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Fully cleared after an ACL injury, Michael Penix Jr. enters a real quarterback competition with Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta, as the Falcons begin 11-on-11 practice and a crucial three-week evaluation ahead of the Sept. 13 opener vs. the Steelers, with Penix’s live arm drawing attention even as Tagovailoa remains the favorite.
The Los Angeles Chargers placed center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve due to an ACL injury, ending his 2026 season and delaying any chance of him starting until 2027; Biadasz, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract in March and was the Commanders' starter last season, was expected to be the Chargers' center, and the team signed wide receiver Gary Jennings to fill the roster spot.
After UFC 329's quick finish, where McGregor tore his ACL early, Holloway dismissed McGregor's claim of a 'generational beating,' saying McGregor looked slow and old. Holloway remains ready to fight again next year, potentially against McGregor or for a title at 155 or 170, and he notes a possible welterweight path amid a recent exchange with Islam Makhachev.
The Texans will be without second-year WR Jayden Higgins for the season after he tore his ACL in a joint practice with the Raiders, a blow to Houston’s offense ahead of Week 1 vs. the Bills. Higgins, a 2025 second-round pick, had 41 receptions for 525 yards and 6 TDs as a rookie; Xavier Hutchinson is expected to slide into a larger outside role, though he isn’t Higgins’ size or production. Houston’s aerial attack, which leaned on Nico Collins, now relies more on depth options as Week 1 approaches against Buffalo.
Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL in a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the 2026 season; Higgins, 23, had 41 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie.
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely after suffering ACL damage and additional left knee injuries during a joint practice with the 49ers. He will seek further medical opinions after imaging. Biadasz signed a three-year, $30 million contract in March to bolster Los Angeles' interior line, and he previously earned a 2022 Pro Bowl with Dallas before spending the last two seasons starting 31 games for the Commanders.
Falcons QB Michael Penix, coming off ACL surgery, says he’s improving daily and focused on rebuilding strength and the mental confidence to trust his knee, while awaiting medical clearance to return to full team activities.
Two weeks into 2026 training camp, Patrick Mahomes says his left knee—recovered from a December ACL/LCL tear—feels great as he ramps up for the season. He’s balancing smart protection with competitive reps, including a recent scramble that ended in a fumble, highlighting his drive to be ready for Week 1.
Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Tuesday’s practice, ending his season with the Falcons as their first-round pick; Kirby Smart praised his leadership and said he’ll come back twice as good, underscoring Walker’s impact beyond football as Georgia and Atlanta work to replace his production.
Packers linebacker Micah Parsons said his ACL tear may have been influenced by accumulated wear from playing without training camp, a consequence of skipping camp last year while awaiting a Cowboys contract before being traded to Green Bay. The piece frames this within a broader discussion: while some view in-camp holdouts as risky, the smarter approach is to finalize deals before camp to ensure proper season preparation and transfer some injury risk to teams.
Tests confirmed Jalon Walker suffered a torn ACL at practice, likely ending his 2026 season after a productive rookie year (5.5 sacks, 9 QB hits in 15 games). The Falcons must navigate the year without the young edge rusher who was expected to be a key piece of their defense.
Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker, the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, suffered a torn ACL in a training-camp drill, ending his season and forcing Atlanta to lean on free-agent additions and other pass-rush options; fellow first-rounder James Pearce Jr. could also miss time due to an NFL suspension, complicating the Falcons’ revamped defensive plan.
Falcons' promising edge rusher Jalon Walker was carted off during training camp amid fears of an ACL tear, a development that could sideline him for the 2026 season and heighten concerns about the team's pass-rush depth.
Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is sidelined by a torn ACL. While a Week 6 return against the Cowboys is considered realistic, he says the focus should be on how he plays when back, not the exact date, emphasizing long-term impact over early-season availability.
Tucker Kraft returned to Packers practice nine months after tearing his ACL, participating in drills and ramping up for a Week 1 return with a cautious, phased approach. Green Bay is moving carefully under the nine-month rule, while Kraft and GM Brian Gutekunst are negotiating a long-term extension that could make Kraft one of the NFL’s highest-paid tight ends. Kraft says he’s about 98% back and intends to advocate for himself as the process unfolds; he doesn’t plan to play in the preseason but hopes to join a joint practice versus Arizona as doctors call his knee “spectacular.”