Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. breaks fibula after practice collision with Maxx Crosby, per report
Johnson was carving out a role in the Raiders' defense prior to the injury
(Aug 3 -- CBS Sports)

Colts LB Zaire Franklin (ankle) returned to practice on Sunday.
The Athletic's James Boyd reports that Franklin is still rehabbing from the left ankle surgery he underwent this offseason, but he successfully participated in 7-on-7 drills for the first time in this year's training camp on Sunday. This is great news for the Colts' defense. Franklin has totaled 115-plus tackles in each of the last three seasons. Last year, he banked career highs in both quarterback pressures (15) and sacks (four).
(Aug 3 -- NBC Sports)

Steelers Have Not Discussed Extension With WR Calvin Austin
D.K. Metcalf will take on George Pickens‘ role as the Steelers’ No. 1 receiver in 2025 and beyond. As the regular season approaches, Pittsburgh still faces questions about the secondary WR spots. As things stand, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are positioned to handle larger workloads than they have so far in their brief NFL careers. Austin in particular will be worth […]
(Aug 3 -- Pro Football Rumors)

49ers rookie CJ West appreciates fire hydrant' comparison from Robert Saleh
San Francisco 49ers rookie CJ West believes his "fire hydrant" height works to his advantage in some cases.
(Aug 3 -- Yahoo Sports)

RB Cook sits out Bills' practice: 'Just business'
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook did not participate in a mandatory practice on Sunday for the first time since seeking an extension this offseason.
(Aug 3 -- ESPN)

C.J. Stroud said "I feel strong, I feel healthy" when asked about how he's felt throughout training camp.
Stroud was briefly sidelined for the spring due to an injury to his throwing shoulder, but the star quarterback was able to avoid the PUP list to start training camp and has been all systems go since camp opened. Stroud is working in a new offense and is hoping to bounce back from a 2024 season that saw him struggle more than he did as a rookie when he threw for 4,108-23-5 on his way to winning Offensive Rookie of the Year. The third-year signal-caller profiles as a fringe QB1/QB2 in fantasy and should help fuel Nico Collins to another season of high-end production.
(Aug 3 -- NBC Sports)

2025 NFL Offseason Buzz: Bills' Mounting List of Injuries Grows to 15 Players
The 2025 NFL season starts in less than six weeks, and we're tracking the latest on what's happening around the league this offseason.
(Aug 3 -- FOX Sports)

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall opens up on Year 2 development goals: 'You can't really rehab a gunshot wound'
Pearsall has had to manage plenty of setbacks in his young NFL career
(Aug 3 -- CBS Sports)

How to bet the Rams in 2025: Super Bowl odds, win total, props, best bets for Los Angeles
We dive into the Los Angeles Rams' 2025 NFL odds, review their offseason and preview their season from a betting perspective
(Aug 3 -- CBS Sports)

Austin Jackson out a few weeks, Alec Ingold in concussion protocol
Dolphins right tackle Austin Johnson is no stranger to injuries and he's dealing with another one at Dolphins training camp.
(Aug 3 -- Yahoo Sports)

Austin Jackson out a few weeks, Alec Ingold in concussion protocol
Dolphins right tackle Austin Johnson is no stranger to injuries and he's dealing with another one at Dolphins training camp.
(Aug 3 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

James Cook said he did not practice on Sunday due to "business."
Per ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg, Cook repeated "'business' over and over" when asked why he missed practice and whether or not he would return to the practice field on Monday. It's possible we have a hold-in brewing between Cook and the Bills as he continues to seek an extension before the start of the season, although Monday's participation should give us a better sense of what's going on here. Cook was seen walking the sidelines with a Bills athletic trainer during parts of Sunday's practice, but with no report of an injury, it's hard to imagine this being anything other than a contract-related absence. As long as Cook is out, we can expect Ray Davis and Ty Johnson to see more work. Stay tuned for an update on Cook's practice status come Monday.
(Aug 3 -- NBC Sports)

Colts lose Salvon Ahmed to serious injury on hip-drop tackle in practice
The hip-drop tackle causes so many injuries that the NFL has banned it from games.
(Aug 3 -- Yahoo Sports)

Colts RB Salvon Ahmed (leg/ankle) was carted off the field during Sunday's practice.
The now-banned hip-drop tackle was the culprit here. Colts safety Trey Washington reportedly deployed the method on a play that resulted in Ahmed screaming and remaining down for several minutes after the play. The veteran running back was given an air cast before being carted off the field on a stretcher, but it sounds like he'll be at risk of missing most, if not all, of the season once we learn the details of his injury. Head coach Shane Steichen said after practice that it was a mistake by Washington, a rookie out of Mississippi who is trying to make the team as a UDFA, but it's a stark reminder of why the league pushed to and ultimately banned the tackle after the 2023 season. Ahmed joined the Colts last October and was battling for a spot on the 53-man roster in camp. We'll provide an update on his status once we learn more.
(Aug 3 -- NBC Sports)

James Cook: No practice for 'business' reasons
Cook didn't practice Sunday and said that the reason was "business" when asked after the session, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
(Aug 3 -- Rotowire)

Bills RB James Cook Holding In?
Bills running back James Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking a lucrative extension. However, he was a full participant at Buffalo’s first training camp practice, and reports at the time indicated he would continue to do so and would not “hold in.” That appears to have changed. Cook […]
(Aug 3 -- Pro Football Rumors)

Hip-drop tackle severely injures Colts RB Ahmed
Colts backup running back Salvon Ahmed suffered a severe injury to his lower right leg after a hip-drop tackle during practice and was taken to a hospital for X-rays.
(Aug 3 -- ESPN)

Eagles training camp observations: Exciting play from veteran pass rusher
Here are our Eagles practice notes from Day 8 of training camp.
(Aug 3 -- Yahoo Sports)

Colts lose Salvon Ahmed to serious injury on hip-drop tackle in practice
The hip-drop tackle causes so many injuries that the NFL has banned it from games.
(Aug 3 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Players in contract years have powerful postseason leverage
Players can, in theory, refuse to play in the playoffs without new deals.
(Aug 3 -- ProFootballTalk.com)