The Raiders are covering costs for coaches in the Oakland Athletic League to participate in the USA Football Training Session this weekend. Per a release from the team, it is the second straight year the Raiders are covering the costs for the four-hour workshop, which will be held at Oakland High School.
Here is a summary of the Ravens' transactions for Friday: Signed WR Griff Whalen and CB Reggie Porter; put WR Michael Campanaro (toe) and CB Tavon Young (ACL) on PUP; injury-waived CB Aaron Bailey; placed S Daniel Henry on IR; and removed OL Jermaine Eluemunor (passed conditioning test) from Non-Football Injury list.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians likes that David Johnson has been open about his goal of reaching 1,000 receiving yards to complement 1,000 rushing yards next season. But Arians admitted he needs to be "smart" with Johnson, who has attracted a lot of attention recently because of Arians' desire to get him 30 touches a game. "We just have to be smart using him because he is a great player and not overuse him. But we're not going to run him 30 times a game."
This year could be the last for the Cardinals with coach Bruce Arians, quarterback Carson Palmer and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald together. "You never know," Arians said. But last could've been the end of the trio's run, just as easily and this year could, the coach added. "I know if I was going to retire because of my health, I should've did it last year. Hopefully I don't have anything worse than I had last year. I can't speak for Larry and Carson but I'm looking forward to the future."
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said the team could've reported to training camp three days ago but he felt starting practice Saturday was "plenty." Arizona reported about a week earlier than they normally would've because they play in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 3.
When it comes to the depth chart at right guard, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians knows who his starter is – Evan Boehm – and that's it. "We'll see who the hell Nos. 2 and 3 are," Arians said. He said lineman John Wetzel has the capability of playing right guard but Arians wants to keep Wetzel at tackle "as much as possible." Fourth-round pick Dorian Johnson will get as many reps as the Cards can give him at right guard. Johnson was singled out as one player who Arians said he's looking forward to seeing with pads on. "He's going to look a whole lot better in pads than he did in shorts because he's one of those types of football players."
Part of the Cardinals' plan to keep Carson Palmer's throws down and his arm healthy and ready will be to continue giving him – as well as other veterans – days off during training camp. Arians cited Palmer, backup quarterback Drew Stanton, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and defensive tackle Frostee Rucker veterans who will get specific days off throughout the next month, sometimes the day before an off day to give the veterans back-to-back days off.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said he kept his kidney cancer, which was diagnosed before Week 15 in December, from his team so it wouldn't be a distraction. "We had some big games to finish the season and in no way did that have to be a distraction," Arians said. "All that is behind me."
Bruce Arians reaffirmed his decision to have the Cardinals tackle more this training camp. But he said he'll be "very selective" about when and where he'll allow tackling. In prior training camps, the Cardinals have only tackled in goal-line scrimmages, so even tackling one more time will be a significant increase for Arizona. In addition to tackling more, Arians said the Cards will focus on the "art of tackling" which he said is "lost and we have to emphasize it. Even when we're not tackling, breaking down in good football position."
Dez Bryant was late and David Irving was a no-show on the first day for Cowboys vets to report to training camp. es.pn/2toeQ6Z
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Multiple sources confirm Dez Bryant was late to Cowboys reporting day today at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Sources said defensive end David Irving did not report because he is already in California. Players had physicals and went through a conditioning test. The Cowboys will fly to Oxnard on Saturday. According to the collective bargaining agreement, players who miss reporting day are subject to a fine of $40,000.
Tiger Woods is a longtime Raiders fan. So much so that he did a little redecorating of his billiards table, as he shared on Twitter.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said LB Deone Bucannon will start camp tomorrow on PUP. He also said LB Jarvis Jones tweaked his quad during today's conditioning test. Arians wasn't sure how severe Jones' injury is, adding Jones may miss a couple of days.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians takes the podium and starts his press conference by saying: "Yes, I'm healthy."
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And there's your newest member of the Arizona Cardinals. Running back Chris Johnson signed a one-year deal with Arizona on Thursday and reported for the Cards' conditioning test on Friday.
The Ravens signed journeyman wide receiver-returner Griff Whalen on the same day they placed Michael Campanaro on PUP. Like Campanaro, Whalen can play slot receiver and return punts. The Ravens had to make this move because Campanaro can't prove he can remain healthy. Baltimore also signed undrafted rookie cornerback Reggie Porter. He was signed by the Colts after the draft but was released on June 12.
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The Cardinals are off and running with their conditioning test. (Get it?)
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Source: in addition to Denard Robinson, the Cowboys worked out RB Ronnie Hillman on Thursday.
Ravens receiver-returner Michael Campanaro was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. He was sidelined for a portion of the offseason with a toe injury. Last month, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he didn't consider it a serious injury.
