Penn State Players Return, Fresh Faces Shine | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State’s football team is in full training camp mode, with key players sidelined after their first scrimmage — including standout tight ends and cornerbacks — as coaches wisely manage veteran bodies with minor aches. While some starters sit out for conditioning, younger talent like freshman Peyton Falzone (switched from QB) is getting major reps and impressing with his speed. Tight end Gabe Burkle, recovering from ACL surgery, is back sprinting but taking it slow. Safety Jeremiah Cooper and linebacker Alex Tatsch, both rehabbing season-ending injuries, are ramping up drill reps — promising signs. Iowa State transfer Karon Brookins gets his first real work this season. And former assistant Jay Paterno was spotted at practice — also recently re-elected to the Penn State Board of Trustees with strong support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7576cf110e385c63