NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

#Raiders just wrapped up their first training camp practice: - Fernando Mendoza played with the second team. He had good command and looked a lot more comfortable under center. - rookie RB Mike Washington had reps w/ the first and second team. - Play of the day came from Michael Mayer, who made a diving catch during 7-on-7. - Jermod McCoy played w/ second and third team during 11-on-11. Zeke Masses had a few snaps with the 1s. - Starting o-line remained the same from the spring.

Announced departure from New Orleans as free agent. Community reflects on his unique fantasy profile: extreme boom-or-bust TE/utility player known for 0-30 point swings; memorable 2018 stretch when listed as both QB and TE, allowing him to be started in TE slot for 30+ point games; goal-line TD upside made him a high-variance championship weapon. Comments split between nostalgia (won leagues on his 30-point weeks) and frustration (lost championships starting him in desperation). Age 36 next month; speculation about Denver reunion with Sean Payton or other landing spots, but community consensus leans toward retirement unless Broncos move materializes. Described as 'Swiss Army knife,' 'feas...

Marvin Harrison Jr. wins this 1-on-1 rep against Denzel Burke at Arizona Cardinals training camp

Trey McBride wins the 1-on-1 battle against Budda Baker

QB C.J. Stroud and the Texans don't "seem close yet" to a contract extension, per @​RapSheet Houston's belief in Stroud remains "strong," and the team views him as its franchise QB.

Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract after extension talks failed to produce an agreement. Head coach Todd Bowles emphasized Mayfield's leadership role in keeping contract negotiations separate from team preparation, stating the Buccaneers will not allow his contract situation to define training camp.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is entering the final year of his contract after extension talks failed to produce an agreement. Head coach Todd Bowles emphasized Mayfield's leadership role in keeping the team focused on football despite the contract situation, stating the team will not allow negotiations to define training camp preparation.

Chase Brown is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Ashton Jeanty is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Omarion Hampton is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

De'Von Achane is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

James Cook is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Kenneth Walker III is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

CeeDee Lamb is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Justin Jefferson is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Saquon Barkley is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Jonathan Taylor is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Christian McCaffrey is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Puka Nacua is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Ja'Marr Chase is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Bijan Robinson is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Jahmyr Gibbs is featured in the source's top 15 players for 2026 fantasy football, indicating strong projection and draft positioning relative to market expectations.

Rap: CJ Stroud doesn't "seem close" to an extension with the Texans yet.

Impact of Chris Brazzell’s injury: Less Tetairoa McMillan in the slot (as I previously said) Xavier Legette confirmed favorite for WR3

Impact of Chris Brazzell’s injury: Less Tetairoa McMillan in the slot (as I previously said) Xavier Legette confirmed favorite for WR3

Ashton Jeanty on cutting sugar from his diet: "I didn't feel like I was in good enough shape last year."

Everything you need to know from Day 1. Throw charts Who did what How they did it It's all here <https://neworleans.football/article/saints-training-camp-day-1-jordyn-tyson-makes-his-debut> via @​NofNetwork

De’Zhaun Stribling continues to look good (by all reports) and is catching passes from Brock Purdy Would slot in at F most likely in the offense

Kevin O’Connell is staying true to his word and keeping things (roughly) 50/50 (drill was cut short before JJM could finish) between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy

Kevin O’Connell is staying true to his word and keeping things (roughly) 50/50 (drill was cut short before JJM could finish) between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy

A lot of 49ers info below: Believes De’Zhaun Stribling would slot in at the F (also he keeps looking good) if Pearsall is out with DRob/Kirk at Z Kaelon Black is logging good practices while Jordan James is out with ribs (James was doing well before the injury) And more

A lot of 49ers info below: Believes De’Zhaun Stribling would slot in at the F (also he keeps looking good) if Pearsall is out with DRob/Kirk at Z Kaelon Black is logging good practices while Jordan James is out with ribs (James was doing well before the injury) And more

Jameson Williams 2025 #ReceptionPerception profile 👀 Some highlights: - 65.9% success rate vs. man coverage - 79.8% success rate vs. zone Williams is coming off his second-straight 1,000-yard season but the journey to get to that final stat line was a bumpy one. Was there any difference in his first and second half of the season route tree and overall deployment? I did a deep dive on that and the general skills for the super fascinating Lions WR. Read it here: <https://receptionperception.co...

Chargers QB Justin Herbert on rookie WR Brenen Thompson: "He's going to be very good. We saw it early on that he's skilled, he's fast, he's going to make a lot of plays for us. So I'm really excited for him." [Retweeted](

Jordan Love calls MarShawn Lloyd a guy that the Packers need to have on the field. "MarShawn's gone through his fair share of things, so to have him healthy, to have him out there, it's great," Love says. "Once we get into the preseason and going into the season, that's a guy we need to have out there, because I know he's going to be a special playmaker. Somebody that can make those big, explosive plays in the run game and the pass game. I think, for him, it's just trying to find ways to stay...

Running back JK Dobbins was featured in red zone work during acclimation practice, connecting with quarterback Bo Nix on plays, indicating continued involvement in the Broncos' offensive game plan.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle impressed observers during acclimation practice, with camp notes describing him as 'SMOOTH' and noting that defensive backs will have difficulty covering him, suggesting strong on-field performance and potential fantasy upside.

Quarterback Bo Nix looked sharp running the first-team offense during the predominantly red zone-focused acclimation practice, with observers noting he ran the first team offense again and looked sharp on the day.

Tight end Caleb Lohner did not participate in the first day of Broncos acclimation practice due to a knee injury.

Wide receiver Pat Bryant had a good day during the acclimation practice and had multiple touchdowns during the 7-on-7 period.

Tight end Caleb Lohner did not practice today after undergoing offseason clean-up surgery on his knee. He was expected to be back for the start of training camp, which officially kicks off on Friday.

Jaylen Waddle, acquired in a blockbuster trade with Miami, practiced fully with Bo Nix for the first time and the two showed early chemistry. According to reports, Waddle looked smooth, quick, and unguardable at times, with his speed standing out. Head coach Sean Payton gave effusive praise, saying Waddle is one of those rare players who can 'walk on water' due to how he runs, stops, and his competitive instincts. Payton stated: 'He's one of those players relative to how he runs, how he stops and his competitive instincts. There is a clear vision for him.' The source notes Waddle has been getting rave reviews all spring and figures to have a productive season with Nix.

Head coach Sean Payton dismissed the 'next step' narrative around Bo Nix in year three, noting that Nix just finished a 14-game winning season with strong overall performance. Payton stated he believes Nix will continue to improve and emphasized that the team can help him by improving the run game and other offensive areas. Payton said: 'He just finished winning 14 games and having a really good season. Do I think he's going to continue to improve? Yes.' The source notes expectations are high for Nix in year three, and if he plays like he did late season, 'the sky is the limit for the Broncos franchise quarterback.'

Bo Nix was a full participant in the Broncos' first acclimation practice and participated in team drills for the first time since suffering a broken ankle against the Bills in the Divisional Round. According to reports, Nix looked sharp and showed no signs of lingering ankle injury concerns. Head coach Sean Payton stated: 'I'm pleased with the shape he's in…The timeline, injury wise, is falling into place.' Payton added that Nix is healthy and the injury timeline is progressing as expected, putting remaining health concerns to rest.

The Saints signed Travis Etienne in the offseason following Alvin Kamara's 2025 season decline (471 rushing yards, one touchdown in 11 games), indicating a shift toward Etienne as the primary back while Kamara transitions to a secondary role.

The Saints signed Travis Etienne in the offseason following Kamara's career-low 471 rushing yards and one touchdown in 2025, indicating Etienne will assume a larger role in the Saints backfield.

Coach Kellen Moore expressed confidence in Kamara's ability to contribute despite the depth chart shift, stating 'Credit to Alvin, he always does a great job during the offseason of really training himself and putting himself to be in a position ready to go. You certainly see that when he's out there on the field. We feel great about the situation.' The five-time Pro Bowler agreed to a $5.5 million pay cut to remain in New Orleans, demonstrating organizational commitment to his role.

Kamara took a $5.5 million pay cut to remain with the Saints, stating 'this is where I wanted to be.' Despite the reduced role and diminished 2025 production, coach Kellen Moore expressed confidence in Kamara's offseason conditioning and readiness, suggesting the five-time Pro Bowler will have a defined role in the offense.

