Bootcamp news and notes, from 8/12/25

Philadelphia lost its Pro Bowl Lineman
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson will take a “small procedure” to fix the bending plate damage from the bending plate, according to sources spoken by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sources said Dixon hopes to open the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 4.
Dickson was injured during Saturday night’s team’s open practice. Eventually, he was helped and transported to the locker room, effectively ending his night and preseason.
Jordan Love probably did it for preseason
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is taking a procedure to repair ligament damage to the left thumb, according to ESPN’s Rob DeMovsky. Love may practice next week and is expected to prepare for the team’s opening match on September 7.
“Obviously you see him there; he certainly can play a role,” General Manager Brian Gutekunst told reporters. “But when we look at all the options, he did it, and I think the best option is to get him back the fastest and feel the best option.
Black Panthers Name Their Starting Center
On Monday, the Carolina Panthers announced that Austin Corbett won the starting center job. Last season, he was in the center five times in the center due to a biceps injury.
“We talked to Austin, we talked to Cade Mays; they both did a great job,” said head coach Dave Canales. “Austin Corbett will be our starting center. We decided to make a decision, knowing this week, go to Houston for joint practice and then play, and we felt that those deputies were just cementing who was the starter with Bryce Young, and now is a great time, a great time, he’s getting more and more in those competitions.”
Cleveland has no promise of quarterback
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters he has not yet decided who will be the team’s second preseason starting quarterback against the Philadelphia Eagles, which is scheduled for August 16, according to NFL.com. Additionally, Stefanski said he will decide when he will prepare to name the starter of the week after the game against Philadelphia is over.
Houston signs new defensive back
The Texans signed on to Jalen Mills as the team continued to struggle at secondary depth. Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury last week, which could cause him to miss the rest of the preseason. Additionally, last week’s defensive back Jimmie Ward was arrested, his second arrest in the past two months.
Stafford still doesn’t practice
Even if he was expected to eventually start practicing on Monday, this wasn’t the case with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was spotted by streetwear while practicing yesterday. According to NFL.com, Stafford is not in today’s practice.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team has not discussed the possibility that Stafford needs surgery to repair a serious disc injury, according to ESPN’s Sarah Bishop.
“I haven’t gone that way in terms of these types of conversations,” McVay said. “There are a lot of conversations about the best way we’re going to handle it. It’s not something that comes up.”
Brandon Aiyuk’s return timeline has been revealed
According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, the San Francisco 49ers are looking for a sixth week return, and his receiver Brandon Aiyuk is recovering from the ACL’s torn and torn MCL. Aiyuk, safety Malik Mustapha and quarterback Kurtis Rourke are all trying to recover from ACL injuries.
“I saw all these guys at the same time,” said head coach Kyle Shanahan. “Whether it’s Mustafa, whether it’s Mustafa, whether it’s Ruk or Brandon. They’re all in different stages, but they always see ’em in week six or so, which means it’s probably the tenth week of week ten, which means it might be the fifth, but this is the area I started thinking about and I know it’s not a long way.”
James Cook returns to practice
According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, Buffalo Bills’ Pro Bowl run back to James Cook returned to practice Tuesday, marking the end of his nine-day contract extension. The defender participated in the practice but refused to talk to reporters since then.
“I would say, things have changed,” said Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott. “Yes, we’ve had a conversation with James. As I mentioned before. The message we’re getting is that he’s moving in the direction of today’s practice. We’ll see it in a few minutes, but that’s the message we’re getting.”
No Michael Penix Jr. Friday
According to Sports Illustrated, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said the team will not play quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
“I won’t completely rule out both of them,” Morris told reporters.[Penix] must. [Cousins]we will discuss it, but this may be the same prospect next week. Obviously, these practices will be decided a bunch of them in the next two days. ”
Famous damage and damage updates
Carolina Black Panther
- Receiver Hunter Renfrow returned to practice Monday after a hamstring injury.
- Cornerback Jaycee Horn won’t practice with the Houston Texans when he suffers a hand injury.
Cleveland Brown
- Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was allowed to participate in the 11-on-11 drill with limited ability when dealing with hamstring issues.
- Quarterback Kenny Pickett was not cleared due to a hamstring injury to compete in the 11-on-11 game.
Detroit lion
- Offensive tackle Taylor Decker started intensifying activity in practice yesterday when he returned from his injured shoulder.
Green Bay Packers
- Wide receiver Christian Watson is expected to be from a physically inefficient season start (PUP) roster. But, GM Brian Gutekunst said Watson recovered from the torn ACL “leading the curve.”
Chief of Kansas City
- Safety Deon Bush was placed in an injured reserve and effectively ended his season after suffering a torn Achilles in the KC preseason opener.
Miami Dolphins
- Run back to Alexander Mattison suffered a late-season neck injury in the team’s pre-season game, not expected to be a career.
- The generous recipients Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are everyday and may end up with The Detroit Lions.
New York Giant
- Extensive receiver Malik Nabers went on to compete with the New York Jets when he was not practicing with the New York Jets.
New York Jets
- Quarterback Tyrod Taylor misses the rest of the preseason after having a surgery on his knee. Head coach Aaron Glenn said the team hopes Taylor will return by week one.
- Wideout Allen Lazard, who is dealing with shoulder issues, is expected to miss two weeks.
- Defensive winger Jermaine Johnson II, who was activated by a puppy after being torn achilles last season, said he believed he would be ready for the first week.
Tampa Bay Pirates
- Rachaad White ran back to the groin and suffered an injury.



