The 2026 NFL season begins in less than three months, but first, teams are continuing with their offseason workout programs.
Last week, 17 NFL teams kicked into high gear with minicamps. This week, 11 more teams will practice. Two teams -- the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers -- held their mandatory minicamps the first week of June. The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams canceled their minicamps.
Following a monthlong break, all 32 training camps will begin in late July.
During the three weeks of minicamps, ESPN's NFL reporters will be on the ground to provide updated information on position battles, notable appearances from rookies and new players, compelling quotes from coaches and players, and updates on injuries and holdout situations.
We will have updates every day of camp to keep you informed on all the latest. Here's what you need to know from across the league, including depth charts for all 32 teams:
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Top NFL news of the week
-- Cameron Jordan returns to Saints on 1-year deal
-- Bucs' Mayfield pushes back on durability; talks contract
-- Falcons QB Penix expects to be full go by training camp
-- Sources: Jordan to return to Saints on 1-year deal
-- Chiefs WR Rice released from jail, dodges reporters
-- QB Sorsby plans to apply for NFL supplemental draft
-- Pickens reports ahead of Cowboys' mandatory minicamp
-- Jets, guard Tippmann reach 4-year, $62M extension
-- Source: Pearce with Falcons, expected to attend minicamp
Week 3: What our NFL Nation reporters saw
Dallas Cowboys
Brian Schottenheimer raised some eyebrows before Tuesday's minicamp practice when he said quarterback Dak Prescott would be limited with a sore knee, even if the coach said it was nothing of great concern.
He said Prescott would be limited and not take team snaps during the practice, but when the Cowboys lined up for the first snap, Prescott was the quarterback. He took one rep in the first period of 11-on-11 drills but came back and took three of four in the next period.
Prescott was a full go for 7-on-7, and in the two-minute drill, he completed all five passes -- to five different players -- that put the offense in field goal range. -- Todd Archer (June 16)
New Orleans Saints
Saints running back Alvin Kamara was back at minicamp, with his status unchanged from his appearance at OTAs two weeks ago. Addressing Kamara's contract remains one of the last big tasks the Saints have this summer, especially after they re-signed defensive end Cameron Jordan on Tuesday.
Kamara did limited work at practice and did not participate in 11-on-11 drills, which coach Kellen Moore said was part of the plan since he has had limited practice time with the team. Kamara was not the only limited participant as wide receivers Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson are also still limited. The Saints are holding Olave out of contact work because of the blood clot he experienced in January.
Running backs Devin Neal, who was hurt in OTAs, and Kendre Miller, who tore his ACL last season, were also limited participants. The Saints had 100% of their players at minicamp and will hold one more practice on Wednesday before summer break. -- Katherine Terrell (June 16)
New York Jets
Quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell continued to build their chemistry, with one play illustrating how far they've come. In a 7-on-7 red-zone period, Smith made a nice anticipation throw to Mitchell, who ran a crosser in the back of the end zone and made a toe-tapping catch.
"I think he's going to be a special player for a long time," Smith said.
Mitchell, acquired in the midseason Sauce Gardner trade with the Colts, feels comfortable now that he's had a full offseason with the team. He's an important player because the Jets need a No. 2 option in the passing game, someone to complement Garrett Wilson.
First-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. is getting a lot of reps and is pushing for a major role on offense. Wilson, Mitchell and Cooper are by far the top-three wideouts on the roster.
Quick hits:
-- Fourth-round QB Cade Klubnik, who didn't practice last week due to back soreness, remained out Tuesday. Coach Aaron Glenn called it precautionary and hopes to have him back by the end of minicamp. Klubnik, bidding for the No. 2 job (currently held by journeyman Bailey Zappe), is missing valuable reps.
-- Glenn lauded the continuity on the offensive line. Joe Tippmann's four-year, $62 million extension means the starting five are signed through at least 2027. "We've just stabilized that part of it," Glenn said. "The continuity, more than anything, is what's important when you especially have those five guys that can play together for a long time." -- Rich Cimini (June 16)
Tennessee Titans
Quarterback Cam Ward had a solid day with his parents in attendance for the first time this offseason. His best throw was a perfectly timed dart to No. 4 overall pick Carnell Tate on a crossing route early in team period. Ward also connected on a couple of tight-window throws to Wan'Dale Robinson in the middle of the field during the 7-on-7 period.
Ward's best stretch came during a "tempo" team period, where he escaped pressure from defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers before throwing across his body to Daniel Bellinger. On the next play, Ward somehow managed to get a pass by an oncoming defender and into Gunnar Helm's hands for a two-yard touchdown pass.
