Pads have been popping within the NFL on Tuesday, as groups actually get into the guts of coaching camp. That wasn’t the one popping off Tuesday, as New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett responded to Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton’s pointed criticism, quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentioned taking a pay lower and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan stopped by.
In non-Jets information, New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas says he is additional alongside in his quest to seize his All-Professional type from 2019, whereas there have been a number of show-stopping catches (highlights are under). Buffalo Payments security Damar Hamlin additionally intercepted a go as he continues his return after struggling cardiac arrest and collapsing throughout a sport in January..
This is what it’s essential to know from camps throughout the league:
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Saints WR Thomas closing in on full energy
New Orleans Saints large receiver Michael Thomas is not able to say he is again at 100% after lacking a good portion of the final three seasons because of ankle and toe accidents. However Thomas, who mentioned he is “hooked on perfection,” will not accept something much less.
Hackett: Payton broke code with feedback
With out mentioning Sean Payton by title, New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett responded Tuesday to Payton’s scathing criticism, saying the feedback about his teaching efficiency final season violated an unwritten “code.” Hackett mentioned he wasn’t shocked by Payton’s remarks, claiming his Denver Broncos successor has been blasting him publicly for a yr.
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New England Patriots: Consideration fantasy soccer managers: TE Hunter Henry is likely to be a worthy later-round funding primarily based on the Patriots’ first six coaching camp practices. On Tuesday, Henry caught one other red-zone TD go from QB Mac Jones, which continues a theme that he has been a go-to man for Jones in cash conditions. Henry was additionally one of many Patriots’ offseason award winners. — Mike Reiss
Washington Commanders: Receiver Jahan Dotson, who caught 35 passes final season with seven touchdowns, had one other sturdy day in coaching camp. Quarterback Sam Howell related with Dotson on a handful of throws, in each 7-on-7 work and full-team classes. On one third-and-2, Dotson aligned within the slot and bought the nook on a deep seam route earlier than slicing exterior — leaving the nook’s ft tangled and creating a simple throw for Howell. It could not be shocking in any respect to see Dotson have an enormous season. Even in video games final season when he did not have many catches, he could possibly be seen creating separation together with his route-running. — John Keim
Jacksonville Jaguars: Tuesday was one of many hottest days of coaching camp (warmth index of 100, per climate.com) and it impacted WR Calvin Ridley and DT Roy Robertson-Harris. Ridley left the observe area roughly halfway by means of observe and hung out within the cool-down tent earlier than going inside to the locker room. He finally returned in full pads on the finish of observe. Robertson-Harris participated in your entire observe and the autograph session with followers, however trainers have been pouring ice water into his lap on the desk following the session. Proper deal with Anton Harrison did not take part in staff drills on Tuesday, however that was due to a sore shoulder. The twenty seventh general choose mentioned he anticipated to be superb. — Mike DiRocco
Philadelphia Eagles: The Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown connection caught hearth Tuesday. The play of the day got here late in observe, when Hurts threw a dime downfield that hit Brown in stride for the landing. Brown was productive all morning regardless of going through off largely in opposition to standout nook James Bradberry. His again shoulder snag alongside the left sideline throughout staff drills offered one other spotlight. — Tim McManus
Carolina Panthers: Rookie quarterback Bryce Younger was intercepted Tuesday, the fourth straight observe wherein he threw a choose because the Panthers targeted on pink zone offense. However the No. 1 general choose in April’s draft wasn’t involved and neither was coach Frank Reich, who mentioned Younger had a great day. Younger was 8-for-13 on pink zone staff drills, with one interception and no landing passes. His solely pink zone touchdowns got here on 7-on-7 drills. Reich wasn’t involved in regards to the interception as a result of he needed to see Younger take possibilities. Younger wasn’t involved as a result of nothing fazes him. “I am large on controlling what I can management and switch the web page,” Younger mentioned. — David Newton
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders’ first day in pads was as bodily a coaching camp observe as seen in a few years. They have been tackling to the bottom to finish observe, together with semi-barrel roll takedowns, chirping at one another — LB Curtis Bolton and G Jordan Meredith skirmished — and Professional Bowl DE Maxx Crosby frequently gave rookie TE Michael Mayer the enterprise. Certainly, a knock on Mayer, a second-rounder from Notre Dame, is he wants to enhance his blocking expertise, and going up in opposition to the relentless Crosby in full pads is an effective studying lab going ahead. — Paul Gutierrez
