Daily Recap – August 23, 2021

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Cam Newton’s absence from camp due to COVID protocols has opened the door for Mac Jones to get the majority of snaps this week, including in joint practices with the New York Giants later in the week.

Calvin Ridley’s game mentality was working in joint practices against the Dolphins last week.

Derrick Henry received his largest workload of training camp today, as the Titans have managed his reps thus far in camp.

Mark Barron (with the Las Vegas Raiders) and Bo Scarbrough (with the Buffalo Bills) both worked out for teams today.

After a bumpy start today, Justin Thomas settled in and finished -15, T-4th at the Northern Trust. He goes into next week’s BMW Championship sitting at 5th in FedEx Cup points.

Jerry Jeudy comes in at #3 on Peter Schrager’s Top 10 Breakout Players for 2021.

Peyton Wilson homered for the first time in his brief professional career tonight in Arizona Complex League play.

Community Outreach

Mark McMillian will be hosting two events in the Philadelphia area on August 26. The first will be football camp in the morning for 6th-9th grade children. In the evening, he’ll be hosting grilling exhibition and bourbon and beer tasting. Proceeds will benefit McMillian’s LIFT Program.

I will be giving away one of my Eagles T shirts & autograph football at my @Camp29_ camp this Thursday at Romanowaki Field with proceed benefiting my LIFT program for kids who are being bullied. Register online at eventbrite or my website at https://t.co/J4q0gPVh6H #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/CjvSjAW4up

— Mark McMillian (@MarkMcMillian29) August 23, 2021

Only a couple days left to get your tickets for @MarkMcMillian29 two events happening this Thursday, August 26th. Football camp for the kids, and @GrillnMcMillian Bourbon and Brew tasting for the adults. Come out for some fun and to support a great causehttps://t.co/AbiM2ayZyp

— David @ PHLEagleNews (@PHLEagleNews) August 23, 2021

Media Appearances

Mac Jones appeared on WEEI Sports Talk Radio in Boston today. Jones compared Bill Belichick and Nick Saban, and also talked about Cam Newton as a mentor, preparing for the future, and not worrying about his athleticism.

Damien Harris spoke to the Patriot beat on a Zoom conference today.

Calvin Ridley’s media session. Ridley spoke about the art of route-running.

Scenes and Highlights

Tee shot: 309 yards
Driver off the deck: 303 yards

That's one way to tackle the 616-yard par 5, @JustinThomas34. 💥 pic.twitter.com/qQWBaExZ6c

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 23, 2021

Derrick Henry. #Titans pic.twitter.com/ZLZ8ohbdKE

— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) August 23, 2021

Transactions

• Andre Smith – released by the Baltimore Ravens.
• T.J. Simmons – cleared waivers and became a free agent.

Game Results

GOLF

Northern Trust Rd final:
Justin Thomas – 63-69-67-70, -15, T4
 

TENNIS

WTA Chicago Women’s Open, Doubles Rd of 16 (completed)
Erin Routliffe / A Sutjiadi lost to 4-seed Kichenok / Ninomiya 6-3, 4-6, 1-0 (11-9).


BASEBALL

ACL Royals Gold 7, ACL White Sox 6.
Peyton Wilson (2B) – 2-4, 1 HR (1st), 1 single, 1 RBI, 1 run, 1 error.

Ogden 10, Grand Rapids 4.
Kyle Kaufman (C) – 0-1, 1 BB.