Best of Tuesday at NFL training camps: Joint practices, preseason starters
Just when we think NFL teams enjoy working against other teams, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers goes on record to say he's not a fan of joint practices following Tuesday's camp workouts against the Houston Texans. Plus, coaches around the league are noting whether some of their star players will see action in Week 1 of preseason games.
Here's what you need to know from camps across the league:
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Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur differ on joint practice merits
LaFleur, the first-year head coach, exalted the benefits of practicing with another team, something the Green Bay Packers had not done since 2005. Rodgers, however, was not on board.
"I wouldn't mind if they didn't do it for another 14 years," Rodgers said Tuesday after the second of two practices leading into Thursday's preseason opener against the Texans -- a game Rodgers isn't expected to play in.
Ezekiel Elliott won't play for Dallas without a deal
Representatives for the running back have told the Dallas Cowboys that he will not play during the 2019 season without a new contract, a source close to the situation told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Tuesday.
The source added that at this time, it is not likely that Elliott's holdout continues into the regular season, based on the belief that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to get a new deal done with the running back before Week 1.
More:
- Panthers' Luke Kuechly, Cam Newton won't play against Bears
- 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon activated from PUP list
- Bills' McCoy: Skepticism 'weird' heading into '19 | E.J. Gaines out
- Jaguars lose another linebacker: James Onwualu out for season