The defense had its moments on Tuesday, too. Safety Kevin Winston Jr. made a great play to break up a well-placed Ward pass to Bellinger. Cornerback Alontae Taylor almost came up with a Ward pass to Calvin Ridley that was a little behind. And safety Amani Hooker ended practice by jumping a Ward pass for a diving interception in the end zone. -- Turron Davenport (June 16)
Washington Commanders
The Commanders did not like their depth last season, so a main goal this week will be to gauge how much they have improved in several areas. They did that Tuesday by giving more reps to players who have not had as many throughout the spring. Players who are viewed as potential starters stayed on one field, while backups conducted 11-on-11 work on another one.
"It's not a question of if, but when," said coach Dan Quinn of needing depth.
In Quinn's first season two years ago, only one Washington starter, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, missed as many as nine regular-season games. No other starter missed more than six. In 2025, they had nine players who missed at least six games. Their depth was tested; they failed the test en route to a 5-12 season.
Quinn wants to get a stronger feel for the running back room and the cornerbacks in particular -- players such as Car'lin Vigers. They liked his length last season, but they want him to be more tested.
One player who jumped out during this portion was tight end Ben Sinnott. The third-year pro caught one pass down the right sideline for a big gain and another one over the middle. After catching 16 passes in the past two seasons combined, getting more reps could lead to more productivity in an offense Washington feels far better suits his strengths than its previous system under former coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
Quick hits:
-- Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who did not practice during the voluntary OTA session because of an undisclosed injury, was able to practice Tuesday. It's a crowded running back room. Quinn said Croskey-Merritt has to show what he can do in pass protection among other areas.
-- It'll be an interesting kicker competition this summer between Jake Moody and undrafted free agent Drew Stevens. On Tuesday, Moody made four of six field goals; he missed from 38 and 48 yards. Stevens was perfect on all six of his attempts. Both attempted kicks from 28, 33, 38, 43, 48 and 53 yards. -- John Keim (June 16)
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons are dealing with a bunch of injuries, mostly on defense. Starting safety Xavier Watts did not practice Tuesday, nor did second-round cornerback Avieon Terrell. Safety DeMarcco Hellams and linebacker JD Bertrand also did not practice, though they were in uniform alongside Watts. Nickel corner Billy Bowman Jr. is also not yet back from an Achilles tear that he suffered last November. And two rookies -- linebacker Kendal Daniels and defensive tackle Anterio Thompson -- were both out.
With those players banged up, the Falcons rotated in Sydney Brown at nickel corner and safety, Darnay Holmes at nickel corner and Natrone Brooks at safety.
On offense, wide receiver Drake London did not practice. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor is still rehabbing an injury from last season and has not practiced this spring, which helped necessitate the trade for Wanya Morris last week with the Chiefs. Michael Jerrell saw most of the right tackle reps with the first-team offense. -- Marc Raimondi (June 16)
Cincinnati Bengals
Have a day, Josh Newton. The third-year player filled in at outside cornerback in 7-on-7 drills and made an immediate impact. He intercepted quarterback Joe Burrow on an out route intended for wide receiver Tee Higgins. Newton also had sticky coverage on Charlie Jones, who still hauled in a difficult deep ball during a later session.
Newton was on the field in place of cornerback Dax Hill, who was limited with a minor right knee injury that isn't believed to be serious, per source. And it was a great way for Newton to challenge for a spot high on the depth chart, especially with the arrival of third-round rookie Tacario Davis. -- Ben Baby (June 16)
Detroit Lions
Tight end Sam LaPorta was spotted participating in walkthrough drills with the first unit early in Tuesday's session, but not at full speed. Later on, he ran conditioning drills on the sideline with a team trainer, as the organization hopes to have him back by the start of training camp.
"We like where he is going, he is trending the right way," said coach Dan Campbell of LaPorta.
Although it's early in the offseason, this is a great sign for Detroit after LaPorta's season-ending back injury required surgery. He played his final game in Week 10 against the Commanders, finishing the year with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns.
LaPorta was named a Pro Bowler in 2023 and is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Safeties Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (Achilles) were also in attendance Tuesday, but they observed from the sidelines as they continue to rehab. -- Eric Woodyard (June 16)
Week 2: 17 teams end minicamps
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams' comfort level in the Bears' offense has been evident throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Part of that has to do with knowing what's expected of him, but also what to expect when the team returns for training camp in six weeks.
