Moments after the extension was announced, Wallace went on Instagram and made a post, and his teammates were quick to comment. Jaylin Williams was one of the first, and he had a wild request after Wallace got paid. "So you finna buy me you & K matching lambos," Williams wrote.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the brink trunks a few days before their season opener, agreeing to a contract extension with Cason Wallace worth five years and $139 million. It was the next highly anticipated extension for the franchise, especially given how Wallace has played over the past few years.
Moments after the extension was announced, Wallace went on Instagram and made a post, and his teammates were quick to comment. Jaylin Williams was one of the first, and he had a wild request after Wallace got paid.
"So you finna buy me you & K matching lambos," Williams wrote.
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In each of the past two seasons, Kayshon Boutte ranked second in receiving yards among Patriots wideouts and first or tied for first in receiving touchdowns. His reward? A trade to Houston.
The Patriots traded for A.J. Brown in the offseason, signed free agent Romeo Doubs and brought back DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Mack Hollins. That left Boutte as the odd receiver out, and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said in explaining the trade that Boutte "probably would have been inactive" on game days if he had remained in New England.
Boutte responded Thursday.
"They did pay two guys to come in and do that job," Boutte said, via Timothy Rapp of the Bleacher Report. "Sadly, it is the way it is. Being that it's a contract year for me, I [sought] a bigger role. I feel like what Vrabes said in his media interview, it wasn't nothing bad. I wouldn't say I'll use that as fuel. . . . It was an honest opinion. He sat there, talked, [spoke] his truth, and [we'll] pretty much move forward from it."
The Texans needed a receiver after losing Jayden Higgins to a season-ending torn ACL last month. Boutte, who has 76 receptions for 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns over the past two seasons, joins Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne in the wide receivers room.

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Many fantasy football managers will employ a late-round TE strategy going into their drafts. Once you get past the handful of elite options at TE, things get pretty flat pretty quick. With that in mind, Yahoo **** ysts Hayden Winks, Justin Boone and Scott Pianowski give you their favorite sleeper tight end for the 2026 season.
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If you want the most terminally online deep sleeper, Ferguson is your guy. The 2025 second-round pick played in the most absurd role in tight end history last year under coach Sean McVay. Ferguson largely played a vertical receiving role in 2- and 3-TE sets as a downfield receiver in disguise. His average depth of target was 17.9 yards downfield. Only Tyquan Thornton, Alec Pierce and Kyle Williams were targeted more downfield!!! That will boggle the mind. Fast-forward to this year, the Rams need better talent at "WR," and Ferguson could be the answer based on what he provided last season. Davante Adams was dangled in trade discussions open to the public after a down season beyond the goal line, and trading for Tutu Atwell on Aug. 27 is never a great sign for the rest of the room. There's a chance (25%) that Ferguson is viewed as the team's WR3 this season. McVay's done crazy things like this before with Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and 3-TE sets. — Hayden Winks
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The loss of a true breakout receiver in Jayden Higgins will have significant ramifications on the Texans' passing attack. Nico Collins is an elite top target, with Jaylin Noel and Kayshon Boutte as quality contributors. However, fantasy managers shouldn't sleep on Dalton Schultz. The veteran tight end seems like a boring pick, but he's quietly coming off a strong fantasy campaign where he averaged the 11th-most points at his position over the final 13 weeks. That included finishing tied for third in receptions among tight ends (82) and sixth in receiving yards (777). With Higgins sidelined for the season, Schultz now has a chance to be C.J. Stroud's No. 2 target once again. You're not going to impress your leaguemates by taking the 30-year-old Texans tight end. But if you somehow miss out on the top-13 options at the position, Schultz is in the next group of high-end TE2s who could easily end the year as a fantasy TE1. — Justin Boone

#tight #schultz #downfield

Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced they have acquired the returning player rights to 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team guard Tristen Newton and forward Teddy Allen in a three-team trade with the Delaware Blue Coats and Iowa Wolves. In exchange, Delaware receives the returning player rights to guard Jameer Nelson Jr., while Iowa receives the returning player rights to forward Jaylin Williams and Stockton's second-round pick in the 2027 NBA G League Draft.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis rattled off the final 13 points to beat UNLV 27-21 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
The win helped Charles Huff become the first Tigers head coach to win a road debut game.
Stokes completed 15 of 26 passes with no turnovers, while Jaylin Carter rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
UNLV took a 14-7 halftime lead behind Jackson Arnold, who threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Tavian McNair and added a 6-yard touchdown run. The Rebels had won their previous 11 games when leading at the break, with their last loss coming against Syracuse on Oct. 4, 2024.
Stokes tied the game early in the third quarter with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Stonka Burnside, but Arnold answered with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Kayden McGee. Carter then scored on a 36-yard run to make it 21-all.

