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Sadiq (abdomen) was present for practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

The 2026 first-rounder missed OTAs and minicamp due to hernia surgery, but as expected Sadiq is ready for training camp. As a rookie, Sadiq -- who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine -- has a chance to emerge as a key pass-catching option for QB Geno Smith while working in a TE corps that also includes 2025 second-rounder Mason Taylor and Jeremy Ruckert.

Hunter (knee) is participating in Wednesday's training camp session, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

Hunter is taking his first individual reps on defense, Shipley reports. The 2025 first-rounder is likely to be eased in during the early portion of camp, as he's working his way back from season-ending LCL surgery, but there doesn't appear to be any concerns about his status for Week 1 at this stage. Hunter is expected to be utilized at both wide receiver and cornerback in 2026.

Tagovailoa is dealing with a tight back, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Per Schefter, Tagovailoa's back issue isn't viewed as serious and the QB should be able to return next week. With Michael Penix (knee) not yet ready for team drills and Trevor Siemian no longer in the mix, the Falcons are signing Cooper Rush to add depth to a signal-caller corps that also includes rookie Jack Strand.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tagovailoa (undisclosed) is working through an injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

While Tagovailoa is dealing with an unspecified injury, it doesn't sound like the signal-caller will be sidelined for long. "He will be out there sooner rather than later," Stefanski noted. With Michael Penix (knee) not yet cleared for team work and Trevor Siemian having been released, Stefanski indicated that rookie UDFA Jack Strand will take the team's initial 11-on-11 QB reps at training camp practice.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Penix (knee) won't participate in 11-on-11 drills at the start of training camp, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

While Penix -- who is bouncing back from a left ACL injury -- isn't ready to work in team drills yet, the QB will continue doing individual and 7-on-7 work at practice. Once he's cleared to work fully, Penix will turn his focus to competing with free-agent addition Tua Tagovailoa (back) for the team's Week 1 starting job. With that in mind, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com relays that Stefanski noted that he doesn't know exactly when Penix will gain clearance to work fully. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports, however, that the Falcons are optimistic Penix could be cleared in time to log preseason action.

Dimukeje (knee) has tried out with both the 49ers and Vikings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Dimukeje has recovered from the knee injury that landed him on the Giants' injured reserve last December. The 26-year-old recorded three tackles (one solo) across five games last season and will now look to find another opportunity with a new team.

The Saints placed Harris (foot) on the active/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Harris is still recovering from foot surgery he underwent in March. The 22-year-old signed with the team as an undrafted free agent back in May and will look to compete for a depth spot once healthy.

Medrano will miss the start of training camp due to a hamstring injury, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

It's unclear when Medrano sustained the injury, but the issue is not considered a long-term concern. The rookie sixth-rounder is competing for a depth spot on the Commanders' 53-man roster, with special teams being his clearest path to doing so.

Way will miss the start of training camp due to a pectoral injury, Ben Standig of Big 100 Washington D.C. reports.

The injury isn't considered a long-term issue and does not necessitate a move to the PUP list. Way has spent his entire NFL career with the Commanders and signed a one-year extension with the team in February after being named to the Pro Bowl in 2025 for the third time in his career.

The Packers placed Stackhouse (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

The nature and severity of Stackhouse's injury is unknown, but he's eligible to return to training camp practice at any time once he's fully recovered from his injury. He signed with the Packers in May of 2025 as an undrafted free agent and finished his rookie campaign with 12 tackles (two solo) across 13 regular-season games.