At 31 and entering his 10th season, Kamara is no longer the lead back for the Saints after playing 11 games in 2025 with a career-low 471 rushing yards and one touchdown on 131 carries. The Saints signed Travis Etienne in the offseason, signaling a shift in backfield usage. However, coach Kellen Moore confirmed Kamara will retain a role, noting his offseason preparation and on-field performance remain strong.

At 31 and entering his 10th season, Kamara is no longer the lead back for the Saints after playing 11 games in 2025 with a career-low 471 rushing yards and one touchdown on 131 carries. The Saints signed Travis Etienne in the offseason, signaling a shift in backfield hierarchy. However, coach Kellen Moore indicated Kamara will retain a role, noting his offseason preparation and field performance.

Herbert is working with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who has begun making small adjustments to his footwork during organized team activities. Herbert has had weeks to work on the footwork adjustments at home and reports they have become second nature; he is focused on playing fast without worrying about mechanics.

After a rookie season with a league-worst 68 sacks, Williams was sacked only 25 times in 18 games (including playoffs) last season, suggesting improved offensive line protection or his own pocket awareness. The source notes this reduction may have compelled Williams to shed the extra weight he added for protection, though the Bears' official roster still lists him at 226 pounds. Last season he was hit 41 times on non-sack plays in the regular season (vs. 40 as a rookie) and 13 additional times in two playoff games, indicating continued pressure despite fewer sacks.

Williams was already among the league's fastest quarterbacks, registering five runs of 20-plus mph last season, including 21.01 mph against the 49ers in Week 17—the fastest recorded speed by any QB during the 2025 season per NFL NextGen Stats. His game centers on buying time to work magic downfield; he led the league in time to throw, routinely exceeding three seconds on average, with many memorable plays extending well beyond that threshold. Bears head coach Ben Johnson credited Williams' bulldog-like build and core/lower-body strength for his ability to escape sack attempts, noting "it is very difficult to bring him down in the pocket."

Williams shed 10–15 pounds from last season to training camp, dropping from 226 to approximately 211–216 pounds, citing improved mobility and smoother movement. The source notes his arrow is pointing up heading into his third season after a breakout 2025 campaign (11 wins, 3,942 pass yards, 27 pass TDs, 90.1 QBR) and expects another step forward in his game, crediting the weight loss and improved offseason habits (training timing, nutrition consistency, no eating after 7 p.m., better sleep/rest).

Jalen Hurts and the new Eagles offense showed encouraging signs during training camp practice.

DeVonta Smith participated in ball security work during Eagles training camp practice.

Erik Ezukanma, a newer addition to the Eagles, has taken jersey No. 49. The source's tongue-in-cheek '#JerseyNumberAnalytics' stance is that Ezukanma is 'cooked' based on his jersey number.

Elijah Moore was one of three players fielding punt returns during special teams drills in the first training camp practice.

Michael Carter II saw some time with the starters in place of Marcus Epps in nickel defense during the first training camp practice.

Dameon Pierce had a long run at one point during the first training camp practice. The source notes he could be the favorite to be RB4, likely on the practice squad, although the Eagles did keep four running backs last season.

Britain Covey caught a downfield pass from Cole Payton on the final play of the first training camp practice and was able to find the end zone after the catch. He was also one of three players fielding punt returns during special teams drills.

Quez Watkins made a contested grab in 7-on-7 drills on a ballsy over-the-middle attempt from Cole Payton during the first training camp practice.

Hollywood Brown caught a pass in stride on a quick slant from Andy Dalton during the first training camp practice.

Johnny Wilson made a leaping catch on a completion from Andy Dalton during the first training camp practice.

Andy Dalton frequently rotated with Tanner McKee in the QB2 competition and made some positive completions to a leaping Johnny Wilson and Hollywood Brown in stride on a quick slant.

Tanner McKee took the first set of second-team reps in the QB2 competition, including in the pre-practice walkthrough portion. However, McKee and Andy Dalton frequently rotated with the backups. McKee didn't do anything that made the source's notes.

Cole Payton, a 2026 draft class member and QB4, made some positive throws in limited action with the third-team offense. He made a ballsy attempt over the middle to a contested Quez Watkins, who made the grab in 7-on-7, and completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey on the final play of practice for a touchdown. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.

Eli Stowers, a 2026 draft class member, was invisible during the first training camp practice, just as he was in the spring. Co-observer Eliot Shorr-Parks noted he only noticed Stowers when he bobbled a short catch.

Makai Lemon, a 2026 draft class member, made some short catches via Hurts passes in the first training camp practice but nothing flashy. He was also one of three players fielding punt returns during special teams drills.

Tank Bigsby, the Eagles' No. 2 running back, stood out in the first training camp practice with the first-team offense behind Saquon Barkley. He had a long run up the middle where he fought through contact and looked explosive, and a catch-and-run where he came back to the ball and cut upfield to shake his defender for yards after the catch. The source notes 'The dude clearly has juice' and suggests the Eagles need to find ways to get him involved.

Darius Cooper made the highlight play of the first training camp practice, catching a diving reception over the middle from Jalen Hurts with an anticipatory throw against tight coverage. The source notes it was good to see Cooper make some good catches after a quiet spring, as he historically comes alive in the summer.

Dontayvion Wicks dropped a Hurts pass that Quinyon Mitchell may have gotten a hand on during the first training camp practice. The source notes Wicks has struggled with drops in the past, so avoiding those issues in camp is important for his development.

DeVonta Smith had good back-to-back completions with Hurts for moderate gains in the first training camp practice. The source specifically notes one throw to Smith beat Quinyon Mitchell in coverage, demonstrating Hurts' accuracy and Smith's ability to win matchups.

Saquon Barkley alluded to having a bigger role as a pass-catcher in the Eagles' new offense. The source notes this aligns with observations that Hurts is targeting running backs more often than usual, suggesting the Eagles may be expanding Barkley's receiving usage.

The source notes that Hurts is targeting running backs more often than usual in the new offense. Saquon Barkley alluded to having a bigger role as a pass-catcher after practice, suggesting this trend may be real and intentional in the Eagles' offensive scheme.

The source observed encouraging signs from Hurts and the Eagles' new offense under Sean Mannion in the first training camp practice. Hurts made quality on-time completions in under center play action looks, frequently targeted the middle of the field with good accuracy, and had back-to-back completions to Dontayvion Wicks and DeVonta Smith for moderate gains. The highlight play was Hurts hitting a diving Darius Cooper over the middle with an anticipatory throw against tight coverage. The source notes the offense looked much more functional than during spring practices dominated by Vic Fangio's defense, and credits stylistic differences under Mannion's coaching.

Browns HC Todd Monken stated that Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue competing for the starting QB1 spot at training camp with fewer than eight weeks until the regular season. Neither player made enough of an impression in spring practices to earn the starting job outright. Monken confirmed all four quarterbacks will compete, but Watson and Sanders will alternate with the first-team offense, with the other two quarterbacks receiving fewer reps. The starting position will ultimately be decided by performance during training camp.

Browns HC Todd Monken stated that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson will continue competing for the starting QB1 spot at training camp with fewer than eight weeks until the regular season. Neither player made enough of an impression in spring practices to earn the starting job outright. Monken confirmed all four quarterbacks will compete, but Sanders and Watson will alternate with the first-team offense, with the other two quarterbacks receiving fewer reps. The starting position will ultimately be decided by performance during training camp.

Rookie WR Chris Brazzell II sustained a moderate LCL tear in his left knee and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, knocking him out through at least the Browns Week 3 matchup; the injury is believed to be unrelated to his earlier knee issue.

TE Mitchell Evans was carted off the field with an injury scare during Panthers training camp; the injury is not believed to be serious.

Tight end Thomas Fidone, who was initially on the PUP list, passed his physical on Tuesday and was removed from PUP, taking part in Wednesday's workout. This clears him to participate fully in training camp activities.

Tight end Isaiah Likely made a big play during Day 1 practice when he caught a pass down the middle that went through the hands of safety Paulson Adebo, resulting in a significant gain. The play demonstrates Likely's involvement in the passing game and ability to make plays when opportunities arise.