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Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Chris McClellan may not play a ton of defensive snaps as a rookie, but he showed what he's capable of against the Denver Broncos on Friday. The third-round pick's impressive six total tackle performance in the second preseason game caught the attention of his head coach.
"I thought he flashed. I thought he did a lot of great things, just playing with the playstyle we're looking for," coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. "He showed some good burst getting after the quarterback. There was a play where he got out of the stack and almost took out Jaylin Simpson, but I like the effort running to the football. There's certainly a lot of things he can improve upon as well, and we'll get him coached up on those, but I do think he's a really good young, talented player."
McClellan may not factor much into the Packers' defensive line rotation this season when Devonte Wyatt and Javon Hargrave are healthy. However, Green Bay used a Day 2 pick on McClellan because his skill set as a pass rusher and run defender showed long-term upside that could pay off in the future.
For today's film room, we are going to break down two of McClellan's better plays in Denver.
First, we are taking a look at a pass rush rep McClellan had against the Broncos' starting offense during the first quarter. He's lined up as the 3-technique over left guard Ben Powers' outside shoulder. When you look at McClellan's 6-foot-4, 313-pound frame, you would expect him to be tough to move but maybe not move as well as he does.

#packers #play

The Washington Commanders' 2025 season was a complete 180-degree turn from their 2024 season. In 2024, the Commanders made their first NFC Championship appearance in over 30 years. Jayden Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, and the Commanders looked like an entirely different team than what we had seen in the previous 25 years.
Then came 2025, which we won't rehash here. It wasn't pretty, so Adam Peters set out to make changes during free agency. His early focus was on the defensive side of the ball, as it should have been, and the improvement on that side of the ball is already visible. He spent less time on the offense, but did make some changes, including signing Stefon Diggs during training camp.
The Commanders have a ton of depth at wide receiver in 2026, giving Jayden Daniels plenty of tools to work with. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently noted that depth in his review of the Commanders' 2026 training camp practices.
One thing that'll certainly help Daniels is Washington's depth at receiver. The Commanders believe they have eight NFL-quality receivers in camp, which will force tough decisions in a couple of weeks. Terry McLaurin, without last year's contract drama, is back to being Terry McLaurin. Interestingly, the difference-maker here has been Stefon Diggs, who's immediately stepped into a leadership role, one he deftly handled last year in New England, and set a high bar for the room (as McLaurin always has). Among the young guys, Luke McCaffrey's taken another step, and rookie Antonio Williams is one to watch, already capable of playing both the Z (split end) and F (slot) positions, which have made him a really good fit for the new system.
When it comes time for final 53-man roster cuts, the Commanders are going to have some serious decisions to make. Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin are the anchors in the room. Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, and the rest of the receivers in the room are doing an excellent job of making a case for themselves. Unfortunately, not all of them will make the final roster.

#stefon #camp

LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne officially welcomed Jae Crowder on Thursday. The American combo forward has penned a one-year deal for the 2026–27 season, joining a squad featuring Joel Bolomboy, Myles Cale, Marc-Owen Fodzo Dada, Both Gach, Edwin Jackson, Bodian Massa, Patty Mills, Yves Pons, and Nate Sestina. This roster marks the first club coaching ****** ignment of four-time NBA champion Tony Parker.
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LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne officially welcomed Jae Crowder on Thursday. The American combo forward has penned a one-year deal for the 2026–27 season, joining a squad featuring Joel Bolomboy, Myles Cale, Marc-Owen Fodzo Dada, Both Gach, Edwin Jackson, Bodian Massa, Patty Mills, Yves Pons, and Nate Sestina. This roster marks the first club coaching ****** ignment of four-time NBA champion Tony Parker. — 8/20/2026 EuroHoops.net
The Vaqueros de Bayamón have announced the signing of three imports for the upcoming BSN season: Jae Crowder, Jaylin Galloway and Xavier Cooks. Crowder, a 35-year-old forward with 13 NBA seasons under his belt, returns to action after a brief stint with the Sacramento Kings in 2024/25. He will be tasked with filling the void left by Danilo Gallinari. — 3/22/2026 Sportando
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#forward #year #season #american

