Jets’ Aaron Rodgers focuses on field ahead of game vs. Broncos

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting caught up in “old news” ahead of New York’s meeting with the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday afternoon.

New York offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett coached the Broncos in 2022 but was fired during the season with the team sitting at 4-11.

Jerry Rosburg took over as interim head coach to finish off the campaign before Sean Payton landed the full-time gig in January 2023. That summer, Payton told USA Today Sports that Hackett’s work with the Broncos was “one of the worst coaching jobs in the history of the NFL.”

It didn’t take long for Payton to apologize, which is why Rodgers is leaving the past in the past come Sunday.

“That’s old news,” Rodgers said of Payton’s comments. “We’ve all said things that we’d like to take back. Some things have been said and taken out of context I’m sure from time to time, but I honestly haven’t thought about it.”

Hackett got a dose of revenge last season when New York downed the Broncos 31-21 in Week 5 last year. This season, his offense looked crisp on Sept. 19 in a 24-3 drubbing of the Patriots in the Jets’ most recent contest. Rodgers was surgical against New England, completing 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as New York improved to 2-1.

Allen Lazard and Garrett Wilson were on the receiving end of Rodgers’ scoring strikes. Wilson, the Jets’ No. 1 wide receiver, has yet to exceed 60 yards in any of his three games this season, and now he has a matchup with star corner Pat Surtain II looming.

“We’d like to get the ball to (Wilson) early, but it’s just a process. He’s gotta be patient, and we’ve gotta be patient,” Rodgers said. “We can’t force it. Pat’s a phenomenal player, but Garrett is, too. So it’s gonna be a good matchup with those two guys.”

Surtain has headlined a Denver defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest points per game in the NFL (15.3). The Broncos (1-2) were especially stout last Sunday, slowing down Tampa Bay for a 26-7 road victory. The Buccaneers managed only 223 total yards.

The Broncos will try to maintain that momentum.

“You want to keep a routine as much as possible,” Denver quarterback Bo Nix said. “Kind of do the same things that you’ve been doing.”

Nix, the No. 12 overall pick in this year’s draft, had 216 yards on 25-for-36 passing to go along with 47 rushing yards and a TD against Tampa Bay for his first career win. However, on the season, he has thrown four interceptions and no touchdown passes.

Broncos safety JL Skinner will miss the game due to an ankle injury. Tight end Nate Adkins (shoulder) and receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) are cleared to play after being limited in practice to begin the week.

The Jets ruled out starting right tackle Morgan Moses (knee) and listed linebacker C.J. Mosley (toe) as doubtful. Mosley missed last week’s game, his first time sitting out a game since 2021.

–Field Level Media

Chiefs chasing sixth straight win over Chargers as Jim Harbaugh enters picture

Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are nemeses to many in the NFL based on the Chiefs’ track record of success approaching historic levels. Count the Chargers among the division rivals failing to live up to their end of the rivalry in recent years.

When they meet Sunday at Los Angeles, Kansas City (3-0) seeks a sixth consecutive win over the Chargers (2-1) as the home team introduces first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh to what has become a one-sided AFC West fight with Reid and Mahomes. Turning the tables won’t be easy.

“Multiple challenges,” Harbaugh said of facing the Chiefs before Los Angeles enters its bye week. “Really good run game, really good throwing game, explosive offense. I think everybody understands the challenge of playing a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes in every way. His ability to move the ball with his legs, with his arm, within the offense is elite.”

Modest statistical production to date is becoming a hot topic outside of the Chiefs’ locker room. Kansas City is 14th in the NFL in total offense (328 yards per game) and the usual lead receiver, perennial Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce, is off to an admittedly slow start with eight receptions for 69 yards and no touchdowns in three games.

He’s one reception from tying Tony Gonzalez for the franchise record with 916 catches, and Kelce’s next TD catch from Mahomes would break a tie on the NFL’s all-time list with Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham of the Saints for third-most QB-TE touchdown connections. But Reid said the narrative of Kelce being “old” or “distracted” is false.

