Browns get better of Giants
Landry shines in joint practice
Odell Beckham Jr. reunited with the Giants, sharing a few hugs with some former teammates and coaches.
However, the star wide receiver only watched and was unable to show off his playmaking skills.
Jarvis Landry handled that.
Landry made several catches, including a spectacular, Obj-like onehanded grab, on Thursday as the Cleveland Browns got the better of New York in the first of two joint practices between the teams in advance of their exhibition game Sunday.
With Beckham still slowed after knee surgery and not cleared to scrimmage, his good friend Landry connected with quarterback Baker Mayfield, finding soft spots in New York’s secondary and making a leaping snag over the middle.
Giants: Judge said Giants star RB Saquon Barkley will not participate in any live drills against the Browns as he continues to progress from a torn knee ligament. Barkley has yet to take part in any team drills since returning two weeks ago.
Jets: Defensive end Carl Lawson will miss the season after rupturing his Achilles in practice Thursday, a devastating loss for a team seeking to turn the corner under new coach Robert Saleh. Backup safety Zane Lewis also suffered a seasonending knee injury. Both players were carted off the field during Thursday’s joint practice session with the Green Bay Packers.
Rams: Los Angeles’ second joint practice with the Las Vegas
Raiders ended early when the teams had a prolonged brawl Thursday. The fight began during special teams work, and it started and stopped several times before coaches Sean Mcvay and Jon Gruden decided to scrap the remaining practice, which had been scheduled to last for another 45 minutes.
Saints: Amid public and political scrutiny, New Orleans has adopted a new refund policy allowing fans to relinquish their season tickets and get their money back. The Saints have said that, in accordance with local and state protocols, only fans who wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before a game may attend.