Wide receiver Terry McLaurin is expected to stay with the Washington Commanders, with insiders indicating a contract agreement is probable before the start of the NFL season. ESPN‘s Benjamin Solak reported that no credible scenario exists where McLaurin does not suit up for the Commanders this year, following his recent training camp visit with the team.
Cowboys Evaluate Quarterback Joe Milton’s Potential
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer explained that the team is providing additional reps to young quarterback Joe Milton to better understand his capabilities. Schottenheimer expressed confidence in Milton’s progress during the second half of recent play, emphasizing that there is no cause for concern about Milton’s development.
I think our plan all along has been that we need to find out about Joe Milton,
Schottenheimer said, via the team’s official website.
Under no circumstance am I panicked or worried about Joe Milton. Joe Milton played really well in the second half. He did some really good things. He calmed down, he figured it out.
The coach highlighted that his primary focus is learning Milton’s tendencies as a play-caller, a task that differs from his familiarity with other quarterbacks on the roster.
I need to get to learn him as the play-caller,
Schottenheimer added.
I don’t need to learn Dak. I feel like I don’t really need to learn Will. So it’s more of that, it’s more of me having to learn Joe. I’m not going to say who the backup running back is right now, who the backup quarterback is right now, because I don’t have to make those decisions yet.
Eagles Linebacker Jihaad Campbell Adapts to Versatile Defensive Roles
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell shared insights into his evolving responsibilities on defense under coordinator Vic Fangio. Campbell discussed the importance of flexibility in his assignments, which include varied roles such as playing on and off the edge and at different positions on the field.
It’s a day-by-day process,
Campbell said, via the New York Times.
Just being that versatile piece, on the edge, off the edge, playing off (the) ball, and I just really, just appreciate (Fangio) and all the other defensive coaches just to grant the opportunity to learn and grow. Just keep understanding the whole defensive scheme and really the whole defensive playbook, so I can continue to go out there and make plays with my teammates.
Implications and Expectations for the Season Start
The anticipated resolution of Terry McLaurin’s contract situation is critical for the Commanders’ offensive strategy, ensuring stability at the wide receiver position as the season approaches. Meanwhile, both the Cowboys and Eagles are fine-tuning their rosters by evaluating emerging players like Joe Milton and leveraging versatile athletes such as Jihaad Campbell to strengthen their defenses. These developments highlight ongoing efforts by multiple NFL teams to optimize their lineups before Week 1.