"It's a hell of a lot more fun for me than it was last year just because it was -- I was saying it to [running backs coach Eric Studesville], 'Dude, I feel like I was drowning trying to breathe or stay alive and wait for a boat to come around last year,'" Williams said. "Now this year, it's being able to start where we finished last year, playcalls and words and verbiage and speak the same language, and now it's being able to grow more from an earlier stage than maybe doing it a little bit earlier in the season or halfway through the season, speaking on things that really help throughout the year. That's the advantage."
That's a sentiment that has been expressed by other Bears' players who know what to anticipate from a Ben Johnson-led training camp. Defensive end Montez Sweat says he's "expecting the worst," meaning lots of live tackling periods, long drives and playing in preseason games, which has become the standard in Chicago.
"You know, you got to pay a price," Johnson said. "You got to make deposits if you want to have success in this league. I've been in it 15 years now. I don't think there's any way you can cut corners and expect to win on Sundays. Training camp [is] a big part of that. Our guys understand that. They know what they're walking into. I think our type of guys, they embrace it, they want it. So, I'm looking forward to it." -- Courtney Cronin (June 11)
Cleveland Browns
Quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders split first-teams reps during the third and final day of mandatory minicamp. After practice, coach Todd Monken reiterated that he will continue to split reps between the two as Cleveland's quarterback competition extends into training camp in late July.
Though he isn't naming a starter at the end of the offseason workout program, Monken indicated that he is pleased with the Browns' quarterback situation.
"It would feel different if I didn't feel like their progression hadn't gotten to this point where I think they both can start and play winning football," Monken said. "I'm convinced of it. I'd say it if I didn't. I can't decide now because I think both have earned the opportunity to continue to compete once we put the pads on." -- Daniel Oyefusi (June 11)
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks wrapped up their mandatory minicamp Thursday, ending what was a somewhat scaled-back offseason program.
Teams are allowed to conduct 10 OTAs. The Seahawks did six, and also turned Day 2 of their minicamp into a walk-through. That means the reigning Super Bowl champions held eight of a possible 13 practices -- no doubt in an effort to lighten players' workloads after a 2025 season that lasted 20 games.
That was the reason coach Mike Macdonald encouraged veterans and younger players who played extensively last year to stay home for the first two weeks of the offseason program and take part remotely until Phase 2. But many of them showed up for the start of Phase 1 anyway.
"I feel like it's been great," veteran defensive tackle Leonard Williams said of Seattle's offseason program. "It's been great attendance from the leaders, from the older guys. Young guys have been working hard, trying to be sponges of the game and learn as much as possible. To me, I really just see our culture elevate to another level. I feel like last year we started putting the mix together, all the ingredients and all that type of stuff. This year, you really see it boiling and becoming more just of a foundation. To me, the culture is the biggest thing that we need here. Guys are going to come and go ... I feel like if we have a culture and foundation like that, we'll always be a winning team."
The Seahawks lost four key players in free agency in running Kenneth Walker III, outside linebacker Boye Mafe, safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Riq Woolen. From the sounds of it, all four plan to attend the Thursday night game when the Seahawks receive their Super Bowl LX rings.
"We're all excited to see them," Williams said. "I'm sure it's going to feel like no time has passed. They're going to feel like a brother for us. I feel like that's going to be like that forever, regardless of where guys end up, or even after football."
Quick hits
-- Even with Bryant departing in free agency, safety might be Seattle's deepest position group. Ty Okada and second-round pick Bud Clark are competing to start alongside Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori. Seattle brought back D'Anthony Bell, signed Rodney Thomas II and has AJ Finley returning from injury. Bell made one of the plays of the day Thursday when he jumped in front of a Drew Lock pass in the flat for what would have likely been a pick-six in a game. Bell is getting a Super Bowl ring even though he finished last season in Carolina after the Panthers claimed him off waivers.
-- The defense closed out a strong day with a stop on the final play, and Devon Witherspoon let everyone know about it. "That's how you whoop ass!" he shouted twice. Earlier in practice, the Pro Bowl cornerback sprinted downfield to celebrate an interception by nickelback Noah Igbinoghene. Witherspoon is known for his unmistakable energy, and it hasn't appeared to wane despite an unresolved contract situation. -- Brady Henderson (June 11)
Buffalo Bills
The Bills wrapped up the last day of mandatory minicamp under coach Joe Brady with a shortened walk-through. The day was followed by roster moves that included some clarity on second-year cornerback Dorian Strong.