Wide receiver Braxton Berrios caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Jameis Winston during Day 1 practice, with Berrios well behind the closest defender Nic Jones, demonstrating early offensive success and involvement in the passing game.

Rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields showed early promise on Day 1 of training camp, making a leaping 15-yard catch during a two-minute end-of-game drill that put the offense into field goal position. He also was targeted on a sideline pass from Brandon Allen that was broken up by cornerback Tae Banks, indicating early involvement in the passing game.

Wide receiver Xavier Gipson was targeted during Day 1 practice in a throw from Brandon Allen that was broken up by cornerback Tae Banks across the middle, indicating involvement in early camp offensive work.

Tight end Chris Manhertz was featured in a notable play during Day 1 practice, catching a short out route from Jaxson Dart that was described as a "beautiful short out," with Dart floating the ball nicely over trailing defender Abdul Carter. The play highlights Manhertz's involvement in the passing game early in camp.

Wide receiver Malik Nabers participated in individual drills and ran a few pass routes on air at the beginning of practice on Day 1 of training camp. He played a few minutes of catch with quarterback Jaxson Dart when practice ended, indicating limited but active involvement in early camp work.

Second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart is being asked to work significantly more under center in John Harbaugh's system compared to his previous experience. Roughly half of his 11-on-11 work on Day 1 came from under center. Dart acknowledged the adjustment, noting "There's reps of things that I haven't really had a ton of experience doing," but emphasized he has "repped the hell out of it" during the offseason and is "feeling really good with the track that we're on, and I'm feeling comfortable." He described the mechanical differences as primarily footwork and pocket landmarks, and stated the adjustment is now conceptual rather than requiring extra thought during execution.

Scout Clay Harbor observed that Luther Burden looked quick and twitchy during the first training camp practice, executing very nice routes and showing great coverage recognition. Harbor noted one play where Burden spun around Devin Bush in zone coverage with his release and stem, explaining why offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is buying stock in the young receiver.

Scout Clay Harbor noted that Rome Odunze's "new normal" was looking solid during individual drills, getting in and out of breaks well and catching the ball effectively, suggesting he will be fine moving forward.

Caleb Williams stated that Loveland "can become the best tight end in the league" and believes he already has the ability to be the best, emphasizing the need to prove it through stats and on-field performance. Williams highlighted the importance of building connection and communication with Loveland throughout camp and the season. Scout Clay Harbor noted Loveland looked bigger, ran good routes, had soft natural hands, and lined up everywhere on the field.

Williams dropped 10-15 pounds during the offseason and expressed excitement about improved mobility and smoothness. He emphasized the importance of building chemistry with his receivers and tight ends through work, communication, and connection both inside and outside the building.

Tight end carted off the field on Tuesday with a minor ankle injury during Panthers training camp.

Third-round rookie WR suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in his left knee during training camp 7-on-7 drills on a noncontact play; expected to miss up to eight weeks, potentially sidelining him through Week 2 and making him available for Week 3 matchup against Cleveland Browns. Brazzell had also missed two earlier practices with left knee soreness before the full tear.

Packers placed wide receiver Brenden Rice on the non-football injury list. Rice was claimed off waivers from the Raiders in May and had spent time on practice squads with the Seahawks, Patriots, and Chargers before joining Las Vegas' practice squad late last season.

Trenton Irwin, Stanford undrafted free agent (6'2", 200 lbs), worked out by the 49ers; spent entire career with the Bengals with peak production in 2022–2023 (40 receptions, 547 yards combined) and last recorded statistics in 2024.

Alex Bachman, 30-year-old undrafted free agent (6', 190 lbs), worked out by the 49ers after Pearsall's injury; caught two passes for 12 yards with the Raiders in 2025 and three receptions for 31 yards in 2024.

Ricky Pearsall is likely to miss some time with knee swelling, prompting the 49ers to work out replacement wide receivers.

Kevin Nogle notes that Waddle was always in the shadow of Tyreek Hill in Miami's offense; the Dolphins' offense went through Hill first, then to Waddle, who always seemed on the verge of breaking out as a true number one receiver but never fully made that leap.

Kevin Nogle identifies Malik Washington as having a chance to step up for the Dolphins after being the third option the last couple of seasons, as Miami looks to replace Waddle and Tyreek Hill in their rebuilt offense.

Kevin Nogle notes that Waddle would have been a dynamic threat on the outside for Malik Willis in Miami's rebuilt offense, but the Dolphins' decision to trade Waddle made sense given their shift from a finesse, speed-based team under McDaniel to a more power-focused team under new head coach Jeff Haffley.

Kevin Nogle projects Waddle will be a great complement to Courtland Sutton, with Waddle playing the two to Sutton as the one, especially early in the season. However, Nogle would not be surprised if Waddle has more receptions than Sutton by season's end.

Kevin Nogle indicates the Broncos need Waddle as the piece to push them over the top offensively; Waddle's addition significantly improves Nix and the Broncos offense. Nix will have a trusted receiver in Waddle who can turn short throws into explosive plays.

Kevin Nogle believes Waddle is a great fit for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense; Nix will be able to trust that a short throw over the middle could break for a long gain simply because Waddle is the receiver. Waddle will become a favorite target for Nix, and Payton will find ways to create mismatches that get Waddle away from jams and maximize his speed.

Kevin Nogle notes Waddle is not the most durable receiver in the league; he has missed a game or two each of the last few seasons and will end up on the sideline for stretches in games. Additionally, he relies on speed to get off the line and create separation, so if a cornerback gets hands on him early, Waddle lacks the size to fight through effective jams.

Kevin Nogle identifies Waddle's strength as elite speed; his best performances came on in-breaking routes and slants over the middle that allowed him to reach full speed, see the field, and generate yards after the catch. He has a good catch radius and precise route running. Under Payton, Nogle expects Waddle's stats to jump as the Broncos move away from Miami's screen-pass heavy approach and let Waddle get deeper downfield.

Kevin Nogle expects Waddle will be a great complement to Courtland Sutton and would not be surprised if Waddle has more receptions than Sutton by season's end. Waddle will generate absolute highlight plays when he gets the ball and uses his speed to attack defenses, though he may disappear for stretches of games.

Kevin Nogle projects Waddle has definite potential to improve and become a true number one receiver; everything suggests he should be at that level, but he hasn't reached it yet. Part of the issue was Tyreek Hill's presence in Miami, but part was Waddle getting in his own way with injuries and commitment questions. A change of scenery and Payton's track record should lead to Waddle taking that next step.

Kevin Nogle believes Waddle is Sean Payton's missing joker piece for creating mismatches; though not a traditional backfield threat like Reggie Bush or Alvin Kamara, Payton will move him around to exploit his speed and create separation. Waddle's experience with motion and strange alignments under McDaniel should allow him to adapt quickly to Payton's system.

Metcalf was targeted by Aaron Rodgers on a streak down the right sideline during Day 1 team periods, but Asante Samuel Jr. ran stride for stride with him and tipped the ball away, demonstrating strong coverage against the receiver.

Bernard, a rookie receiver, had a moment on Day 1 where he and Aaron Rodgers weren't on the same page, indicating early miscommunication and chemistry issues between the quarterback and the young receiver.

Wilson was the primary target for Aaron Rodgers on Day 1, with Rodgers throwing early and often underneath to him. However, the source notes the pair seemed to have had a miscommunication downfield, indicating early chemistry work is needed between the quarterback and receiver.

Rodgers had a slow first practice on Day 1, with the first-team offense failing to score during a two-minute drill opportunity and being held scoreless in red zone shots at the end of practice. The source notes Rodgers was throwing early and often underneath to Roman Wilson but the pair seemed to have had a miscommunication downfield. Rodgers and rookie receiver Germie Bernard also had a moment where they weren't on the same page. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted Rodgers would be on a pitch count this week in preparation for fully padded practices, with emphasis on ironing out miscommunications between Rodgers and his receivers.

Tonyan was the target on the final play of Day 1 practice, receiving a 25-yard rope from Drew Allar in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, demonstrating early involvement in the red zone passing game.

