NFL Player News

Lloyd (groin) is not practicing Tuesday due to a soft-tissue injury sustained during Monday's session, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Lloyd suffered what head coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst now believe to have been a non-contact injury during Monday's training camp session, per Bill Huber of SI.com. The 2024 third-round pick's current groin issue is the latest in a series of unfortunate injuries, including hip, hamstring and ankle problems, in addition to appendicitis, which limited him to a single regular-season appearance as a rookie. Lloyd will work to get healthy in time for Green Bay's preseason opener Aug. 9 versus the Jets, and he still has over a month to get right before Week 1 at home against the Lions on Sept. 7.

Cypress (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve Monday after being waived with an injury designation Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.

Cypress signed with the Commanders in May as an undrafted free agent. The 24-year-old played the final two seasons of his college career at Florida State, appearing in 23 games for the Seminoles.

Wicks (calf) is not practicing Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Wicks participated in Green Bay's first five training camp practices but has now picked up a calf injury, and a timetable for his return hasn't yet surfaced. The Packers added first-round wideout Matthew Golden (who is already taking first-team reps), third-rounder Savion Williams and Mecole Hardman in free agency, providing increased competition for Wicks in a WR corps that also returns Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs, with Christian Watson (ACL) also tentatively working back into the mix later in the 2025 season. Wicks' separation skills are beyond repute, so if he can clean up his issues with drops (tied for third in the league with nine in 2024), he could take a step forward despite the added competition, but if consistency issues continue to plague the 2023 fifth-round pick he may simply fade into a murky rotation lower on the depth chart.

Ezeiruaku has been the standout of the Cowboys' edge rusher group through the early part of training camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

With Micah Parsons not practicing while he waits for a contract extension, additional reps have opened up for players like Ezeiruaku, and the Boston College product is taking advantage. Selected 44th overall in the 2025 Draft, Ezeiruaku led the ACC with 16.5 sacks in his senior season, and his athleticism and aggressiveness seem to be a good fit for defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus' scheme. "It's not a lot of thinking," Ezeiruaku said Saturday. "Some coaches can overcomplicate things sometimes. [In this defense], there's not a lot of thinking. We're going straight and we're attacking the ball." The rookie joins a young but potentially dangerous pass-rush group that includes fellow second-round picks Marshawn Kneeland (2024) and Sam Williams (2022), along with Parsons and veteran Dante Fowler.

Sanders has stood out the most so far in training camp among the Cowboys' running backs, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

The former Eagle and Panther is competing with fellow free-agent signee Javonte Williams as well as rookie Jaydon Blue for snaps and touches in what could be a backfield committee for the Cowboys. Sanders has flashed both as a runner and as a pass catcher early in camp, but there likely won't be any clarity on how new head coach Brian Schottenheimer will deploy his running backs until deep into the preseason, assuming the picture clears up at all before Week 1.

Kone exited practice with an apparent upper-body injury Saturday, Jonas Shaffer of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Kone was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of this year's draft. In his final season at Western Michigan, the 23-year-old recorded 66 tackles and one interception. The rookie cornerback will face an uphill battle to make a lasting impression, as it's unknown when he will make his return.

Since the start of training camp, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has lined Henderson up in various formations in an effort to take advantage of mismatches, Karen Guregian of MassLive Sports reports.

McDaniels believes the explosive 2025 second-rounder -- who has caught screen passes, swing passes and wheel routes downfield during practice -- has a chance be a valuable weapon in the passing game this season. Henderson has fifth-year pro Rhamondre Stevenson to contend with for backfield touches, particularly in early-down situations, but the rookie has enough playmaking upside to make a fantasy impact even in the context of a timeshare, with Antonio Gibson also mixing in.

Mekari (lower back) is not expected to miss an extended period of time, Mia O'Brien of 1010 XL 92.5 FM Jacksonville reports.

Mekari left practice early last week and is yet to return to the field, but head coach Liam Coen said the offensive lineman isn't dealing with anything serious. The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal with Jacksonville in March after spending the first six years of his career in Baltimore and starting all 17 regular-season games in 2024. Mekari is set to play a big role in the interior of the offensive line, and the Jaguars are therefore not rushing him back on the field at this stage of camp.

Carson will be sidelined 4-6 weeks due to a hyperextended knee he suffered in practice Monday, DallasCowboys.com reports.

The second-year cornerback underwent shoulder surgery in December, but he seemed to be fully recovered from that procedure heading into training camp. Carson's injury deals another blow to a Cowboys secondary that was already thin due to potentially lengthy absences from Trevon Diggs (knee), Shavon Revel (knee) and Josh Butler (knee). Dallas signed Christian Matthew -- who has some familiarity with Matt Eberflus' defense after a brief stint with the Bears in 2023 -- on Monday to provide additional depth at corner.

Jackson (undisclosed) was discharged from the hospital and returned to the 49ers' training camp Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Jackson was taken to the hospital from Sunday's practice after he went down during a play with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old, who's competing for a reserve role along the defensive line, will continue to be evaluated in the coming days.