NFL Training Camp 2013: Tracking News, Position Battles, Injuries And More

Nevertheless, the 32-year-old Asomugha will still be playing a significant role in the team’s secondary after being named to the nickel position by defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Manningham has been recovering from an ACL and PCL tear in his knee suffered in Week 16 last season, and has been on the active PUP list since the beginning of training camp. Under PUP rules, Manningham will be held out of the team’s practices and games through Week 6, and will not count towards the team’s 53-man roster. At the end of the sixth week, the team faces a three-week window in which it must either release him, re-activate him or place him on injured reserve.

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During his seven-year career, Edwards has tallied just over 6,000 yards and 26 touchdown passes.

The team also announced on Sunday the release of wide receiver Jerrell Jackson, who was cut to clear a roster spot for Edwards.

Head coach Doug Marrone told reporters that any potential roster addition would become clearer as Manuel’s recovery progresses, but that no such move was being actively pursued.

“We should be able to judge better in 2 weeks when E.J. comes back,” Marrone said, via the team.

Ajirotutu has recorded 17 receptions for 311 yards and two touchdowns during his three NFL seasons.

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Allen has been battling a foot injury, but it seems the issue is not as serious as initial reports suggested. He is expected to be ready to go for the regular season opener.

Allen is entering his second year out of Clemson. He played in all 16 games for the Colts last season, compiling 45 receptions for 521 yards and three touchdowns.

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Griffin has been limited to 7-on-7 drills thus far at Redskins camp, but told reporters earlier this week that he was ready to take part in 11-on-11 full-team drills and was farther along than his coach would admit.

The breakout star didn’t get any playing time during the preseason opener, but did handle the coin flip and put together this sweet highlight video.

NFL roster cuts are on their way with two series of cuts set for Monday and Friday of next week. Teams are currently at the 90-player roster limit and by Monday, August 27 at 4 p.m. (ET) they will cut down to 75 players. By Friday, August 31 at 9 p.m. (ET) they will cut down to 53 players.

That means over 400 players will be cut by Monday and over 1,100 by next Friday. This isn’t just an opportunity for teams to cut players -- they will be signing players, too. Teams will be looking to see what players are cut from other teams for potential upgrades as well.

Lots to talk about as we continue on with Week 3, slightly less meaningless than the rest of the preseason.

One of the least surprising parts of the preseason is Michael Vick getting injured -- twice -- in his first two games. Vick has demonstrated over his career that he’s prone to getting banged up now and again. The Eagles know this.

Troup missed the majority of the 2011 season due to a small fracture and disk problem in his back. After undergoing spinal fusion surgery late last year, he had problems practicing and admitted that he has been in significant pain since the procedure.

With 2012 out of the picture, Troup can focus on getting healthy over the course of the year in an attempt to return to the field for the 2013 season for the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.

Hightower only rushed for 84 yards in 2011, as he was behind Royster (328 yards on 56 carries) and Helu (640 yards on 151 carries), who were both in their rookie seasons in the NFL.

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The third preseason game is usually the closest thing you’ll get to a game that matters. Most NFL teams treat the third game as a dress rehearsal with the starters playing the entire first half if not into the third quarter.

By next week, the first- and second-year players will be dominating the preseason games, so savor these games.

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Hunter is entering his ninth season in the NFL and his fifth with the Jets. He started all 16 games in 2011, which was his first season as a regular starter. Over the course of his career, he has appeared in 63 games and made 21 starts.

Finley had dealt with a concussion earlier in the preseason, but was fully healthy heading into this week’s preseason action. The tight end announced on his Twitter account that he’s decided to be at home with his family, though, instead of getting preseason snaps.

It definitely makes sense that Finley has chosen to head home to be with his family -- he tweeted earlier Thursday morning about the baby’s arrival. In the meantime, it sounds like Tom Crabtree will get the starting nod in his place as D.J. Williams has been dealing with a recent ankle injury.

Royal isn’t expected to play Friday night and might not even play in the Chargers’ preseason finale next week, but that didn’t stop him from being excited about getting back on the field for Wednesday’s practice. He didn’t hide that feeling in his comments to the North County Times, either.

Royal apparently was only allowed to go half-speed on Wednesday, but it’s looking good for him to be fully healthy once the regular season begins in September.

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Because Hightower is still rehabbing from a knee surgery, it was expected Helu would make a push for the Skins’ No. 1 running back job. However, the former Nebraska Cornhusker has struggled to stay healthy. A return to the field for a long period of time would help build confidence in the second-year back, as right now there’s still a lot of question marks.

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Kenneth Arthur explains the fantasy implications of Rice returning to the lineup at our SB Nation fantasy hub. Rice being ready to go for a preseason game is an encouraging sign for his long-term development, and he has proven that he’s a number one receiver when he’s healthy. His return could do wonders for the Seahawks offense.

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The Giants have been marred by back issues this preseason, with many linemen on both sides of the ball blaming small and uncomfortable beds at their training camp dorms.

Pierre-Paul, a speed rusher from South Florida, led the team with 16.5 sacks last season.

Update: Here’s the video of the play.

Shurmur later apologized for directing foul language at Haden while both were in the earshot of fans and onlookers. Haden was reportedly followed into the team’s facility by Browns president Mike Holmgren, but Holmgren did not address the incident with reporters after practice.

“I’m excited to see him in a game,” Whisenhunt said. “There’s no concern with him at all with his health.”

Right-knee injuries plagued Wells for most of the Cardinals’ 2011 campaign, prompting him to undergo arthroscopic surgery in January. He returned to practice on Aug. 7, 2012, after being removed from the physically unable to perform list. Barring any unexpected setbacks, Wells is expected to win the starting running back job over second-year player Ryan Williams, who is coming off a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee.

Cook had been having a good training camp and was winning back the respect of his teammates prior to his injury, but now is stuck waiting to get back on the field again.

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