The source notes Allar had the best moments of any quarterback on Day 1 of training camp, firing an impressive ball over the middle to Max Hurleman that would have gone for a touchdown in seven-on-sevens, and finishing practice with a 25-yard rope to Robert Tonyan in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. While he also threw an interception on a deflected ball and had two more batted down, the source characterizes the encouraging throws as evidence that despite being a work in progress, Allar showed exciting potential early in camp.

Javonte Williams is the established lead back for the Dallas Cowboys in 2026, with the RB2 role being contested among Phil Mafah, Jaydon Blue, and Malik Davis.

Malik Davis commanded the most work last year as a non-Javonte Williams option and remains a name to factor into the RB2 competition alongside Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue for 2026.

Jaydon Blue received first-team reps at training camp and capitalized on Phil Mafah's fumble with a 45-yard TD, positioning himself as a contender for the RB2 role behind Javonte Williams.

Phil Mafah started training camp as the second option in RB reps, ahead of fellow 2025 draftee Jaydon Blue, suggesting he may be the primary backup to Javonte Williams in the RB2 role for 2026; however, he was subbed out after a fumble, allowing Blue to take advantage with a 45-yard TD.

The 49ers worked out Irwin, a 6'2", 200-pound undrafted free agent from the 2019 class who spent his entire career with the Bengals. Irwin's production peaked in 2022–2023, combining for 40 receptions and 547 receiving yards across those two seasons; he last recorded a statistic in 2024 with a season-high of 34 receiving yards.

The 49ers worked out Bachman, a 30-year-old undrafted free agent from the 2019 class. Bachman was with the Raiders in 2025, catching two passes for 12 yards; in 2024 he had three receptions for 31 yards. Listed at 6', 190 pounds, he represents depth consideration for San Francisco amid Pearsall's injury.

Pearsall is likely to miss time with knee swelling, prompting the 49ers to work out replacement wide receivers. This injury context is the catalyst for San Francisco's WR workout activity.

Giants tight end Thomas Fidone, who was initially placed on the PUP list, passed his physical on Tuesday and was removed from PUP, participating in Wednesday's training camp workout. This clears him for full participation in camp activities.

Giants WR Malik Nabers had limited participation on Day 1 of training camp, participating in individual drills and running a few pass routes on air at the beginning of practice before playing a few minutes of catch with Dart when practice ended. This limited workload suggests a cautious approach to his integration into full-team drills.

Second-year Giants QB Dart is being asked to work significantly more under center in 2026 training camp than in his rookie year; roughly half of his 11-on-11 reps Wednesday came from under center. Dart acknowledged the mechanical adjustments required, noting 'There's reps of things that I haven't really had a ton of experience doing,' and cited footwork and pocket landmarks as key differences. He emphasized comfort with the changes after extensive offseason reps and stated the adjustments are conceptual rather than requiring in-game mental overhead.

Dart, the backup quarterback, had minimal reps with Nabers last season—only about a quarter and one week of practice time while Nabers worked almost exclusively with then-starter Russell Wilson. Dart emphasized the importance of building chemistry with Nabers during training camp, saying 'it's huge' to have Nabers on the field even in limited capacity. Dart and Nabers spent time post-practice playing catch and have been building communication through tape study and offseason dialogue.

Nabers caught a franchise record 109 passes for 1,204 yards as a rookie in 2024 before the ACL injury. Head coach John Harbaugh stated there is no exact plan or definitive date for Nabers' return to game action, taking a day-to-day approach to his recovery progression.

Nabers participated in limited wide receiver agility drills and ran routes on Day 1 of Giants training camp while recovering from a torn ACL that required two surgeries. The Giants did not place him on the PUP list, allowing him to practice from Day 1; he was not wearing a knee brace during Wednesday's session. Head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers 'looked good' and emphasized a day-to-day approach with no definitive game-action timeline, though Harbaugh indicated Nabers will not be scheduled for full practice for a while yet.

Wide receiver looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1 of camp.

Undrafted rookie tight end earning first-team reps with Tyler Conklin sidelined; saw snaps as the lone tight end in 11-personnel, an encouraging early-camp sign of role opportunity and potential roster path.

Dortch looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1.

After watching 21 tight ends hear their names called during the NFL Draft, the undrafted rookie is already making the most of his opportunity; with Tyler Conklin sidelined, Kitselman saw first-team reps and even served as the lone tight end during at least one 11-personnel rep, an encouraging sign early in camp.

Vaki's best moment came in pass protection, where he stonewalled Chuck Clark on a blitz pickup; he also served as the first-team punt team's personal protector and opened multiple periods with the first-team offense in Gibbs' absence. Similar to Rakestraw, Vaki is receiving every opportunity to prove he deserves a larger role, competing with Isiah Pacheco for touches and situational responsibilities behind Gibbs.

LaPorta looked fully healthy and took roughly 90% of the first-team offensive reps, only coming off the field for a handful of snaps; while not heavily featured as a receiver (one short catch), the bigger takeaway was how comfortable and fluid he looked coming off his back injury, with one of Detroit's premier offensive weapons moving at full speed again being an encouraging development entering the season.

Williams stole the show with a highlight-reel 40-yard contested catch down the middle, arguably the play of the day; he elevated between Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Chuck Clark in tight coverage and came down with the football before popping up with the bravado of a player poised for a breakout season. He also appeared to come down with a contested ball along the sideline against D.J. Reed and added a sharp curl-route reception during 7-on-7 drills, showcasing continued growth as a route runner.

St. Brown opened 7-on-7 drills with one of the catches of the day, hauling in a fully extended toe-tapping reception along the sideline despite tight coverage; he later added two more receptions on underneath throws, looking every bit like the aerial assassin All-Pro receiver who left off last season.

Ezukanma, a newer addition, is wearing No. 49. The source's official #JerseyNumberAnalytics stance is that 'Ezukanma and Wilson are cooked.'

Moore fielded punt returns during special teams drills alongside Makai Lemon and Britain Covey.

Carter II saw some time with the starters in nickel defense in place of Marcus Epps, competing for snaps in the safety rotation.

Pierce had a long run at one point during practice and could be the favorite to be RB4, likely on the practice squad, although the Eagles did keep four running backs last season.

Covey caught a downfield pass from Cole Payton on the final play of practice and was able to find the end zone after the catch. He also fielded punt returns during special teams drills.

Watkins made a contested grab in 7-on-7 drills on a ballsy over-the-middle attempt from Cole Payton, showing continued involvement in the offense.

Brown caught a quick slant in stride from Andy Dalton during the backup quarterback reps, demonstrating continued offensive involvement.

Wilson made a leaping catch on a completion from Andy Dalton during the backup quarterback reps, showing continued involvement in the offense.

Dalton made some positive completions during the QB2 competition, including a leaping catch to Johnny Wilson and a quick slant in stride to Hollywood Brown, while frequently rotating with Tanner McKee in the backup reps.

McKee took the first set of second-team reps in the QB2 competition that carried over from spring practices, including in the pre-practice walkthrough portion. He and Andy Dalton frequently rotated with the backups. McKee didn't do anything that made the source's notes.

Payton, the Eagles' QB4, saw limited action with the third-team offense but made a ballsy attempt over the middle to contested Quez Watkins that was completed in 7-on-7, and on the final play of practice completed a downfield pass to Britain Covey who found the end zone after the catch. The source notes Payton doesn't look scared to pull the trigger, as can be the case with some rookie quarterbacks, and is slowly but surely building the case for the Eagles to keep him as a developmental option.

Stowers, a 2026 draft class member, was invisible during practice, just as he was in the spring. Co-host Eliot Shorr-Parks noted he only noticed Stowers when he bobbled a short catch, suggesting limited impact.

Lemon, a 2026 draft class member, made some short catches via Hurts passes but nothing flashy. He was notably back in action after missing time during OTAs/minicamp, which the source calls important to see.

Bigsby, the Eagles' No. 2 running back, stood out on two plays during first-team reps behind Saquon Barkley. He had a long run up the middle where he fought through contact and looked explosive, and a catch-and-run where he came back to the ball, cut upfield, and shook his defender for yards after the catch. The source says 'The dude clearly has juice' and notes the Eagles need to find ways to get him involved.

Cooper was the recipient of the highlight play of practice—a diving catch on an anticipatory throw from Hurts over the middle against tight coverage. The source notes it was quiet for Cooper in the spring but that he comes alive in the summer, just as he did last year.

