The Packers will practice 20 times (including Family Night and joint sessions with the Texans) in training camp this year. That's five more than last year. While they'll close to the public earlier (Aug. 19 instead of Aug. 27 like last year), there are still more open to the public (16) this year.
Sources expect a new deal between the Saints and receiver Michael Thomas before the start of training camp, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini, who also reported that the Saints are comfortable making him the highest-paid receiver in the game. That last part should come as no surprise, considering Thomas has established himself as a first-team All-Pro. The bigger question is how much more Thomas will make than Odell Beckham Jr., who currently leads all receivers with an average salary between $18-19 million per year and a total of $65 million in guarantees.
Pat Bowlen's children thanked the fans for coming to the memorial and Beth Bowlen Wallace said it was"comforting" to meet so many people who had been impacted by her father.
The Raiders announced they signed first-round draft pick Clelin Ferrell, the No. 4 overall draft pick, to his rookie contract on Tuesday. That means that six of Oakland's draft picks are signed, leaving only first-rounders Josh Jacobs (No. 24 overall) and Johnathan Abram (No. 27 overall) and second-rounder Travon Mullen (No. 40 overall) as unsigned. All of the rookies took part in the team's offseason training program, though, with Ferrell and Abram getting reps with the first-team defense at defensive end and safety, respectively, and are finishing out the Raiders' player engagement program this week.
Denver mayor Michael Hancock has arrived to Pat Bowlen's memorial. Long before his career in public office Hancock was the Broncos mascot — Huddles. And he has long said that 1986 season — his senior year of high school — was a sports highlight for him.
Broncos' first-round pick Noah Fant said it was important for the team's rookies to attend Pat Bowlen's memorial to offer condolences to the family and to "recognize greatness."
The Denver Broncos rookies have arrived to Pat Bowlen's memorial.
Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith just finished meeting with Pat Bowlen's family and said "there isn't room (in the stadium) for all the tributes for Mr. B." And he added "I really feel part of the Bowlen family."
And you can't have a memorial for Pat Bowlen without the coats.
And you can't have a memorial for Pat Bowlen without the coats.
Pat Bowlen's children are meeting Broncos' staff members as well as fans as they move through the memorial. Broncos president of football operations/general manager John Elway just finished viewing the displays a short time ago.
Pat Bowlen's memorial features all of the team's AFC Championship trophies as well as Super Bowl trophies, a variety of game balls given to Bowlen, family photos and his desk as he would have had it on a typical day.
Peyton Manning has arrived at the memorial for Pat Bowlen.
The memorial for Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is in the downtown stadium this morning. It is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature displays from Bowlen's three decades as the team's owner. Bowlen died last Thursday night after a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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The Raiders have signed Clelin Ferrell to his rookie contract. He's the second-highest drafted player to ink his deal.
