. The thought is to work on timing when there isn’t any actual cross rush or significant defensive protection. — Adam Teicher

Denver Broncos: Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett would really like very a lot to flee the preseason and coaching camp with none extra important accidents. However in his first yr with the group, Hackett has constantly mentioned he will not dial down the competitors as a part of any risk-reward dialogue. That has meant the starters on offense have confronted the starters on protection a lot in practices. It additionally means he has to outlive moments just like the final play of Monday’s when broad receiver Courtland Sutton leaped over cornerback Ronald Darby — each starters — to make a highlight-worthy seize on a cross from Russell Wilson. Darby stayed down on the sector for a number of moments earlier than telling a few of his teammates he had knocked the wind out of himself. However in simply few seconds the play highlighted all the advantages of taking part in the perfect towards the perfect in a observe, in addition to the chance.

“That is soccer, that is going to occur, you possibly can solely management what you possibly can management,” Hackett mentioned. ” … (We’re) making an attempt to guard one another, however on the similar time we have now to make one another higher.” — Jeff Legwold

Green Bay Packers: The final time Jarran Reed remembers being part of a defensive entrance as skilled because the one he is a part of in Inexperienced Bay was in 2016 with the Seahawks. He was a rookie on a entrance that featured the likes of Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Tony McDaniel. That trio had a mixed 25 years of NFL expertise and helped the Seattle’s protection rank fifth within the league. He thinks the Packers have one thing related occurring with their entrance. Collectively, Reed, Kenny Clark and Dean Lowry have 18 years of expertise. All three entered the NFL within the 2016 draft. It is one of many causes Reed signed with the Packers this offseason (one yr, $3.25 million). Reed made his presence felt on Monday when throughout a full-pads observe he stuffed working again AJ Dillon for a deal with for a loss. The Packers completed ninth in protection final yr however allowed the third-most yards per rush final yr, so these are the sorts of performs they wish to see from Reed. — Rob Demovsky

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Prime NFL information of the day

NFL asks officials to focus on illegal contact fouls: The NFL has requested its on-field officers to pay specific consideration to unlawful contact fouls throughout the 2022 season, a league spokesperson confirmed Monday. The request might result in a rise in such flags following an enormous drop throughout the 2021 season. Unlawful contact refers to prohibited contact by a defender when the quarterback nonetheless has the ball and stays within the pocket. It’s a 5-yard penalty and leads to an automated first down.

Baltimore Ravens sign Justin Tucker to extension: Tucker signed a four-year extension with the Ravens on Monday, with a supply saying it is value $24 million and continues to make Tucker the NFL’s highest-paid kicker. Tucker, probably the most correct kicker in NFL historical past, will earn a mean of $6 million per season, the supply mentioned, which is $1 million extra per season than another kicker. He had two years left on his present deal, and is now signed via 2027 and can obtain signing and possibility bonuses that whole $11.5 million, based on the supply. The extension additionally contains $17.5 million assured, the supply mentioned, which is $5 million greater than another kicker.

Josh McDaniels ends speculation over potential Josh Jacobs trade: Las Vegas Raiders first-year coach Josh McDaniels put an finish to hypothesis Monday that former Professional Bowl working again Josh Jacobs was being showcased for a attainable commerce by taking part in so many snaps within the group’s preseason opener. “We have now a number of confidence in J.J.,” McDaniels mentioned. “And, you recognize, he did effectively together with his alternatives, which we hoped he would. “However no, we have now no need to do this in any respect.” Jacobs, who didn’t have his fifth-year possibility picked up by Las Vegas’ new regime of McDaniels and common supervisor Dave Ziegler, had 5 carries, gaining 30 yards, and caught two passes totaling 14 yards within the Raiders’ 27-11 Corridor of Fame Sport victory final week over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jets’ Mekhi Becton having MRI on surgically repaired knee: New York Jets proper deal with Mekhi Becton is having an MRI on his surgically repaired proper knee after limping off the observe discipline Monday in obvious ache. The harm would not seem severe, based on the Jets, however any time misplaced is doubtlessly important as a result of Becton has battled weight and conditioning points.

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