As Fall Camp continues for the Tulane Green Wave, a few position groups are standing out above the rest.
The running backs room has been arguably the strongest of the preseason so far, despite the fact that standout sophomore rusher Jamauri McClure suffered an alleged foot injury and will possibly miss the season opener against the Duke Blue Devils.
Even without McClure, the unit continues to serve as the driving force of an offense that has quite a few fresh faces. The group is absolutely loaded with talent, including a pair of Power 4 transfers in
Maurice Turner could reemerge as a starter. Though he had an impressive start to his 2025 campaign, it was short-lived: he suffered an injury in the very first game against the Northwestern Wildcats, and saw limited action through the rest of the year. While McClure certainly earned a shot at the position after his own end to the 2025 season, it won't be surprising to see the two rushers splitting carries early on.
On top of this, the team boasts a trio of incoming Power 4 transfers: Johnnie Daniels of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and former Oklahoma State Cowboy DJ Dugar, as well as Florida State Seminoles transfer Jaylin Lucas, who might play a more prominent role as a return specialist.

#state #rest #suffered

Veteran wide receiver Tank Dell is finally coming back for the Houston Texans.
Entering 2026, he'll be a part of a crowded receiver room that includes Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins. And coming off a severe injury that sidelined him for nearly two years, it could be risky to add him into the immediate plans regarding fantasy rosters.
However, one fantasy football expert thinks Dell could be a sleeper option this season.
NFL.com's fantasy expert Matt Okada believes Dell should be taken in the final round of fantasy drafts. He also thinks there is an upside to drafting Dell given his flashes at points during his career:
"It's been a long road back since Dell suffered a catastrophic knee injury in December 2024. Dell returned to a full-pads practice for the first time on Aug. 5. He could be back at the forefront of the Houston offense in 2026, alongside Nico Collins and the Iowa State duo of Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. But what can he offer after a full season away from the game?

#dell #houston #collins #higgins

Veteran wide receiver Noah Brown has found a new team.
The Raiders announced that they have signed Brown to their active roster on Sunday. They released defensive tackle Benito Jones in a corresponding move.
Brown spent the last two seasons with the Commanders. He had 40 catches for 536 yards and a touchdown while missing 19 games due to a variety of injuries.
Prior to joining Washington, Brown spent one season with the Texans and six seasons with the Cowboys. He has 155 catches for 2,083 yards and six touchdowns over his entire career.
Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are atop the receiver depth chart for the Commanders. Luke McCaffrey, Dyami Brown, Jaylin Lane, Treylon Burks, Van Jefferson, third-round pick Antonio Williams, Jacoby Jones, Nick Nash, River Cracraft, and Jaden Bradley are also vying for roles in the offense.

#receiver #yards

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter gave an update on wide receiver Zay Flowers after Flowers left Saturday's practice early.
Minter said, via multiple reporters, that Flowers suffered a quad contusion when he collided with defensive back Jaylinn Hawkins during the workout. Minter called Flowers day-to-day and said that he does not expect the wideout to miss a significant amount of time.
The injury added to an eventful week for Flowers. He signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the team on Wednesday.
The Ravens will have another padded practice on Sunday and they will host the Eagles in their first preseason game next Saturday.

