NFL training camp updates: Bears lose rookie Jenkins, plus buzz on Antonio Gibson, Lamar Jackson ...

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

While there has been no shortage of talk during 2021 NFL training camp season about whether veteran Andy Dalton or rookie Justin Fields should start for the Chicago Bears in Week 1 (click "More" below to see what Dalton had to say about that today), both quarterbacks felt a big loss Wednesday, as it was announced that offensive tackleTeven Jenkins, the No. 39 overall pick in this year's draft, underwent back surgery, which could cost him the entire season.

Meanwhile, NFL Nation reporters have plenty of buzz on players such as potential breakout fantasy star Antonio Gibson, 2018 NFL draft mates Lamar Jackson and Sam Darnold who practiced jointly, and theMiami Dolphins tight ends making plays for Tua Tagovailoa.

Here's what you need to know from camps across the league:

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