Well, the NFL news starts comin' and it don't stop comin.' Fed to the rules and teams hit the ground runnin.'

Actual training camp reports have taken a backseat to the news of Deshaun Watson's suspension and Stephen Ross' tampering over the last two days.

While those storylines dominated headlines, the rest of the league progressed as usual. Things are about to pick up, too, since the Hall of Fame Game is on Thursday. Though two of the game's biggest names won't take the field during the contest.

Trevor Lawrence isn't the only quarterback getting some extra rest as of late. The Los Angeles Rams have been forced to pull back Matthew Stafford even more than expected during the second week of practice.

Meanwhile in Kansas City, left tackle Orlando Brown laid out exactly what it'll take to be a Chief for the remainder of his career. On the defensive side of the ball, Deion Jones may be a member the Atlanta Falcons longer than expected. The Cleveland Browns could be in the market for wide receiver help, though they aren't in any hurry to acquire any.

Among actual on-field performances, Nyheim Hines may be the Indianapolis Colts' secret weapon, whereas the Denver Broncos offense may need to find some help after a key offensive injury.

Bleacher Report provides the latest buzz and rumblings from Tuesday's training camps.

Dolphins Owner Continues to Hurt Team's Chances to Land a Franchise QB

On Tuesday, the NFL stripped the Miami Dolphins of their 2023 first-round and 2024 third-round draft picks and levied a $1.5 million fine and three-month suspension for managing general partner Stephen Ross after the league found tampering twice between the owner and Tom Brady and then between the owner and Sean Payton.

What the league didn't find (or chose to ignore) is proof the organization tried to intentionally lose games during the 2019 campaign, though it did discover how Ross "expressed his belief that the Dolphins' position in the upcoming 2020 NFL draft should take priority over the team's win-loss record."

Joking or not, Ross already had his eye on two quarterbacks: Brady, whom he couldn't acquire, and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa.

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reported Ross "really, really" liked Tagovailoa a full 15 months before he entered the draft. Pro Football Network's Benjamin Allbright added the Dolphins were interested in trading up to the second or third pick in the '20 draft to acquire Tagovailoa.

Ross got exactly who he wanted (at the time) when Tagovailoa fell to the team with the fifth pick, yet the organization has done everything in its power to undercut the starter.

As a rookie, the Dolphins were looking at other options before Tagovailoa ever started a game. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Laremy Tunsil trade was the impetus behind getting the first-year signal-caller into the lineup sooner than expected. The Dolphins wanted to evaluate Tagovailoa before considering the possibility of replacing him with the first-round pick the team received from the free-falling Houston Texans. The selection turned into the third pick, which the Dolphins subsequently traded so the San Francisco 49ers could draft quarterback Trey Lance.

The decision to not draft a quarterback in 2021 didn't stop the team from pursuing at least one more option. Miami had a deal in place with the Texans for Deshaun Watson, but the quarterback and his legal representation couldn't settle the 22 civil cases Watson faced following accusations of sexual assault and misconduct, which nixed the trade.

Tagovailoa is now entering his third season without ever receiving a vote of confidence from the franchise. Instead, this is already being framed as a make-or-break year after the Dolphins acquired Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson Jr., Chase Edmonds, Terron Armstead and Connor Williams.

If Tagovailoa doesn't live up to expectations, the Dolphins will have fewer assets to acquire a top quarterback prospect in next year's draft.

Miami didn't seriously consider an alternative in this year's class because it was considered the weakest incoming quarterback crop in recent memory. By the way, the Dolphins were still trying to bring in Brady to be their quarterback and a minority owner, according to a February report by Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio.

Next year should be different. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Miami's Tyler Van Dyke have received first-round grades. The 2023 class looks far deeper, too.

Yet the Dolphins won't own a pair of first-round picks because the NFL took one away from. Miami still has San Francisco's opening selection, which will likely fall in the middle or late first round depending on how Lance performs.

Ross' meddling created a cycle of organizational ineptitude at the game's most important position.

Jags' Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne Won't Play in Hall of Fame Game

Actual football, as in two teams on the field playing against each other to determine an outcome, takes place this Thursday when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders meet in Canton, Ohio, for the Hall of Fame Game.

Unfortunately, two of Jaguars' brightest young stars won't participate.

Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday that neither quarterback Trevor Lawrence nor running back Travis Etienne—both of whom the team selected in last year's first round—will play.

In a growing trend around the league, preseason reps are becoming less valued, even for young players still trying to find their footing. Why? Because of the injury risk.

Teams must now run the gauntlet of a 17-game regular season. While the preseason can be productive, particularly for players on the lower end of the roster, Lawrence and Etienne already have spots within the lineup secured and Pederson will fully unleash them during the regular season.

Etienne's standing, in particular, is somewhat surprising after he missed his entire rookie campaign with a Lisfranc injury. With that said, the injury occurred during Jacksonville's second preseason contest last year, which lends credence to not playing the offensive weapon at this juncture.

Besides, reports out of Jacksonville about the running back/receiving threat are quite promising.

