Nelson held out after ‘hiccup’ in left knee
NFL NOTES
The oft-suspended Browns wide receiver, who was reinstated on a conditional basis by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, has a quadriceps injury that will keep him out of training camp for at least two weeks.
It’s a new setback for Gordon, who hasn’t played since 2014 and was suspended all of last season for multiple drug violations.
■ FALCONS — Star return specialist Devin Hester was released by Atlanta following an injury-shortened 2015 season.
The 33-year-old Hester is a threetime All-Pro who set an NFL record with 20 career returns for touchdowns. He began his career with the Chicago Bears before signing a three-year, $9 million deal with Atlanta before the 2014 season.
A turf toe injury knocked out most of his season in 2015. He had 269 total return yards during the last five games of the year. He had surgery in January, preventing him from full participation in offseason workouts.
■ LIONS — Anquan Boldin is joining Detroit, according to messages on the free-agent receiver’s Twitter account.
Boldin played the past three seasons for the San Francisco 49ers, but prior to that he was with Baltimore for three seasons. In Boldin’s final season with the Ravens, they won the Super Bowl with Detroit head coach Jim Caldwell as offensive coordinator.
Boldin caught 69 passes for 789 yards and four touchdowns last season for the 49ers.
■ REDSKINS — Washington’s pass rush was dealt a big blow before the start of training camp when linebacker Junior Galette tore his right Achilles tendon and is out for the season.
Galette missed last season with a torn left Achilles tendon. This latest injury came while preparing for camp.
The 28-year-old last played for the New Orleans Saints in 2014 when he had 10 sacks and 45 tackles. The Redskins re-signed him to a $4 million, one-year deal during the offseason.
■ DOLPHINS — Miami rookie cornerback Xavien Howard will start training camp on the physically-unable-to-perform list following arthroscopic knee surgery.
Coach Adam Gase said Howard was injured on the final day of minicamp in June and is expected to be back for the first regular-season game. Training camp begins Friday.