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Drew Allar Signs contract with Steelers
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 12:11 PM
Allar signed his four-year rookie contract with the Steelers on Friday.
Analysis: Pittsburgh's rookie third-round pick is ready to roll ahead of training camp, which kicks off for the Steelers on July 28. Allar will compete with Mason Rudolph and Will Howard for the second spot on the quarterback depth chart behind Aaron Rodgers.
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins In camp with Patriots as coach
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:58 AM
Hopkins is attending New England's training camp in a coaching capacity, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed Friday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Hopkins said earlier in the offseason that his preference is to play another season in the NFL, but the 34-year-old wide receiver may be starting to look for post-career contingencies as well. He had just 22 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns on 39 targets across 17 regular-season games with the Ravens in 2025. The Patriots' current WR corps features A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and DeMario Douglas.
James Conner
James Conner Advances past injuries
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:30 AM
Conner (foot/ankle) participated in practice Thursday, Jess Root of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, Conner has recovered fully from the ankle injury that limited him to three regular-season games in 2025, though it's possible he'll be eased back in as training camp rolls along. The 31-year-old returns to a crowded Arizona backfield that now includes first-rounder Jeremiyah Love and free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier, as well as 2024 third-rounder Trey Benson. With Love and Allgeier destined to see their share of touches, Conner doesn't appear to have a clear path to steady volume in 2026, though that could change if injuries hit.
Trey Benson
Trey Benson Practices Thursday
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:14 AM
Benson (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Jess Root of USA Today reports.
Analysis: As did fellow RB James Conner, who is bouncing back from an ankle injury. Per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site, while the returning backs are ready for camp, the team plans to "be smart" with them out of the gate. Looking ahead, Benson will look to secure slotting in a crowded Arizona backfield that also includes Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, as well as Conner. However, unless injuries hit, Benson doesn't have a path to steady volume in the offense as Week 1 approaches.
Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers Will be eased in
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 8:54 AM
Though Nabers (knee) was not among the Giants placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, the team is expected to bring the wideout along slowly, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Nabers and the team's other veteran players are slated to report to training camp Tuesday, but Raanan notes that doesn't necessarily mean the wideout -- who initially underwent surgery Oct. 28 to address ACL and meniscus tears in his right knee and subsequently underwent a clean-up procedure this spring -- will be practicing immediately. In any case, assuming he remains off the active/PUP list, as expected, added context regarding Nabers' status will arrive once the Giants, who are hopeful he'll be ready for Week 1, re-take the practice field next week.
Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett Practicing amid contract talks
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 8:28 AM
Brissett participated in Thursday's training camp practice and contract talks with the Cardinals are now ongoing and productive, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Brissett did not participate in spring workouts and held in at minicamp, so his decision to practice Thursday eases concerns about a potential hold-in at training camp. That said, the veteran signal-caller is still seeking a raise over his current backup-level starting salary, so his contract situation will warrant monitoring until it is resolved. Brissett is expected to open the regular season as Arizona's starting quarterback, with Gardner Minshew and rookie third-round pick Carson Beck filling out the QB room.
Dealing with minor knee issue
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 10:54 PM
Johnson, who was placed on the PUP list Thursday, is managing a knee injury that isn't considered serious, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson finished last season on IR due to an MCL injury, and he's not quite ready to participate in training camp. However, coach Matt LeFleur said that the offensive lineman's placement on the physically unable to perform list was "really just maintenance" and indicated that Johnson will "be back before you know it." It sounds like Johnson is expected to be good to go by the beginning of the regular season, and he's slated to be Arizona's starting left tackle.
Knee injury not considered serious
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 10:16 PM
Sweat (knee), who was placed on the PUP list Thursday, isn't dealing with a serious injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Sweat's placement on the physically unable to perform list was a surprise given his participation in mandatory OTAs in early June, but coach Mike LaFleur described the transaction, along with the PUP placement of left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., as "really just maintenance." LaFleur also said that Sweat is "fired up" to be at training camp and is "in great spirits and feeling good." It sounds like Sweat should be a full-go by the beginning of the regular season, and he'll look to build upon the career-high 12.0 sacks he recorded across 17 games last year.
Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins Should open at full speed
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 5:21 PM
Judkins (ankle/fibula) is in line to be full go at the start of training camp, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Judkins, who is bouncing back from a dislocated right ankle and fractured fibula that he suffered in Week 16 last season, had been able to work in team drills this spring, but the fact that the 2025 second-rounder is on track to work without restrictions in training camp positions him to maintain his role as Cleveland's clear-cut top back, a role that carries weekly fantasy utlity. In the mix to log complementary touches behind Judkins this season are Dylan Sampson, Raheim Sanders and Ahmani Marshall.
Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett Set to practice Thursday
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 5:14 PM
Coach Mike LaFleur said Brissett will practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: One day removed from reporting for training camp, Brissett will be out there on the field after sitting out the entirety of Arizona's offseason program as he seeks an upgrade on the terms of his current contract. LaFleur told Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com that talks between Brissett and the team have been productive, but he'll open camp without the situation resolved. There's an expectation that Brissett will be the Week 1 starting quarterback for the Cardinals, but Gardner Minshew and rookie third-round pick Carson Beck are waiting in the wings in the event Brissett can't replicate his productive self from Week 6 onward from the 2025 campaign.
Malik Nabers
Malik Nabers Avoids PUP list placement
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 5:08 PM
Nabers (knee) was not among the Giants placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: As Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com notes, that's a good sign for the wideout, who is working his way back from a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, but it remains to be seen what Nabers is able to do once practices start. While there's no timetable at this stage for when he'll work fully, the Giants continue to hope that Nabers will be available for Week 1 action.
Spending training camp on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:59 PM
Robertson-Harris (Achilles) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles during a practice in May and will likely miss all of training camp. Coach John Harbaugh said he believes the defensive end could play at some point during the 2026 season. With such a fresh and severe injury, it seems the rest of the defensive line will take over Robertson-Harris' workload for the foreseeable future.
Placed on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:56 PM
Roberts (undisclosed) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Roberts was unable to participate in the Giants' voluntary offseason workouts due to a surgery he underwent for an undisclosed injury. The surgery recovery will seemingly continue into training camp, and it is unclear when the defensive lineman will be ready to return to the field.
Thomas Fidone
Thomas Fidone II Placed on PUP before training camp
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:53 PM
Fidone (foot) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Fidone was placed on injured reserve in late November due to a foot injury he was playing through during the 2025 season. The tight end underwent a cleanup procedure for the issue in early June and is expected to return to the field at some point during training camp.
All set for training camp
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:49 PM
Nolen is all set to participate in the Cardinals' training camp, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
Analysis: Nolen suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16 of the 2025 season. He underwent surgery in late December to repair a torn meniscus and has made it all the way back to playing shape. The 2025 first-round pick is set to return to team activities and take the field alongside fellow defensive tackle Roy Lopez.
Will start camp on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:42 PM
Collins (quadriceps) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday.
Analysis: Collins sustained a quadriceps injury in early December 2025 during a game against the 49ers. The starting defensive tackle has apparently not recovered from the issue and will require additional time to heal before taking the field once again.
Placed on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:38 PM
Williams (Achilles) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Williams tore his Achilles in December 2025 and was not expected to be ready for training camp. The linebacker has a chance to return for the Cardinals' season opener against the Chargers and may be able to participate in the preseason. For now, the 25-year-old is still working through the recovery process.
Beginning camp on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:35 PM
Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson will not be available for the start of training camp. The offensive tackle was unable to finish the 2025 regular season due to a knee issue, and it is unclear whether his current injury is related to last year's recovery process. Johnson had his fifth-year option picked up in April, so regardless of when the tackle is ready, he is set to return to play for the Cardinals through 2027.
Let go by Titans
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:29 PM
The Titans waived Hayes on Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hayes has spent time on both the Falcons' and Dolphins' practice squads, appearing in just one regular-season game during the 2024 campaign as a special-teams feature. The offensive tackle will likely return to that role for a familiar team once rosters are cut down August 30.
Placed on PUP list
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 4:22 PM
Latham (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Thursday, Easton Freeze of AtoZSports.com reports.
Analysis: The starting right tackle played through a hip injury last year, but that likely does not correlate with Latham's current issue. The 2024 first-round pick will head into his second season protecting Cam Ward as long as he can overcome this injury.

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