The pads are finally starting to be put on at training camps around the NFL. But as that might be exciting, it also means we’re starting to see some injuries occur in practice.
The Chicago Bears were on the wrong side of some injury news on Monday, with one of their key offseason signings having to leave practice and is now out for several weeks. The New England Patriots, meanwhile, saw one of their star players suffer an injury on Monday as well, but he battled through it and ended up having a standout practice.
And while some players compete on the practice field, there are some others who are making news for not practicing. Detroit Lions running back Jahmy Gibbs and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson each continued their hold-ins on Monday, with the former addressing his contract situation.
Here’s the news to know from across the NFL on Monday.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss eight-to-10 weeks after suffering a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise, and a small fracture during practice on Monday, ESPN reported Monday. Bryant sustained the injury during one-on-one drills against tight end Cole Kmet and left the field on a cart. Surgery is not expected to be necessary.
Tight end Colston Loveland addressed the injury following practice:
“You know, it always sucks to see. That’s part of it. You know, he’s tough, he’s a dog. He’s going to be fine. We’re not worried about it, but I don’t know. We’ll leave that [prognosis] to educate Johnson.”
The Bears signed Bryant to a three-year, $40 million contract this offseason after he helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Tremendous Bowl in 2025. Chicago signed Bryant because it misplaced security Kevin Byard, who led the NFL in interceptions in 2025, in free company over the offseason.
Now, Cam Lewis may be in line to get some reps with the primary workforce at security. Lewis signed with the Bears over the offseason after spending the primary six years of his profession with the Buffalo Payments. Dillon Thieneman, who the Bears took with their first-round decide within the 2026 NFL Draft, additionally figures to issue into the Bears’ beginning security equation.
Bryant had 66 whole tackles and 4 interceptions with the Seahawks final season.
New England Patriots extensive receiver A.J. Brown dislocated his thumb throughout a play towards cornerback Christian Gonzalez. However not solely did Brown stay in Monday’s apply, however he additionally had three landing grabs throughout workforce drills as he matched up with the All-Professional cornerback.
Brown spoke to NFL Community afterward about practising by means of the damage.
“The sport is what it’s, and you are going to get bumps and bruises, however you bought to maintain going. I do know it is apply, however I am not coming off form. Thumb misplaced. You retain going,” Brown mentioned.
Brown additionally elaborated on his strategy to apply.
“I bodily wish to impose my will each play, and it isn’t for everyone to know,” Brown advised NFL Community. “It is me vs. you. I like to make use of the reference of, ‘We’re in a boxing match,’ as a result of I am more often than not on this island, and no one [is] gonna make it easier to, no one [is] gonna assist me. So let’s go. That is the mindset I gotta have after I’m out right here.”
Brown’s displaying on Monday is a constructive growth in his reference to quarterback Drake Maye. Within the Patriots’ first few practices, the duo reportedly had a troublesome time connecting. Now, Brown has been making spotlight performs with Maye, including a 50-yard touchdown on one play.
Detroit Lions operating again Jahmyr Gibbs attended current coaching camp classes as an observer relatively than an energetic participant, per Pro Football Talk.
Head coach Dan Campbell beforehand indicated that each side are working by means of contract issues. On Monday, Gibbs said his absence was not a few new contract, although he didn’t present a timeline for his return to apply.
“Solely time will tell,” Gibbs mentioned, by way of the Detroit Free Press.
Atlanta Falcons operating again Bijan Robinson can be abstaining from apply whereas searching for a brand new contract. Each Gibbs and Robinson have two years left on their rookie contracts.
With Gibbs lacking Lions’ apply, newcomer Isiah Pacheco has been getting elevated snaps with Detroit’s beginning unit.
Houston Texans security Jalen Pitre has made headgear historical past by formally turning into the primary signature athlete for Guardian Caps, the corporate introduced Monday. The partnership marks a landmark deal for off-field endorsements, shifting focus towards participant security and revolutionary protecting gear.
Pitre started donning the padded protecting shell final season following a concussion, reportedly the first player in Texans franchise history to wear a Guardian Cap in a regular-season recreation. He completed the season sporting the cap in Houston’s closing eight contests.
“Whatever the degree you play at, safety is crucial factor,” Pitre said in a statement released by the company. “Be proactive. Do not wait till after you get a concussion. That is about persevering with to push the sport ahead. Take into consideration your security now as a result of that is what you will have while you depart the sport.”
- San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Mikail Kamara. The 49ers waived rookie defensive end Mikail Kamara with an injury designation on Sunday after Kamara suffered a torn ACL during practice Saturday. Kamara joined San Francisco as an undrafted free agent from Indiana.
- Mike Evans missed 49ers practice Monday due to a quadriceps strain. While he observed drills and caught passes on the sideline, his absence leaves San Francisco short-handed at wide receiver.
