2025 NFL Preseason Buzz: Jags’ Travis Hunter Has Transient Preseason Debut

Signings, injuries, fans getting mad at owners — between training camp and the official start of the preseason, NFL news has been nonstop.

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Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league this preseason.

Hunter saw action on both offense and defense in the first half of Jacksonville’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 9. The 22-year-old two-way star started at wide receiver on the game’s opening drive, playing 10 of 11 snaps and recording two catches for 9 yards. He then debuted at cornerback on the Steelers’ second offensive drive, recording five snaps (zero defensive stats), and he returned later for a few more plays.

Hunter, the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was listed as the Jags’ starting wide receiver and their backup cornerback (behind Tyson Campbell and Jourdan Lewis) on the team’s latest depth chart. 

Jaguars K Cam Little hits 70-yard field goal in preseason game

Little made a 70-yard field goal to end the first half of Jacksonville’s preseason opener on Aug. 9, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it happened during the regular season. Little and the Jaguars celebrated widely. He seemed to know his latest one was good from the onset. He watched intently and pumped his fist as it slid a little left and cleared the crossbar by several yards — far enough that the ball boy caught it in the air. Rookie sensation Travis Hunter was one of the first to greet Little on the field, body-bumping each other in midair.

Bills RB James Cook sits out preseason opener as contract standoff continues

Head coach Sean McDermott was able to convince Cook to suit up and take a couple of handoffs in pregame warmups on Aug. 9, but when it came to having him actually play in Buffalo’s preseason opener against the New York Giants, Cook declined as part of a contract standoff now reaching its first full week.

Cook, the NFL’s co-leader with 16 touchdowns rushing last season, is conducting a “hold-in” by being with the team but refusing to practice in an escalating bid to secure a contract extension on the final year of his rookie deal.

After practicing fully during the Bills’ first eight sessions of training camp, Cook declined to participate on Aug. 3 and stayed on the sideline. He has since missed three more practices, the last two without being in attendance.

Indianapolis’ quarterback competition is back in full swing after Richardson returned to practice on Aug. 9, two days after he dislocated the pinkie on his right hand in the Colts’ preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Richardson was injured on Indy’s second possession when unblocked linebacker David Ojabo drove Richardson into the ground. He attempted to throw on the sideline but did not return.

Promising but far from perfect was rookie first-round draft pick Dart’s assessment of making his preseason debut at quarterback in the Giants’ nine-point win over the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 9. The 22-year-old led three scoring drives on four first-half possessions, which led to two field goals and a touchdown. Dart finished 12-for-19 for 154 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown pass to Lil’Jordan Humphrey, while adding three carries for 24 yards.

The outing provided the Giants with an encouraging glimpse into not only their future with Dart, but also of the present, with veteran Wilson also making his playing debut. The 36-year-old is New York’s anticipated starter.

Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdown passes in the first half to Kaden Davis on Friday night in his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8.

A highly-rated draft prospect who endured a dramatic fall into the fifth round in April, Sanders entered the game fourth on the Browns’ depth chart but was pressed into starting duty because of injuries. His status could change after he led three touchdown drives in nearly three full quarters of action, showing tremendous poise and awareness in the pocket. After the game, Sanders said he’s not worried about how the depth chart shakes out.

[MORE: Browns Won’t Commit to Shedeur Sanders’ Role Next Week After Strong Debut]

Lions S Morice Norris‘ harm results in preseason sport ending early

Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and brought off the sector in an ambulance on Aug. 8 throughout Detroit’s preseason sport in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons, with the preseason sport ending early. The 24-year-old was damage with 14:50 to go attempting to sort out working again Nathan Carter. 

He has since introduced that he is OK through a social media submit on Aug. 9 and thanked individuals for his or her assist.

[MORE: Preseason Game Between Lions and Falcons Ends Early After Serious Injury]

Cowboys G Rob Jones goes on IR after breaking neck bone

Dallas put Jones on season-ending injured reserve on Aug. 8. The veteran had been competing with rookie first-round choose Tyler Booker to start out at proper guard earlier than breaking a bone in his neck on July 27. Jones beforehand stated he was a two-to-three-month restoration, however the resolution to place him on IR ends any probability of a return this season.

