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Beathard was carted off the practice field Monday after injuring his groin during practice, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

An MRI is pending to determine the severity of the injury. Beathard is the favorite to be Trevor Lawrence's primary backup in 2022 after occupying that same position in 2021, but that's now up in the air until he gets his imaging results. Jake Luton, whom Jacksonville signed in February after he spent a season on Miami's practice squad, also is on hand for the Jaguars.

Beathard was loaded onto a cart and brought to the locker room after apparently sustaining an injury at practice Monday, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

It's unclear what exactly the injury is or when the Jaguars can reasonably expect Beathard to return, but it's a situation worth monitoring considering he was the primary backup to Trevor Lawrence in 2021 and the favorite to retain that position in 2022.

The 49ers have excused Garoppolo (shoulder) from this week's mandatory minicamp, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

San Francisco's three-day mandatory minicamp will take place beginning Tuesday, but Garoppolo will be able to stay away from the team without incurring fines. The 30-year-old quarterback is recovering from right shoulder surgery and expected to resume throwing this month, but his rehab will continue away from the 49ers' facilities. By all accounts, 2021 first-round pick Trey Lance is primed for a chance at the starting role this season, and coach Kyle Shanahan said back in May that he expects Garoppolo to be traded this offseason.

As Jones approaches his second NFL season, the quarterback's increased leadership has caught the eye of his teammates, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

"It's just at another level now," receiver Kendrick Bourne noted of the leadership Jones has displayed this offseason. "He's more comfortable, more confident. He knows what's going on, and the muscle memory is there [from having gone through it] -- OTAs, then camp, and the season. He's just more locked in, more secure in his position." Jones, who Reiss indicates is a candidate to become a team captain in advance of Week 1, is also noticeably thinner these days due to a changed diet, Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald reports. Meanwhile, the 2021 first-rounder hopes to add some muscle to to his 6-foot-3 frame in order to better withstand hits as well as improve his arm strength. This coming season, Jones, who turns 24 in September, will continue to helm an attack that figures to be fueled by the RB duo of Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, but the Patriots' offseason trade for DeVante Parker and the drafting of speedy Tyquan Thornton does add to the team's solid array of passing targets. There's definitely room for Jones to make strides in Year 2, but his fantasy upside remains tied to New England's approach on offense now that long-time coordinator Josh McDaniels has moved on.

Tagovailoa completed a couple of deep passes to Dolphins' newcomer Tyreek Hill during Thursday's minicamp session, ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques reports.

The QB's passes to Hill on Thursday went for 45 and 55 yards, and while we won't read too much into a pair of plays in mandatory minicamp, they did support the notion that Tagovailoa could progress as a downfield thrower in 2022. That's an area the signal-caller believes he can improve on in his third NFL campaign. With that in mind, Tagovailoa -- who indicated that he spent a majority of his offseason working on his foundation and improving his arm strength and mobility -- at this stage noted that he "definitely feel(s) a lot more confident being able to push the ball down the field." With a pair of top-flight wideouts to throw to (Hill and Jaylen Waddle), an improved offensive line in front of him, and a new coaching staff led by Mike McDaniel on board, Tagovailoa's team context at least does seem conducive to the 2020 first-rounder making strides this coming season.

Murray returned to the Cardinals' training facility Tuesday and is expected to be on the practice field for the first time during Arizona's voluntary OTAs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Murray has yet to appear at any of Arizona's offseason workouts while he seeks a contract extension after a tough finish to last season. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury previously stated he expected the quarterback to return for mandatory minicamp, but Murray is seemingly showing his commitment to the organization by showing up for the voluntary workout.

Corral is absent from OTAs on Wednesday due to a family matter, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Corral has reportedly put together a string of solid appearances at OTAs, and offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo praised his footwork Wednesday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. McAdoo also mentioned that Corral will spend much of the offseason focusing on his ability to quickly process defenses and play calls. There's not yet any indication of how long the rookie third-round pick may be away from the team.

Winston (knee) participated in OTAs on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Winston appears to have taken part in drills alongside fellow quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Ian Book. His involvement in the workout is a good sign that Winston is on track for Week 1, which is in line with what Saints head coach Dennis Allen said a few weeks ago. Still, it's no easy thing coming back from an ACL tear, so Winston may have limitations on the practice field throughout spring and summer.

Wilson has raised his weight from 208 pounds to 221 by working with a nutritionist and chef in the offseason, and the second-year quarterback believes the increased weight will help him from an athleticism standpoint, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The 6-foot-2 Wilson is on the smaller side for a quarterback, so he's hoping that putting on weight will help him avoid injuries without hampering the decent running ability he showcased en route to scoring four touchdowns on the ground as a rookie. Between Wilson's dedication and New York's universally lauded draft class, the Jets have had an encouraging offseason, but that won't mean much until it leads to positive results on the field.

Garoppolo (shoulder) wasn't spotted during the 49ers' OTAs on Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Garoppolo continues to rehab his shoulder after offseason surgery, so it isn't surprising to see him absent from OTAs. The quarterback has been adamant that he'll be ready for training camp, but health is only one of his concerns this offseason, as the 49ers appear ready to give 2021 first-round pick Trey Lance a chance to earn the starting gig. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also still expects Garoppolo to be traded this offseason, per Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee, although his shoulder surgery has complicated the team's efforts to move him.