Story perspectives
Campbell Uses Touch Drill, Saylors Scores, Gibbs Sidelines
8/4/2026
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Story summary
- Jacob Saylors replaced Sione Vaki and scored a 40-yard touchdown.
- Coach Dan Campbell said the hour-and-a-half practice previews four intense padded days to separate roster hopefuls.
- The opening drill used two-hand touch instead of tackling after criticism of the 2025 Ennis Rakestraw injury drill.
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs stayed on the sideline, said “Time will tell” about his return, and attended meetings.
