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Jul 30, 2024, 05:29 PM ET

The NFL’s 2024 training camp is in full swing. ESPN’s NFL reporters will be found at each location throughout camp and will provide information on position battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and players and updates on injuries and holdout situations.

We will have updates every day of camp to keep you informed on all the latest. Here’s what you need to know from camps across the league:

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What our NFL Nation reporters saw today

NFC EAST

With Sam Williams out for the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland knows he will get more of an opportunity at defensive end. In Tuesday’s padded practice, Kneeland worked behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and was with the top group during one-on-one pass rush drills.

Kneeland did not record more than 4.5 sacks in his five seasons at Western Michigan but the Cowboys believed before Williams’ injury he could be a part of the rotation. Now he will have to be a bigger part.

The Cowboys want to see when Kneeland can do before they look for outside help.

“Now it’s more reps I have to take,” Kneeland said, “so just have to step it up a notch.” — Todd Archer

(Last update: July 30)

The Giants had their first day in pads on Monday. That meant an emphasis on the run game. It was a reminder that running back Devin Singletary is going to carry a massive workload. Behind him, the Giants have 18 career carries from the rest of their running backs. Singletary is their guy and he came to the Giants because of “the opportunity.” His success will largely be contingent on the offensive line, which again holds true for the Giants’ entire offense for the 12th straight year.

New York had Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor at the tackle spots for this practice. That’s because right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) remains on PUP. They had offseason acquisition Jon Runyan at right guard and Aaron Stinnie at left guard. With center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (shoulder) sidelined, they had Austin Schlottmann with the first team. The interior again leaves questions about this unit. — Jordan Raanan

(Last update: July 29)

Rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell has been very solid through the first week of camp. Tuesday’s session — which also marked the first time the Eagles were in full pads — was arguably his strongest. He had multiple battles with A.J. Brown and proved sticky in coverage, including on a red zone rep that forced Jalen Hurts to hold onto the ball. Later, he blanketed receiver Britain Covey near the corner of the end zone for several seconds as Kenny Pickett scrambled, and finished the play with a diving pass breakup.

Mitchell is beginning to see more time with first team at nickel corner. He could make a push for a starting role by summer’s end. — Tim McManus

(Last update: July 30)

The Commanders’ offense had a fun day, making big plays down the field — two courtesy of quarterback Jayden Daniels.

During a drill in which the offense was faced with less than a minute remaining and needing a touchdown, Daniels connected with receiver Jahan Dotson for a 25-yard gain to the 10-yard line. Daniels also dropped a perfect throw to receiver Terry McLaurin down the left sideline for another long gain — McLaurin celebrated with more gusto. And fellow quarterback Marcus Mariota connected with Brycen Tremayne, who made a diving catch inside the 10 for a long gain.

Dotson said these plays were a result of the offense starting to get deeper into the playbook. He also said the offense is “about getting playmakers in space … It’s just the start of it. We’ll look to do that more and more and create explosives for the offense.” — John Keim

(Last update: July 30)

NFC NORTH

Caleb Williams was perfect in the Bears’ sole 7-on-7 period Tuesday, connecting with tight end Gerald Everett, wide receiver Keenan Allen, running back D’Andre Swift and a go-ball touchdown to wideout DJ Moore, which saw the veteran wide receiver chuck up the deuces to cornerback Tyrique Stevenson who trailed him as he crossed into the end zone.

The team periods were much shakier for Williams and the first-team offense, and saw the rookie QB only complete one pass and throw an interception. Williams rebounded in the two-minute drill when he found fellow rookie Rome Odunze for a touchdown and connected with the No. 9 pick on a 2-point play to end practice.

“You felt a little lull in there,” coach Matt Eberflus said about the offense’s execution during 11-on-11. “The defense was running pretty hot all day. But we had a little lull in there. We’re making some big plays on offense and we’re not having any passion and playing the game the right way. So, we talked about that with those guys and then they finished right.” — Courtney Cronin

(Last update: July 30)

On the second day of padded practices, the Lions’ defense, playing with more of an edge than Monday, produced some turnovers. Rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. said he saw on X that the defense had yet to record an interception during team drills, and he became the first to get one after picking off backup QB Hendon Hooker.

“I just remembered to myself so when I got it and I caught it I was like, ‘That’s one,'” he said. “I was doing homework.”