Smith had a good back-to-back completion with Hurts for a moderate gain, with the throw beating Quinyon Mitchell in coverage. This demonstrates continued connection between Hurts and Smith in the new offensive scheme.

Wicks had good back-to-back completions with Hurts for moderate gains during practice, but also dropped a pass that may have been deflected by Quinyon Mitchell. The source notes Wicks has struggled with drops in the past, so avoiding those issues in camp will be important.

Barkley alluded to having a bigger role as a pass-catcher after practice, which aligns with the source's observation that Hurts is targeting running backs more often than usual this offseason. The source notes this trend has been consistent throughout the offseason and suggests there may be something to it, though real games will be needed to fully validate.

Hurts showed encouraging signs in the Eagles' first training camp practice under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. He made quality on-time completions on under center play action, frequently targeted the middle of the field, and delivered an anticipatory throw to Darius Cooper over the middle against tight coverage that was the highlight play of practice. The source notes the offense looked much more functional than during spring practices dominated by the defense.

Hurts identified heart and hunger for the game as the number one thing he's seen from rookie WR Makai Lemon. Hurts noted the generational gap, quipping that it's a little different for him now having been in the league so long that Lemon was actually in high school when Hurts was drafted to the Eagles.

Hurts praised DeVonta Smith's development over his career, noting that the WR has always been really polished but is now really smooth at this point in his career. Hurts recalled their college days at Alabama when all the other receivers declared for the draft but Smith didn't, making him someone who has had to take a backseat at times, but he's always had that hunger to be the guy.

Hurts emphasized discipline and unity as his main focus coming into 2026 training camp, stressing the importance of carrying and protecting team intimacy. He noted that he's at a point in his career where he needs to step in and help new OC Sean Mannion bridge the old and new system, and that with a new OC annually, there's nothing different going into this season. Hurts is seeking alignment with his offensive coordinator and relaying everything to teammates so they're all on the same page.

Rodgers had a slow first practice with the first-team offense, failing to score during a two-minute drill opportunity and being held scoreless in red zone shots at the end of practice. He was throwing early and often underneath to Roman Wilson but the pair had a miscommunication downfield; Rodgers and rookie receiver Germie Bernard also seemed to not be on the same page. Head coach Mike McCarthy noted Rodgers would be on a pitch count this week in preparation for fully padded practices, with emphasis on ironing out miscommunications between Rodgers and his receivers.

Allar had the best moments of any quarterback on Day 1 of Steelers training camp, firing a touchdown pass to tight end Robert Tonyan on the final play and connecting on an impressive over-the-middle throw to Max Hurleman in seven-on-sevens that would have gone for a touchdown. Though he also threw an interception on a deflected ball and had two more batted down, the source notes it was encouraging to see exciting throws from the third-round pick despite him being a work in progress.

Caleb Williams expressed strong confidence in his second-year tight end, saying 'He can become the best tight end in the league. I think he is.' Williams emphasized the need to build connection and communication throughout camp and the season to prove it on the field, signaling high expectations and offensive involvement for Loveland.

Williams announced a 10–15 pound weight loss at his presser, stating 'I'm excited about that to be able to move a little bit better, be smoother.' The reduction is intended to improve his mobility and overall performance in the Bears' offense.

Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb's offensive philosophy is characterized by strong intellectual foundation and diverse professional mentorship. HC Sean Payton praised Webb's lineage—college coach, high school background with his father—and his I.Q. developed through mentors in New York and Buffalo. Payton noted Webb brings intentional scheme elements and has strong ability to execute talent, positioning him as a key architect of Denver's offensive approach.

WR Pat Bryant had a strong practice performance during the acclimation session, recording multiple touchdowns during 7-on-7 drills.

TE Caleb Lohner did not practice today due to offseason knee clean-up surgery but is expected to return for the start of training camp proper on Friday.

WR Jaylen Waddle, acquired via blockbuster trade from Miami, practiced fully with QB Bo Nix for the first time and showed early chemistry. Head coach Sean Payton called him a rare prototype who can 'walk on water' due to his route-running, stopping ability, and competitive instincts. Reports indicate Waddle looked smooth, quick, and unguardable at times with standout speed.

QB Bo Nix returned to full practice participation and completed team drills for the first time since suffering a broken ankle vs. the Bills in the Divisional Round. He looked sharp with no visible signs of lingering ankle issues, putting remaining health concerns to rest heading into year three.

Kevin Nogle notes Malik Washington has a chance to step up for the Dolphins after being the third receiving option the last couple of seasons; Washington is one of several options the Dolphins will evaluate to replace Jaylen Waddle's production.

Kevin Nogle projects Jaylen Waddle will be a great complement to Courtland Sutton, adding speed to the Broncos' offense; Waddle playing the two to Sutton as the one makes sense early in the season, but Nogle would not be surprised if Waddle has more receptions than Sutton by season's end.

Kevin Nogle characterizes the Jaylen Waddle trade as a great fit for Bo Nix and the Broncos offense; Nix will be able to trust short throws over the middle to Waddle that can break for long gains due to Waddle's speed, making Waddle a favorite target for the quarterback.

Kevin Nogle projects Waddle will have some absolute highlight plays in Denver, especially when he gets the ball in space to use his speed to gash defenses, but will also disappear for chunks of games, indicating inconsistent week-to-week production.

Kevin Nogle notes Waddle's strengths include elite speed, good catch radius, and precise route running that thrived in the McDaniel system; his best performances came on in-breaking routes and slants over the middle allowing him to reach full speed and create yards after the catch; weaknesses include durability concerns (missed games in recent seasons), reliance on speed to create separation, and lack of size to fight through effective cornerback jams.

Kevin Nogle believes Waddle has potential to take a significant next step under Sean Payton; Waddle should be a number-one receiver based on his skill set, but did not fully reach that level in Miami partly due to Tyreek Hill's presence and partly due to injuries and commitment issues; a change of scenery and Payton's track record should enable Waddle to break out.

Kevin Nogle projects Waddle's stats will jump in Denver due to Sean Payton moving him away from the Dolphins' screen-pass-heavy system; Payton will create mismatches to get Waddle away from jams and utilize his speed to maximize effectiveness, with Waddle expected to have absolute highlight plays when he gets the ball in space.

Kevin Nogle expects Waddle to play the two-receiver spot to Courtland Sutton's one early in the season, but projects Waddle could have more receptions than Sutton by season's end; Waddle will be a favorite target for Bo Nix on short throws over the middle that can break for long gains due to his speed.

Jordan Love has been the Packers' starting quarterback for three seasons and has led Green Bay to the NFC's #7 playoff seed in all three years, but the team has managed just one postseason win during that span (2023). The source notes the Packers finished 9-8 in Love's first season (2023), 11-6 but still the 7th seed in 2024, and 9-7-1 in 2025, with FanDuel projecting another 9.5-win season in 2026. This pattern of consistent regular-season mediocrity and early playoff exits despite Love's presence suggests limited upside for the team's offensive production.

Y tight end positioned to build momentum in training camp; the Packers desperately need depth at the tight end position, and Lachey's Y designation makes him a fit for the team's needs.

Bigger receiver in a Packers unit that usually likes to be big but has gotten smaller this year; positioned to build momentum in training camp as the team seeks to add size to the receiving corps.

Bigger receiver in a Packers unit that usually likes to be big but has gotten smaller this year; positioned to build momentum in training camp as the team seeks to add size to the receiving corps.

Lesser-known RB positioned to build momentum in training camp; the source is a fan of Martinez as a player and expects him to have a chance to stand out this summer.

Andy Reid on Chiefs WR Cyrus Allen's work with the first-team offense: "I think Pat's got some trust there." 👀 [Retweeted](

Ashton Jeanty said he stopped eating sugar this offseason to get in better shape and improve his cardio: "I didn't feel like I was in good enough shape last year."

