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Shouman is still recovering from a torn meniscus suffered early last season. Shawn Nelson is the favorite to start this year for Buffalo.

Stewart was able to limp off the field but eventually rode the cart to the locker room, causing some concern that he suffered a major injury. He will undergo treatment for the issue but, according to Rapoport, avoided any ligament damage. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he would miss “several weeks.” That’s not ideal for a second-year player, but it doesn’t sound like he is at risk of missing any time during the regular season.

Ryans used that phrase to describe Higgins and Woody Marks. Ryans also talked about needing a true No. 2 receiver outside of Nico Collins and said, “Jayden can be that guy.” Collins was banged up for some of 2025 and the team did not have Tank Dell at any point, so Higgins was asked to play more than most Day Two rookies. He popped for the occasional big play and scored six touchdowns but ultimately finished the year just six catches ahead of Xavier Hutchinson. It sounds like he is pulling away from Hutchinson this offseason, giving him a much higher floor heading into 2026.

Ryans said the same of Jayden Higgins. He talked about Marks looking faster and making better decisions. In other words, the game is slowing down for Marks as he enters his second NFL season. Houston had no choice but to load Marks up with touches as a rookie. He struggled to make much of the workload, turning 196 carries into 706 yards and just two touchdowns. The team then traded for David Montgomery in the offseason. Montgomery is locked in as the starter, but the comments about Marks could point toward more of a committee than fantasy managers have been expecting.

Mayfield added that he was looking to make $50 million per year and the Bucs’ offer was “pretty far” from that figure. Based on Mayfield’s comments, the Bucs wanted to offer him nearly the same contract as Daniel Jones. Though Mayfield is coming off a down year, his track record in Tampa Bay is far better than Jones’ in Indy, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he declined their proposal. Now he is heading into a contract year, with the potential to make a fortune in free agency if he has a rebound season.

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said earlier this week that Latham was dealing with a pec strain and called him day-to-day. Latham’s absence was short-lived and he should be good to go for training camp now. Saleh said he won’t be fully integrated into practice today, meaning Latham is likely getting a ramp-up period before being a full go.

Deguara appeared in 12 games for the Cardinals last year. He caught three passes for 21 yards and one score. Deguara played primarily on special teams in Arizona and will likely hold a similar role in San Francisco if he makes the roster.

Tua threw passes off to the side during individual reps but did not participate in team drills. He missed Wednesday’s session entirely with a “tight back,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Head coach Kevin Stefanski described it as a “flare up” but didn’t get into the specifics. A limited practice today is a step in the right direction, especially with Michael Penix still sidelined. Tua remains the heavy favorite for the starting job in Week 1.

Manu had a previous injury that resurfaced on the first day of training camp. He is now on the NFI list and will likely remain there at the end of training camp, putting him on ice for at least the first four games of the year. Manu appeared in four games last year and made one start. The Lions could add a free agent for some extra depth to start the year, but the good news is that Manu wasn’t projected for a starting role.

Sadiq returned to practice on the first day of training camp after missing the offseason program due to a minor hernia surgery. Glenn talked up the rookie’s versatility and his athleticism, which he has in spades. Sadiq will likely start off the season as a part-time player, mixing in with second-year tight end Mason Taylor. The latter is a reliable blocker and a true inline tight end, while Sadiq profiles as a big slot. That could limit Sadiq to TE2 numbers early in his rookie campaign, but a breakout over the second half of the season would surprise no one.

Rapoport said point blank, “Do not expect a Puka Nacua contract extension before the season. Do not.” Nacua is arguably the best receiver in the league, but off-field issues have become a serious concern, to the point that the Rams aren’t interested in signing him to a long-term deal at this moment. Nacua is set to hit free agency next offseason, but the Rams would simply place the franchise tag on him if they don’t have a deal in place before the new league year. The good news is that, according to Rapoport, Nacua is in a better place mentally than he has been in previous training camps. If Nacua can keep his head on straight and make it through the 2026 season without any more incidents, he will become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league next year.