NFL training camps are well under way for every franchise across the league.
Here are the answers to some key questions, and the latest updates from around summer practices.
When does the NFL preseason kick off? Every team starts getting underway this weekend. The preseason ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, and NFL roster cutdown day is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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What are each team’s preseason and regular-season schedules? The entire preseason and regular season schedule can be found right here on Yahoo Sports.
Live 301 updates
Colts QB Anthony Richardson will play in preseason opener, per head coach Shane Steichen
Indianapolis hosts Denver on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, and we’ll get our first look at 2023 No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson since Week 5 of last season.
#Colts HC Shane Steichen says the starters will play in Sunday’s preseason opener against the #Broncos, including QB Anthony Richardson.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 9, 2024
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 9:33 PM EDT
Vikings-Cowboys trade The Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings swapped cornerbacks on Friday. The Cowboys received Andrew Booth Jr. and sent Nashon Wright to the Vikings in the deal, according to multiple reports.
Neither cornerback has played much for their respective teams so far. Booth, who was selected in the second round of the 2022 draft, has played in just 11% of snaps for the Vikings over the past two years. Wright has played more, but not much, in his three seasons with the Cowboys. He’s made just three starts over that timespan.
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 4:44 PM EDT
Could Brandon Aiyuk stay in San Francisco? Training camp’s favorite soap opera — outside of CeeDee Lamb vs. the Dallas Cowboys, of course — might be taking a turn for the better in San Francisco’s favor involving wideout Brandon Aiyuk.
The #49ers have made a renewed effort in recent days to strike a long-term deal with WR Brandon Aiyuk, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.
The situation is fluid and other teams, including Pittsburgh, are still in the mix. But a return to SF appears increasingly possible.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 9, 2024
Aiyuk took to Instagram to comment on the chaotic back-and-forth reporting in recent days.
Instagram screen grab (@thesfniners)
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 4:40 PM EDT
Broncos to start QB Jarrett Stidham; Bo Nix gets nod next week Jarrett Stidham will start the Broncos’ first preseason game. Bo Nix will come in second.
Nix will start the second preseason game pic.twitter.com/HZ3BRSPXqz
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) August 9, 2024
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 2:44 PM EDT
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott gets day off with ankle soreness Dak Prescott is getting a day off with right ankle soreness. It’s a precaution. Team is saying it’s nothing serious.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) August 9, 2024
According to the team, Dak Prescott is being held out of practice Friday for precautionary reasons because of ankle soreness following the joint practice with the Rams on Thursday. Cowboys have a light workout today and he is likely to not play Sunday’s preseason game vs. Rams.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 9, 2024
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 1:32 PM EDT
Report: Patriots releasing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster The eighth-year pro had reportedly been struggling in training camp, and didn’t record a catch in limited action in the Patriots’ preseason opener Thursday, a win over the Panthers. New England takes on nearly $10 million in dead money by making the move now.
Smith-Schuster has also played for the Steelers and Chiefs, with whom he won a Super Bowl in the 2022 season. The 2017 second-round pick has 430 career catches for 5,048 yards and 32 touchdowns.
The Patriots are releasing WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, per source.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) August 9, 2024
The Patriots will take on $9,633,333 in dead money by releasing JuJu Smith-Schuster now.
He was buried on the depth chart behind Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Ja’Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Javon Baker and Tyquan Thornton.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) August 9, 2024
Fri, August 9, 2024 at 1:05 PM EDT
Anthony Richardson=ready to go The second-year QB says he’s unfazed by the prospect of getting hit again.
I asked #Colts QB Anthony Richardson about the potential of being hit again:
“I don’t think there’s anything that people should be worried about because I’m not worried about getting hit or anything. I’m 100% ready. My shoulder can handle it.”
Any mental hurdles?
“Nahhh.” pic.twitter.com/XjsbU4GeiW
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 9, 2024
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 10:20 PM EDT
Joe Milton outshines fellow rookie Drake Maye in Patriots debut While all the attention was on No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, he only played one uneventful series for the Patriots in their preseason opener against the Panthers Thursday.
But 6th-round rookie Joe Milton? He made the most exciting play of the day with a 38-yard TD strike in the 4th quarter. Hey, why not. The Patriots won 17-3.