“He looks like he’s in better shape than he was in our last year at Clemson,” Lawrence said. “Right now he looks great, he’s running really well, picking up the offense, done a great job in protections. All the things we’ve asked him to do, he’s done a great job.”

A year ago, the previous Jaguars coaching staff planned to use Etienne all over the field. That shouldn't change considering his natural abilities as a receiver, James Robinson likely taking a decent percentage of the line-up-behind-the-QB snaps at RB and the fact that Pederson plans to use the versatility of his playmakers.

During an interview on NFL Network, the team's marquee free-agent signing, wide receiver Christian Kirk, described his role within the system as "dynamic. Being able to move from inside, outside. Get into the backfield. Just giving the defense different looks."

The creativity Etienne and Kirk provide to flex in and out of the backfield should make the Jaguars offense far more potent during Lawrence's second season. But everyone will have to wait at least another eight days to get a glimpse of it on the field.

Matthew Stafford's Modified Schedule Raises Concern

Before Patrick Mahomes dazzled onlookers with throws from all different angles and still hit targets anywhere on the field, Matthew Stafford did the same.

Few prospects enter the league with more of an arm than the Los Angeles Rams' starting quarterback. But Stafford is now 34 years old with over 7,000 career pass attempts. He's also coming off a Super Bowl run. That his arm is fatigued is not surprising.

On Monday, the Rams coaching staff gave Stafford a reprieve.

"We'd lessened Matthew's workload today," head coach Sean McVay told reporters. "Really when we look at it, we've got five weeks until Sept. 8. He's still feeling a little bit of pain; he could push through it. ... We felt like the smart thing was let's really just take it a week at a time. He ended up getting about 40 to 50 throws in individual. We didn't take part in the team activities, and that's really more a result of he's got so much experience."

Stafford had said he'd "definitely" be ready to throw at training camp despite requiring an injection in his elbow, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. Last week, McVay said Stafford would be on a "pitch count."

Yet the team has pulled back even more. Concern should be setting in as the squad readies itself for another run at the Super Bowl. Last season, Stafford attempted more passes than he ever had in any campaign (including the playoffs, of course). He's now feeling the effects.

Furthermore, he's missing quality reps with the offense after only one season in the scheme. The Rams bet big on Stafford, and it paid immediate dividends. But regression could be forthcoming if his arm isn't right by the start of the regular season.

"The most important thing is for him feeling good and healthy on Sept. 8," McVay said of the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. "We could certainly push and he could really grind through this, but that's not the goal with somebody like him. It's not something that we're concerned about. We just want to be really smart with somebody that is as important as our quarterback is and as experienced as he is to be able to put together a plan that we feel like is in his best interest and in our team's best interest."

Backup John Wolford better be ready, just in case.

Colts' Loaded Backfield Expected to Get Even More Run

Fantasy football alert. An investment in the Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines—not just as a handcuff after a top selection of teammate Jonathan Taylor but as a contributor to your team—would be a wise decision.

Basically, the Colts are excited about expanding the running back's role.

"We can utilize Nyheim in a number of different ways where we line him up in the backfield with JT or put him anywhere in the formation and feel like there's going to be confidence there," head coach Frank Reich told reporters. "Nyheim's, as we’ve said all along, he's just a guy who's going to be involved in this offense. He's magnetic when he has the ball in his hands. We feed off of his energy."

Throughout the first week of training camp, Parris Campbell primarily worked as the Colts' slot receiver. The MMQB's Albert Breer mentioned Hines should get more snaps with Taylor on the field and that the slot was a strong possibility.

As the Indianapolis Star's Joel A. Erickson noted, having Taylor and Hines on the field at the same time was ultra-effective last season. During those 75 plays, the duo provided 615 yards, 30 first downs and nine touchdowns.

Overall, Hines wasn't as effective as a receiver because of Carson Wentz's style of play. Wentz preferred to push the ball down the field, particularly along the sidelines. The Colts turned to Taylor more and more as the season progressed, and the sophomore ball-carrier emerged as the NFL's rushing leader.

During Hines' two seasons playing alongside Rivers and Andrew Luck, he caught 63 balls apiece. That number has the potential to grow with an expanded role and Matt Ryan behind center.

Falcons Try and Fail to Trade Deion Jones, Might Just Keep the LB Now

The Atlanta Falcons couldn't find any interested parties to take linebacker Deion Jones.

According to The Athletic's Jeff Schultz, the Falcons "have decided not to cut him, a source said, believing he won't be a distraction to team and salary-cap savings are minimal."

A deal was always unlikely because Jones has displayed declining play since his 2017 Pro Bowl appearance. His performance coupled with a staggering salary-cap hit made him nearly impossible to move. Jones holds a $9.6 million base salary with a $20.0 million cap charge this year, per Over the Cap. The Falcons would save only $1.1 million with his release.

But something could still be done because the matter extends beyond the financial reality.

"It has been more about his attitude and whether football ops wanted him around others," Schultz added.