Veteran QB Jared Goff also threw his first interception of training camp, to LB Derrick Barnes, while safety Loren Strickland added another interception off Hooker as competition for spots heats up.

“In case anybody was wondering, Ennis had the first pick of camp, so he had a great practice,” his rookie teammate Terrion Arnold said while crashing Rakestraw’s media scrum. “Ennis set the tone today, and they came in bunches, so we had a very productive day.” — Eric Woodyard

(Last update: July 30)

Maybe the Packers don’t have — or need — a No. 1 receiver, but Romeo Doubs sure has made a case so far. He caught a pair of passes on two-time All Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander (and beat him on another route) in the one-on-one drill during Tuesday’s practice. Then, in team periods, Doubs caught a pass from Jordan Love on a fade route during a red-zone period, and a 25-yard reception from Love on a deep corner route.

Doubs caught 59 passes for 674 yards and eight touchdowns last year in his second pro season.

“I always want to go against Doubs,” Alexander said after practice. “The dude’s freaking really good. He come in his rookie year not catching a single pass on me. Now we’re going up for 50-50 balls. Dude is really good.” — Rob Demovsky

(Last update: July 30)

Among the resources rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has tapped since arriving in Minnesota is a coach, who in theory, is someone with whom he should rarely cross paths.

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores said Monday that he has had “several conversations” with McCarthy, initiated by the quarterback. McCarthy has asked “my thoughts of areas that he can work on based on how we see it defensively or see him offensively,” Flores said. “His strengths, his weaknesses, some things that we feel that as a defense that a quarterback can do to make things hard. He asks the right questions. I think he’s about the right stuff.”

Flores is well known for his active and diverse pressure and coverage packages, an approach that can make training camp practices particularly difficult for offenses. On his first team snap of camp, in fact, McCarthy faced a safety blitz. His pass was tipped at the line, and McCarthy batted it out of the air to avoid an interception.

Over time, Flores said, McCarthy will learn how to anticipate based on unintended “tells” provided by defensive players.

“There is always a tell,” Flores said. “There is always a guy. That’s what I’m looking for. There is always someone that is giving it away. Hopefully, he can start to find who those guys are and put himself in a more advantageous position.” — Kevin Seifert

(Last update: July 29)

NFC SOUTH

Falcons owner Arthur Blank spoke to the media Tuesday for the first time since before the NFL draft, meaning he addressed for the first time the team selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft despite signing Kirk Cousins in free agency earlier in the offseason.

Blank said he is very sensitive about quarterback succession plans since the Falcons did not have one post-Matt Ryan, which has been a source of suffering for the franchise. Atlanta hasn’t had a winning season since 2017, when Ryan was still in his prime. Blank said the hope is Cousins will be the team’s quarterback for a long time. But he mentioned that Cousins turns 36 this summer and age catches up to everyone. Blank said the Falcons didn’t want to be without a franchise quarterback again, which he equated to the “spin cycle in the washing machine and not being able to get out.” — Marc Raimondi

(Last update: July 30)

Much was made during the offseason about the unselfish chemistry in the running backs room, even from Miles Sanders, who lost the starting job last season to Chuba Hubbard. But apparently Sanders has been paying attention to the media reports about him. After taking a hard shot and keeping his feet during a run on the first day in pads, he let a few reporters within earshot know he’s aware of what’s being said.

Quarterback Bryce Young, for one, loves the intensity he’s seen out of the 27-year-old back.

“Super, super intense,” Young said. “That’s someone who cares a lot. … He has a game-day mentality. He wants to maximize all of his reps. That’s something that will permeate throughout our entire offense.” — David Newton

(Last update: July 30)

Defensive end Chase Young, who signed a one-year, $13 million deal in free agency, was a full participant in practice for the first time as a Saint. Young has been working his way back from an offseason neck procedure in March. Monday’s practice, the Saints’ first padded practice, marked a big step forward for Young, who had three reps in 11-on-11 drills with the backups.

Young made the most of those reps, looking explosive off the line of scrimmage. At one point, he “bull-rushed” offensive tackle Landon Young, almost pushing him into quarterback Jake Haener while Payton Turner came in for the sack around the other side. Chase Young also easily dispatched another backup lineman a few snaps later.

“He kind of bull-rushed back in there and got a little too close to the quarterback for me. But that catches your eye when a guy is able to walk the offensive tackle back into the quarterback,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said. “I liked what I saw in those three plays.”