“Defenses don’t think that,” Reid said. “We have another receiver who plays opposite him that has a lot of yards and catches. That’s how this thing goes. Travis is fine. He’s being Trav. He works his tail off. He hasn’t lost a step and all those things. He’s not distracted. People are making sure they have him taking care of these defenses.”

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is working through an ankle injury while starring as Mahomes’ featured target in September with an NFL-high 24 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Mahomes has completed 69.6 percent of his passes for 659 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions through three games.

The Chargers present a hefty challenge with a defense ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense (11 points per game, third), yards per game (267, sixth), run defense (91.7 per game, sixth) and pass defense (175.3 per game, 10th).

“It’s a physical football team, both sides of the ball,” said Reid, who has a record of 17-5 against the Chargers since taking over the Chiefs in 2013. “You’ve got to be ready for a complete game. Their defenses are going to give you a variety of looks. One of the top defenses in the NFL right now.”

Mahomes will look across the line at a defense with a few missing pieces. Pass rusher Joey Bosa (hip) and linebacker Junior Colson (hamstring) are both out, and safety Derwin James Jr. was suspended for Week 4 after being penalized for unnecessary roughness at Pittsburgh.

“He genuinely cares and does not want to hurt anybody,” Harbaugh said of James’ one-game ban from the NFL. “He wants to do it the way the league wants it done and the evidence is there.”

Elijah Molden, A.J. Finley or Tony Jefferson will get the start — along with Alohi Gilman — at safety against the Chiefs. Jefferson, a 10-year veteran, was signed off the practice squad on Thursday.

“It will be next-man-up mentality,” Harbaugh said.

Los Angeles has even more injury concerns on offense.

Quarterback Justin Herbert is questionable as he continues to battle a high ankle sprain he aggravated during the Chargers’ 20-10 loss vs. the Steelers last Sunday. Herbert was a limited participant in practice Friday for the third consecutive day.

“(Herbert) said he felt better today than he did last Friday,” Harbaugh told The Athletic after Friday’s practice.

Harbaugh added that Herbert did “more” during practice this week than he did last week.

Taylor Heinicke (29 career starts) went 2-for-2 for 24 yards passing in relief of Herbert last Sunday. Easton Stick (four starts) is also an option if Herbert can’t go.

Whoever takes the snaps for Los Angeles on Sunday will direct the offense without starting left tackle Rashawn Slater, who is out with a pectoral injury. Rookie right tackle Joe Alt is questionable with a sprained MCL.

Wide receiver Derius Davis and defensive back Deane Leonard are questionable with hamstring issues, while cornerback Kristian Fulton (knee) and defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor (fibula) are also questionable.

Harbaugh knows the Chiefs have owned the recent series with the Chargers, building a stockpile of AFC West division titles that stands at eight in a row. With Sunday’s game on their home turf, the Chargers are hearing a lot about the importance of meeting the challenge the conference bully and two-time defending Super Bowl champion presents.

“In terms of opportunity, it’s how it feels,” Harbaugh said. “And we’re attacking it as such.”

The Chargers outscored the Raiders and host Panthers 48-13 before dropping their first game this season in Pittsburgh.

The Chiefs return to Kansas City for their third primetime game of the season to face the Saints (2-1) on “Monday Night Football” in Week 5 before a bye week.

Kansas City will be without Michael Danna on Sunday after the defensive end appeared on Thursday’s injury report with a calf injury. Danna was limited in practice Friday.

–Field Level Media

Caleb Williams, Bears aim to level record with win over Rams

The Chicago Bears unabashedly went all-in on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in the offseason.

While the top overall draft pick has produced mixed results through three games, the Bears (1-2) hope to stabilize their attack as other members of the offense return to health for a Sunday home game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Chicago received positive news this week with wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen (heel), acquired from the Chargers in the offseason, is listed as questionable but is expected to be back after missing the past two games — road losses at Houston and Indianapolis.

“His special talent of getting open in a phone booth is gonna be great for us,” Williams said.

