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Kenny Stills (hamstring) is practicing for the Dolphins today.

Stills missed a couple days with hamstring tightness, but he’s back now and should be 100%. He and the other receivers will be looking to get reps with new quarterback Jay Cutler when Cutler starts practicing.

Via: Armando Salguero 8/7/17 - 09:00 AM ET

Dolphins and Cutler have talked money, according to Jeff Darlington of ESPN.

The ESPN reporter speculates money could make a difference, but doesn’t think it’s the ultimate cause of the retired quarterback’s reluctancy to return. Darlington still classifies a Cutler return “unlikely,” but again says Adam Gase can be a “convincing dude.” Darlington also reports the Dolphins are “bracing” for surgery for Ryan Tannehill. Miami is likely going to want their starting quarterback, whoever is is, in training camp soon to prepare with the guys. It’s unclear if the team would be interested in bringing in someone like RGIII to compete with Matt Moore for the starting job if Cutler (who hasn’t told the Dolphins “no,” according to Darlington) decides against coming back to play.

Via: Jeff Darlington 8/6/17 - 09:24 AM ET

Head coach Jim Harbaugh says things are “very positive” for Joe Flacco.

Flacco is resting and recovering from his back problem, and the team won’t rush it with still over a month to go until the start of the regular season. Harbaugh wouldn’t give a timetable for his return, but it’ll be good if Flacco is able to get back by the second or third preseason game. They probably won’t do anything until he is 100% though.

Via: Baltimore Ravens 8/2/17 - 12:18 PM ET

Jets receiver Quincy Enunwa suffered a neck injury in practice last night.

It happened during a 7-on-7. Head coach Todd Bowles said, “he fell. Nobody touched him. He either hit his head or his neck and something went wrong when he fell.” Bowles said Enunwa missed time in the spring with something similar, but they have to wait and see on the severity of this. Hopefully it’s not too bad and the third-year receiver can get back out there soon.

8/6/17 - 09:01 AM ET

Ian Rapoport reports Sterling Shepard was getting his ankle looked at.

Shepard was carted off at Giants practice a little bit ago and it appeared to be a serious injury based of the receiver’s reaction. An ankle would probably be better than a knee injury, but we’ll probably have to wait until the team addresses the situation.

Via: Ian Rapoport 8/2/17 - 12:14 PM ET

Bruce Ellington failed his physical with the Jets.

The recent waiver wire pickup will now hit waivers again. It’s unclear why Ellington didn’t pass his physical, but he missed last season with a torn hamstring.

8/5/17 - 07:01 PM ET

Ben Roethlisberger is happy with receiver Justin Hunter.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Big Ben said “I don’t want to get too excited too early, but I really like the presence that (Justin Hunter) brings.” Hunter has been working with the first-team offense with Martavis Bryant still not fully reinstated and Sammie Coates out for a couple weeks after getting a knee scope. The 6’4″ receiver is getting rave reviews at camp, reportedly taking advantage of his opportunity with the ones and catching more touchdowns in practice than the other receivers combined. It’s a great sign to have your quarterback on your side, as Roethlisberger appears to be with the former second-round pick of the Titans in 2013. The Steelers are crazy deep at receiver, which might lead to none of them having consistent fantasy value outside of Antonio Brown.

Via: Jeremy Fowler 8/2/17 - 11:52 AM ET