Allen said Young was cleared for full participation when the team reported last week, which made him ahead of his anticipated rehab schedule.

Marshon Lattimore missed another practice after leaving Friday with a hip flexor injury. Kendre Miller did not participate again with a hamstring injury. — Katherine Terrell

(Last update: July 29)

The Bucs’ pass defense stood out Sunday, with both starting cornerbacks — Jamel Dean and Zyon McCollum — notching interceptions. Dean’s came on a tipped Baker Mayfield pass by inside linebacker Lavonte David, and McCollum’s was on a deep ball. More interceptions have been a point of emphasis for this group. As coach Todd Bowles joked, “I liked their ability to make plays. We got to get Dean drug tested ’cause he usually doesn’t catch it. We’re going to see if he’s been on that stuff or not. But other than that, they’re concentrating more and understanding where their help is, they came back in good shape, they’re kind of talking to each other after every play about what they see and the communication’s been good.” — Jenna Laine

(Last update: July 28)

NFC WEST

The Cardinals’ first-team defense is starting to come into shape, as was evident during Monday’s 11-on-11 sessions. BJ Ojulari, whom many in the organization are expecting to make a big jump in his second year, has been lining up as a starting outside linebacker across from Zaven Collins. Also on Monday, rookie cornerback Max Melton lined up with the first team, giving Arizona the first-team corners of Melton and Sean Murphy-Bunting, whom Arizona signed in free agency this season. Both positions had major question marks heading into training camp, but it’s starting to look like the pecking order is being fleshed out. — Josh Weinfuss

(Last update: July 29)

The Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a rest day on Monday, coach Sean McVay said. It was the Rams’ first training camp practice in pads. McVay said Stafford will be in pads for practice on Tuesday.

“This was part of the plan all along to give Matthew this day off,” McVay said afterward. “There’s nothing wrong with him. He’s good. This’ll be the only day that we’ll approach [it] like that.

“It was really more about just the amount of throws that he would get in a week’s time, and so it kind of worked out well to coincide with the day that we were going to be a lot heavier run emphasis.”

McVay said backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett “both did a really good job” taking the extra reps in practice with Stafford not participating. McVay praised Garoppolo’s command, saying, “You can see he’s played a lot of football.”

“I thought Stetson, he had some really good reps, some things where we can be a little bit cleaner,” McVay said. “But what you do see from Stetson is the athleticism, the ability, if we lose contain up front, he can break it and make plays with his legs.” — Sarah Barshop

(Last update: July 29)

Tuesday’s practice was the longest and most arduous of camp for the Niners in their second day of pads. It was also a roller coaster for QB Brock Purdy. Purdy, who started out hot, hitting his first seven passes, including a perfect deep ball to WR Deebo Samuel for a would-be touchdown. He closed with interceptions on four his final five pass attempts, including a late throw for Samuel on an out that CB Deommodore Lenoir grabbed for a would-be pick-6.

But with both the good and the bad, Purdy appeared unfazed. QB coach Brian Griese challenged him this offseason to grow into a bigger leadership role, and his teammates have noted that in the spring and the early days of camp.

“He’s a super competitive guy and he expects a lot of himself,” fullback Kyle Juszczyk said after practice. “But he always seems to handle those things well. He’s not throwing a temper tantrum or anything like that, but he’s still hard on himself and generally stays pretty positive.” Nick Wagoner

(Last update: July 30)

The must-watch matchup at Seahawks training camp is DK Metcalf vs. Riq Woolen, and there’s been plenty of it so far.

Whereas former coach Pete Carroll almost always kept his perimeter cornerbacks to one side of the field, new coach Mike Macdonald is willing to have them follow certain receivers, which is why Woolen has occasionally lined up across from Metcalf at left cornerback after playing only on the right side his first two seasons.

That matchup led to some fireworks on Monday as the Seahawks practiced in pads for the first time. The star receiver and Pro Bowl cornerback locked horns at the end of one play, with Woolen swiping at Metcalf’s helmet and Metcalf responding with a shove before the two were separated by teammates.

