Breakfast: Orlando Brown is back, so is COVID

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– Browns: six-game suspension for Deshaun Watson

Chiefs: Orlando Brown will play with the franchise tag

Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) will not be deprived of his guardian angel. According to ESPN, Orlando Brown (LT) was scheduled to report to his team’s training camp on Monday and sign the franchise tag placed on him during the offseason. He will receive $16.6 million for the upcoming season.

Brown and Kansas City officials failed to agree on a new contract by the July 15 deadline. Also according to ESPN, the Chiefs had offered a 139 million dollar contract over 6 years, including a signing bonus of 30.25 million.

COVID-19 : Kyler Murray et Pete Carroll positifs

Like everyone else, the NFL isn’t done with COVID. The Cardinals announced at a press conference that Kyler Murray (QB) is positive and will be in isolation for 5 days. The Seahawks also announced that Pete Carroll was positive.

Echoes of the training camps

– Joe Burrow (QB, Bengals) isn’t training yet, but he’s at least found training camp. On Monday, his team’s official Twitter account showed him cruising around the field in a golf cart. The quarterback is still recovering from an appendectomy suffered a few days ago.

– Excused for a family reason, Tyrann Mathieu (S, Saints) still hasn’t joined his team in training camp. Dennis Allen explained to the press that no deadline has been set for his return.

– Chandler Jones (DE, Raiders) is fine at camp, but missed the first four practices for reasons that have not been made public. (NFL Network)

Rumors

– Teven Jenkins (OT, Bears) on the go ? According to NFL Media, the Bears leaders have been in talks for a trade of the player selected in the second round in 2021. The Chicago coaches obviously believe that Jenkins does not suit their offensive system.

Transactions

– The Patriots extended the punter Jake Bailey (P) for 4 years and $13.5 million, with $6.5 million guaranteed. The player, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, is now contracted until the end of the 2025 season. He was selected to the All-Pro first team in 2020.

– Chris Boswell (K, Steelers) signed a 4-year contract extension for $20.5 million, with $12.5 million guaranteed. He finds himself tied with Justin Tucker for the biggest kicker salary in history. For the past three seasons, Boswell has completed at least 90% of his kicks, with a nice 8/9 from over 50 yards.

– According to Las Vegas Review-Journalthe Raiders will engage Curtis Bolton (LB). Undrafted in 2019, the linebacker went through Green Bay and Houston before joining Detroit last season. He played there all five games of his young career, making two tackles.

– The Steelers have announced the signing of Javon McKinley (WR). At the same time, they also clarified that Tyree Johnson (DE) was released to make room in the workforce.

– The Seahawks announced the signing ofAntonio Valentino (DT).

Signatures : Jarrod Wilson (CB, Giants), Justin Jackson (RB, Lions), Akeem Spence (DL, 49ers)

Cups: Kevin Hogan (QB, Texans)

Pensions: Corey Sutton (WR, Lions)

injuries

– The rookie Dane Belton (S, Giants) broke his collarbone in training according to ESPN. The Giants nevertheless hope to recover their player, selected in the fourth round of the last draft, before the start of the season.

– James Washington (WR, Cowboys) will be away for 6 to 10 weeks. According to ESPN, he suffers from a broken foot, which occurred on Monday during the first full-dress training session.

– Sean McVay announced to the press that Van Jefferson (WR, Rams) will undergo knee surgery, which he described as “minor. The coach spoke of several weeks of absence, without knowing for the moment if the player will be available for the start of the regular season.

They get off the PUP injured list : Jaycee Horn (CB, Panthers), Jack Conklin (RT, Browns), Jonathan Jones (DB, Patriots), Jabrill Peppers (S, Patriots), K.J Hamler (Broncos, WR), Tyreke Smith (LB Seahawks), Tevin Coleman (RB, Jets)

They are placed on the injured list and will not play this season : Micah Kizer (LB, Raiders, genou), Maurice Hurst (DT, 49ers)

They come off the list of non-football related injuries (NFI) : Ben Cleveland (OL, Ravens), Pete Werner (LB, Saints), Nate Hairston (CB, Vikings)

Justice

– Hearing again postponed for Alvin Kamara (RB, Saints) and Chris Lammons (CB, Chiefs). Hearings in the assault case that led to the Saints’ post-Pro Bowl arrest have been pushed back to September 29, according to ESPN. This is the third time that the procedure has been postponed.

Tom Brady pushes Robert Hainsey to seize his chance

At the end of last week, the Buccaneers lost their incumbent center to injury for several weeks. Main player impacted by this injury, Tom Brady (QB, Buccaneers) returned to this future absence at a press conference. If he explained that the injury of Ryan Jensen (C, Buccaneers) “broke his heart”, he took the opportunity to dub his replacement, Robert Hainsey.

“He worked hard last year, he really gained a lot of people’s trust and he has to find his place. Like all of us, it’s not what you did, how hard you worked during preseason. That’s how good a football player you are. »

A player who earns his place by taking advantage of another’s injury, a scenario that Tom Brady knows well.

John Lynch happy with Deebo Samuel’s extension

It was complicated and uncertain, but Deebo Samuel (WR, 49ers) is going to remain one of the main attractions of the attack on San Francisco. A news that greatly pleases John Lynch, the general manager of the franchise, as he explained on the official website of the 49ers.

“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Deebo for the years to come. Deebo has the rare ability to not only play at a unique level but also inspire his teammates with the way he plays. We are proud to move forward with him as a leader and fundamental part of our team. »