Sounds like Surgery is on the table for Ricky Pearsall, which @​jmthrivept mentioned (below) If that happens, he very likely is out for the season Buy De'Zhaun Stribling now Perhaps Deebo Samuel is of interest now for the 49ers (Kittle/Juszczyk lobbying)

Sounds like Surgery is on the table for Ricky Pearsall, which @​jmthrivept mentioned (below) If that happens, he very likely is out for the season Buy De'Zhaun Stribling now Perhaps Deebo Samuel is of interest now for the 49ers (Kittle/Juszczyk lobbying)

Sounds like Surgery is on the table for Ricky Pearsall, which @​jmthrivept mentioned (below) If that happens, he very likely is out for the season Buy De'Zhaun Stribling now Perhaps Deebo Samuel is of interest now for the 49ers (Kittle/Juszczyk lobbying)

CrakRok Speaks Malik Nabers WK1 availability

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Dre Greenlaw continues to impress at training camp “One of the standouts so far: Dre Greenlaw, who has been teaming with Warner to torment ball carriers and pass catchers in the middle of the field. Wednesday’s team session began with Greenlaw stripping McCaffrey of the ball and recovering the fumble.” — Matt Barrows

New this training camp to @​ajc: QB passing charts. We’re no longer just tracking throws/attempts. We’re following the target, the distance & direction to give you a better idea of who’s getting the ball & where they’re getting it. Here’s Michael Penix Jr.’s 7-on-7 chart today:

“The flashes from running back MarShawn Lloyd continue. On one play Wednesday, he bounced a middle run outside like he was shot out of a cannon and darted around St-Juste to the edge for a touchdown. His unique speed and explosiveness were evident once again. There’s nothing like it in the Packers’ running back room. He just has to stay healthy.” 😬 [Quoted](

Knee injury; expected to come off PUP list very soon. ACL recovery timelines are faster now per community. Recovery described as smooth by accounts. Pre-injury was one of Jordan Love's favorite targets; described as legitimate breakout candidate with 3+ YACPR; YAC monster in Packers scheme; expected to be #1 target earner post-injury with vacated targets. Comments note he looked like the WR1 of the offense before injury; criminally underrated. Skeptics cite small sample (2 blow-up games vs weak defenses, inconsistent mid-season production) and question sustainability. Viewed as undervalued; expected to shoot up boards closer to draft day; likely gone by round 6 at latest. Commenters plann...

Jordan Love calls MarShawn Lloyd a guy that the Packers need to have on the field. "MarShawn's gone through his fair share of things, so to have him healthy, to have him out there, it's great," Love says. "Once we get into the preseason and going into the season, that's a guy we need to have out there, because I know he's going to be a special playmaker. Somebody that can make those big, explosive plays in the run game and the pass game. I think, for him, it's just trying to find ways to stay...

Baker Mayfield's pass protection is directly affected by Tristan Wirfs' injury status; the five-time Pro Bowler remains Mayfield's premier blindside protector and one of the NFL's elite offensive tackles. Any absence for Wirfs is undoubtedly significant to Mayfield's protection scheme.

Baker Mayfield's pass protection is directly affected by Tristan Wirfs' injury status. Wirfs is Mayfield's premier blindside protector and one of the NFL's elite offensive tackles. With Wirfs sidelined during training camp due to hamstring injury, Mayfield loses his most important pass protection asset during the critical early weeks of camp.

Jack Strand was featured prominently in Falcons training camp Day 1 coverage, with the episode title positioning him as a potential QB1 option for the team.

Tua Tagovailoa was dealing with injuries to start training camp, limiting his availability on Day 1 at the quarterback position.

Michael Penix Jr. was dealing with injuries to start training camp, limiting his availability on Day 1 at the quarterback position.

Bijan Robinson was notably absent from Day 1 of Falcons training camp, raising questions about his availability and role heading into the season.

Carnell Tate goes UP for the TD grab

Some details in here on the Ricky Pearsall (knee) situation. It's crazy, but PCL injuries seem to be bothering players more than ACL injuries these days. I didn't count that enough on Pearsall, was a bad mistake. * Brock Bowers (PCL) 2025 season torpedoed * Dalton Kincaid (PCL) multiple seasons torpedoed <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49482528/49ers-concern-pearsall-latest-knee-flare-up>

Some details in here on the Ricky Pearsall (knee) situation. It's crazy, but PCL injuries seem to be bothering players more than ACL injuries these days. I didn't count that enough on Pearsall, was a bad mistake. * Brock Bowers (PCL) 2025 season torpedoed * Dalton Kincaid (PCL) multiple seasons torpedoed <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49482528/49ers-concern-pearsall-latest-knee-flare-up>

Some details in here on the Ricky Pearsall (knee) situation. It's crazy, but PCL injuries seem to be bothering players more than ACL injuries these days. I didn't count that enough on Pearsall, was a bad mistake. * Brock Bowers (PCL) 2025 season torpedoed * Dalton Kincaid (PCL) multiple seasons torpedoed <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49482528/49ers-concern-pearsall-latest-knee-flare-up>

Jim Harbaugh on when he knew Madison Beer was the one for Justin Herbert: “Just the way he lights up when he talks about her. When Madison started coming around, everybody raved about what a nice person she is. (@​UpAndAdamsShow/@​heykayadams)

Matthew Stafford back on his BS with the no-look to Davante Adams via @​Ethanshirazi24

Matthew Stafford back on his BS with the no-look to Davante Adams via @​Ethanshirazi24

“During 11-on-11, [MarShawn] Lloyd got started with the second unit, outrunning defenders to the pylon for a TD. He later took some first-team reps in Jacobs' place.” 😬 [Quoted](

Jalen Hurts looks leaner than the last couple of seasons. Looks quite shredded, even by his standards.

The best part about backing Malik Nabers all summer was that it was actually fun.

THIS is the year for Josh Downs!!! Beyond the Box Score: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaRQBAyHFcE>

Zac couldn’t report any details from this practice, but obvious excitement for OC Davis Webb and Jaylen Waddle. Sean Payton said Waddle “walks on water … how he runs, how he stops, his competitive instincts. There’s a clear vision for him.” [Quoted](

Zac couldn’t report any details from this practice, but obvious excitement for OC Davis Webb and Jaylen Waddle. Sean Payton said Waddle “walks on water … how he runs, how he stops, his competitive instincts. There’s a clear vision for him.” [Quoted](

Nick Wagoner gives a great breakdown on De'Zhaun Stribling’s day at practice and where he sees him lining up: “Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling was already making a positive first impression and that continued on Wednesday. He’s fast but has a smooth speed that seems to allow him to accelerate and decelerate with little issue. He’s also big enough and unafraid to go over the middle. Had him down for five more catches Wednesday, including a nice job climbing the ladder on a high pass over the middle...

Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo ...

Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo ...

Not including spikes, Jaxson Dart was 10-for-11 in 11-on-11 periods today. His lone incompletion was his last pass, which Theo Johnson dropped in a two-minute drill. The curl route would have been a first down on third-and-3. Instead, the Giants had to kick a 47-yard field goal, which Ben Sauls made.

Not including spikes, Jaxson Dart was 10-for-11 in 11-on-11 periods today. His lone incompletion was his last pass, which Theo Johnson dropped in a two-minute drill. The curl route would have been a first down on third-and-3. Instead, the Giants had to kick a 47-yard field goal, which Ben Sauls made.

Another note: Joe Milton had a really nice day. He had the throw of the day on a deep crossing route rolling left to Jonathan Mingo. My guy @​calvinwatkins had Milton going 7-for-7.

Another note: Joe Milton had a really nice day. He had the throw of the day on a deep crossing route rolling left to Jonathan Mingo. My guy @​calvinwatkins had Milton going 7-for-7.

First practice of Vikings camp in the books. Thought it was a solid day for both QBs. Some impressive Murray throws, some misses (including a James Pierre pick). McCarthy can really rip it, but still waiting to see the layered throws. Jordan Addison is everywhere. Caleb Banks mixed in with the 1s. More to come!

First practice of Vikings camp in the books. Thought it was a solid day for both QBs. Some impressive Murray throws, some misses (including a James Pierre pick). McCarthy can really rip it, but still waiting to see the layered throws. Jordan Addison is everywhere. Caleb Banks mixed in with the 1s. More to come!

First practice of Vikings camp in the books. Thought it was a solid day for both QBs. Some impressive Murray throws, some misses (including a James Pierre pick). McCarthy can really rip it, but still waiting to see the layered throws. Jordan Addison is everywhere. Caleb Banks mixed in with the 1s. More to come!

