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Thompson (hip) was cleared to participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Thompson sat out of practice this past week while recovering from a hip injury, but he was given the green light to return for Saturday's practice. He was a fifth-round selection of the Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft and spent the first seven seasons of his NFL career with Arizona before signing a three-year deal with the Cowboys in March. Thompson figures to start alongside Malik Hooker at safety this season, with P.J. Locke (knee) and Markquese Bell providing depth at the position.

Adkins (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Adkins left Friday's practice with a trainer, but the nature and severity of the injury is not clear. He appeared in nine regular-season games for the Broncos last year, finishing with six catches (on 11 targets) for 48 yards and a touchdown. Adkins is competing against rookie fifth-rounder Justin Joly for the TE3 role behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers continue to "be smart with" Evans (quadriceps), who didn't practice Saturday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Evans was able to work out on the side Saturday and looked close to 100 percent, per Wagoner, but as Shanahan clarified they won't press the veteran wide receiver back into action prematurely. Evans has been sidelined this week due to a minor quad strain, and with San Francisco's season opener still more than a month away Thursday, Sept. 10 against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia, he has plenty of time to prove his health for games that matter. Meanwhile, fellow WRs Christian Kirk (calf) and Jacob Cowing (hip) remain sidelined as well, leaving Deebo Samuel, rookie second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Watkins as the top available players at the position.

Blackmon was removed from Saturday's training camp practice due to a knee injury, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Blackmon will undergo further tests to determine the severity of his injury and determine a recovery plan. The seventh-year safety played only in Week 1 of the 2025 season and spent the rest of the year on the IR due to a torn labrum. Blackmon and Jonas Sanker are competing for a starting spot at safety next to Justin Reid.

Bailey sustained an ankle injury during Saturday's training camp practice, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.

The positive news is that Bailey's injury is considered a day-to-day issue, which head coach Aaron Glenn communicated to reporters following Saturday's practice. Bailey's practice participation over the coming days should shed some light on his chances of playing in Friday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers. He was a first-round selection of the Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft and is expected to start at defensive end opposite Will McDonald.

Neal did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice due to a hamstring injury, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.

Neal tweaked his hamstring during Thursday's practice, and the injury prevented him from participating in Saturday's session. The 2025 sixth-rounder is currently listed as the Saints' RB3, but an extended absence could open the window for Ty Chandler, Kendre Miller (back) or Audric Estime to take the No. 3 job. Neal will aim to be available for the Saints' preseason opener against the Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Covey (hamstring) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.

Covey has been working through a hamstring injury that has caused him to miss training camp practices. He's battling for a depth spot on the Eagles' 53-man roster by the end of training camp, so getting back on the field for reps is crucial for the Utah product. Covey will aim to be available for the Eagles' preseason opener against the Ravens on Saturday, Aug. 15.

The Commanders waived Hilton on Saturday.

Hilton signed with the Commanders in early May as an undrafted free agent and participated in the offseason program with the team before being let go Saturday. Assuming he clears waivers, Hilton will have the opportunity to sign with a team looking to add depth to its wide receiver room.

Head coach Sean McVay said Saturday that Simpson will "definitely" play in the Rams' preseason opener against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 15, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Matthew Stafford may get some work in the first series of work, and there's uncertainty over whether Stetson Bennett will play. As such, Simpson figures to see the bulk of the reps on offense for the Rams' first preseason game, with undrafted rookie Matthew Caldwell also in the mix for some playing time. Simpson was a first-round pick of the Rams in the 2026 NFL Draft, but Bennett has taken the bulk of second-team reps in training camp, so the rookie out of Alabama could operate as the Rams' QB3 for the upcoming season, per Nate Atkins of The Athletic.

Stribling (hamstring) participated in 11-on-11 team drills during Saturday's training camp practice, Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's an encouraging sign for the rookie second-rounder, whose practice reps have been limited this past week while he's been recovering from a hamstring injury. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) out for the 2026 season, Stribling will have the opportunity to earn a consistent role for himself in the 49ers' offense, even with veterans Mike Evans (quad), Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk (calf) ahead of him on the wide receiver depth chart. The absences of both Evans and Kirk give Stribling the chance to showcase his skills with the first-team offense alongside Samuel.