Key NFL Players Miss Training Camp Practices

NFL training camps are marked by notable player absences as teams prepare for the upcoming season. The Pittsburgh Steelers are missing running back Cordarrelle Patterson and tight end Jonnu Smith, both day-to-day with undisclosed injuries. The New England Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk, a second-year receiver, is sidelined by minor muscle tightness following offseason shoulder surgery, complicating his bid for a roster spot. Dallas Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele is having his right ankle examined, while Kenneth Murray and DaRon Bland are out for family reasons. Steelers head coach Mike Vrabel stressed the importance of players staying engaged during absences. These injuries and personal leaves could impact depth chart decisions and team preparations ahead of preseason.