IJR News

Lions Place Three on PUP List

The Detroit Lions opened training camp with three players—safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph and tight end Tyler Conklin—on the physically unable to perform list, signaling cautious starts as Branch recovers from an Achilles, Joseph from a knee issue, and Conklin from an undisclosed injury. The designation is not a season-ending sign, and the team expects to activate them as they heal, with coach Dan Campbell slated to provide updates on their timelines.

Brian Branch Kerby Joseph

Jul 27, 2026

NFL

Kittle PUP List Leaves Week 1 in Flux

The 49ers opened training camp with star tight end George Kittle on the physically unable to perform list as he continues Achilles rehab, with him optimistic about Week 1 availability. The team also placed several teammates on the PUP list and made roster moves including signing Tanner McLachlan and waiving Evan Anderson, while players like Mykel Williams, Isaac Guerendo, and Alfred Collins joined Kittle on the list.

George Kittle John Lynch

Jul 26, 2026

Greece Approves €3.5B Achilles Shield Defense Package

Greece’s KYSEA is poised to approve a roughly €3 billion Israeli-made air and missile defense package as the centerpiece of the Achilles Shield program, featuring SPYDER, David’s Sling and Barak MX to form a layered defense for the mainland and islands, with additional assets like drones, submarines, and transport aircraft under consideration and integration with F-35/F-16, Belharra frigates and Patriot batteries. An Israeli delegation is expected to sign contracts shortly after approval, amid heightened regional sensitivity with Türkiye over potential island deployments.

Jul 25, 2026