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The calendar has flipped to August. Which means we're in the annual drought in the NBA's year-round calendar. Don't expect much to happen over the next couple of months. Teams across the league are in vacation mode and just waiting for the 2026-27 season to start.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short of a second NBA championship, but remain in the meat of the ******* le conversation. Bringing back mostly the same crew, expect them to be one of the league's top teams for a fourth straight year.
To prepare for the 2026-27 regular season, Thunder Wire will lay out three goals for all 17 players on the roster. OKC has 14 standard players and three two-way players. Let's look at Jaylin Williams and what he could accomplish this upcoming year:
Slimming down, Williams had a breakout season last year. He's always been a quality depth piece. But he played his way to the top of OKC's rotation. Injuries allowed him to soak up more minutes. Safe to say he took full advantage of that. He showed off his outside jumper as he averaged a career-best 7.2 points. He shot 38.3% from 3 on 3.9 attempts. The 24-year-old remains one of their best developmental stories in recent years.
Now, it's about staying at that line of production. Or leveling up. He's turned into a well-rounded offensive player. Aside from the catch-and-shoot looks, he showed off his secondary playmaking. He also showed scoring scalability. Something that wasn't there before with him. There were a handful of times where he stepped up as OKC's top scoring option when a ton of guys were sidelined. Since he joined the Thunder, he's steadily improved.

#showed

The Commanders receiver corps obviously got better with the Stefon Diggs acquisition. The veteran is a top-tier route runner and a steady producer with a long track record of success. While he's 32 years old, Diggs can still move and make important catches in the clutch.
Head coach Dan Quinn has established a competitive Commanders training camp, but it's safe to say Diggs will eventually slot into the No. 2 receiver slot opposite Terry McLaurin. He's expected play significant time and get targeted a ton, even though he may not be a true every-down player after playing 55% of the offensive snaps in New England last season.
He'll also impact his position group just by joining it. A roster spot just got harder to earn at the position with Terry McLaurin, Diggs and third-round pick Antonio Williams as roster locks. Jaylin Lane's punt-return ability makes him darn-close to one, with maybe two more roster spots available. Fierce battles will be waged for those, among talented individuals.
A few thoughts on how the Diggs addition might impact the receiver corps.
Terry will remain scary while continuing to move around the formation as new coordinator David Blough always intended. McLaurin is the alpha around here, on a long-term deal and one of the longest-tenured players on the Commanders roster. He also has an even-keeled leadership vibe that will hold his position group together and help it improve with all the extra behind-the-scenes work he does.

#diggs #Commanders #position #corps

The Texans have completed one week of Training Camp and it's been a learning experience to say the least. Between the rookies showcasing their skills, the injuries, and the veteran additions
As much as I prefer to start on an upward trajectory, this has to be addressed.
The Texans constrained their media affiliates on what they can tweet and communicate regarding depth charts, player groupings, and roster configuration. Do they not realize there are eight practices open to the public and preseason games? Fans will find out sooner or later what they're hiding. My hunch, first-rounder Keylan Rutledge doesn't look good and is not participating with the first or second string.
This is more illogical than embarrassing… and it's fairly embarrassing. There are eight practices open to the public, who have no media affiliation nor restriction on posting on social media. Word is going to get out one way or another as to what's happening at camp. If anything, trying to conceal it will only make fans search harder.
Watson in very short time and with even less production wedged himself onto this roster as an integral part of the system. His blocking and route running are highly valued ******* ets by Offensive Coordinator Nick Caley. Plus, the injury to Jaylin Noel opened up more reps for the veteran. Depending on Noel's timeline, Watson has the inside track to not only make the roster but start as the WR3.

#camp #veteran #practices

The Houston Texans are expecting a massive jump from second-year wide receiver Jayden Higgins as they prepare to make their deepest run in the playoffs in the DeMeco Ryans era.
They'll need to see growth, especially with second-year standout Jaylin Noel on the NFI list with a finger issue and Tank Dell still working his way back from injury.
It's early in training camp, so expectations are low, but takeaways are high. As the team prepares for their first indoor practice, Higgins has been the best offensive weapon, turning heads through drills, especially in team reps as C.J. Stroud's second-best threat.
"You're seeing a guy who we're able to move around the formation a little bit more, get him inside the formation, "Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "He's making some plays everywhere we put him. On the first play of practice today, he ran a great route and C.J. gave him a great ball. It just shows his growth and shows a guy you can rely on."
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The New England Patriots' secondary was one of the best in the NFL in 2025, perhaps surprisingly given who they used as their starting safeties. Craig Woodson and Jaylinn Hawkins — a fourth-round rookie and a career backup — patrolled the team's defensive backend, and they did a fine job.
However, the Patriots still decided to make a change by letting Hawkins leave in free agency and signing first-team All-Pro Kevin Byard to take his place. Four practices into their first training camp together, the pairing has looked solid.
Like the rest of the secondary, it also has been feeding off each other to build its chemistry.
"Feel really good about the secondary. We just got to continue to build and keep getting better," said Byard.
For the 33-year-old, training camp is business as usual despite being his first in New England. For his young comrade, meanwhile, it is a chance to get an up-close look at one of the best safeties of his era and a player who led the NFL in interceptions in 2025.