The team waived the 2025 sixth-round pick with a non-football injury designation. The goal is to place him on reserve/NFL unless he is claimed on waivers. He is expected to miss the upcoming season.
Strong had surgery this offseason on a neck injury that led to him playing in only the first four games of his rookie season, including a strong performance in a Week 1 start because of injuries elsewhere. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 4.
"Just in the healing phase right now. There's not a lot of rehab to it. It's just kind of see how it does. It's a specialized surgery," general manager Brandon Beane said at the annual league meeting in March.
The outside cornerback has been present at the team's offseason program, observing the sessions. He had a neck brace visible in May but has not been seen wearing it in recent weeks. His future in football is uncertain beyond this year. The Bills also signed WR Deven Thompkins, who tried out during minicamp, and WR Max Tomczak, while waiving RB Desmond Reid (injured) and WR Gabriel Benyard. -- Alaina Getzenberg (June 11)
Green Bay Packers
Even though the Packers didn't have a first-round pick this year, several rookies made strong impressions during the offseason program.
None more so than fifth-rounder Jager Burton. The offensive lineman from Kentucky spent the entire minicamp working with the starters. While injuries necessitated the move with left guard Aaron Banks and right tackle Zach Tom in the rehab group, Burton took snaps at both guard positions with the No. 1 offensive line.
"I see a really young guy that's extremely coachable, athletic, and is maximizing the most of his opportunities," coach Matt LaFleur said. "So I think every practice he gets a little bit more comfortable, a little bit better, and I can see him, he's definitely going to be in the mix to compete for playing time this year."
Of the other five draft picks, third-round defensive tackle Chris McClellan also has taken some snaps with the starters in part because he is at one of the thinnest positions this offseason, with the likes Devonte Wyatt, Jordon Riley and Javon Hargrave all spending time in the rehab group.
Top pick Brandon Cisse, the second-round cornerback, worked mostly with the No. 2s but got a few snaps with the starters at the one of the outside positions.
Fourth-round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton flashed some pass-rush ability from the edge in the non-padded practices, and sixth-round cornerback Domani Jackson was a nonparticipant because of an undisclosed injury.
If there's concern about any of the draft picks, it's sixth-rounder Trey Smack. The kicker missed a 35-yard field goal in a two-minute drill during which the offense needed a field goal to win. It capped an inconsistent spring for Smack. -- Rob Demovsky (June 11)
New England Patriots
Wide receiver A.J. Brown delivered the highlight-reel play of the final practice of mandatory minicamp, and he credited his baseball background for making it happen.
The Patriots were working in the red zone, and no one appeared to be open for quarterback Drake Maye. Instead of throwing the ball away, Maye fired a pass in the direction of Brown in the back left-hand corner of the end zone.
Brown wasn't looking back as it left Maye's right hand, but he turned at the last moment to rise up and snatch it while getting his feet down in bounds.
CORNER TUD 💪@newbalance | #NEPats pic.twitter.com/8ctP8bXpRE
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 11, 2026
"I think Drake started on the right side, but came back to me a little late, threw the ball -- a great ball -- back shoulder," Brown said. "I just kind of turned my head. Obviously, the DB doesn't know where the ball is. My background playing baseball, center field, turning over the shoulder, looking over the shoulder -- that's a tough catch, man. I'm just glad I got my feet down." -- Mike Reiss (June 11)
More: Patriots' first impressions of AJ Brown
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts haven't decided whether they plan to add to their receiving corps with Michael Pittman Jr. now traded to Pittsburgh and Alec Pierce still rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery. But with the assessment of the position continuing during minicamp this week, veteran special teams ace Ashton Dulin made a strong bid to be given a shot to be the No. 3 receiver with an impressive week.
Dulin had one of the highlights of the week when he made a difficult red zone reception against star cornerback Sauce Gardner, who unsuccessfully tried to wrestle the ball from Dulin.
The Colts must decide whether a top three featuring Pierce, Josh Downs and Dulin is sufficient, especially in light of Dulin's critical role as a gunner and other roles in the kicking game.
"The biggest thing is consistency," coach Shane Steichen said of what will decide the No. 3 spot.
The Colts are still mulling a potential roster move at receiver, with remaining free agent options including Keenan Allen and Deebo Samuel. -- Stephen Holder (June 11)
Kansas City Chiefs
In his news conference Thursday, Chiefs coach Andy Reid treated the final day of the team's mandatory minicamp as his annual state-of-the-union address before the players have their summer break.
