Friday’s NFL training camps were highlighted by Dak Prescott pitching at Cedrick Wilson, who broke free from Chris Westry at the goal line for a timeless touchdown in the Dallas Cowboys scrum . Needing the 2-point conversion to tie the game, Prescott executed it himself, although in a real game he should have worked his way through a defender.
Prescott had converted a fourth down with a scramble and hit running back Ezekiel Elliott with a short pass to set up the TD pitch to Wilson.
Trevon Diggs dropped a decisive interception on a Prescott’s pitch to Michael Gallup on the run. If Diggs, who had had a good day otherwise, had offered the take out, Prescott wouldn’t have had the chance to tie the game.
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Source: The Ravens Modify Routine, But Don’t Cancel Practice
Baltimore changed its routine on Friday, scheduling meetings before an afternoon visit, but did not cancel a practice despite an announcement saying it was planned, a team source told Jamison Hensley of ESPN.
Tom Brady ‘shot’ in first scrimmage at Bucs stadium
Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady led three goal practices – two culminating in touchdowns – in the Bucs’ first scrum at training camp, the first time Brady played at Raymond James Stadium in a uniform of Bucs.
There were no fans, but it was crowded and cannons fired as Brady’s team – the first team’s attack and defense – beat the Second Team’s units. Blaine Gabbert, 15-6.
“He was excited. He was ready to go,” said coach Bruce Arians. “It was his first time in a game atmosphere. He had great leadership.”
Broncos RB Melvin Gordon emotional about native Kenosha
Of all the Denver Broncos players and coaches who spoke during a day of talks about social justice, police shootings and the potential work players and the team could do in the community, Melvin Gordon perhaps resonated most deeply.
Gordon, from Kenosha, Wisconsin, stood up at a full team reunion Thursday to reveal his feelings about Jacob Blake’s shooting, and his teammates said Gordon’s words will stick for a long time. in memories.
“When Melvin got up there he hit so much closer to the house that I think people expected,” Broncos safety Justin Simmons said Friday. “
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Several players and coaches including Byron Jones, Bobby McCain, Brian Flores, Christian Wilkins, Ryan Fitzpatrick spoke at length in a social injustice group meeting for nearly 25 minutes at the start of practice. pic.twitter.com/5i0Rjo01jh
– Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) Aug 28, 2020
“I can’t be home right now, so this Denver Broncos [organization] is my family, and just wanted to let them know that we support them in all ways and forms. “
From Kenosha @ Melvingordon25 reacts to the shooting of Jacob Blake ”https://t.co/8hPxpLXrS4 pic.twitter.com/TkjdrKEFnc
– Denver Broncos (@Broncos) Aug 28, 2020
Together we are suffering.
Together we are working for change. pic.twitter.com/jE1WXbN1DA
– Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) Aug 28, 2020
What our NFL Nation reporters saw on Friday
A big point of emphasis: involve the novice running back Antonio Gibson. But that means he has to learn a lot of different areas, because Washington is going to line him up everywhere – from backfield to wide and in one and two sets. Gibson only works with running backs during training, but has to sit in meetings to learn what to do when lined up wide (like other full backs too).
Ron Rivera said this led Gibson to be confused. They might reduce his role, “but when you do that he only has a limited number of plays,” Rivera said. So they will continue to put as much as possible on him for one simple reason, said Rivera: “Having him on the pitch helps us be a good team.” – John Keim
Due to heavy rain, the Browns upped their training to three hours and moved it indoors. Because the team moved all of their weight equipment into the indoor practice facility, to allow the weight room space to become a second locker for social distancing, the Browns had about half the amount space on the ground than in the past for practice. – Jake Trotter
The Steelers circled Thursday and Friday to practice some game day procedures. They treated the first half of Thursday’s practice as a straight stint on Saturday before moving on to kickoffs and returns with live tackles. On his first kickoff return rep, Ray Ray McCloud found a hole and burst, running to the tunnel at the opposite end. Tonight they continue simulated play weekend with a 6 p.m. practice at Heinz Field. – Brooke Pryor
One day team owner David Tepper made an appearance and first-round pick Derrick Brown did a 1-on-1 rushing drill with what coach Matt Rhule called a ankle that’s okay, the most intriguing thing could have been Kaare Vedvik doing all the kicks. And Joey Slye wasn’t.
Maybe Rhule was giving Slye a rest before Saturday’s “big scrum” at Bank of America Stadium. Maybe he was sending a message that Slye needs to be more consistent. Vedvic was called for waivers last week to give punter Joseph Charlton some competition and the occasional break. Stay tuned for exactly what this all means. Rhule said he wouldn’t keep three kickers on the 53-man roster, but could hide one on the practice squad. – David Newton
Once again, Bengals running back Joe Mixon was nowhere to be found in training. Coach Zac Taylor has confirmed the tailback star is struggling with migraines, which has kept him away from recent practices. When asked if Mixon’s absence was related to the lack of a contract extension, Taylor said he didn’t believe that was the case and that Mixon had been honest and open with the staff at ‘coaches. Mixon is entering the last year of his recruiting contract. – Well baby
If the first nine practices were tough for rookie QB Jordan Love, then Practice # 10 may have been a breakthrough.
Love, the Packers’ first-round pick and potential heir to Aaron Rodgers, may have made his best pitch in camp, hitting wide receiver Malik Turner in stride on a deep turn to his right. He came back on the next pitch and shot a ball just behind wide receiver Reggie Begelton in the middle and as he narrowly missed his target at least Love shot the ball with some speed. He mainly threw tactile passes at camp.
“I thought he was doing a lot better today,” said coach Matt LaFleur after practice. “He was more aggressive. I thought he was more decisive, and that’s what we want to continue to see.” – Rob Demovsky
The Titans have asked two players to leave practice early. Receiver AJ Brown ran inside with a coach after the first team period and did not return. Tannehill found Brown on a deep pass along the touchline and down the middle.
Isaiah Wilson fell during the team period, but got up and limped to the sideline before walking inside. The Tennessee offense struggled in the next tag team period without Brown. Harold Landry got a potential sack and Derick Roberson also put pressure on Tannehill. – Turron Davenport
Running back Todd Gurley looked fresh and rejuvenated as he stood out during the Falcons’ ‘mock play’ at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Gurley had seven touches in the first two practices of the first team, including a 9-yard run on his first touch, then a 2-yard touchdown when he ran to the outside and beat linebacker Edmond Robinson to ‘to the end zone.
Gurley got the corner on cornerback Isaiah Oliver on a 9-yard run and had a solid block on linebacker Mykal Walker. Gurley also caught a pass in the middle where he was met by two linebackers. He didn’t seem to have a problem with his left knee in three workouts, although he had no contact with the last workout. – Vaughn McClure
The 49ers trained inside Levi’s Stadium for the first time this season on Friday in hopes of getting a feel for what a game day will be like. The practice was lively but it was also dominant in defense as the first team’s attack struggled to gain ground. Without fullback Kyle Juszczyk, tight end George Kittle, receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel and center Ben Garland, there was little the offense could do after a solid opening practice led by the running game. .
At one point, center Daniel Brunskill snapped the ball over the head of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and into the end zone. Exasperated coach Kyle Shanahan could be heard expressing his frustration in no uncertain terms when second unit from both sides arrived on the pitch. The good news for the Niners? They’re waiting for more or all of those injured players in time for the opener against Arizona. – Nick Wagoner
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– Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) Aug 28, 2020
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– Green Bay Packers (@packers) Aug 28, 2020
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