Amari Cooper Leaves Practice With Injury

Mitchell Wilcox of the New England Patriots left practice early due to a calf injury, compounding the team's tight end woes with Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper also sidelined. Rookie Jaheim Bell stepped up in practice, catching touchdowns from multiple quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl receiver Amari Cooper exited practice early with an unspecified 'sore' injury after a catch, raising concerns ahead of their next game. Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst also left practice with a leg injury, and rookie Mike Hall Jr. is recovering from a stinger following a recent domestic violence incident. Coach Kevin Stefanski announced that starters will be rested in the upcoming exhibition game against the Vikings, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson set to start at quarterback. CB Denzel Ward remains in concussion protocol as the team navigates multiple injury challenges.