All aTwitter: 10 August 2021

In advance of Thursday's preseason opener in New England, the Washington Football Team has put out its 1st depth chart of the season. This is an annual reminder to read very, very little into that depth chart.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 9, 2021

We have signed C Jon Toth pic.twitter.com/y0Y7074kVs

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 9, 2021

Taylor Heinicke tells me “everything is good” in relation to if he was dealing with any potential leg injuries today.#WashingtonFootball

— Jordan Asri (@wfteamjordan) August 9, 2021

WR Curtis Samuel has been removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 List and has been placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 9, 2021

New Washington C Jon Toth was a center at Kentucky and has been with the Eagles, Jets, Browns and Lions, primarily as a practice squad player. He's also a plus-size model signed to IMG.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 9, 2021

It’s so many guys out here that have had impressive camps, but for me, my top 5 on both sides would be:

OFF
McLaurin, S. Sims Jr, Thomas, Brown, Cosmi

DEF
Collins, Sweat, Holcomb, Bostic, Young#WFT #WashingtonFootballTeam

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) August 9, 2021

Torry McTyer keeps McTipping passes every single day. Very much ready to see how he fares in the preseason

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 9, 2021

For those worried about Hopkins missing a couple field goals in practice today. Key note: They were kicking on narrow goal posts. Yes, I know, he must have a better year.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 10, 2021

DT Matt Ioannidis is back at practice.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 9, 2021

Obviously Saahdiq Charles won't be playing both RT and RG at the same time with the 2's come this Thursday night.

But he's making himself pretty valuable as a backup (this year). The ability to play both spots could make him the next guy in except at C. That's value. pic.twitter.com/4gX6IJBFn3

— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) August 9, 2021

https://t.co/9RVaWZFcil

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 9, 2021

So Heinicke whose never finished a full season even in college and Kyle Allen off of a horrific ankle injury— so glad we didn’t draft a young qb in the middle to late rounds

— Ford K (@Fckendrick) August 9, 2021

Update: Heinicke back in for 7-on-7 but doesn't appear to be out of discomfort..he's grimacing a bit & not thrilled with mechanics or throws. #WashingtonFootball https://t.co/DMglVxdWzb

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 9, 2021

Further updating Heinicke: He is still participating & has completed a few passes in last period but clearly favoring lower leg & not looking right. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 9, 2021

: William Jackson III aka Will Jack aka Willow
: Defensive highlights deserve more fanfare

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 9, 2021

Giants released former Washington 2nd round pick Ryan Anderson.#WashingtonFootball

— Jordan Asri (@wfteamjordan) August 9, 2021

Kenny Albert and Joe Theismann will once again broadcast Washington’s preseason games. Mike Silver will be the sideline reporter this year.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) August 9, 2021

Starting a new segment called “Mic Drop” with @MikeSilver!
What do you want to know about the team ahead of the @Patriots game?!! Bring your Q’s and he’ll bring the A’s! @WashingtonNFL #PreSeason #WASvsNE #gametime #micdrop pic.twitter.com/8c3X7Y6ltp

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) August 9, 2021

I kid you not; a company contacted me by email to say that their AI program had been used to redesign the Washington mascot (and other teams as well) and inviting me to write an article about it.

This is what they sent me pic.twitter.com/FdiueVs8cu

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) August 10, 2021

Green Bay (I'm dying) pic.twitter.com/SndE8T5zr2

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) August 10, 2021

And they offered this commentary: pic.twitter.com/tJrYeqiPDE

— Bill-in-Bangkok (@billhorgan2005) August 10, 2021

Most targets in 2 minute situations:

CeeDee Lamb - 32
Calvin Ridley - 32
J.D. McKissic - 31
Allen Robinson - 30
Russell Gage - 27 pic.twitter.com/krjIyU3FyC

— PFF (@PFF) August 9, 2021

Ohhhhh Boy ‍♂️ https://t.co/EETEqo81HH

— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) August 9, 2021

Deshaun Watson is at Texans practice for the first time in over a week. Here he is talking to GM Nick Caserio. pic.twitter.com/WV1SBg8E7I

— Aaron Reiss (@aaronjreiss) August 9, 2021

Saquon Barkley is expected to be activated off PUP list and begin practicing this week, per source.
A good sign with season still more than a month away. Barkley has looked good working on a side field with trainers at camp coming off ACL tear.@NYPost_Schwartz first on this.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 9, 2021

The tension between the #Saints and Michael Thomas has only been getting worse. The team's salary cap situation makes things even more complicated. They're simply not in a good spot right now.

So how did we even get to this point?https://t.co/EvpDFpfjnx

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 9, 2021

A ❤️ is worth a thousand words pic.twitter.com/rsf2HggShM

— PFF (@PFF) August 10, 2021

They gave up two 1sts for Adams and basically handed him 100% of the negotiation leverage and now expect to lowball him?

That’s not how this works. If you give up two 1st rounders, you pay whatever he wants. Not saying it’s right, it just is what it is. Ask Houston and Tunsil. https://t.co/I6sz4Hms41

— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) August 9, 2021

Another player I caught up with last night at Peyton’s HOF party—Tom Brady. Nothing but class! Taking a day to leave training camp to be there shows the love and respect they have for each other. We were competitors on the field but I have ultimate respect for Tom as well! pic.twitter.com/nZgnFWB42R

— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) August 9, 2021

Today is the day most vaccinated players for the 29 teams that reported on July 27 will get their second COVID-19 test of training camp. The results will be interesting, and could wind up influencing the NFL's next steps.

The union has called for a return to daily testing.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) August 9, 2021

Updated vaccination rate for players on the Washington Football Team, per source:

* 86% with at least one shot
* 59.3% fully vaccinated.
* The 86% rate of players with at one least shot, an incremental rise from last week's report of 85%, ranks 28th among teams

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 9, 2021

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— ✨ Miss PunnyPennie ✨ (@Lenniesaurus) August 9, 2021