The Panthers are the latest team to get new helmets

The Carolina Panthers are the latest team to hop on the 'alternate helmet' train. The team unveiled matte black helmets, which they will pair with their alternate black uniforms, to be worn throughout the season.

Panthers’ new black alternative helmets that occasionally will be worn this season (□ @Panthers): pic.twitter.com/f6XzRE0fbn

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 19, 2022

The NFL recently tweaked their strict (and stupid) uniform rules, allowing teams to wear a second helmet along with alternate uniforms. Other teams will be wearing classic uniforms.

This particular uniform combo will be worn against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.

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• The New Orleans Saints are trying out USFL 2022 Offensive MVP Darius Butler. The running back previously spent time with the Saints in 2017, but never played in a game.
  

The Saints intend to work out RB Darius Victor, per source. He was with Saints before and was the USFL offensive MVP

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) July 19, 2022

• New York Jets running back Breece Hall was the last to sign his rookie deal, signing it just in time for training camp to begin. Hall is expected to be a large part of the 2022 Jets offense.
  

#Jets second-round RB Breece Hall, who has been in the building all morning, is expected to sign his four-year rookie contract in time for rookies to report today, source said. Their last pick to sign.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 19, 2022

• Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder signed his four-year, $5.36 million contract ahead of the start of training camp on Tuesday. While Marcus Mariota is the presumed starter as of now, I'm expecting a good old-fashioned QB Competition down in Atlanta during this summer's training camp.
  

Falcons QB Desmond Ridder has agreed to his 4-year rookie deal with $5,362,962 and includes a $1,080,336 signing bonus.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 19, 2022

• Are things looking up for Deebo Samuel the San Francisco 49ers? Tons of drama has ensued this offseason from this question after an All-Pro season, but if Samuel's trainer is correct in this statement, it appears he'll be sticking around in San Fran.
  

“He about to get paid” — Deebo Samuel’s trainer, with Deebo Samuel standing right next to him.

Yet another indication that Samuel’s contractual status with the 49ers is headed in a very positive direction https://t.co/yaSkGUbFAH

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) July 19, 2022

• San Francisco 49ers quarterback (for now) Jimmy Garoppolo has quietly been throwing since the first week of July, but likely will not be medically cleared for another three weeks (which means, confidence in throwing multiple times in a game).
  

From @NFLTotalAccess: #49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo recently saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a checkup and is progressing well. SF is thrilled with where he is physically, sources say. The expectation is he’ll be fully cleared around mid-August. Perhaps then we'll know his destination. pic.twitter.com/ysep8agDwl

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 19, 2022