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM EDT
CeeDee Lamb on Jerry Jones’ contract comments: “lol” Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones provided an update on how contract negotiations are going between the Cowboys and star receiver CeeDee Lamb, who has yet to report to training camp while he awaits a new deal.
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:53 PM EDT
Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in Cardinals’ preseason game Yet another high-profile rookie is set to make his preseason debut this week. Cards coach Jonathan Gannon confirms the No. 4 overall pick will play Saturday against the Saints.
Jonathan Gannon says Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in the Arizona Cardinals preseason opener on Saturday against the Saints. @PHNX_Cardinals
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) August 8, 2024
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:28 PM EDT
Confirmed: Caleb Williams will make his preseason debut Saturday After most starters were held for Chicago in last week’s Hall of Fame Game, they will see some action Saturday against the Bills. That includes, of course, No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams.
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:18 PM EDT
Falcons lose WR Rondale Moore for the season The receiver added via a trade this offseason reportedly suffered a season-ending knee injury in Wednesday’s practice. A gut punch for a team and an offense with a lot of big goals this season under new head coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 3:13 PM EDT
Report: Sam Darnold to start, J.J. McCarthy will play in Vikings preseason opener This aligns with what Vikings have been doing throughout training camp. Darnold is the starter but the rookie McCarthy will get a “significant” amount of work in Saturday’s preseason openers vs. Raiders, per head coach Kevin O’Connell.
QB Sam Darnold to start Saturday vs Raiders, per O’Connell. J.J. McCarthy will then get a “significant” amount of work in the game, followed by Jaren Hall. No Nick Mullens expected in this one.
— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) August 8, 2024
Thu, August 8, 2024 at 11:31 AM EDT
Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension worth more than $25 million Over the last three seasons with the Saints, Werner has played in 43 games and made 235 total tackles.
Saints LB Pete Werner signed a three-year contract extension worth over $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed, per sources. The deal ties Werner to the Saints through the 2027 season. pic.twitter.com/LdrOdyMmC3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 8, 2024
Wed, August 7, 2024 at 3:50 PM EDT
Update: Colts WR Josh Downs out 4-6 weeks The second-year wideout will miss significant time with a reported high-ankle sprain, likely keeping him out for the start of the regular season.
#Colts WR Josh Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain today at practice, sources say after the MRI. His recovery time was estimated at 4-6 weeks, which puts him right up against the start of the season. Downs had impressed, thus far. pic.twitter.com/9urh97zPat
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2024
Wed, August 7, 2024 at 3:16 PM EDT
Jets active WR Mike Williams off PUP list Key step in the Jets’ offense getting up to speed — and starting to realize its potential — before the season starts.
Mike Williams had been nursing an ACL tear from last season.
Mike Williams is officially able to practice with the Jets. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 23: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Chargers on October 23, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Wed, August 7, 2024 at 1:55 PM EDT
After becoming the highest-paid kicker in the NFL last week, Harrison Butker made his first media comments since his controversial commencement speech in May. Butker said he’s “appreciated all the feedback” he got but stands behind what he said.
#Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke to local media at training camp today for the first time since his viral May commencement speech at Benedictine.
His comments in part, specifically to the feedback he’s gotten: pic.twitter.com/9wjQxmShTv
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) August 7, 2024
Wed, August 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM EDT
NFL fines Giants, Lions $200K for training camp fights After multiple fights broke out between the Giants and Lions during their joint training camp practices this week, the NFL brought the hammer down on both teams, fining each one $200,000 and reminding them that grown-ups shouldn’t fight at work.
News: The NFL confirmed that the Lions and Giants organizations have each been fined $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at the joint practices between the clubs this week. All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional conduct at…
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 7, 2024
Tue, August 6, 2024 at 7:12 PM EDT
Russell Wilson listed as QB1 on the Steelers’ first depth chart over Justin Fields Tue, August 6, 2024 at 4:26 PM EDT
Calf injury sidelines 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey #49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has a calf strain. He is unlikely to participate in this preseason, per Kyle Shanahan.
He’s likely to miss a couple of weeks of practice, also.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 6, 2024