As for what happened between the whistles, Woolen had the better day. He made an impressive pass breakup versus Metcalf early in 11-on-11 then successfully defended a pass in the end zone intended for Metcalf later in practice. — Brady Henderson

(Last update: July 29)

AFC EAST

As the Bills work to determine the future at wide receiver in the wake of significant changes this offseason, 2023 undrafted free agent Tyrell Shavers has emerged as someone to watch in the first full week of camp. Shavers – 6–foot-4, 211 pounds – has received plenty of reps with the first-team offense, notably quarterback Josh Allen, and is showing his versatility by lining up in different positions. In his quest to make the 53-man roster, Shavers is also someone who can contribute on special teams, and coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Joe Brady have noted his consistency.

— Alaina Getzenberg

(Last update: July 30)

Another day, another standout performance for the Dolphins’ defense. A lot has been said about what this team’s front seven will look like under new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, but Miami’s secondary has popped during the first week of training camp.

Cornerback Kader Kohou had multiple pass breakups Tuesday and Storm Duck got his hands on the ball as well. Veteran safety Jordan Poyer was everywhere on the field during team drills, making sure no play ended without delivering some sort of thud with his shoulder pads. He also picked off quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to cap off his day.

Things have not looked so cohesive with the Dolphins’ offense, however, specifically with the center-quarterback exchanges. Aaron Brewer, Jack Driscoll and Andrew Meyer each botched snaps, with a few of them launching over the heads of quarterbacks Mike White and Skylar Thompson. This is an issue we’ve seen at Dolphins camp over the past few seasons.

Beyond the exchange, Tuesday was plagued by dropped passes, missed throws and missed blocks. Defenses are usually ahead of offenses at this point in the season, and the Dolphins are no different right now. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

(Last update: July 30)

Outside linebacker Matthew Judon, who enters the final year of his contract after previously telling reporters he doesn’t feel it reflects his value, appeared to make a statement of his displeasure on Monday.

In the Patriots’ first full-pads practice of training camp, Judon arrived on the field in sweatpants and a sweatshirt, played catch with fans in the stands then sat and watched as his teammates began practice. At one point, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo spoke with Judon, who then walked away. Judon was later seen talking with executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf.

It looked like a hold-in, similar to what he did last year, even though Judon previously said in a radio interview: “Last year, that stuff was trash. I ain’t really like that. I’m a football player. I don’t really want to get into the agency side. So, that’s what I’m going to do — I’m going to come out here and play some football.”

Judon didn’t do that on Monday, sparking more questions about his status. — Mike Reiss

(Last update: July 29)

The story this week is how the Aaron Rodgers-led offense has struggled. There are two sides to every story: How about some love for the defense, which has frustrated the future Hall of Fame quarterback?

The defense delivered a big stop at the end of Tuesday’s practice. In a game-like situation, with 52 seconds on the clock, Rodgers — down by three points — went to his hurry-up and marched upfield. But once he got across midfield, the drive was snuffed out with three straight incomplete passes.

This shouldn’t come as a major surprise. After all, the Jets finished No. 3 in defense last season and their unit includes star players at each level. Players already are talking about ascending to No. 1.

“To be a great defense, an elite defense, a historic defense, you have to take the ball away,” defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said. “Ultimately, that changes game and wins games and wins championships.”

The Jets made 27 takeaways last season, tied for eighth. In six camp practices, they’ve intercepted Rodgers only once. — Rich Cimini

(Last update: July 30)

AFC NORTH

Ravens tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely shined on a day when Baltimore’s wide receiver group was depleted.

With the offense backed up to its own end zone, Andrews caught a laser throw from Lamar Jackson to convert a third down and then made a diving catch for 15 yards. In a red-zone drill, Likely pulled in a 7-yard touchdown against All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton.

Last season, Andrews had six touchdown receptions in the first 11 weeks before suffering an ankle injury. With Andrews sidelined, Likely totaled five touchdown catches in the last five games of the regular season.

This year, will Baltimore look to get Andrews and Likely on the field at the same time?

“Obviously, you try to get your best playmakers on the field, and they’re two of them,” offensive coordinator Todd Monken said after Tuesday’s practice. “Those two guys are unique weapons. So, we got to do a great job of being creative and getting them on the field. We love both of them.”

Injuries have hit Baltimore’s wide receiver group. The Ravens were without Rashod Bateman, Devontez Walker and Deonte Harty on Tuesday. — Jamison Hensley

(Last update: July 30)

Tight end Erick All Jr. — a fourth-round pick out of Iowa — made his debut in team drills and had a nice catch over the middle Tuesday. All Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL that ended his lone season with the Hawkeyes after transferring from Michigan – where he spent four years — ahead of the 2023 campaign.