"I like the effort that they put," Reid said of his players. "We had great attendance."
Reid shared that rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane didn't participate in the minicamp because he sustained a shoulder injury. Reid, though, does expect Delane to be ready when the Chiefs open training camp.
The lone player who wasn't at the team's training facility this week was receiver Rashee Rice, who is in jail in Dallas to serve his 30 days after violating the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago. Rice is set to be released Tuesday. Reid thinks that Rice will be available for the start of training camp despite the receiver having a clean-up surgery on his right knee in May to remove loose debris that was causing inflammation. -- Nate Taylor (June 11)
Minnesota Vikings
Defensive lineman Caleb Banks, a first-round pick who is recovering from a broken left foot, began working on the team's rehab field this week during minicamp. When asked if he thinks Banks will be ready to practice when training camp begins at the end of July, coach Kevin O'Connell said: "Yeah, I do."
Banks has had two surgeries to repair three breaks of the foot since the beginning of his final season at Florida. The most recent injury came in February as he was warming up for running at the scouting combine. But the Vikings felt confident using the No. 18 pick of the draft to select him, and they project him as a potential starter as a rookie if he remains healthy.
"The feedback I'm getting from [assistant] coaches ... has been phenomenal," O'Connell said, "as far as his ability to hear information, retain it and apply it. There's a lot of different ways we can be activating Caleb's brain and the above-the-neck challenge of learning [defensive coordinator Brian Flores'] intricate system. I'm excited about where he's at." -- Kevin Seifert (June 11)
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak expects rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy to be a full participant during training camp after not practicing for the majority of OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
Kubiak said McCoy's lack of presence during the team's practices is a part of the medical staff's plan to get the fourth-round pick back to full strength after he missed the entire 2025 college football season due to a knee injury.
McCoy will be competing with Darien Porter and fifth-round pick Hezekiah Masses for the starting outside cornerback job, opposite of veteran Eric Stokes.
"[Wellness coordinator] Alex Guerrero has got a great plan with our medical staff, and we're bringing him along slowly," Kubiak said. "... I expect him to practice [during training camp], and it's going to be a moving target [on] him, but we drafted him for a reason, so I expect him to compete in camp and get plenty of reps." -- Ryan McFadden (June 11)
Jacksonville Jaguars
During an end-of-season meeting, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen told DE Travon Walker that he needed to be more like former Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald: Be as dominant in practice and games. Walker apparently got the message because Coen lauded Walker's performance in the three-day mandatory minicamp that wrapped up Thursday.
"Travon Walker showed up in a big way, especially when we got into some competitive situations, doing what I challenged him with, which was to dominate," Coen said after Thursday's practice. "Through the first two days of minicamp he didn't lose many reps, so I think we got better."
Walker -- who has 27.5 career sacks -- signed a four-year, $110 million extension with $50 million fully guaranteed in April. That gives the No. 1 draft pick in 2022 a $27.5 million annual salary, which ranks 14th among edge rushers. -- Michael DiRocco (June 11)
Houston Texans
Texans quarterback coach Jerry Schuplinski was asked about quarterback C.J. Stroud making the jump in Year 2 of offensive coordinator Nick Caley's system.
Schuplinski quickly said "he already has," and pointed to the pre-snap operation, along with the foundation being better than it was last year at this point.
Stroud appears to have improved at getting the offense in and out of the huddle faster, and the shifts and motions are smoother. Last year, there were many times when the inexperience of being in Caley's offense popped up as the offense would get out of the huddle with single digits left on the play clock. If Houston's offense can improve there in 2026, the Texans' scoring could explode.
On the final day of minicamp, there was only a team walk-through. It fits with the offseason theme that coach DeMeco Ryans is trying to sharpen the team's intelligence. -- D.J. Bien-Aime (June 11)
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals cancelled their final day of minicamp on Wednesday, sending the players home for a 42-day break before they report to training camp on July 22. Coach Mike LaFleur said he broke camp early for four reasons:
The Cardinals got out of the offseason workouts healthy.
He liked where the team was after 10 practices.
Arizona is starting training camp a week earlier than the rest of the league because it is playing Aug. 6 in the Hall of Fame Game.
He "absolutely" hates the last practice of minicamp because players know it's the last one and the coaches can't review the tape with them. -- Josh Weinfuss (June 10)
Philadelphia Eagles
This minicamp served as a reminder of the work that lies ahead for the Eagles' offense.
