PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS PLAYER NEWS

Eskildsen (shoulder) has been participating in drills in camp and looks ready to go for the start of the 2026 season, according to Jon Sauber of The Centre Daily Times.

Gonzalez (undisclosed) is finally healthy for Penn State, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Brookins is dealing with a personal matter preventing his participation in Penn State's fall camp, Tyler Calvaruso of 247Sports.com reports.

Peoples is behind Carson Hansen in the running back depth chart as fall camp begins, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com.

Hansen is the clear frontrunner for Penn State's starting job in the backfield for the 2026, according to Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com.

Manske has turned heads in training camp after he missed Penn State's spring practice with an undisclosed medical issue, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Hansen is still Penn State's first running back that the team uses in practice, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Burkle (knee) is "pushing really close to being available" for Penn State's season opener Sept. 5 against Marshall, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Rappleyea (foot) is looking full-go for fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Eskildsen (shoulder) is still wearing a brace for his injury but will be ready to go come fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Sowell (undisclosed) is ready to work his regular role in fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Becht (shoulder) is ready for Penn State's preseason camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Manske (undisclosed) has been fully cleared for fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.