Newton throws in drills for 1st time in 2 weeks
Quarterback Cam Newton threw passes during team drills for the first time in two weeks Sunday as the Carolina Panthers wrapped up their training camp atWofford College.
Newton participated in red- zone drills but didn’t throw any long passes as he continues to rehab from soreness in his right ( throwing) shoulder stemming from rotatorcuff surgery in March.
Coach Ron Rivera said after practice that it was a ‘‘ good step’’ for Newton, according to the Panthers’ website.
‘‘ It was very positive,’’ Rivera said. ‘‘ A lot of good things happened today. I’m pleased with his progress.’’
JagsWR Lee injures leg
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee was carted off the practice field with an injury to his right leg, a potentially significant setback for a team already without rookie running back Leonard Fournette.
Lee fell to the ground during seven- on- seven drills and immediately grabbed the leg. The lower part of the leg was immobilized before he was taken off the field on a cart. Coach Doug Marrone had no update on Lee’s condition after practice.
The injury came hours after the Jaguars shut down Fournette, who has a foot injury Marrone called ‘‘ a nagging issue.’’
Not-so- warmwelcome
Buffalo Bills receiver Jordan Matthews’ first practice with his new team ended with him suffering a chest injury.
Matthews finished the twohour practice before being escorted off the field by a trainer. The Bills were unable to provide an update on the nature or severity of the injury because Matthews still was being evaluated.
The Bills acquired Matthews and a third- round draft pick in a trade Friday with the Philadelphia Eagles for cornerback Ronald Darby.
Ajayi back fromconcussion
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi joined team drills for the first time since he was sidelined by a concussion July 31.
Ajayi wore pads for the first time since suffering the injury, but he left practice early because of hydration issues. Coach Adam Gase said it was merely a matter ofAjayi regaining his conditioning.
Ajayi broke out in 2016, when he ran for 1,272 yards and had back- to- back 200- yard games.
Rudock, Golladay fuel Lions
Jake Rudock threw two touchdown passes to former Northern Illinois star Kenny Golladay to spark the visiting Detroit Lions to a 24- 10 preseason victory against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts played without quarterback Andrew Luck, who still is rehabbing from offseason surgery on his right ( throwing) shoulder.