If he can earn the trust of the coaching staff and play well, he will give the Bengals another depth piece in that group behind veterans Mike Gesicki and Drew Sample. Wide receiver Jermaine Burton also made a leaping, twisting grab during a red zone drill. He is still in a crowded group vying for the WR3 spot but flashed his potential on Tuesday. — Ben Baby

(Last update: July 30)

A heavy thunderstorm delayed the Browns’ scheduled morning practice Tuesday but by mid-afternoon, the sun was out for the hottest — and most spirited — training camp session to date.

The Browns’ first-team offense and defense went back-and-forth dominating team drills. The defense forced a bevy of incompletions from quarterback Deshaun Watson in a pair of 7-on-7 sessions before the offense responded with an efficient outing in 11-on-11s, as Watson found multiple receivers for chunk gains. Watson then threw three consecutive short touchdowns in red zone 7-on-7 drills before the defense returned to keep the offense out of the end zone in the final session.

The highlight of the afternoon, though, was a 50-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Jameis Winston to wide receiver Matt Landers, who tracked the ball in the sun. The Browns are off Wednesday and return to practice in pads Thursday. — Daniel Oyefusi

(Last update: July 30)

Russell Wilson is back — kind of. The Steelers quarterback participated in team drills for the first time since injuring his calf Wednesday night. Wilson only took two 11-on-11 reps, each for handoffs, but he completed all six pass attempts in 7-on-7 — including a deep shot to tight end Conner Heyward.

“It’d be nice if it was the game,” Heyward said, “but great job of Russ seeing me and just trying to play without the ball and extending the play. He threw one of his moon balls that everybody knows.”

Meanwhile, quarterback Justin Fields had a standout practice, leading the first-team offense to scoring on four of five possessions in the team’s “seven shots” drill and completing every pass attempt in team periods. Fields’ highlight of the day came on a back-shoulder throw to George Pickens in the end zone that the wide receiver hauled in with one hand to score.

“One-on-one like that in the end zone, you got to give the best receiver on the team a chance to make a play,” Fields said. “… 50/50 balls with George isn’t really 50/50. He’s going to come down with the ball most of the time.” — Brooke Pryor

(Last update: July 30)

AFC SOUTH

The Texans’ offense had a solid day. The unit flashed moments of what they could be with moderate gains through the air and ground. To end practice, they had a two-minute drill session that started at their own 25. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 8-of-10 passes and got the team inside the 10 with three seconds left but couldn’t punch it in. But overall, the unit marched down the field in that drill. This came after the offense sputtered for a third team period. So, to finish the day with some effectiveness is a good end to a solid day. — DJ Bien-Aime

(Last update: July 30)

There’s no early indication of who is ahead in the Colts’ battle for No. 3 wide receiver, with Alec Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell continuing to split reps with the first-team offense and capitalizing on opportunities with noteworthy plays.

While some separation could be created between the players later on, the Colts are proceeding for now as if both wideouts will play a considerable role in the offense in 2024.

“I love the competing part. That’s what I love,” receivers coach Reggie Wayne said. “But I’m curious. I’m trying to figure out how it’ll go. But they’re both going to get action. So, I’m not tripping on that. I just want to see these boys compete and come in ready to play, and we’ll see where the chips fall.” — Stephen Holder

(Last update: July 30)

One of the standouts in the first padded practice was defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton, who is returning from a season in which he was limited because of a severe back infection that cost him nine games. Hamilton won both reps against starting center Mitch Morse in OL vs. DL one-on-ones, and he also beat starting LG Ezra Cleveland in a rep.

The Jaguars had signed Hamilton, a third-round pick in 2020, to a three-year extension in April 2023 and he was having an impressive training camp before suffering a spinal abscess during joint practices with the Detroit Lions. That eventually turned into an infection that had him on IV antibiotics for more than a month. He eventually returned and had 12 tackles in eight games last season, but he never looked like the player he was in 2022 (2.5 sacks, 56 tackles, forced fumble). But he does now.