A known commodity in the middle of the field, Allen figures to provide security for Williams, who has remained under duress behind a transitioning offensive line.

Chicago yielded four sacks in a 21-16 loss at Indianapolis last week. Williams was sacked seven times the week before in Houston.

Right tackle Darnell Wright began the week as an injury concern. He is day-to-day with a back injury, but head coach Matt Eberflus said he’ll be ready to go Sunday based on Friday’s practice.

“We’re looking at the best five (offensive linemen),” Eberflus said. “We don’t want musical chairs in there. It’s early in the season. We’re looking for that.”

The Bears struggled to run on a porous Indianapolis rush defense. Williams passed for 363 yards and the first two touchdowns of his career but also was responsible for three turnovers — two interceptions and a strip sack.

Los Angeles avoided an 0-3 start by rallying from a 14-point, second-half deficit to edge the visiting San Francisco 49ers 27-24. Joshua Karty kicked the winning 37-yard field goal with two seconds remaining.

While the Rams (1-2) aspire to play from ahead on Sunday and throughout the season, they also find that reeling in opponents is made easier with quarterback Matthew Stafford under center.

Los Angeles defensive tackle Kobie Turner described Stafford’s calmness after the Rams forced a punt, giving the offense the ball back with 42 seconds to play in a tie game.

“Everybody’s hurrahing and everybody’s super excited and Matt is just still,” Turner said. “He’s just calm and he’s going on the field, it looks like it’s a normal day.

“And so when you kind of see that presence — never being too high, never being too low — and you see the fire that he plays with, you know and you have complete confidence in the fact that he’s going to put us in the best situations.”

Rams running back Kyren Williams rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns to go with a receiving score against San Francisco. But he’s averaging just 3.0 yards per carry after gaining five yards per attempt last season.

Stafford passed for 221 yards and a touchdown even though top targets Cooper Kupp (ankle), Puka Nacua (knee) and Tyler Higbee (knee) were sidelined due to injury. All three are still sidelined this week.

Rams coach Sean McVay said this week that while Kupp is “attacking every single day,” the former Super Bowl MVP won’t be able to play against Chicago.

Los Angeles tight end Davis Allen (back) was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Four Chicago players sat out the team’s Wednesday practice with mixed results since. Wright and Darrell Taylor (illness) returned to full practice Friday, while defensive back Terell Smith (hip) and defensive linemen Zacch Pickens (groin) were ruled out for Sunday.

The Bears lead the all-time series with the Rams 54-39-3 and boast a three-game home winning streak in the series.

–Field Level Media

Saints, Falcons hunting early statement win in division showdown

Over the last two seasons, the NFC South has been less than impressive.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took the division in 2022 despite going 8-9, then reclaimed their title with a 9-8 finish last season.

But the South has looked stronger so far this year, and the New Orleans Saints and host Atlanta Falcons will both aim to prove they’re a contender when they continue their longtime rivalry on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday’s matchup begins crucial three-game stretches for both the Saints (2-1) and the Falcons (1-2).

After playing Atlanta, New Orleans faces the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs before hosting Tampa Bay. The Falcons, meanwhile, gear up for three straight weeks of divisional opponents beginning Sunday.

But for now, all attention is fixed on the 111th meeting between the longtime rivals. Each team has 55 wins in the all-time series.

“The division is coming to town, and we better be ready to deal,” Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris said. “This will determine a lot about us at the end of it all, but right now we better focus on the New Orleans Saints.

“It is always a tough battle with those guys. They’ve got a lot of familiar faces that have been there over the years. It’s a built up rivalry when you get to play against these guys. It’s been special for a long time and hopefully it continues to be special.”

First-year Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will make his debut in the rivalry. Cousins has completed 66.7 percent of his passes and thrown for 626 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions so far this season.

An area of concern for Cousins and the Atlanta offense has been converting on third down. The Falcons have been successful on just 22.2 percent (6-for-27) of third downs faced this year, the league’s third-lowest rate.

