NFL Player News
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Chris Godwin WR | TB
Buccaneers' Chris Godwin: Standing out early in camp
Godwin has impressed over the first few practices of training camp and has caught the eye of fellow star wideout Mike Evans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports. "He's going to have a great year," said Evans of Godwin. "Y'all saw him today - he looks like he's in midseason form. He's making plays, going deep, looks like the 2019 Chris Godwin."
Godwin has battled injuries and underutilization in the red zone over the last few seasons, but he's still turned three consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns. However, the 2017 third-round pick has just 10 touchdowns on 285 receptions in that span, the fewest scoring grabs of any player with at least 200 catches during that period. Evans himself has called for the Buccaneers to give Godwin more red-zone and downfield opportunities, and with new offensive coordinator Liam Coen now at the helm, there may be a change in how the veteran wideout is deployed.
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Tavierre Thomas CB | TB
Buccaneers' Tavierre Thomas: Cross-training at multiple spots
Thomas is seeing reps at nickelback, strong safety and free safety early in training camp, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Thomas signed with the Buccaneers this offseason after spending the last three seasons with the Texans, arriving with extensive experience playing the slot and 22 career starts overall. Thomas has already recorded two interceptions in the first three days of camp, and head coach Todd Bowles is taking advantage of the six-year veteran's versatility by having him cross-train at three positions in order to maximize his value to the secondary.
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Caleb Jones OT | GB
Packers' Caleb Jones: Removed from NFI list
Jones (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jones was placed on the active/non-football injury list due to an undisclosed issue at the start of training camp, but he's since passed a physical and returned to practice. The right tackle will look to compete for a depth role on the Packers' offensive line during the preseason.
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Donovan Jennings OT | GB
Packers' Donovan Jennings: Returns to practice
Jennings (undisclosed) practiced Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jennings opened training camp on the active/PUP list due to an undisclosed issue, but he's since passed his physical and returned to the field. The South Florida product was signed by Green Bay as an undrafted free agent in April and will look to compete for a depth role on the team's offensive line during training camp.
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Jacob Johanning OG | LV
Raiders' Jake Johanning: Reverts to injured reserve
Johanning (undisclosed) reverted to the Raiders' IR on Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
After being waived by Las Vegas with an injury designation Wednesday, Johanning cleared waivers and subsequently reverted to IR. He'll miss the 2024 campaign unless he and the Raiders agree to an injury settlement.
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Shaquan Davis WR | PHI
Eagles' Shaquan Davis: Off NFI list after passing physical
Davis (undisclosed) passed his physical Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Davis opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list due to an undisclosed issue, but he's since recovered and is now cleared to participate in practices and play in preseason games. The wideout signed with Philadelphia in January after spending last season on New Orleans' practice squad. He's a long shot to make the Eagles' 53-man roster out of camp.
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Corey Ballentine DB | GB
Packers' Corey Ballentine: Returns to field Friday
Ballentine (undisclosed) practiced Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Ballentine opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list due to an undisclosed issue, but he appears to be back to full health. The veteran cornerback is expected to have a rotational role in Green Bay's secondary during the coming campaign while also logging time on special teams.
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Jordan Love QB | GB
Packers' Jordan Love: Inks extension
Love and the Packers have agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth $220 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The deal will make Love the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history after just one full season as Green Bay's starting quarterback. It also includes a record $75 million signing bonus, plus $155 million in new full guarantees, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The team's star signal-caller has been at training camp but sitting out of practice until a deal was finalized. He will now presumably return to the field and continue building a rapport with his young and increasingly deep wide receiver unit.
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Jermaine Eluemunor OG | NYG
Giants' Jermaine Eluemunor: Returns to practice Friday
Eluemunor (ribs) was back at practice Friday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Eluemunor exited Wednesday's practice early after taking a hit to the midsection, but he appears to have emerged without a serious injury. The veteran lineman practiced with the first team in his return to the field Friday and is slated to compete for a starting job at right tackle for the upcoming campaign.