{"id":5764,"date":"2026-08-01T10:09:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=5764"},"modified":"2026-08-01T10:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:09:16","slug":"romo-placed-on-leave-by-cbs-mcdermott-visits-rams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/romo-placed-on-leave-by-cbs-mcdermott-visits-rams\/","title":{"rendered":"Romo Placed On Leave By CBS, McDermott Visits Rams"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Injuries<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tory Horton<\/strong>, wide receiver for the <strong>Seahawks<\/strong>, is reported to be healthy after his rookie season ended prematurely due to a fractured tibia which required surgery. Horton has made a full recovery and is poised to contribute this season.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Browns<\/strong> owner <strong>Jimmy Haslam<\/strong> recently commented on the franchise&#8217;s performance expectations, particularly referencing the recent trade of <strong>Myles Garrett<\/strong>. Haslam clarified that the trade decision was made by General Manager <strong>Andrew Berry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Transaction News<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Packers<\/strong> have made roster changes by signing long snapper <strong>Cal Adomitis<\/strong> and releasing kicker <strong>Lenny Krieg<\/strong> and wide receiver <strong>Brenden Rice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In a notable signing, wide receiver <strong>DeAndre Hopkins<\/strong> is joining the Georgia Tech coaching staff as an assistant wide receivers coach, indicating his transition to a mentoring role within the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Cowboys<\/strong> continue to explore trade opportunities and are considering pursuing big-name veterans, as confirmed by executive <strong>Stephen Jones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Coaching Changes<\/h2>\n<p>Former <strong>Bills<\/strong> head coach <strong>Sean McDermott<\/strong> is currently touring the <strong>Rams<\/strong>&#8216; facilities, observing coaching operations as he remains on a break from his previous role.<\/p>\n<p>In a surprising turn, CBS confirmed that analyst <strong>Tony Romo<\/strong> has been placed on leave, a decision that may have significant implications for their broadcast team, which will temporarily include <strong>JJ Watt<\/strong> beside <strong>Jim Nantz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Quarterback Situation<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Baker Mayfield<\/strong>&#8216;s teammate, guard <strong>Cody Mauch<\/strong>, publicly supported him, stating Mayfield is a &#8220;100% franchise quarterback.&#8221; This adds to the trajectory of Mayfield&#8217;s career as he looks to solidify his position with the <strong>Buccaneers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Justin Jefferson<\/strong> of the <strong>Vikings<\/strong> is focused on building rapport with both quarterbacks on the roster amid ongoing competition in the quarterback position.<\/p>\n<h2>Player Developments<\/h2>\n<p>Rookie wide receiver <strong>Cyrus Allen<\/strong> expressed his excitement about catching passes from <strong>Patrick Mahomes<\/strong>, reflecting on the surreal experience of transitioning from games to reality.<\/p>\n<p>On a different note, <strong>Maxx Crosby<\/strong> has addressed trade rumors circulating around him, stating that they do not impact his performance or mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, <strong>J.K. Dobbins<\/strong> has expressed high praise for his head coach <strong>Sean Payton<\/strong>, referring to him as his favorite coach to date, which speaks to the chemistry building in the <strong>Ravens<\/strong> locker room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Injuries Tory Horton, wide receiver for the Seahawks, is reported to be healthy after his rookie season ended prematurely due to a fractured tibia which required surgery. Horton has made a full recovery and is poised to contribute this season. 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