#first #Patriots #training

Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita junior athlete Jaion Smith is a talented two-way player and has flashed for us the last two weeks at local 7v7 events.
Smith is a talented running back who has played in 26 games his first two years of high school ball. He was the teams featured back on last season’s CIF and State Championship team, rushing for 896 yards and eight touchdowns.
At the Battle of the Beach and South County Classic 7v7 tournaments the last two weekends, Smith worked out at linebacker and looked very good. He’s a plus athlete who moves really well and covers a lot of ground. He makes plays on the football, is natural in coverage and plays a physical game as well.
On the recruiting front, Smith has a family connection to USC and the Trojans are in a good spot in his recruitment.
“Jaylin Smith is my cousin so USC is definitely standing out for me,” Smith said. “He’s someone I always looked up to so when I got that offer from USC, it was like a dream come true.

#athlete #talented

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is all about business. While his good friend, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, continues to alienate the rest of the NFL with his social media antics, Daniels gathered several of his teammates in Los Angeles for some work ahead of training camp.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown has posted several videos this offseason showing his progress since re-signing with the Commanders in March after one season with the Jaguars. Brown shared a video earlier this offseason featuring Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Rachaad White, and others.
Recently, Brown and others returned to Los Angeles to get more work with Daniels. But this time, several other teammates showed up too, including McLaurin, tight ends Ben Sinnott and John Bates, receiver Jaylin Lane, and others.
Here's Daniels getting some work in.
This tells you everything that Daniels is made of. Only a few days ago, some Washington fans, still desperately wanting the Commanders to sign Aiyuk when he's released, were openly saying Daniels was trolling everyone alongside Aiyuk on social media. Aiyuk criticized Daniels in a video last week, taking aim at the relationship between the young quarterback and his mother, who is his agent. Daniels responded only with a Kevin Durant photo giving two thumbs down.

The New England Patriots approach the 2026 NFL season as a stronger team on paper, with talent equipped to contend for the Super Bowl.
According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder, the Patriots’ starting lineups on offense and defense were collectively ranked No. 7 overall in the league, with the team’s secondary being its biggest strength.
”Christian Gonzalez has emerged as one of the league's top young cornerbacks and is joined on the perimeter by veteran standout Carlton Davis III,” Clay said. “Marcus Jones has quickly developed into a standout in the slot. Craig Woodson was a terrific find in the fourth round of last year's draft and will be joined at safety by Jaylinn Hawkins' replacement, Kevin Byard, who continues to play at a high level at age 33.”
The Patriots also strengthened their receiving corps by trading for A.J. Brown and signing Romeo Doubs this offseason. Alijah Vera-Tucker adds strength to the Patriots’ offensive line while rookie Caleb Lomu provides depth at the tackle positions.
New England made up for their losses on defense in free agency with quality veteran stars and young talent in the draft. The Patriots appear poised to make another strong push for a Super Bowl crown in 2026 with the unit they’ve put together this offseason.

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Baltimore still has one of the NFL's most talented rosters. ESPN believes one position group gives the Ravens an edge over nearly every other contender.
Many teams lean on a star quarterback or a dominant pass rusher. ESPN looked somewhere else when placing the Baltimore Ravens fifth in its 2026 roster rankings. The report says the team's biggest edge comes at safety, where few clubs can match its talent and depth.
Kyle Hamilton sits at the center of that group. At only 25 years old, he already ranks among the NFL's top defensive players. Last season, he led all safeties in pass rush attempts while also finishing inside the top 10 at his position in tackles, passes defended, and tackles for loss. That kind of production allows Baltimore to use him in several different ways.
The Ravens have more than one answer in the secondary. First-round pick Malaki Starks handled his rookie season well and is expected to take on a larger role. Veteran Jaylinn Hawkins also joins the mix after playing every defensive snap for New England in 2025. Together, the trio gives Baltimore experience, range, and flexibility on the back end.

