Veteran backup tight end Nick Vannett avoided a major knee injury but is expected to miss two to four weeks, a source told ESPN, another hit to the Saints as Week 1 approaches.
Despite initial indications that Joe Burrow would not play in the preseason, the Cincinnati Bengals QB will make his debut Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Burrow, who had left knee surgery last December, was cleared for activity in July.
Ryan Mountcastle homered for the Orioles on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t near enough to keep Baltimore from its 19th consecutive loss, a defeat in which it allowed 19 hits and fell behind the Los Angeles Angels by 11 runs early in a 14-8 rout.
Saquon Barkley will miss Wednesday’s practice because of a personal matter, sources told ESPN, but he is expected to participate more in drills this week in his return from an ACL tear.
Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop, who is fully vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19 after having dinner with some friends on the Titans. He will miss the final preseason game on Saturday, coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that late wide receiver Cliff Branch and former NFL head coach Dick Vermeil were named finalists for the Class of 2022.