Chase's involvement in a practice altercation with Jalen Davis and DJ Turner demonstrates the competitive intensity and alpha mentality present in the Bengals' offense; this aligns with the team's high-stakes practice environment and suggests Chase is engaged and competitive during training camp.

Chase's involvement in a practice altercation between the offense and defense demonstrates his competitive intensity and leadership presence on the Bengals offense; Lawrence noted the team has 'a lot of alphas' and Chase was central to the competitive exchange, reflecting his status as a key offensive player driving team competitiveness.

Roman Wilson took "overwhelming majority" of WR3 reps in 11 personnel, per @​MikeDeFabo. Wilson lined up with Germie Bernard on the field in some instances, with Wilson in the slot and Bernard outside.

Roman Wilson took "overwhelming majority" of WR3 reps in 11 personnel, per @​MikeDeFabo. Wilson lined up with Germie Bernard on the field in some instances, with Wilson in the slot and Bernard outside.

Jordan Love has been the Packers' starting quarterback for three seasons (2023-2025), leading the team to the NFC's #7 playoff seed in all three years but with just one postseason win total (2023). The source notes the Packers finished 9-8 in Love's first season (2023), 11-6 but still 7th seed in 2024, and 9-7-1 in 2025, with FanDuel projecting the team's win total at 9.5 for 2026.

“To get him in the 30s now, with a chance to be 100% back half the season, that’s at least interesting to me.” @​adamlevitan and @​evansilva on Nabers avoiding PUP:

Lachey is a Y tight end, a position the Packers desperately need depth at; the source highlights him as a lesser-known player with momentum potential during training camp.

Sturdivant is a bigger receiver in a Packers unit that usually likes to be big but has gotten smaller this year; the source highlights him as a lesser-known player with momentum potential during training camp.

Neyor is a bigger receiver in a Packers unit that usually likes to be big but has gotten smaller this year; the source highlights him as a lesser-known player with momentum potential during training camp.

The source identifies Martinez as a lesser-known player with a chance to build momentum during training camp; the source is a fan of him as a player.

Aaron Rodgers has glowing expectations for Roman Wilson, suggesting positive outlook for the wide receiver's development and performance.

Roman Wilson highlighted as a standout performer during the first day of Steelers training camp under new offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy, with his performance noted alongside Drew Allar's touchdown pass as a key moment from practice.

Nabers caught a franchise record 109 passes for 1,204 yards as a rookie in 2024 before his ACL injury. The Giants are managing his return carefully with no definitive timeline for game action, but head coach Harbaugh expressed confidence in his recovery trajectory, stating 'If you work hard every day, the body's amazing. He's been doing it. That's really what matters.' The source notes that Nabers' presence on the field has an 'aura' that elevates the entire offense, with Dart saying 'Every time he's on the field, everybody knows where he's at.'

Nabers is building chemistry with new starting quarterback Jaxson Dart, who had minimal reps with him last season (one quarter and one week) while Russell Wilson was the starter. Dart emphasized the importance of getting reps with Nabers even in limited capacity during training camp, noting they have been communicating and watching tape throughout the offseason. Dart praised Nabers' work ethic and approach: 'He's obsessed with this game, and he's attacking it the right way.' The two spent time playing catch post-practice, signaling early investment in their connection.

Nabers returned to practice on Day 1 of Giants training camp after tearing his ACL and undergoing two surgeries that cost him most of last season. He was not placed on the PUP list, allowing him to participate from the start; he did not wear a knee brace during Wednesday's session and participated in wide receiver agility drills and route running. Head coach John Harbaugh said 'He looked good.' The Giants are taking a cautious, day-to-day approach with no exact timetable for game action, though Harbaugh indicated Nabers will not be scheduled for full practice for a while yet.

No matter what anybody tells you, Best Ball IS really hard I lost a lot of confidence in three out of five of my highest-exposure receivers in less than a week of training camp starting Ricky Pearsall Marvin Harrison Jr. Darnell Mooney Why do bad things happen to good "gambling addicts"?

No matter what anybody tells you, Best Ball IS really hard I lost a lot of confidence in three out of five of my highest-exposure receivers in less than a week of training camp starting Ricky Pearsall Marvin Harrison Jr. Darnell Mooney Why do bad things happen to good "gambling addicts"?

Williams earns an 89 overall rating in Madden 27 and ranks as the No. 10 running back in the game. He rounds out the top-rated Rams players in Madden 27.

Nacua earns a 98 overall rating in Madden 27, making him the third highest rated receiver in the game. He is one of four Rams players ranked in the top 10 of their respective positions, three of which are X factors.

Stafford earns a 99 overall rating in Madden 27 as the reigning MVP, ranking fourth among the six players in the 99 club this season. He is the game's second-highest rated quarterback behind Josh Allen, with a 99 awareness rating; Josh Allen edges him out in speed, strength, agility, change of direction, and injury despite Stafford being a 38-year-old future Hall of Famer.

Williams is rated 89 overall in Madden 27 and ranks as the No. 10 running back in the game. He rounds out the top-rated Rams players in the Madden 27 ratings.

Nacua is rated 98 overall in Madden 27, making him the third highest rated receiver in the game. He is one of four Rams players ranked in the top 10 of their respective positions, three of which are X factors.

Stafford is the second-highest rated quarterback in Madden 27 at 99 overall, behind only Josh Allen. Despite being 38 years old, Stafford maintains elite status as a future Hall of Famer with a 99 awareness rating; Josh Allen edges him out primarily in speed, strength, agility, change of direction, and injury attributes.

Dortch looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver on Day 1 of training camp.

The undrafted rookie tight end is making the most of his opportunity with Tyler Conklin sidelined; Kitselman saw first-team reps and even served as the lone tight end during at least one 11-personnel rep, an encouraging sign early in camp.

Dortch looked completely comfortable as the Lions' primary punt returner and appeared firmly entrenched as the team's No. 4 wide receiver.

The undrafted rookie is already making the most of his opportunity, seeing first-team reps with Tyler Conklin sidelined and even serving as the lone tight end during at least one 11-personnel rep, an encouraging sign early in camp.

Vaki's best moment came in pass protection, where he stonewalled Chuck Clark on a blitz pickup; he also served as the first-team punt team's personal protector and opened multiple periods with the first-team offense in Jahmyr Gibbs' absence, receiving every opportunity to prove he deserves a larger role while competing with Isiah Pacheco for touches and situational responsibilities behind Gibbs.

LaPorta looked fully healthy and comfortable coming off his back injury, taking roughly 90% of first-team offensive reps and only coming off the field for a handful of snaps; while not heavily featured as a receiver (one short catch), his fluid movement at full speed entering the season is an encouraging development for Detroit's offense.

Williams stole the show with a highlight-reel 40-yard contested catch down the middle, elevating between Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Chuck Clark in tight coverage before popping up with bravado; he also came down with a contested sideline catch against D.J. Reed and added a sharp curl-route reception with Rakestraw in tight coverage, showcasing continued growth as a route runner and positioning himself for a breakout season.

St. Brown opened 7-on-7 drills with a fully extended toe-tapping sideline reception despite tight coverage, followed by two more receptions on underneath throws, demonstrating he remains the aerial assassin All-Pro receiver who finished last season strong.

Wide receiver and special teamer Dan Chisena was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers in a corresponding move to the Casey Washington signing.

Casey Washington, a 2024 sixth-round pick by the Falcons who was released by Atlanta last month, was signed by the Panthers to the wide receiver depth chart. He had seven catches for 108 yards in 15 appearances for the Falcons over the last two years.

Third-round pick Chris Brazzell was carted off with a reported torn LCL at Wednesday's practice, creating a depth chart opening at wide receiver for the Panthers.

Unavailable during opening camp practice, creating opportunity for Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell to occupy the outside receiver spots and expand their roles.

Split second-team opportunities with Anthony Richardson Sr. to compete for the backup quarterback job; experienced growing pains working with the backups, including floating a duck pass that safety Trey Washington intercepted while diving near the sideline, and was involved in an errant exchange with second-team center Dalton Tucker.

Targeted by Daniel Jones in the final team session; Charvarius Ward broke up Jones' final pass intended for Downs, illustrating the defensive secondary's ability to limit throwing windows.

Ran a wheel route and was wide open for Daniel Jones' most impressive pass of the 7-on-7 session, running past linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither down the sideline.