Jones signed a one-year contract in free company to present the Cowboys added depth of their reconfigured offensive line. Booker, who was chosen twelfth total, was the favourite to start out, however Jones had been performing nicely within the first week of coaching camp and would seemingly have been a key reserve because the Cowboys search for enchancment up entrance.

Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor faces setback after spectacular begin to camp

Taylor’s spectacular begin to camp will likely be halted after he suffered a excessive ankle sprain that can sideline him for not less than every week. Taylor, a second-round select of LSU, was one of many standouts all through the primary 9 camp practices. He is the son of Corridor of Fame defensive finish Jason Taylor and the nephew of Corridor of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas. 

Prescott’s personal expertise coping with group proprietor Jerry Jones in a number of rounds of high-profile contract negotiations is why he stays assured star defensive finish Parsons will likely be a Cowboy for this season and past.

“No, not essentially,” Prescott stated on Aug. 7 when requested if his thoughts ever goes to a spot the place Parsons won’t be his teammate following the two-time All-Professional go rusher’s public commerce request. “… I’ve received religion in Jones and the group, as I do in Micah and his group. … I’m going to proceed to imagine and be optimistic. And 11’s a Cowboy.”

Gardner-Johnson appeared to endure a major leg harm on Aug. 7 throughout coaching camp. He tried to sort out receiver John Metchie and, after making contact, reportedly fell to the bottom and commenced writhing in ache. The medical workers tended to him because the group and coaches surrounded him. He was ultimately helped to a cart whereas it appeared that he couldn’t put any strain on his proper leg. Head coach DeMeco Ryans didn’t have an replace on his situation.

The Chargers are transferring on with out Slater after the offensive lineman’s torn patellar tendon sidelined him for the season. “It’s like a intestine punch,” head coach Jim Harbaugh stated on Aug. 8. The 315-pound lineman was carted off the observe subject on Aug. 7 after apparently injuring his left leg. The harm got here practically two weeks after Slater signed a $114 million, four-year extension that included $92 million assured.

With Slater out, Joe Alt will transfer from proper to left sort out, a place he performed at Notre Dame earlier than turning into the fifth total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft.

Titans HC Brian Callahan calls out his offense after sloppy observe

The Titans turned in a sluggish efficiency on Aug. 3, incomes a profanity-laced tirade from Callahan because the session concluded. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 total choose this 12 months, adopted two strong practices with a tough displaying in group drills. The Titans additionally had penalties and a play that might have been a sack because the protection pressured the younger quarterback. Ward’s last rep of the day was a go that sailed far over the top of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds. That is when Callahan unleashed on the offense, however the Titans known as Callahan’s outburst warranted, although, due to an absence of focus and depth on offense.

Payments‘ mounting checklist of accidents grows to fifteen gamers

Head coach Sean McDermott adopted the Payments’ time off by opening his pre-practice information convention on Aug. 3 by itemizing 15 members of Buffalo’s 91-player roster as both being restricted or not working towards. Beginning receiver Khalil Shakir was among the many newest additions and was listed week-to-week with a excessive ankle sprain after he was damage in the course of the Payments’ annual Purple and Blue scrimmage at their house stadium on Aug. 1. Additionally injured Friday have been WR Josh Palmer (groin), one of many group’s prized offseason free agent additions, and linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin). 

Accidents have significantly hit Buffalo’s receivers, with Curtis Samuel (hamstring) and backup Kaden Prather additionally sidelined. Keon Coleman is the one wholesome projected starter with Buffalo making ready to open the preseason.

Cowboys followers shout ‘Pay Micah!’ at Jerry Jones amid ongoing stalemate

Cowboys followers are rising more and more impatient about the truth that the group has but to achieve a contract extension with All-Professional edge rusher Parsons, who’s getting into the ultimate 12 months of his rookie deal. They let Jerry Jones know precisely how they really feel about it too, shouting “Pay Micah!” as Dallas’ longtime proprietor addressed the gang in the course of the opening day of Cowboys coaching camp on Saturday in Oxnard, California, per CBS Sports activities.

The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing 7–10 marketing campaign. They exercised Parsons’ fifth-year choice, preserving him underneath contract via 2025 for $24 million — nicely beneath market worth for simply one of many 5 finest defensive gamers within the NFL. The 26-year-old Parsons, who earned Professional Bowl honors in every of his first three seasons within the league, stays the one participant in NFL historical past to report not less than 12.0 sacks in every of his first three years. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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