Best of Sunday at NFL training camps: Giants’ Saquon Barkley turning heads, Titans’ Derrick Henry breaking helmets

Many NFL coaching camps resumed Sunday following Corridor of Fame ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, although some took it straightforward whereas others took the time off.

Working backs took middle stage with the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, as Saquon Barkley continues to impress whereas video confirmed Derrick Henry breaking a helmet with a stiff arm.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders have already got one preseason sport beneath their belts, and the remainder of the league will be a part of them this week. Thursday kicks off the motion with two video games — the Giants at New England Patriots and Titans at Baltimore Ravens — adopted by 5 video games Friday, eight video games Saturday and one sport subsequent Sunday.

Here is what it’s essential know from camps throughout the league.

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Inexperienced Bay Packers: Keisean Nixon was maybe essentially the most under-publicized transfer the Packers made this offseason. However contemplating his historical past on particular groups and his connection to new particular groups coordinator Wealthy Bisaccia, he might be a major addition. Nixon performed practically 700 particular groups performs over the previous three seasons for Bisaccia, who held the identical place with the Raiders (till he was promoted to interim head coach throughout the season final yr). What’s extra, Nixon may be the Packers’ top-backup cornerback behind the beginning trio of Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas and Eric Stokes. That is what made his return to follow on Sunday vital. He missed the primary 9 practices with a groin damage however was activated Sunday off the non-football damage record. “He is a man that we’re excited to get again and hopefully he can choose up the place he left off,” coach Matt LaFleur stated Sunday. He additionally might be a discount; Nixon signed a one-year, $965,000 contract with no assured cash. — Rob Demovsky

Minnesota Vikings: Two of the Vikings’ prime three draft picks bought first-team reps Sunday, a mix of their progress and the workforce’s try to restrict the work of some established veterans. Security Lewis Cine, the No. 32 total choose of the draft, bought his reps whereas veteran Harrison Smith rotated out and in of the lineup. Proper guard Ed Ingram, chosen No. 59 total, labored the whole follow at proper guard whereas veteran Jesse Davis was given the time off. Ingram has been a part of a contest at proper guard that features Davis and fellow veteran Chris Reed, and based mostly on his draft place, it is in all probability only a matter of time earlier than he pushes into the beginning lineup completely. The identical goes for Cine, though Smith and second-year participant Camryn Bynum have been the first-team safeties for many of camp. — Kevin Seifert

San Francisco 49ers: Niners quarterback Trey Lance completed with a flourish in Saturday’s follow however that didn’t carry over on Sunday. In reality, Lance had considered one of his roughest outings of this camp, finishing simply 4 of 12 passes, which included a nasty interception pressured into linebacker Fred Warner throughout the remaining interval of the day. Lance had two passes dropped and was with out beginning deal with Trent Williams and Mike McGlinchey (each of whom bought relaxation days). In line with receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Lance was not fazed by the efficiency and instantly talked to teammates concerning the performs he’d prefer to have again and the way he (they usually) can do higher within the subsequent session. “The very best factor about Trey is he walked off the follow area and he was nonetheless the very same manner,” Aiyuk stated. “We do not fear about him in any respect. We’ll check out it later immediately after which we’ll transfer on.” — Nick Wagoner

New York Giants: The summer season goes properly for Barkley, and Sunday was no totally different. Barkley regarded decisive and fast because the Giants primarily practiced purple zone runs. Coach Brian Daboll has already known as Barkley “explosive” this summer season. That was evident when he minimize on one run in the course of the sphere and beat everybody to the left pilon. Middle Jon Feliciano stated afterward this model of Barkley is the very best he has seen from a operating again on any of his groups. Only one yr in the past Barkley was rehabbing a torn ACL in his proper knee and was not cleared for contact. This yr appears a lot totally different, and simply in time as he enters the ultimate yr of his rookie contract. — Jordan Raanan

Carolina Panthers: The Panthers had the time off, however bought excellent news when an MRI confirmed no main injury to the left knee that defensive finish Marquis Haynes injured throughout Saturday’s scrimmage. The workers expects Haynes to be day-to-day when the workforce resumes follow Monday. That does not imply normal supervisor Scott Fitterer will not proceed in search of depth at finish. Veteran Carlos Dunlap was into consideration till he signed with the Chiefs. Jason Pierre-Paul, 33, stays a free agent and might be an choice. The Panthers might wait till groups begin making cuts so as to add depth. That Haynes’ damage wasn’t extreme, nevertheless, lessens the sense of urgency. — David Newton

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: The offense was sloppy at instances, significantly throughout one workforce interval through which it dedicated three straight false begin penalties. Coach Andy Reid took the bizarre step of throwing Patrick Mahomes and the opposite starters off the sphere earlier than permitting them to return later. Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stated later the Chiefs have to do a greater job of not permitting one unhealthy play to have an effect on the following. — Adam Teicher

Indianapolis Colts: Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore continued a stretch of robust practices with one other spectacular day. Amongst Gilmore’s highlights was a play on which he jumped a sideline route in entrance of receiver Parris Campbell, making an interception for a would-be pick-six in opposition to quarterback Matt Ryan. “I can simply let you know from a quarterback’s perspective, he is the sort of cornerback that you simply worry,” coach Frank Reich stated. “The best way he sees the sport, he is aware of what’s coming earlier than it is coming.” The continuing chess match between Gilmore and Ryan has been an intriguing subplot on this camp. “Sadly,” Ryan stated, “that is not the primary time he is picked me off.” — Stephen Holder

High NFL information of the day

RB Kareem Hunt requests commerce, however Browns decline: Working again Kareem Hunt, who’s looking for a contract extension, has requested a commerce from the Cleveland Browns, however the workforce has privately declined that request, a supply confirmed to ESPN. Hunt, who’s within the remaining yr of a two-year, $12 million deal, had missed workforce drills the previous two practices however returned to them on Sunday.

Rodger Saffold joins Payments coaching camp after recovering from automotive accident: After a slew of accidents to start out coaching camp, the Buffalo Payments’ offensive line is getting more healthy. Guard Rodger Saffold was activated off the non-football damage record and was in uniform for the workforce’s coaching camp follow. Saffold began coaching camp on the NFI record after he injured his ribs in a automotive accident. He signed with the Payments as a free agent this offseason and is predicted to be their beginning left guard. Saffold gave the impression to be restricted in his first follow again.

Bears broad receiver N’Keal Harry’s ankle damage believed to be extreme: Chicago Bears broad receiver N’Keal Harry suffered what gave the impression to be a extreme ankle damage throughout follow, a supply informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Harry went down on the primary play of workforce drills when a display screen go was thrown in his path. The broad receiver appeared to have his left ankle rolled up when linebacker Nicholas Morrow tackled him. The 24-year-old receiver couldn’t bear any weight on the ankle and needed to be helped off the sphere by a coach and teammate. The workforce remains to be awaiting additional analysis on the severity of Harry’s damage, and no dedication has been made about how lengthy he can be sidelined.

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