Atlanta went 2-for-9 in Sunday night’s 22-17 home loss to the Chiefs.

“Our offense on third down has not been very good,” Morris said. “That has been an emphasis for us, to keep drives going so we can maintain and get through possessions. We need to have more time of possession, so we can have more plays and keep our defense off the grass more.”

The Falcons’ 16.3 points per game are tied for 26th in the league.

The Saints’ offense, meanwhile, was historically potent to open the season. New Orleans became just the fifth team all-time to score at least 44 points each in their first two games.

The Saints steamrolled the Carolina Panthers 47-10 in Week 1 before routing the Dallas Cowboys 44-19 in Week 2. New Orleans fell back to Earth last time out, dropping a 15-12 slugfest against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.

As he prepares for Sunday, Saints head coach Dennis Allen may know the rivalry better than anyone.

The son of former Falcons player Grady Allen, Dennis was a defensive assistant in Atlanta from 2002 to 2005 before two stints as a coach in New Orleans.

“It’s a fun game to be a part of,” Allen said. “Whether we play them in the Superdome or their stadium, it’s always been a great environment and it’s always been a lot of fun to compete against those guys.”

New Orleans, which pummeled Atlanta 48-17 in last year’s regular season finale, has seen its offensive success carry into 2024.

Much of that can be attributed to the play of running back Alvin Kamara. His 285 rushing yards rank fourth in the league, while his four rushing touchdowns are tied for the most.

However, Kamara is questionable after missing practice Wednesday and being listed as limited on Thursday and Friday due to hip and rib injuries. Top receiver Chris Olave popped up on the injury report Friday for the first time all week with a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday.

Saints offensive guard Cesar Ruiz (knee) and linebacker Demario Davis (hamstring) are out.

Atlanta center Drew Dalman was placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, while tackle Kaleb McGary was ruled out with a sprained MCL. Ryan Neuzil is expected to make his fifth career start in Dalman’s absence on Sunday.

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Winless Bengals face familiar face in matchup vs. Panthers

It could be all about Andy Dalton again this weekend when the Carolina Panthers meet the Cincinnati Bengals.

Dalton made a smooth transition to a starting role at quarterback for the Panthers, guiding the team to its first win of the season last weekend.

Next, he’ll be tasked with beating his former team Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C.

“It’s always fun to get the opportunity to go against them,” said Dalton, who spent his first nine seasons with Cincinnati after being selected in the second round of the 2011 draft.

Given how the first two weeks went on top of last season for the Panthers (1-2), it’s hard to imagine that they’re entering a game with a better record than the opponent.

But they are, as the Bengals (0-3) are coming off Monday night’s 38-33 loss to the visiting Washington Commanders. Cincinnati’s three defeats have come by a total of 12 points.

Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor said this isn’t the position the team expected to be in, but he isn’t panicking.

“A long season, things can always evolve,” Taylor said. “What we do is make sure we don’t overreact. Let’s really fine-tune how we can actually improve, and not just decide we have to make wholesale changes.”

Dalton replaced 2023 overall No. 1 draft pick Bryce Young as Carolina’s starter last week. He threw three touchdown passes without an interception in a 36-22 victory at Las Vegas.

“This is just one step, and we got to go back to work and just feel the urgency that the whole group has,” Panthers coach Dave Canales said.

Taylor coached Dalton in his first year as Cincinnati’s coach in 2019, and said he appreciated Dalton’s contributions for the Bengals.

“Always been grateful for Andy,” he said. “He led us through a very difficult time. I’m not surprised that he keeps getting opportunities and makes the most of them because of how he prepares and the talent that he has.”

The Bengals have concerns far beyond Dalton.

“A new opportunity for this team to prove themselves,” Taylor said. “This is a very humbling week. There are a lot of ebbs and flows and right now we’re on the downside of that.”

It’s not often Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who has been one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks in recent years, enters a game overshadowed. Burrow has thrown five touchdowns without an interception but has been sacked eight times this season.

