But for Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III, last night’s preseason opener was still a special time for him.
Griffin was out of the league last year, and hadn’t played in a game since Jan. 1, 2017 with the Browns. He started for the Ravens and completed 7-of-11 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown, with an interception that went through the hands of Breshad Perriman.
“People don’t understand that once you’re out of the league for a year Womens Bryan Rust Jersey , it’s really hard to get back in, especially if you’re a quarterback and a high-draft pick. It’s just really hard to do,” Griffin said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. “[Thursday] was an emotional day for me, just coming back out here. I know it’s the preseason Matt Murray Jersey , it’s the Hall of Fame Game, but to have an opportunity to come back out here and play football is something that I really cherish. . . .
“You know a lot of hard work went in to it. When you’re out of football for a year sometimes things come in to question and sometimes doubt can start to seep in and luckily I had the right people around me and that never happened and I was about to continue to push through and that’s why I’m here today. I thank them a lot.”
Of course, such chances should be treated as precious, since the Ravens haven’t kept three quarterbacks since 2009. And with Joe Flacco and first-rounder Lamar Jackson good bets to make the 53-man roster, Griffin is no lock.
Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell broke his left tibia and fibula during practice Monday at the team's training camp at Wofford College.
The team said Cockrell will need surgery Authentic Dougie Hamilton Jersey , but has not said if he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
It is the second severe injury in three days for the Panthers, a team that went 11-5 last season and earned a wild-card spot.
Carolina lost starting right tackle Daryl Williams on Saturday to a dislocated patella and torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee. The Panthers have not said if Williams will have surgery or if he will try to recover without it.
Cockrell was injured when he collided with wide receiver Torrey Smith in the end zone while trying to break up a pass.
Several teammates openly grimaced and quickly looked away after checking on Cockrell, clearly distraught at the sight of his leg. Several players began helping him onto the cart and tapped him on the shoulder pads while others took a knee and prayed before he left on a cart.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera ended the practice session immediately after Cockrell's injury.
"Ross was doing some really good things," Rivera said after practice, before it was announced the leg was broken.
"He's a wily veteran and a guy that has really done some really good things since he's been here. It's one of those things you have a guy who is going to contribute. It's a tough one because he's such a good person Frederik Andersen Jersey , too."
Cockrell signed a two-year, $6.8 million free agent contract this offseason and was expected to compete for a starting spot opposite James Bradberry. Now the Panthers are expected to turn to either rookie Donte Jackson or Kevon Seymour.
Cockrell could be heard screaming "leg is broke" after the collision.
"To hear a grown man scream, you know it's not good," Jackson said.
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