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Vea, Wirfs, Godwin Jr. Miss Day 2; Mayfield Throws TD

7/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Head coach Todd Bowles said nose tackle Vita Vea, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. all missed full participation on Day 2 due to injuries.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield discussed the failed contract extension in a press conference and threw a touchdown to Emeka Egbuka.
Quarterback Jake Browning threw three red-zone touchdowns—two to Tez Johnson and one to David Sills V—while rookie Yasir Holmes recorded a sack.

History

Historical Context

In March 2011 NFL owners locked out the 32-team league after the collective bargaining agreement expired, beginning an 18-week, 4-day work stoppage. The lockout halted free agency, training camps and player access to team doctors, prompting a new CBA that expanded safety provisions and revenue sharing. Those 2011 reforms shape today’s injury-laden rosters, as teams like the Giants and Panthers navigate the same health-policy legacy.

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Story summary

Head coach Todd Bowles said nose tackle Vita Vea, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. all missed full participation on Day 2 due to injuries.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield discussed the failed contract extension in a press conference and threw a touchdown to Emeka Egbuka.
Quarterback Jake Browning threw three red-zone touchdowns—two to Tez Johnson and one to David Sills V—while rookie Yasir Holmes recorded a sack.

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