NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Aug. 8 – NFL.com

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Offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield‘s pursuit of progress and a grip on a starting job with the Atlanta Falcons encountered a detour recently, but he’s found his way back to the main route.
After missing two practices with a lower back issue, Mayfield returned to the field on Monday, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.
Mayfield endured a difficult rookie season in Atlanta but seemed to be in position to stake his claim to the starting left guard job in Year 2. Such a pursuit begins with this camp, where Mayfield appeared to fall behind veteran guard Elijah Wilkinson in the battle for the job before missing time due to the injury.
Now that he’s back, the 2021 third-round pick will resume competing for the spot. He has a month to secure it before the regular season begins in Atlanta against the New Orleans Saints.
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The first episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions welcomed us to head coach Dan Campbell and his staff of passionate personalities. In the second episode, the spotlight shined on some of the younger players trying to make a name for themselves, NFL.com’s Brendan Walker writes.
Drew Lock was running with the Seattle Seahawks No. 1s at Tuesday’s practice and was slated to start his team’s second preseason game Thursday against the visiting Chicago Bears, but has tested positive for COVID and is now out for the game.
Rookie New York head coach Brian Daboll is going to get Tyrod Taylor ready to play if needed, but stresses it doesn’t mean Daniel Jones is being demoted.
The Patriots placed Super Bowl XLIX hero Malcolm Butler on injured reserve, the club announced Tuesday, which officially ends his 2022 season.
Jets QB Zach Wilson underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday and he still has a shot to play in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Antonio Gibson, the penciled-in starter entering 2022 camp, struggled in the Commanders’ preseason opener, gaining two yards on four carries and fumbling once. The turnover appears to have lingered in the minds of his coaches, who emphasized that there’s always competition at the RB position.
The Browns have placed starting center Nick Harris (knee) on injured reserve, effectively ending his season.
With a new coaching staff and quarterback Russell Wilson, Broncos safety Justin Simmons said Tuesday on “Good Morning Football” that he likes Denver’s chances of ending the streak of postseason futility.
Patriots CB Joejuan Williams suffered a shoulder injury that will knock him out for the season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Find out what other NFL news we’re tracking this Tuesday.
Dan Campbell said Monday he liked what he saw from Lions CB Jeff Okudah, who is looking to get back on track following an Achilles injury that marred his second season in 2021.
The hype surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers second-round receiver George Pickens continues to build after his sterling performance in the preseason opener. Fellow WR Diontae Johnson is among those impressed, recently referring to Pickens a “freak.”
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing edge rusher Carl Nassib, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.
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