NFL Training Camp 2020 – One Month of Kick-Off Move Edelman and Ngakoue Change Agents

08/11/2020 USA


While college football season comes on the brink of cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NFL remains on course to begin its season one month from today in Kansas City, where the Houston Texans will take on the Chiefs in a playoff rematch.

Here’s what you need to know about camps in the league:

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Julian Edelman: Tom Brady a friend, but Cam Newton intriguing for the Patriots
New England receiver Julian Edelman said on Monday that there was no looking back at the departure of Tom Brady’s free agency and that the team had received a boost of energy from the arrival of Cam Newton. “Of course we played a lot of football together and I love him until death do us part, but the train keeps moving, as it will if I don’t play here,” Brady’s Edelman said in his first interview with reporters since January.

Ravens TE Mark Andrews never considered rejection even though he was diabetic
Andrews, one of two current NFL players with Type 1 diabetes, has always been committed to gambling during the coronavirus pandemic. “Signing off has never really crossed my mind,” Andrews said Monday. “Obviously I think security is the most important thing. Seeing what the NFLPA and the NFL have come up with and the system is very encouraging. I think they have a great system in place.”

Jaguars’ Ngakoue, yet to sign franchise tag, dumps agent
Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is looking for new representation after parting ways with his current agent, a league source confirmed. Ngakoue has yet to sign his non-exclusive franchise tag tender with Jacksonville and has not been to training camp. Ngakoue has been approached that he no longer wants to play for the franchise because he believes the Jaguars offered him a contract last year far below what he believes he is worth.

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“I expect almost no hot dogs to eat.”

Panthers rookie DE Yatur Gross-Matos, after drowning nine in three minutes to win the team’s food contest last week.

“There’s no limit to what he can achieve in this league … he’s already a star.”

Raiders tight end Jason Witten, on new teammate Darren Waller

“He’s the best player I’ve ever been and he works hard. You’ll see a polished and more ready Lamar than you saw last year. That sounds almost unbelievable.”

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, on reigning MVP Lamar Jackson

What our NFL Nation reporters saw today

Alvin Kamara stated that he is not worried about his contract after the last year of his rookie deal. In fact, the New Orleans Saints running back said he told his agent not to mention it to him unless something serious developed. “I’m just here to do my job. I’m healthy and back with my teammates, and we’re working on preparing for Tampa (in Week 1),” he said. ” – Mike Triplett

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on what happens to player evaluation when there are no seasons for football: “We are ready on a number of different fronts to attack this. … There will be a concept, we will have to buy players, we’ll just have to do it in other ways. ” – Rob Demovsky

Tackle Demar Dotson, who is ready to sign with the Broncos if the team clears him on physical as well as through the Covid-19 protocols, will provide depth. But, at least for now, Elijah Wilkinson is expected to get most of the work on the right approach when the Broncos disaster kicks off her on-field work in training camp. Dotson, who turns 35 in October, was not re-signed by the Buccaneers after 11 seasons with the team. Dotson, however, would add a quality to the Denver closet. – Jeff Legwold

New Panthers CB Eli Apple, who turned 25 on Sunday, has been around the league so he recognizes speed when he sees it. After seeing Carolina wide receivers DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel and Robbie Anderson, Apple believes “we have the fastest receivers” in the league. – David Newton

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