Brooks (soreness) working with trainers Monday
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Key Points:
- Panthers plan to split carries between Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks this season, with Hubbard expected to get the majority if healthy; Hubbard is recovering from a hamstring injury while Brooks is finally healthy after previous injuries.
- Giants released longtime WR Darius Slayton, who had seven seasons with the team totaling 296 receptions and 22 touchdowns; Slayton is expected to find a new team but may take time to return to meaningful play.
- Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is progressing well from a high ankle sprain and is trending toward playing in Week 1 against the Chargers, with an official injury report pending.
- Steelers expect CB Joey Porter Jr. to play in Week 1 despite ongoing contract disputes; he was activated from the PUP list and practiced on Monday.
- Cowboys LG Tyler Smith will undergo thumb surgery and miss 4-6 weeks, landing on injured reserve; T.J. Bass will fill in at left guard in his absence.
