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NFLTR Insider: Herbert, Backup QB Ranks, Wirfs, Buzz

Justin Herbert

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  • The Los Angeles Chargers announced that QB Justin Herbert has suffered a plantar fascia injury in his right foot. 

  • Herbert will need two weeks in a walking boot followed by a gradual return to play, but he could still be back for Week 1.

Backup QB Rankings

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  • NFLTR’s Logan Ulrich takes a look at the pecking order for all 32 backup quarterbacks in his 2024 Backup Quarterback Power Rankings.

  • History says a good number of these guys will end up seeing meaningful snaps this fall. 

DeAndre Hopkins

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Buzz:

  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed the criticism for not having a deal done with superstar WR CeeDee Lamb, who is currently holding out from training camp. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald announced Thursday that QB Geno Smith will undergo medical tests for hip and knee injuries. (NFLTR)

  • The Buccaneers and LT Tristan Wirfs agreed to terms on a five-year, $140.63 million extension Thursday. (NFLTR)

  • Browns GM Andrew Berry explained the organization's thought process in hitting the reset button on the offense and hiring OC Ken Dorsey this offseason. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons owner Arthur Blank explained their decision to select QB Michael Penix Jr at No. 8 overall a few months after signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys tried out four edge rushers. (NFLTR)

  • Jets brought in six players on a tryout basis, including veteran WR Jarvis Landry. (NFLTR)

  • Chargers second-round WR Ladd McConkey is off to a fast start in training camp. (NFLTR)

  • Lions GM Brad Holmes mentioned that he and Campbell have had conversations about a potential extension for DT Alim McNeill. (NFLTR)

  • Browns RB D'Onta Foreman was taken to the hospital via helicopter on Tuesday after sustaining a neck injury. He did have movement in all of his extremities. (NFLTR)

  • Colts first-round EDGE Laiatu Latu has stood out in the early part of training camp. (NFLTR)

  • Jets RB Tarik Cohen announced his retirement. (NFLTR)

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