Frank Reich tests positive for COVID-19

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the first practices of training camp, the Colts announced on Monday. “I’m excited for training camp, however I’m disappointed I won’t be there with the team as we start,” Reich said in a statement. “I’m fortunate to be fully vaccinated and I’m [more]

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Darius Leonard will miss some practice time after ankle surgery

The Colts will be without one of their defensive leaders in early training camp practices. Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said on Monday that linebacker Darius Leonard is going to be off the field for a while. Leonard had a surgical procedure on his ankle recently that Ballard described as minor, but it will be [more]

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Report: NFL considers more frequent testing for vaccinated players and staff

The NFL may change its plans to test fully vaccinated players only once every 14 days. Concerned that even some fully vaccinated players and staffers are getting breakthrough infections, the NFL and NFL Players Association have discussed increased testing for the vaccinated, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fully vaccinated staff may also be tested [more]

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Tim Berbenich will coach Raiders running backs

The Raiders have settled on a new running backs coach for the 2021 season. Kirby Wilson was set to fill that role for a third season, but he informed the team that he was retiring last week. The Raiders stayed within the organization to replace him. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that quality control [more]

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Rams have discussed adding weight with Tutu Atwell

When Tutu Atwell was in the pre-draft process, one of the biggest questions surrounding the receiver was his weight. As the receiver begins his fist training camp, it’s still a topic of conversation. Atwell is technically listed at 165 pounds on the Rams’ roster. But he’s apparently not close to that, telling reporters on Sunday [more]

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Vikings sign Wyatt Davis, Chazz Surratt and Patrick Jones

The Vikings have their entire draft class under contract after signing three picks on Monday. Third-round picks Wyatt Davis, Chazz Surratt and Patrick Jones have all agreed to four-year deals with the team. Eight other picks previously signed with the team, including fellow third-round selection Kellen Mond. Davis made his first starts at guard for [more]

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Vikings waive Jaylen Twyman

Rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman reported to Vikings training camp over the weekend, but he won’t be playing for the team this season. Twyman was shot four times while in Washington, D.C. last month and avoided major injury, but the Vikings announced on Monday that the sixth-round pick has been waived with a non-football injury [more]

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