Training Camp News And Notes From 7/25/25

Justin Jefferson will probably be out for a short time

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell stated that famous person broad receiver Justin Jefferson will miss a couple of days of observe with a “gentle” hamstring harm. He will probably be re-evaluated subsequent week.

“I’m effective after that catch, for positive,” Jefferson told Sports Illustrated. “But simply having a little bit little bit of tightness. Of course, with the previous current accidents and the stuff that I’ve gone by way of earlier than, simply taking precaution and understanding that it’s the second day of camp, not the thirtieth. So simply ensuring that I’m totally wholesome and I’m good to go, particularly when the season begins.”

Jordan Hicks retires after ten seasons

33-year-old Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks introduced on social media that he’s retiring from the NFL after ten seasons within the league. He performed for 4 groups and amassed 952 complete tackles.

“After 23 years of taking part in soccer, I’m formally retiring from the NFL,” Hicks said in an Instagram post. “I stroll away with peace figuring out I gave soccer all I had, and that the very best is but to return.”

Tampa Bay indicators Michael Jordan (no, not that Michael Jordan)

Just at some point after Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles stated the workforce can be wanting so as to add one other offensive lineman, the team signed former Cincinnati Bengals guard Michael Jordan. Since being drafted in 2019, he has appeared in 67 video games and made 40 begins.

Noah Fant is within the Big Easy

Tight end and former first-round pick Noah Fant was in New Orleans for a visit, head coach Kellen Moore stated earlier at present. As of this writing, he stays unsigned.

Fant was launched by the Seattle Seahawks earlier this week. He was initially drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2019 earlier than being traded to the Seahawks within the deal that despatched Russell Wilson to Denver. Last season in Seattle, Fant caught 48 passes for 500 receiving yards and one landing.

Notable accidents and harm updates

Cleveland Browns

• Starting working again Jerome Ford continues to be out, however head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that he’s “progressing” effectively, and he believes Ford is “shut” to returning to observe.

Dallas Cowboys

• Starting proper deal with Terence Steele suffered a excessive ankle sprain, based on the NFL Network’s Jane Slater. He is anticipated to overlook “a couple of days” of coaching camp.

Detroit Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Newly-acquired offensive lineman Patrick Mekari is presently coping with a again spasm, however he ought to be okay, based on head coach Liam Coen.

New York Giants

• Third-year broad receiver Jalin Hyatt needed to miss observe at present after experiencing “cramping and tightness in his decrease physique on Thursday,” head coach Brian Daboll advised reporters.

New York Jets

• Just at some point after dislocating one among his toes, quarterback Justin Fields returned to observe however didn’t take part in any drills. He continues to be listed as day-to-day, head coach Aaron Glenn advised reporters.