The coaches moved James Nixon from fullback to tight end.

Citing chronic thrombosis in his legs, defensive lineman Volney Peters announced his retirement from pro football.

Tight end Bob Coolbaugh suffered a broken left fibula in a collision with linebacker Tom Louderback and was expected to be out for about ten weeks.

Tackles Bob Voight and Jim Norris missed practice with leg injuries.

Cornerback Fred Williamson pulled his thigh muscle in morning practice but reported for afternoon practice and looked fine.