From the episode

He told Sarah Barshop, who covers ranch for ESPN, that he had pain during training camp that was, quote, a very similar area... was trying to grind through it, but having sharp pains. This does not sound like a guy who's close to 100%.

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Groin/psoas injury with sharp pains raises season-long concerns despite game-time availability.

Groin injury with psoas involvement; told ESPN's Sarah Barshop he experienced pain during training camp in a very similar area but from a different movement, causing sharp pains and restriction he was trying to grind through. Matthew Berry notes that intermittent but persistent core injuries weaken power and explosiveness, making it harder to gain separation and get up in the air for catches. Berry expresses season-long concerns despite limited practice listing; Nakua told Barshop he had a full practice session, creating uncertainty about actual status. Berry's assessment: "This does not sound like a guy who's close to 100%."

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