Best of Saturday at training camp: Happy birthday to TB12, Derwin James, Todd Gurley
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur liked what he’s seen so far from rookie quarterback Daniel Jones in training camp. (0:30)
Everybody’s working for the weekend, right?
As the first full week of NFL training camps comes to a close, teams head into scrimmages to prepare for their first preseason games. Others fight the heat in the best way possible. Oh and, we celebrate some big-time birthdays.
Here’s what you need to know from camps across the league:
Jump to the best of Saturday:
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Antonio Brown to see a foot specialist
According to reporting by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brown is suffering from an unspecified injury. The news comes a day after Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden expressed frustration about Brown missing training camp practices.
Kalil ‘had a hard time moving on’
Center Ryan Kalil, who unretired this week to join the New York Jets after 12 seasons with Carolina Panthers, said he still had more football in him. He also offered a mea culpa for criticizing other players who have done the same thing.
“I want to apologize to anybody publicly or behind closed doors that I criticized for retiring and then coming back,” Kalil said with a smile Saturday. “I totally understand it now. I totally get it.”
James Conner gives ailing fan a guided tour
The Pittsburgh Steelers running back spotted a young fan with a breathing tube asking for an autograph. Conner did way more than that, taking the girl on a behind-the-scenes tour of Steelers camp.
Love the joy this game brings people. Priceless moments. pic.twitter.com/GnM5nnQ7h9
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Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin could miss a week of practice with an irritated disk in his back.
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt, who was suffering from a groin injury, has passed his physical to begin practice.
When practice gets hot, the #Saints get snoballs ❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/gbEwKygEfC
Coach Kingsbury discusses the expectations for Kyler Murray in his first preseason game. pic.twitter.com/BRYFYlG7iP
Quarterback Dwayne Haskins was a lot like the others at his position on Fan Appreciation Day: inconsistent. Each quarterback struggled at times on third down situations, sometimes because of offensive line issues. Haskins’ best throw was a deep back shoulder pass to Kelvin Harmon. Haskins also finished one drive well with a pass to tight end Donald Parham, who turned and caught the ball in the end zone. On the play, Haskins used a faster tempo and quick snapped the ball.
On Military Appreciation Day, coach John Harbaugh invited Ravens fans to walk onto the field after training camp practice.
Russell Wilson is playing in today’s scrimmage as expected after missing practice yesterday to attend his grandfather’s funeral. He flew back from Norfolk, Va. late last night. DK Metcalf isn’t in shoulder pads, so it doesn’t look like he’s playing. Same with Jarran Reed, Ed Dickson, Cody Barton and Mike Iupati, among others. George Fant is in pads after missing the final 15 minutes or so of yesterday’s practice, so it looks like he’s fine.
Q: How unofficial is your unofficial depth chart? Kliff Kingsbury: “It’s unofficial.” Perfect answer. Kingsbury is starting to find his personality with the media and we’re finding out he’s actually pretty funny.
Happy birthday, everyone!
Aug. 3 is a red-letter day for NFL birthdays. The GOAT, Tom Brady, is 42. He got a nice shout out from Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman.
You’re too f’n old for birthday cake 😂🍰 #HBDTB12 pic.twitter.com/hzvNNHWRoZ
But Brady isn’t the only one celebrating.
Happy birthday dear @TG3II, happy birthday to you! 🎶
Here comes the bday boy! pic.twitter.com/HrG2Ek7dSu
this guy is only 23…
HBD, @DERWINJAMES ‼️ pic.twitter.com/0U7jTP5Wc6
Happy birthday to the 🦁🐅🦍 @kwon! 🎉 #LiTiRilla pic.twitter.com/y9qzpo6u0e
Party like a rockstar! 🤟🎸
Happy birthday, @dantefowler! pic.twitter.com/D8Gcyu7LP5