Overview

• Coaches rotated all five tight ends through varied formations to exploit versatility among Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar.
• DeAndre Hopkins missed practice with a knee issue as the team exercised precaution to safeguard his conditioning.
• Rookie safety Malaki Starks intercepted a Lamar Jackson pass and defensed targets while undrafted kicker John Hoyland made all nine of his field-goal attempts from 23 to 50 yards.
• Lamar Jackson delivered a 55-yard strike to Rashod Bateman but also threw two interceptions in 11-on-11 drills, underscoring both his playmaking upside and turnover risks.
• One-on-one matchups in the secondary and receiver room, including Devontez Walker’s success against Jaire Alexander, have sharpened position battles.