The Bengals need to shore up areas on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

“Offensively, you can’t waste any plays,” Taylor said. “… Defensively, I think things that can be improved is making plays in space when the opportunities are there.”

With a new mindset, Carolina might be able to open a larger playbook based on their first victory.

“We saw more opportunities that allowed guys to play aggressively and just be free and have fun,” Canales said. “We want to continue attacking.”

The Panthers will look for more weapons to complement Dalton after receiver Adam Thielen was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. He suffered a hamstring injury on a touchdown reception Sunday against the Raiders.

Carolina ruled out starting guard Damien Lewis (elbow), defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (foot) and cornerback Lonnie Johnson (hip). Wide receiver Diontae Johnson (groin), guard Robert Hunt (hip) and defensive end A’Shawn Robinson (knee) are questionable.

The Bengals will be without offensive lineman Trent Brown, who left Monday’s game with a season-ending knee injury.

On the defensive line, Sheldon Rankins (hamstring) was ruled out and defensive lineman B.J. Hill (hamstring) is considered doubtful.

“We have got to make sure they’re in the right place before we get them back,” Taylor said of Hill and Rankins.

Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (knee) and safety Daijahn Anthony (illness) are questionable.

If there’s grumbling in Cincinnati, this might be an ideal time for the team’s second road trip of the season.

“The beauty of the pros is we know how to block that out and focus on what’s important,” Taylor said.

The all-time series is tied 3-3-1, with the Bengals winning the last matchup 42-21 at home in 2022.

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Steelers throw No. 1 defense at Colts, young playmakers

When the Pittsburgh Steelers and host Indianapolis Colts meet Sunday, it’ll be a matchup of a young offense relying on an explosive rusher against the league’s top-ranked defense.

Critical to the Colts’ success is the 1-2 punch of sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Jonathan Taylor. Indianapolis’ 21-16 win over the Chicago Bears last week was led by Taylor, who ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Richardson threw for 167 yards with two interceptions.

“Our offensive line sets the tone for those guys up front,” said Colts head coach Shane Steichen. “JT’s running really good and he’s seeing it well, he’s being patient, he’s hitting the holes.”

The 2021 NFL rushing champion is seventh in the league this season with 261 yards. Behind him on the Colts is Richardson with 117 rushing yards.

“We’ve got a big challenge in Jonathan Taylor, and I think that challenge is intensified because of Richardson’s mobility and their willingness to use schematics regarding Richardson’s mobility,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “It is a big run game emphasis for us.”

If any team is up for the challenge of the Taylor and Richardson duo, it’s Pittsburgh (3-0), which is off to its best start since 2020 and rated the No. 1 defensive team in the NFL (229.0 yards per game).

The Steelers allow 71.3 rushing yards per game and travel to Indianapolis with three straight games holding opponents to 10 points or less. That’s without edge rusher Alex Highsmith, who is again out with a groin injury. In his absence, Nick Herbig had a career day in the 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers last week with two sacks, three tackles and a forced fumble.

Spearheading the defense is six-time Pro Bowler T.J. Watt, leading the Steelers with three sacks plus 10 tackles.

“We got to know where he’s going to line up and how he’s likely to align within their scheme, what his role is likely to be defensively each play and how we can go best attack the defense,” said Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. “How can we best attack the defense while also having an awareness to this great player out there and trying to limit his impact.”

Indianapolis’ defense was dealt a blow Sunday, losing two starters in the fourth quarter. Both cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip) and defensive end Kwity Paye (quadriceps) were ruled out for Sunday. Cornerback Chris Lammons (knee/ankle), center Ryan Kelly (neck) and offensive tackle Braden Smith (knee) are questionable.

Offensively for Pittsburgh, quarterback Justin Fields will start again in place of Russell Wilson. A calf injury continues to plague the former Super Bowl champion, leaving Tomlin uninterested in talking about any kind of quarterback competition until Wilson is able to return. He was limited in practice Wednesday through Friday and officially listed as questionable at Indianapolis.

