Jets LB Lorenzo Mauldin appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday morning for his scheduled arraignment on a misdemeanor assault charge, but there was a delay because prosecutors weren't ready to file paperwork, according to reports. No new court date was set. Mauldin is accused of punching a 22-year-old Queens man in the face during a nightclub confrontation on April 2. After court in the morning, Mauldin returned to the Jets and practiced.
Linebacker Anthony Hitchens receiving medical treatment after an Ezekiel Elliott run. Looked like he may have taken a shot to the face.
The emphasis today, for the third straight day: ball protection. Defenders are continually trying to poke the ball out even after the whistle. Rams fumbled six times unofficially Saturday.
Who's the best route runner in the McCaffrey family? Max McCaffrey said that's still to be determined.
Overheard at Raiders Camp: Assistant head coach/Defense John Pagano, on first-round pick Gareon Conley, "We'd love to have him out there right now...until then, I think he got the reps he needed in OTAs. His mental game has picked up tremendously. He's always asking questions...he's getting those mental reps. When he's able to come back, he'll be at a fast level. Injuries are part of the game, you deal with it and you just have to make sure, as a rookie, you're taking those mental reps."
Boys were pumped...one handed pull-ups in the whirlpool! instagram.com/p/BX31JIQj9c-/
Sammy Watkins versus Trumaine Johnson in red-zone drills at Rams camp, right off the fingertips.
OVERHEARD: "Tre' just likes to talk in general, which is OK," said Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, when asked if the secondary was communicating more on Wednesday. Of course, Lynn was referring to new safety Tre' Boston, who's always talking and has become one of the vocal leaders of the defensive backfield.
Grabbed my free medium iced coffee @DunkinLouisiana #FICDNOLA & hooked up the media folks too! Perfect for a hot/humid Louisiana afternoon!
Can confirm that the Rams will work out CB Leodis McKelvin tomorrow, as NFL.com first reported. Rams still trying to fill the void of EJ Gaines, who was dealt to the Bills in the Sammy Watkins deal. Rams looking for a primary backup to Trumaine Johnson and Kayvon Webster. Troy Hill is suspended the first two games. They tried slot corner Nickell Robert-Coleman in that role Saturday, and Sean McVay liked how he played.
ROOKIE REPORT: After playing well against the Seattle Seahawks last week, rookie defensive back Desmond King had another strong performance during practice, looking comfortable as a nickel defender with Casey Hayward resting a hamstring strain. Third rounder Dan Feeney got a handful of reps at right guard and remains part of the competition with Kenny Wiggins for the starting job.
PLAY OF THE DAY: There were two actually. Chargers WR Geremy Davis, made a nice, one-handed catch on a fade route from quarterback Kellen Clemens. And safety Dwight Lowery extended for a low ball on a deep pass to Keenan Allen, picking off a Philip Rivers' pass for an interception.
Overheard: "Just throw it to 17," said tackle Chris Hubbard after 17 himself, Eli Rogers, dove for a touchdown catch.
Rookie report: QB Josh Dobbs went 7-for-10 with a touchdown in two-minute drill against mostly first-teamers. He started with a few near-interceptions but finished the drive with a corner end-zone throw to Eli Rogers for the score. I'll take it," he said after practice.
Raiders Injury Report: All-Pro left guard Kelechi Osemele, who is nursing a sore hand, dressed but gave most first-team snaps to Jon Feliciano. Also, second-round draft pick Obi Melifonwu worked with a trainer after practice
Bowen & Callen getting a day at work with Dad today. Hot tub/cold tub, Whirlpool, shower and of… instagram.com/p/BX3vm57j_8e/
Raiders Play for the Day: Sean Smith had his second strong practice in a row and the cornerback rejoined the first-team defense to start practice. On one series, he broke up a Derek Carr pass to K.J. Brent, the ball popping up and getting picked off by a diving Nicholas Morrow, who was also getting first-team reps.
Raiders Rookie Report: Gareon Conley, the Raiders' first-round draft pick who has not practiced since minicamp in June, put on a helmet after practice on Wednesday. He then put on gloves and went to the JUGS Machine and worked on his reflexes, catching footballs.
Jets DL Leonard Williams said the events of Charlottesville, and the aftermath, haven't come up in locker-room discussions. He shares a few thoughts on the issue.
Blake Bortles is the NFL's best when the game is basically over. 53eig.ht/2wfO59b pic.twitter.com/2JB8jQeHRU
Bengals had Trey Hopkins at right guard again and Andre Smith at second team right tackle. Bengals o-line coach Paul Alexander said the team is 'getting closer' to a final starting five, but was reluctant to give any details.
From Wednesday's Broncos practice … Overheard at camp: Broncos coach Vance Joseph on whether or not the quarterback completion has hindered the offense in camp -- "Absolutely not, I've said this over and over again, with the two quarterbacks competing, the wide receivers, the running backs, the offensive line, those guys' jobs don't change, OK? They're blocking their guys, they're hitting the right routes, so that doesn't change other guys getting better. Obviously the QB talk is a big deal, but outside of that guys doing their job is part of it.''