New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is implementing a new system, and while there have been highlights -- including a long run by Saquon Barkley through a hole the size of a truck -- it's going to take some time for everything to sync up. One play on Wednesday highlighted that, as cornerback Riq Woolen took advantage of a Jalen Hurts misfire to tight end Dallas Goedert and came up with an interception.
The defense -- it is in its third year under coordinator Vic Fangio -- looks well ahead of the offense, as it should. The offense is still in the early stages of adapting to a new scheme. Offensive players across the board are talking optimistically about Mannion and his designs, but it will take a while for them to get through the learning curve. -- Tim McManus (June 10)
New York Giants
The Giants came out to practice for their final day of minicamp in T-shirts, and many players wore sneakers. Their workout consisted of one hour and 10 minutes of what coach John Harbaugh called a "mental sweat." Essentially, it was a walk-through on the last day of school. The Giants are now off for seven weeks until they report to training camp in West Virginia in late July.
They're on the road for training camp because their practice facility will be under construction this summer while the World Cup (including the final) takes place across the parking lot. As the Giants turn their attention to training camp, the only real injury to watch is Malik Nabers. Abdul Carter (ankle) was on the field Wednesday after suffering a minor sprain earlier in the week.
But at least Nabers appears on the right path. Harbaugh said he's "doing great" and made some real progress in the past few weeks. All eyes on him for Week 1.-- Jordan Raanan (June 10)
Baltimore Ravens
Kicker Tyler Loop lined up for a 40-yard field goal attempt on the last play Wednesday, knowing he could get the entire team out of post-practice meetings on the final day of minicamp. Loop nailed the kick, and the Ravens celebrated a successful offseason.
Afterward, Loop insisted he has moved past last season's finale in Pittsburgh, where his missed 44-yard attempt left the Ravens short of the playoffs.
"I would say that the biggest thing I did was acknowledge and accept it," Loop said in his first comments since that 26-24 loss to the Steelers on Jan. 4. "Moving on from the kick itself was pretty easy. I'd say the biggest part moving on was just letting the people that I care about, and that care about me, know that I'm good. Nothing's changed for me. I still feel confident in my abilities." -- Jamison Hensley (June 10)
Carolina Panthers
Coach Dave Canales, 45, wore a Band-Aid on his nose Tuesday at minicamp, later revealing that he recently underwent a procedure to remove a small spot of basal cell carcinoma. Canales said that two months ago a routine skin cancer screening performed by the team identified some areas of concern on his nose. -- Associated Press (June 9)
Week 1: Dolphins, Steelers end minicamps
Miami Dolphins
For the first time in an open practice this spring, the Dolphins ran red zone drills on the final day of mandatory minicamp Thursday. The results were a mixed bag, but quarterback Malik Willis did throw a pair of touchdown passes to Theo Wease Jr and Malik Washington.
Quarterbacks don't typically scramble during team drills, but coach Jeff Hafley said Willis' running ability is a dynamic that will stress opposing defenses, and he wants the quarterback to incorporate that element at practice. Willis' legs will likely be a weapon in the red zone come the regular season, but he hasn't run much during spring practices.
Quick hits
Defensive tackle Zach Sieler continued to work on the side after suffering an undisclosed but "minor" injury earlier this week. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas also did not practice after he was injured during Wednesday's session.
Hafley said Jamaree Salyer's injury won't keep him sidelined long-term, but the guard did not practice Thursday and could possibly miss the team's final week of OTAs next week, as well.
Running back De'Von Achane still did not participate in team drills as he rehabs from offseason shoulder surgery, but did partake in walk-throughs at the beginning of Thursday's practice. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques (June 4)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Veteran pass rusher Alex Highsmith wasn't at the second day of the Steelers' mandatory minicamp. It appears to be unrelated to fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig agreeing to a $100 million, four-year extension the day before. Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said that Highsmith, who has two years left on an extension signed in 2023, missed practice because he was dealing with an illness. Highsmith and Herbig are two of the Steelers' three highly compensated pass rushers.
Factoring in T.J. Watt's contract, the Steelers now have the second-highest-paid group of edge rushers by average annual value at $84 million AAV, behind only the Houston Texans ($96 million AAV).
"Oh, we're deep," Watt said Wednesday. "Obviously not just our room but the defensive front as a whole is really deep, and we really care about each other, too. That's the cool thing about this group is we're constantly trying to help each other out. We don't care who makes the plays. We just want to be as successful as we possibly can. We want to work together and just continue to grow, and we're really happy with how things have started this summer." -- Brooke Pryor (June 3)