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The Packers have lost both their starting inside linebackers to calf injuries in this game. Robert Francois replaced Hawk and promptly picked off Matthew Stafford.

Jacas has not yet practiced with his new team. A hamstring injury prevented him from participating in the NFL Scouting Combine and at Illinois’ Pro Day, and two teams noticed a labral tear in his shoulder and a stress fracture in his foot during pre-draft medical exams. He also underwent a cleanup procedure in his knee. It is unclear which injuries are still being rehabbed. Hopefully, he can begin practicing soon.

A couple of Cardinals beat reporters chimed in on this one, but the situation is still a little fuzzy. It appears as though Harrison may have tweaked his back, but in a video posted by ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss, Harrison can be seen pointing to his left ankle when he initially met with the Cardinals’ training staff. After that, Harrison did seem to focus his efforts on his back, walking around while attempting to stretch it out, at times “grimacing as he bends backward” and even attempting a yoga cobra pose on the sideline — not kidding. The Cardinals have the day off tomorrow and resume practicing on Tuesday. If we do not get an update before then, his participation that day will at least tell us something. Hopefully, this is a non-issue.

Hobbs’ one-off season with the Packers was derailed by a recurring knee injury. Hopefully, this isn’t the same issue. He currently projects as a second-stringer. 49ers backup OT Vederian Lowe left practice early with an apparent right ankle issue.

Wagoner said he saw “some good stuff” from James as a rusher and receiver today, but noted it’s still early. Today was the 49ers’ first training camp practice. Wagoner’s notes seemed to indicate rookie RB Kaelon Black is in the No. 3 spot while veteran RB Patrick Taylor Jr. sits at No. 4. Things can change quickly, but today’s report backs up what we catalogued here from March through May — that James is next up behind starting RB Christian McCaffrey. He is a worthwhile late-round dart throw in summer drafts right now.

Day-to-day updates may not be necessary here, but this seems like an important first step for the 49ers’ head coach. Shanahan was only an observer today. He arrived after the period where reporters are allowed to record videos and take photos, sporting a soft cast on his left hand and wearing sunglasses. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows said Shanahan’s facial swelling seems to have subsided, which is nice to hear. He stood with general manager John Lynch, watching team drills and departed early, before practice ended. Assistant head coach and OL coach Chris Foerster is serving as the team’s acting head coach for now. Shanahan is expected to be ready to coach in Week 1 against the Rams. Hopefully, a smooth recovery allows him to resume coaching soon.

Dedich played in 16 games for the Rams last year, including six starts. The then-second-year player earned a 69.7 PFF run-blocking grade along the way. The Rams also placed rookie DB Al’zillion Hamilton on the physically unable to perform list.

The Denver Post’s Luca Evans describes the development as being “potentially quite notable” for the Broncos’ inside linebacker depth. He believes Turner “had a real shot” to win the No. 3 role behind LB Alex Singleton and LB Justin Strnad. Perhaps he still can. Only time will tell. The Broncos also placed OG Nick Gargiulo on the physically unable to perform list.

Van Lanen took snaps at four-of-five offensive line spots last season before ultimately settling in as a breakout left tackle. The Jaguars rewarded him with a three-year, $51 million extension on January 2nd. The knee injury he is currently recovering from occurred on January 4th. According to Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley, Van Lanen “did not do much during the offseason program, and it remains to be seen exactly what his timeline looks like.” Whether he starts in Week 1 against the Browns is unknown.

Just yesterday, Joseph implied via social media that he would avoid the physically unable to perform list. So much for that. Joseph dealt with a recurring knee issue for the entire 2025 season, which was first reported on at the end of July 2025, roughly three months after the Lions made him the NFL’s highest-paid safety. Given Joseph’s post, one imagines he has a chance to resume practicing relatively soon, but only time will tell. Branch suffered an Achilles tendon rupture in Week 14 last year. As of June 13th, Lions coach Dan Campbell said there was no timetable for his return. The Lions also placed TE Tyler Conklin on the physically unable to perform list.

Boutte has been getting behind the Patriots’ defense thus far, maintaining the positive downfield play he demonstrated last season. The fourth-year wide receiver was the subject of trade rumors earlier this offseason. Training camp hype could get that news cycle going again. That said, having a deep receiving corps is a great problem to have. If Boutte is willing to buy into a rotational WR3/4 role behind WR1 A.J. Brown and WR2 Romeo Doubs, keeping Boutte in a Patriots uniform could be best for all involved. It will be very difficult for him to warrant FLEX treatment in re-draft formats with his current squad, though.