UNDATED (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips tore his biceps and could miss most of this season.
Phillips was hurt Thursday during the first of two joint practices against the New York Giants. The Browns expected Phillips to have a large role in their revamped defense.
In other NFL news:
— Cardinals 11-time Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald says he currently doesn’t have the desire to play an 18th NFL season, though he left the possibility open that he might resume his career. Fitzgerald told Jim Gray on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio that he’s currently focused on being a radio broadcaster. He said he doesn’t have the urge to play right now, but admitted that could change in the coming months.
— The Chargers have put safety Nasir Adderly and cornerback Ryan Smith on the COVID-19 list. Adderly started 14 games for the Chargers last season and Smith signed a one-year contract with the Chargers in March to help bolster their special teams unit.