6:24 PM ET The Detroit Lions placed Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Golladay and tight end T.J. Hockenson, last year’s first-round pick, on the COVID-19/reserve list on Wednesday, a day after the team reported to training camp. The two starters were among five Detroit players to land on the COVID reserve list along with cornerback Amani
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6:12 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University The Tennessee Titans are without veteran outside linebacker Vic Beasley in the early stages of training camp. While the rest of the veterans checked in on Tuesday, Beasley has yet to appear
4:59 PM ET The Kansas City Chiefs had a second starter from their Super Bowl LIV victory opt out because of coronavirus concerns when running back Damien Williams informed team officials he would sit out the 2020 season. “As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien’s choice, knowing it was made in the best
4:32 PM ET Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Wednesday, but said he feels “strong and ready to go.” “Over the past few months, I have tested negative after all travels including before and after the OL Masterminds Summit 18 days ago,” Johnson said, referencing the gathering of
3:39 PM ET New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder has opted out of the 2020 NFL season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. He informed the Giants of his decision on Wednesday. Solder cited family concerns, including his son’s battle with cancer and his own bout with cancer. He also has a newborn
1:47 PM ET As the Baltimore Ravens start training camp, Lamar Jackson is still keeping his fingers crossed that the team will sign mercurial All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown. “I was hoping we would get him,” Jackson said Wednesday. “I’m still hoping — a little bit.” In April, Jackson worked out with Brown, who is
1:42 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn’t going anywhere. The news came Wednesday morning that the Niners and Lynch have finalized an agreement on a new deal. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Lynch’s new contract will span five years and tie him to the team through
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3:50 PM ET ESPN staff The news from 2020 NFL training camps on Wednesday was good for teams who drafted quarterbacks. In Miami, Tua Tagovailoa received full medical clearance, meaning the No. 5 overall pick should be able to practice fully when the Dolphins begin on-field work in mid-August. In Cincinnati, coach Zac Taylor is
3:06 PM ET CINCINNATI — Bengals coach Zac Taylor did everything but name rookie Joe Burrow as the team’s starting quarterback on Wednesday. In his first news conference since players reported, Taylor wasn’t shy about addressing what is required of the top overall pick in April’s draft. Taylor said Burrow will receive plenty of opportunities