Jones is a holdover from the previous regime. He blossomed as a playmaking "Will" linebacker under Dan Quinn. Now, he's not a good fit for coordinator Dean Pees' scheme or the locker room, as Atlanta is entering a full-blown rebuild. Besides, the Falcons drafted Jones' eventual replacement in Troy Andersen during this year's second round.

Andersen needs time as he transitions, but he's already in the mix to start with Rashaan Evans and Mykal Walker.

"I think it's going well," Andersen told reporters. "The coaches are making it piece by piece, install by install. I'm just learning and trying to get my details down and watch as much film as possible. I'm trying to learn as much as possible each day."

Depending on how the next few weeks progress, the Falcons could change their minds and cut Jones.

Orlando Brown Sets Table for Next Year's Contract Negotiations with Chiefs

Orlando Brown reported for training camp Monday, though he's still not happy with his contract.

Brown and the Kansas City Chiefs failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension prior to the franchise tag deadline. So, the left tackle had no option other than to report or risk significant fines during what could have been a lengthy holdout. He also didn't want to sit out.

"I missed a lot of ball to this point," the three-time Pro Bowler told reporters. "It didn't feel right sitting at home. This week [in pads] is very important [to head coach Andy Reid]. It was difficult to be away for so long."

Under the franchise tag, Brown will make $16.7 million this year. At that figure, he'll be the NFL's ninth-highest-paid offensive tackle. What caused the breakdowns in negotiations, though?

"I want to finish my career here in Kansas City. And I'm sure there are questions out there. But to me, man, with the contract situation, it just wasn't enough guarantees," Brown told reporters.

The league's top six offensive tackle contracts are worth $92 million or more apiece. The San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams landed the biggest signing bonus at $30.1 million, whereas the Baltimore Ravens' Ronnie Stanley agreed to the most guaranteed money at signing with $64.2 million.

Brown's representation can argue he's the same age as a Stanley when the latter signed his deal and that the former has already made two more Pro Bowl squads. When the sides meet again, those will likely be the starting points, especially if Brown is recognized for his play yet again.

Broncos WR Tim Patrick Suffers Season-Ending Injury

One of the reasons why the Denver Broncos were so appealing as a potential landing spot for a veteran quarterback was because of their offensive skill position players.

The Broncos feature a loaded backfield and multiple talented targets. Tim Patrick was a big part of the group's success. But the 28-year-old suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Tuesday's practice, according to Denver 9News' Mike Klis.

"A guy like Tim, who is such an amazing leader and has done everything you've asked, it breaks your heart," head coach Nathaniel Hackett told reporters.

Last season, Patrick finished second on the team among wideouts with 53 receptions for 734 yards. The 6'4", 212-pounder led the way with five touchdown receptions.

Without Patrick, the Broncos' top three receivers are basically set with Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler, who came off the physically unable to perform list Monday and will work back into the rotation.

Montrell Washington is another name to consider. The Broncos chose the Samford product in this year's fifth round. Typically, an acclimation period is necessary. In Washington's case, he fit right in with a new quarterback leading the way.

Hackett said Russell Wilson has "really latched on to" Washington. Any receiver capable of building an instant rapport with his franchise quarterback is worthy of getting on the field, whether they're a rookie from an FCS program or not.

"Russ says, 'Jump,' and I say, 'How high?' I do whatever he tells me," Washington said, per the Gazette's George Stoia.

Running back Damarea Crockett also went down, with a knee injury. While his loss would lessen the team's backfield depth, the Broncos still feature Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III and Mike Boone.

Cleveland Browns Not Prepared to Sign WR Will Fuller V

The Cleveland Browns experienced a scare Monday when wide receiver Amari Cooper landed awkwardly in the end zone. He missed Tuesday's practice with a tweaked ankle.

While Cooper isn't expected to miss significant time, the situation places the Browns' lack of depth at wide receiver under the microscope. The organization doesn't have an established second receiver.

Instead, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Anthony Schwartz and third-round rookie David Bell are under plenty of scrutiny. Of the three, Peoples-Jones is the most accomplished after leading the team last season with 597 yards. As he enters his third season, far more should be expected. Schwartz needs to be more than a one-dimensional speed merchant, and Bell must overcome his draft standing and pedestrian physical attributes to contribute.

A veteran, particularly one with a previous rapport with the team's starting quarterback, could help flesh out the fledgling corps. Will Fuller V remains available and seems like he would be an ideal fit.

The Browns aren't prepared to pursue that option, though. According to the Orange and Brown Report's Brad Stainbrook, the front office has "not discussed signing Fuller at this time."

Fuller experienced a disappointing 2021 campaign after signing a one-year free-agent deal with the Miami Dolphins. The 2016 first-round pick caught only four passes in two games before suffering a season-ending broken thumb. A Fuller signing should be relatively cheap as he tries to prove himself once again.

When healthy, the 28-year-old is an outstanding vertical threat. Fuller spent four seasons playing alongside Deshaun Watson with the Houston Texans. During that time, the receiver averaged 15.3 yards per catch and snagged 22 touchdowns.

This pairing makes too much sense not to happen.