The New England Patriots are a deep team.
They added several marquee players to their roster this offseason. New England maintained the strength of their front four and their secondary by replacing the departing K'Lavon Chaisson and Jaylinn Hawkins with Dre'Mont Jones and Kevin Byard. They also made many improvements to their offensive line, but their offensive weapons around quarterback Drake Maye are the best they've been since he entered the league.
According to ESPN's Bill Barnwell in his ranking of the NFL's wide receiver, tight end and running back groups of playmakers for next season, the Patriots' unit ranks No. 10 in the league.
"The top 10 starts with the Patriots, who added an elite receiver to the mix after trading for A.J. Brown this summer," Barnwell said. "Brown left Philadelphia after a frustrating 2025 season, but there's still plenty of evidence that Brown is one of the top wideouts in all of football. … While there's a drop-off from Brown to the rest of the lineup, the Patriots are much deeper than they've been in years."
Brown and Doubs are one of the best wide receiver duos in the league, with upside that might potentially be getting overlooked for next season. Henderson and Stevenson are two running backs who have the capability to rush for 1,000 yards, and the addition of rookie tight end Eli Raridon gives New England a good replacement for Austin Hooper behind Hunter Henry for next season.

Were the Washington Commanders doing something weird or not weird in their mandatory minicamp?
Grant Paulsen of "Grant & Danny" of 106.7 The Fan, inquired of former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen, "There was a weird way going about practice, where the starters were asked to do one thing but the backups were doing more? What can you tell us about that?"
Logan Paulsen replied: "When I first got to Washington, I think it was 2012, we used to do split field practice," he said. "The No. 2 offense would go against the No. 1 defense, and the No. 1 offense would go against the No. 2 defense. So, this felt similar to that. They went through a one-on-one, kind of walk-through setting, where you can rep more specifically, like the communication combinations. It felt like it was a way to protect that big boy, varsity group, while letting the younger guys, the guys that need to prove themselves more, go with live bullets in that other section of practice. So, I think it serves as an opportunity to keep the big boys safe, the guys that you know are going to be part of the team. And it lets the young guys develop their craft and get some work."
LP was on to something here. Why, at this stage, when you are not even in training camp yet, would you need to give the most active reps to the older, proven veterans? Why wouldn't you give those reps to those who need to develop, those who still need to prove themselves? Why not prep those guys more to see how they respond in training camp when the intensity and pads get turned on to a higher level?
So, for example, LP continued to point out that receivers Jaylin Lane (Year 2) and Luke McCaffrey (Year 3) had some nice catches/reps this week. LP affirmed, "It gives that young group more opportunity, which I can attest to, having done this before, is really helpful in terms of development."

The Washington Commanders had some specific goals during the offseason. Make the defense younger and faster, and find someone to take the pressure off of Terry McLaurin. General manager Adam Peters can check the first one off his list, while the latter is still up in the air.
The Commanders' wide receivers' room includes Treylon Burks, Dyami Brown, Antonio Williams, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Van Jefferson, with McLaurin as the undisputed WR1. The other receivers, though, have been named a position battle to watch during the offseason.
Commanders wide receiver: Treylon Burks vs. Dyami Brown vs. Antonio Williams vs. Luke McCaffrey vs. Jaylin Lane vs. Van Jefferson
Washington has struggled with WR depth behind Terry McLaurin for years now. Last year's solution -- Deebo Samuel -- remains a free agent as the Commanders search for a more dynamic alternative. A free agent or trade (Brandon Aiyuk?) could still fill the spot, but the Commanders need someone to emerge from this smattering of veterans and recent middle-round picks. Williams, the 2026 third-rounder, is the one to watch with his high ceiling and inside/outside versatility.
First, let's address the Brandon Aiyuk situation. Even if the San Francisco 49ers decide to release him, they haven't yet, which means that no other NFL team knows how he is doing physically, or if he's in any kind of game shape. No one will know that until he reports for a physical. On top of not knowing where he stands physically, the 49ers can essentially hold him hostage for however long they see fit, giving him minimal time to prepare with whichever team he lands with.