Stepped up into a new outside receiver role with Alec Pierce unavailable; connected with Daniel Jones on a dig route during 7-on-7 work, entering camp looking to expand his role despite combining 17 NFL seasons with just 10 career touchdowns between him and Ashton Dulin.

Stepped up into a new outside receiver role with Alec Pierce unavailable; delivered deeper completions from Daniel Jones on a post and out route during 7-on-7 session, entering camp looking to expand his role despite combining 17 NFL seasons with just 10 career touchdowns between him and Laquon Treadwell.

Connected with Daniel Jones on both a hitch and a post route during the opening team period, showing early chemistry with the starting quarterback in the first practice of camp.

Unavailable during opening practice, allowing Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin to occupy the outside receiver spots and step up into new roles.

Received a pass from Daniel Jones that was broken up by former All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner in the final team session.

Split second-team opportunities with Anthony Richardson Sr. to compete for backup quarterback job; experienced growing pains working with backups, including an errant exchange with second-team center Dalton Tucker when a snap sailed over his head, and threw an interception to safety Trey Washington when he rolled left and floated a duck pass near the sideline.

Split second-team opportunities with Riley Leonard throughout practice to compete for the backup quarterback job behind Daniel Jones; no starting QB position battle exists for the first time in five years of camp coverage.

Ran a wheel route and was wide open after running past linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither down the sideline; connected with Daniel Jones on what was described as his most impressive pass of the 7-on-7 session.

Stepped up into a new outside receiver role with Alec Pierce unavailable; veteran receiver with five NFL seasons combined with Laquon Treadwell entered camp looking to expand role; delivered deeper completions from Daniel Jones on a post and out route during 7-on-7 session.

Stepped up into a new outside receiver role with Alec Pierce unavailable; veteran receiver with five NFL seasons combined with Ashton Dulin entered camp looking to expand role; connected with Daniel Jones on a dig route during 7-on-7 session.

Connected with Daniel Jones on both a hitch and a post route during the opening team period, showing early chemistry with the starting quarterback.

Finished 4-of-8 passing during competitive team periods against a secondary featuring former All-Pro cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward; flashed encouraging moments connecting with Tyler Warren on a hitch and post route, and delivered deeper completions to Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell during 7-on-7 work.

Cleared with no restrictions and took every first-team rep during the hour-long opening practice; eight-year veteran looked comfortable directing Shane Steichen's offense and felt satisfied about the energy of the new season.

Williams ranks tenth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 89 overall with Superstar development trait; his 2026 production included 1,252 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs, 4.8 YPA, 36 receptions, 281 receiving yards, and 3 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 86.

Walker ranks ninth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 90 overall with Superstar development trait; his 2026 stats showed 1,027 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs, 4.6 YPA, 31 receptions, 282 receiving yards, and 0 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 88.

Jacobs ranks eighth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 91 overall with Superstar development trait; his 2026 production totaled 929 rushing yards, 13 rushing TDs, 4.0 YPA, 36 receptions, 282 receiving yards, and 1 receiving TD, with a 2026 rating of 90.

Barkley ranks seventh in Madden 27 running back ratings at 92 overall with X-Factor development trait; his 2026 stats included 1,140 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs, 4.1 YPA, 37 receptions, 273 receiving yards, and 3 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 99.

Henry ranks sixth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 93 overall with X-Factor development trait; his 2026 production showed 1,595 rushing yards, 16 rushing TDs, 5.2 YPA, 15 receptions, 150 receiving yards, and 0 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 98.

Cook ranks fifth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 94 overall with Superstar development trait; his 2026 stats totaled 1,621 rushing yards, 12 rushing TDs, 5.2 YPA, 33 receptions, 291 receiving yards, and 2 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 89.

Robinson ranks fourth in Madden 27 running back ratings at 95 overall with X-Factor development trait; his 2026 production included 1,478 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs, 5.1 YPA, 79 receptions, 820 receiving yards, and 4 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 92.

Taylor ranks third in Madden 27 running back ratings at 96 overall with X-Factor development trait; his 2026 stats show 1,585 rushing yards, 18 rushing TDs, 4.9 YPA, 46 receptions, 378 receiving yards, and 2 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 88.

McCaffrey ranks second among Madden 27 running backs at 97 overall with X-Factor development trait; his 2026 production totaled 1,202 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs, 3.9 YPA, 102 receptions, 924 receiving yards, and 7 receiving TDs, with a 2026 rating of 94.

Gibbs earned the top Madden 27 running back rating at 98 overall with X-Factor development trait, reflecting his 2026 production of 1,223 rushing yards, 13 rushing TDs, 5.0 YPA, 77 receptions, and 616 receiving yards across 5 receiving TDs; his 2026 rating improved to 95 from his Madden 27 base rating of 98.

Christian McCaffrey is ranked among the top running backs in Madden 27 ratings, appearing in the top 10 running back rankings for the game.

Jahmyr Gibbs did not participate in the Detroit Lions' first training camp practice on July 29, 2026, as he is seeking a new contract.

Tyrell Shavers was placed on the Active/PUP list to begin training camp, creating an opportunity for other receivers like Coleman to earn playing time and make a strong impression on coaches.

The Bills added Skyler Bell during the 2026 NFL Draft to address an inconsistent and predictable wide receiver room that plagued the team in big moments during the 2025 season.

The Bills added DJ Moore through a trade with the Chicago Bears to address an inconsistent and predictable wide receiver room that plagued the team in big moments during the 2025 season.

Coleman's year three carries the weight of a necessary redemption arc after an inconsistent 2025 season marked by benchings and criticism. However, the source notes that Beane believes Coleman 'hasn't come up short with his ability' and has 'shown plenty of things going back to his rookie year before the injury.' With Tyrell Shavers on the Active/PUP list, there may never be a better chance for Coleman to leave a good impression on his coaches and establish himself as a reliable target.

Coleman is being deployed in expanded roles at training camp. On day one, Allen targeted Coleman on the offense's first 7-on-7 play (a quick out), and immediately went back to Coleman on the next play with a more difficult back-shoulder pass down the right side that Coleman caught. Additionally, Coleman was the first man up for punt return duties, ahead of everyone else on the roster, signaling the Bills' intent to build out his on-field potential.

Coleman is receiving significant confidence from both GM Brandon Beane and QB Josh Allen entering year three. Beane emphasized Coleman's maturity growth and stated he's 'very proud of Keon and where he is,' noting Coleman has 'done everything that he could control' this offseason and hasn't let prior benchings or negativity derail his outlook. Allen confirmed Coleman 'has put in the work this offseason' and 'continues to get better,' adding that Coleman's willingness to put in extra work has earned his trust and respect.

New wide receiver Jahan Dotson was signed by the Falcons, with the source noting his versatility as a key reason for the acquisition. Dotson can play all over the formation, providing the Falcons with flexibility in their receiving corps.

Cooper Rush was signed by the Falcons on Wednesday morning to provide quarterback depth following Trevor Siemian's release and Tua Tagovailoa's back tightness. Rush flew in from Dallas late Wednesday night and was in Flowery Branch early to sign his deal. Jahan Dotson observed Rush working through his tryout in the dorm area early Thursday morning.

Jack Strand, a rookie from D2, was the only quarterback on the Falcons roster at the start of training camp Day 1 following Trevor Siemian's release and Michael Penix Jr.'s medical clearance delay. The Falcons subsequently signed Cooper Rush on Wednesday morning to add depth to the quarterback position.

Bijan Robinson did not participate in Falcons training camp Day 1, appearing to be holding in. Robinson was not in cleats or helmet but did some footwork and was engaged watching drills. The source characterizes Robinson as a consummate professional and expresses no concern about the situation being resolved.

Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with back tightness that has him sidelined from training camp Day 1. Head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized multiple times that Tagovailoa is not expected to miss much time, describing the timeline as short-term and that he should be back 'sooner rather than later.' Stefanski declined to put a specific timetable on his return to full practice.

Michael Penix Jr. is not medically cleared and remains sidelined. His doctor expects about four weeks before medical clearance, though the source notes Penix's history with injury communication suggests it could be longer. Penix himself stated 'Third ACL (tear); we're not taking this one lightly,' indicating a cautious approach to his return timeline.