“He’s healthy. He’s strong,” coach Doug Pederson said. “He’s doing some really good things out there. … It’s good to see him back to where he was pre-back injury.” — Michael DiRocco

(Last update: July 30)

The Titans’ secondary had the upper hand in the first fully padded practice Tuesday. Veteran safety Jamal Adams was given the day off as part of what Titans coach Brian Callahan called a “management program.” Starting cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed (veteran day off) and Chidobe Awuzie (calf) also didn’t practice.

Rookie Jarvis Brownlee Jr. took advantage of the reps and stood out in coverage with multiple pass breakups during one-on-ones. Veteran cornerbacks Tre Avery, Tay Gowan and Caleb Farley had good days as well. Second-year safety Matthew Jackson picked off quarterback Will Levis twice during the team period.

“Everything went well as far as homing in on the details,” Jackson said. “Once you’re in the right place, good things come.” — Turron Davenport

(Last update: July 30)

AFC WEST

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix got the majority of work with the team’s starters in Monday’s practice — it was Nix’ turn in the three-man rotation the Broncos have used behind center thus far in training camp — and it might have been his rockiest practice.

Some of the issues in the team’s first fully padded practice included snap count problems in team drills, and Nix didn’t show the comfort level he had in recent days as the team continued to repeat the installation process with the offense.

After practice, coach Sean Payton acknowledged it was not the smoothest day but was quick to add, “I don’t think it’s significant. I think it’s something that’s easily cleaned up.”

Jarrett Stidham, who worked with the second-team offense for much of the day, moved the offense the best of the three quarterbacks. Zach Wilson is expected to get the work with the starters Tuesday as Payton said the team will again be in full pads. — Jeff Legwold

(Last updated: July 29)

Former Stanford coach David Shaw, whom the Broncos hired in June as a senior personnel executive, was at Monday’s practice, and Payton said Shaw’s main focus will be “more of a front office position — in the [player] evaluation.”

“There’s a number of things that he can help us with,” Payton said. “He’s extremely smart, and he’s a close friend, a good addition for us.”

Shaw and Payton were on the Eagles’ coaching staff together in 1997. — Jeff Legwold

(Last update: July 29)

All-Pro guard Joe Thuney practiced for the first time at training camp after tearing a pectoral muscle in last season’s playoff win over the Bills. Thuney worked only in the installation period and went to the sideline when the Chiefs worked against the defense, but it was a start.

“Whenever you get a guy like that back, it’s great,” center Creed Humphrey said. “He’s done it all in the league. He’s played in all the big games and he sees everything so well, and that’s what makes him one of if not the best guard in the league. So being able to have him back, it’s going to be huge.”

The Chiefs used a combination of different players, including rookies Hunter Nourzad and C.J. Hanson, at left guard in Thuney’s absence. — Adam Teicher

(Last update: July 29)

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s take on the “status quo” QB competition between second-year returner Aidan O’Connell and vagabond veteran Gardner Minshew?

“Somebody,” Pierce said, “has to just separate from the other.”

Tuesday, in the Raiders’ first padded practice of training camp, neither took a step forward. In fact, both seemingly took a step back, what with so many off-target throws with a live rush coming at them. Each QB had a pass what has been more regularly called a “hospital ball” to receiver Davante Adams, for its potential to get him hurt — much to Adams’ chagrin.

O’Connell has the bigger arm and he completed a deep ball to Jakobi Meyers down the left sideline. Meanwhile, Minshew, whose scrambling ability allows him to extend plays, did just that in finding rookie tight end Brock Bowers in a tight window across the middle with a pass rusher in his face as Bowers bounced off nickel cornerback Nate Hobbs. — Paul Gutierrez

(Last update: July 30)

In Monday’s first practice with pads, the defense won the day, as quarterback Justin Herbert and the receivers were a bit off in timing. Still, DJ Chark Jr. was a bright spot for the receivers, snagging multiple catches. He has been one of the most consistent players through camp. Coach Jim Harbaugh said it’s normal for the offense to struggle early in camp as players get comfortable with scheme and timing.

“You don’t want to see the offense dominating the defense at this stage, for sure,” Harbaugh said. “And you could have the defense dominating the offense in these early stages of camp and might be OK with that.”

Harbaugh ended his news conference by reading a written statement on his approach to detailing injuries with the media.

“I am not medically qualified to categorize or speculate as to how someone else is feeling,” Harbaugh said. “The best I can do is say that someone is working through something.” — Kris Rhim

(Last update: July 29)


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