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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has been leaving training camp practice early each day for knee rehab, according to Ron Kopp Jr. of Arrowhead Pride. Rice had knee surgery in May, followed by a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation. Kopp also relayed a video of Rice running a post (against no defenders) and it looked…less than stellar. Rice’s slow foot speed and lumbering movement wouldn’t beat any NFL CB in man coverage. He is clearly still recovering from his injury and surgery.

Seahawks beat writer Gregg Bell expects new OC Brian Fleury to "feature" the RBs more prominently in the passing game this season. Seattle RBs saw a combined 14% target share last year, sixth-lowest league-wide.

ESPN’s Ryan McFadden writes that “Brock Bowers' connection has looked strong” with QB Kirk Cousins. HC Klint Kubiak named Cousins his starter heading into training camp.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft is off the PUP list and will practice on Friday, HC Matt LaFleur said. Kraft missed just a few days of training camp coming off November's ACL and LCL injuries. He's close to nine months removed from surgery and is seemingly on track to play Week 1.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue generated plenty of buzz from coaches and beat writers this spring. He's kept that momentum rolling into camp, making big plays in the run and pass games while mixing in with the first-team offense.

Chargers beat writer Daniel Popper writes that QB Justin Herbert is "finding his rhythm" in new OC Mike McDaniel's offense.

The Charlotte Observer's Scott Fowler believes that Panthers QB Bryce Young's play early in camp will "lead to a really good —and possibly great — season for him." Fowler said Young had the "best practice I’ve ever seen him have" on Wednesday. "It was impossible to look away as No. 9 made one dazzling throw after another, firing the ball into windows the size of portholes," Fowler added.

The 49ers signed WR Deebo Samuel to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, according to multiple reports. Samuel spent his first six NFL seasons in San Francisco (2019 to 2024) and returns amid injuries to Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk.

The Saints on Thursday agreed to a four-year, $132 million extension with WR Chris Olave, according to Jayna Bardahl and Jeff Howe of The Athletic. The pact will pay $90 million in guaranteed money and ranks sixth among WRs in annual average ($33 million). Olave had stayed off the field to open training camp while working out this extension.

ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg reports that WR D.J. Moore has enjoyed a strong start to his first training camp with the Bills. Moore reportedly made "highlight catches" on each of the first two days and looks like the lead receiver.

SI's Albert Breer visited Cardinals training camp this week and says that you might want to temper your expectations for rookie RB Jeremiyah Love's workload.

A reporter asked Bears WR Rome Odunze on Thursday to clarify what he meant in his June quote talking about his "new normal" in the wake of last year's foot fracture. Here's what he had to say, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin ...

Bengals Edge Shemar Stewart hyperextended his left knee in Wednesday's practice. HC Zac Taylor said Thursday that the second-year player will miss "several weeks" but should return "sooner than later," according to Bengals beat reporter Mike Petraglia.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving has no restrictions as camp opens, HC Todd Bowles said. Irving missed most of the offseason program after February shoulder surgery but got back on the field for June minicamp. He's on track to be full-go for the start of the season.

Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez has participated in individual drills early in training camp, according to John Oehser of the team's official site. Rodriguez missed much of the offseason program with a foot injury and doesn't sound back to 100% yet, though he plans to be ready for Week 1. RB Bhayshul Tuten, meanwhile, has been the star of camp so far. "Tuten's terrific practice performances have simply been a consistent part of the Jaguars' offseason practices and early days of training camp," Sports Illustrated's John Shipley wrote.

Panthers WR Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn LCL in his left knee, The Athletic's Joseph Person reports. Brazzell went down after getting tangled up with a defender in Wednesday's practice. The third-round rookie was competing for the No. 3 WR job behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Xavier Legette now becomes the favorite there, though Person says John Metchie and David Moore remain in the mix.

The Falcons opened training camp yesterday without their top two QBs in Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Tagovailoa had been dealing with back tightness, but he's back at practice today. Tagovailoa opened the day doing individual drills, so the back tightness doesn't appear to be a major issue. Penix and Tagovailoa are currently competing to open the season as the starter.

Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen did some work with the first-team offense in training camp yesterday. The fifth-round rookie drew praise from Andy Reid according to Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports. Reid said that Allen had a good day and Mahomes has some trust in Allen. Goldman also reported second-year WR Jalen Royals struggled, which could create an opening for Allen to pass him if that continues.

Broncos QB Bo Nix was a full participant in the first practice of training camp, according to insider Zac Stevens. It was Nix's first time in full-squad drills since his January ankle injury. He missed OTAs and was limited in 7-on-7 work in minicamp after undergoing a pair of surgeries. Nix hit WRs Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey for TDs during Wednesday's red-zone period, per Stevens.

Browns TE Harold Fannin revealed that he had surgery this offseason to address the groin injury he suffered in Week 17 last year. Fannin spent about two months rehabbing and did little in spring workouts, but he was cleared a couple of weeks ago and is now a full participant in training camp.