Tomlin has had Fields under center for every game, with the former Chicago Bears quarterback averaging 172.7 passing yards and 30 rushing yards per game. Each is below career highs after three years in Chicago, but what isn’t hampering Fields in Pittsburgh are turnovers. Fields has only one interception, but none in the past two victories.

“I like his steady demeanor,” said Tomlin. “I like that in a leader. He doesn’t ride the emotional roller coaster when things are going bad. Guys can rally around that, he’s steady, he’s a competitor.”

Najee Harris received rest on Wednesday due to an arm injury sustained against the Chargers, but he’s ready to take the majority of carries for the Steelers with Jaylen Warren (knee) out.

Versatile receiver-running back Cordarrelle Patterson, who missed practice time this week, said he’ll be ready if “my number is called” in place of Warren. Patterson had four carries for 33 yards and three catches for 15 yards last week.

–Field Level Media

Will Levis, winless Titans seek more success against host Dolphins

Quarterback Will Levis’ most memorable moment of his brief NFL career occurred last season during a Monday night road game against the Miami Dolphins.

Levis will be seeking a repeat performance in the same setting on the same night of the week when the winless Tennessee Titans battle the Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Tennessee scored 15 points in 51 seconds last December to turn a 14-point deficit into a stunning 28-27 victory over the Dolphins. Levis, then a rookie, passed for a career-high 327 yards.

“It was a lot of fun,” Levis said of the comeback win. “But different team, different season for both of us. Any time you play on Monday night, the whole world is watching, and it gives a little bit of extra excitement, so we’ve got that. That was a good win for us, and we’re just hoping to go get another win down there at a point of the season where we really need one.”

The Titans (0-3) haven’t looked too stout this season while being outscored 78-48.

The Dolphins (1-2), of course, have different issues after standout quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills. He is on injured reserve and the earliest he can return is Oct. 27 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Skylar Thompson started last week’s 24-3 road loss against the Seattle Seahawks and completed 13 of 19 passes for 107 yards and was sacked five times before exiting with a rib injury in the third quarter. Tim Boyle was 7 of 13 for 79 yards and sacked once as Miami finished with just 205 yards of total offense.

Thompson missed Wednesday’s practice and Miami coach Mike McDaniel said Thompson’s rib injury is “pretty painful.”

So the Dolphins appear to be deciding between starting Boyle and Tyler Huntley, who was just signed on Sept. 16.

Huntley is getting up to speed with McDaniel’s offense. McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier will be watching his practice performances closely.

“We targeted him for a reason,” McDaniel said Thursday of Huntley, who spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. “And it’s a player that we’re very familiar with from the opponent’s standpoint.”

The experience factor — Huntley has made 10 NFL starts, including one in the postseason — could have McDaniel leaning toward Huntley over Boyle.

“I have in my mind what I think, how it could play out,” McDaniel said. “However, it’s a little premature for a multitude of reasons. And the very last being the competitive advantage.”

Miami ranks last in the NFL with a scoring average of 11 points per game. It hasn’t scored a touchdown in its last seven quarters and has been outscored 55-13 during its two-game skid. Star wideout Tyreek Hill has just six catches for 64 yards and no scores in the two setbacks.

The Titans are 28th in scoring (16.0) and 29th in total offense (260.3 yards per game). Levis shares the NFL lead with eight individual turnovers (five interceptions, three lost fumbles). He has thrown four touchdown passes.

Veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins is confident Levis will work through the turnover issues.

“I wouldn’t want anyone else out there on the field the way he prepares and goes about his day,” Hopkins said. “I think he’s going to learn from his mistakes. He hasn’t even played a full season. It’s going to come with time.”

Levis is 3-9 as a starter entering Monday’s contest.

Tennessee will be without cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (groin) for multiple weeks after he was hurt in last Sunday’s 30-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Standout defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (elbow) also missed practice.

For Miami, McDaniel said that left tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Kendall Fuller both remain in concussion protocol. Linebacker David Long and cornerback Siran Neal missed Thursday’s practice with hamstring injuries.

–Field Level Media