Inexperienced Bay Packers: Devonte Wyatt had a comparatively quiet rookie season final yr, particularly for a man who was the twenty eighth general choose. The defensive lineman has been something however that to date in camp. On Tuesday, he was a wrecking crew in the course of the one-on-one go speeding drill. He used a spin transfer to solid apart middle Josh Myers to win that rep after which he flashed his energy by shoving deal with Jean Delance so forcefully that the offensive line toppled over. Throughout a staff interval, he beat guard Jon Runyan for what would’ve been a sack of Jordan Love. “I really feel much more snug, much more assured with performs,” mentioned Wyatt, who performed solely 224 snaps all of final season. “I am much more targeted, not a lot stress. I hit the rookie wall in regards to the starting of the yr however it’s gone now. Now it is simply time to take that subsequent step.” — Rob Demovsky
San Francisco 49ers: Within the spring, Niners WR Deebo Samuel lamented his play in 2022, calling the season “terrible” for him and vowing to return again in the very best form of his profession. Samuel has been placing within the work and returned to this camp feeling sooner and lighter whereas additionally sustaining his bodily method. Fellow wideout Brandon Aiyuk has, rightfully, gotten loads of the early camp consideration, however it should not go unnoticed that Samuel appears poised for an enormous bounce-back season. Over the previous two days, Samuel has been making performs within the run sport and down area as a receiver. San Francisco’s offense fired on all cylinders down the stretch final season after including working again Christian McCaffrey however there could possibly be one other degree to achieve if Samuel, McCaffrey, Aiyuk and tight finish George Kittle are all rolling on the similar time. — Nick Wagoner
Los Angeles Chargers: By two practices in pads, the Chargers’ secondary is standing out. On Monday, second-year cornerbacks Deane Leonard and Ja’Sir Taylor, 2022 sixth- and seventh-round alternatives, respectively, made a number of spectacular performs to interrupt up passes. On Tuesday, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. and security Alohi Gilman adopted swimsuit, with Gilman going a step additional to jump a route and intercept quarterback Justin Herbert on a go supposed for 6-foot-8 tight finish Donald Parham Jr. Following the departures of veterans Bryce Callahan and Nasir Adderley, every of those gamers can be anticipated to play vital roles able group that features All-Professional security Derwin James Jr. and cornerback J.C. Jackson, who continues to steadily improve his workload as he returns from a season-ending knee damage. — Lindsey Thiry
Buffalo Payments: For a second straight day, quarterback Josh Allen completed a play coping with an obvious damage, however then was in a position to resume observe usually. On Tuesday, Allen had the pocket shut in on him throughout a play and would have been sacked if contact was allowed. He walked away from the play clearly annoyed, and quarterback Kyle Allen got here in to complete the first-team offense’s reps for that sequence. Allen was checked out briefly and basic supervisor Brandon Beane and large receiver Stefon Diggs checked on him. He obtained what gave the impression to be tape on his proper foot and didn’t miss any extra reps. Coach Sean McDermott was not at observe as he was attending to a private household matter. He was anticipated to return to camp within the afternoon. — Alaina Getzenberg
Chicago Bears: The competitors to fill the cornerback spot reverse Jaylon Johnson is in full drive between rookies Tyrique Stevenson and Terell Smith. At some point after Stevenson recorded an interception in opposition to the first-team offense, Smith tipped a go from Justin Fields that landed within the arms of Eddie Jackson throughout 7-on-7. Stevenson famous that he had a “couple slip ups” early in protection that – together with Smith making performs with the second-team protection – paved the way in which for the second- and fifth spherical picks, respectively, to enter a contest for the position of CB2. — Courtney Cronin
New Orleans Saints: The Saints scheduled the second a part of their observe inside for the primary time this camp after temperatures reached nearly 100 levels. A number of Saints gamers appeared to battle with the warmth and needed to stroll to the locker room or briefly be attended to by trainers. The Saints nonetheless managed to have a full of life indoor session of 11-on-11 drills and closely concerned their tight ends, with Juwan Johnson making one of many higher performs of the day. Johnson caught a go from Derek Carr and streaked down the suitable sideline untouched. Foster Moreau additionally caught two passes from Carr throughout that set. Saints guard Andrus Peat was not at observe, as anticipated, after he left Monday’s observe with what Dennis Allen known as a quad pressure. — Katherine Terrell
Baltimore Ravens: Rookie first-round large receiver Zay Flowers continued a robust begin to camp together with his most spectacular observe but. Flowers received all three of his one-on-one battles, getting large open a few instances together with his superb route-running. Then, he caught two red-zone landing passes from Lamar Jackson. The pecking order of the Ravens’ large receiver group stays unsure, however Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr. are solidifying themselves as the highest two large receivers in Baltimore. Rashod Bateman, a former first-round choose, stays on the Bodily Unable to Carry out record with a foot damage. — Jamison Hensley
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