NFL Training Camp Daily Report: August 11th
As the first kick-off of the 2015 NFL season grows closer by each waking moment, NFL Training Camps are under way. Every day, we will give you a quick run-down of injuries, plays, or news out of multiple teams training camps. We will bring you the news directly from local and national beat reporters, as well as the team’s official social media accounts.
Arizona Cardinals
Two stories coming out of Arizona camp. The team reportedly offered CJ2K a contract after 3rd round pick David Johnson injured his hamstring. Chris Johnson is reportedly hesitant to sign, saying he wants to make sure he can make the team before signing.
The Cardinals are pursuing RB Chris Johnson. They have offered him a 1 year deal per sources. Stay tuned to see if he says yes. #Cardinals
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 11, 2015
Along with that news, starting right tackle Bobby Massie has been suspended for violating the Substance Abuse Policy. The news is not idea, especially with the reported disappointment in DJ Humphries.
In other news, NFL suspending Arizona OT Bobby Massie 3 games for violating Substance Abuse Policy, NFL source told ESPN. Massie appealing.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2015
Bobby Massie was arrested for being intoxicated behind the wheel (he was sleeping) the week of the Super Bowl in AZ. Wants it cut to 2 games
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 11, 2015
Kent Somers highlighted Humphries issues with the coaching staff and vise-versa.
Arians says Humphries nickname is "knee deep". Because that's how far coaches have put a foot up his rear to motivate
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) August 11, 2015
Cincinnati Bengals
Denver Broncos
While it is obvious, it would make perfect sense for Kubiak to put Manning on a pitch count. http://t.co/UYhpBpa5JF pic.twitter.com/tqQSKFzwYM
— Predominantly Orange (@PredomOrange) August 11, 2015
Houston Texans
The first episode of “Hard Knocks” airs tonight.
NFL
NFL Draft expected to return to Chicago in 2016 (via @wyche89): http://t.co/0Uh4lboRDe pic.twitter.com/uymREbGbsm
— NFL (@NFL) August 11, 2015
New York Giants
OBJ.
— NFL (@NFL) August 11, 2015
OMG. #BackToFootball http://t.co/tBskyuOmFO
New York Jets
Geno Smith broke his jaw in two places during a locker room fight, causing him to miss the next 6-10 weeks. Read all about the incident here on NFL Mocks.
"It was something very childish."
— NFL (@NFL) August 11, 2015
Jets coach Todd Bowles provides more details on Geno Smith inury. http://t.co/LCl9Ur8X2I
HC Todd Bowles: QB Geno Smith out 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw that will require surgery.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 11, 2015
With the broken Jaw.. the top 3 picks of the 2013 draft for NJY will all miss start of season: Richardson, Milliner and Geno #NYJ
— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 11, 2015
Oakland Raiders
It appears defensive stud Khalil Mack has officially moved to defensive end for the Oakland Raiders.
Khalil Mack listed as a DE, not LB, on Raiders first depth chart of the summer. Amari Cooper listed as a starter at WR.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 11, 2015
Philadelphia Eagles
You never know if you don’t try
Eagles fans have started a http://t.co/nFpSBDmqET petition asking for Pope Francis to bless the knees of Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2015
If that doesn’t work, you still have Tebow
Pittsburgh Steelers
The team signed kicker Garrett Hartley after learning starter Shaun Suisham tore his ACL. Hartley played in only a couple games with the Browns in 2014 and hasn’t held a consistent starting job since 2013 with the Saints. In that season Hartley had a 73.3% FG%, while Suisham completed over 90% of his field goals.
Tennessee Titans
On today’s segment of Mariota interception watch…
Mariota finished 10 of 14 with no INTs
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 11, 2015
In other Titans news, injuries limited several starters in camp.
Not practicing today for #Titans: Lewan, McCourty, Walker, Wreh-Wilson and Gates
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 11, 2015
Washington Redskins
More injuries to the Redskins offense, this time two tight ends going down.
Niles Paul is on the field after leaving early with a shoulder injury yesterday. No Logan Paulsen (toe).
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 11, 2015
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