NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Saturday, August 1, 2026

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Bo Nix has shown drastic growth in leadership entering Year Three, marking a significant shift in his mindset and confidence. Nix contrasted his approach: "Year 1, I'm trying to just not mess up for the team. I feel like Year 3, I'm trying to make plays for the team." He attributed this to experience, noting that having played many games means "there's hardly going to be a situation I haven't been in." This confidence-level growth reflects his development as a leader and decision-maker for the Broncos offense.

Bo Nix's ankle injury will not impact his ability to extend plays with his legs, a core strength of his game. Nix emphatically stated he will continue to run and be as athletic as possible: "Absolutely not. I'm going to roll, and I'm going to be as athletic as I can be." He emphasized that mobility is when he feels "at my best, and that's when I feel free." Head coach Sean Payton called Nix's ability to avoid sacks "one of his superpowers," noting it was evident on college tape and is critical in the NFL where sacks dramatically reduce drive success and scoring likelihood.

Bo Nix reports he is ahead of where he was at this time last year entering the 2026 season. Through the first two days of training camp post-ankle injury, Nix looks "considerably better + more poised + accurate" compared to 2025 camp according to observer Luca Evans. Nix stated to media: "I'm exactly where I want to be for our plan, and actually was a little bit ahead of where I was last year going into the season, going into the summer."

Nix demonstrates improved decision-making and leadership entering Year Three. He reflected on his evolution: 'Year 1, I'm trying to just not mess up for the team. I feel like Year 3, I'm trying to make plays for the team. It's just quite the different feeling. It's just a confidence-level thing. I think playing as many games as I have already, there's hardly going to be a situation I haven't been in.' The source notes he has shown 'drastic growth' in leadership and will continue improving with experience.

Nix will maintain his athletic, off-schedule playing style despite ankle injury recovery. He emphatically stated: 'Absolutely not. I'm going to roll, and I'm going to be as athletic as I can be.' Nix emphasized that mobility is a core strength: 'Like the earlier question, it's a strength of ours, and we have to use our strengths. For me, that's when I feel at my best, and that's when I feel free.' Head coach Sean Payton confirmed this is essential to Nix's value, calling his ability to avoid sacks 'one of his superpowers' and noting the analytics show sacks dramatically reduce drive success.

Nix reports full recovery from ankle injury with no limitations heading into 2026 season. He stated to media: 'I feel great. I feel normal. Nothing's holding me back. I'm out there playing like I normally do and feel really good in my spot.' The source notes he is 'exactly where I want to be for our plan, and actually was a little bit ahead of where he was last year going into the season.' Luca Evans observed Nix looks 'considerably better + more poised + accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp.'

Kmet reports a different feel to training camp compared to previous years, citing coaching staff continuity and clarity of expectations as major differences. He emphasized understanding his fit in the offensive scheme and the direction of the offense, describing the start of camp as 'operationally sound.' The source notes this represents a shift from his career of uncertainty about what comes next.

Tight end Cole Kmet, the Bears' longest-tenured player entering his seventh season with the organization, highlighted the operational clarity and coaching continuity as a major difference in this year's training camp compared to previous years. Kmet stated: "It's a different feel to camp than maybe in years past. I've spent a lot of my career wondering what's next and how's tomorrow going to go. I feel like I kinda know what to expect at this point, especially with this staff, and what they want to get done and what they expect from each individual." He emphasized the value of understanding his role within the offensive scheme and the team's direction: "It's nice coming in and getting ready for a season understanding how you fit in the scheme of things, and then also the direction of this offense, where we want it go, and the identity we want to forge." Kmet described the start of training camp as "operationally sound."

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson, the Bears' longest-tenured player entering his seventh season, offered direct praise of Williams' performance in training camp: "Caleb's the best quarterback I've had since maybe Nick Foles if you want to go back that far. Just as far as slinging it, he's doing his thing. You can see the accuracy. You can see the confidence throwing the ball in tight windows." Johnson characterized this as "the best offense I've had in 7 years" and highlighted the unit's buy-in and belief in the offensive system.

Third-year wide receiver Keon Coleman dropped a pass early in 7-on-7 drills on Wednesday but bounced back when Josh Allen came back to him on the next play and Coleman made the catch downfield; Coleman said he feels he has something to prove, noting he is on his third year and hasn't achieved the production he wanted, and wants to contribute to more wins.

Quarterback Josh Allen has taken time during practice to build communication with DJ Moore, and noted that not trying to be perfect has helped his rapport with the receiver; Allen said he stopped trying to aim passes and instead picked a spot and let it go, which helped things "click" for them.

Wide receiver DJ Moore, the Bills' biggest offseason acquisition, is already getting No. 1 receiver-type treatment from Josh Allen and the first-team offense; Moore had highlight catches on both days of camp including a sideline diving grab and a deep touchdown pass, and described the first two days with the 2024 MVP as "really good."

Running back Ray Davis, along with James Cook III and Ty Johnson, has been noticeably more involved as pass catchers in practices, which is something to monitor if that production increases this season.

Running back Ty Johnson, along with James Cook III and Ray Davis, has been noticeably more involved as pass catchers in practices, which is something to monitor if that production increases this season.

Running back James Cook III, along with Ty Johnson and Ray Davis, has been noticeably more involved as pass catchers in practices, which is something to monitor if that production increases this season.

Wide receiver Joshua Palmer stretched to make a nice catch near the sideline on a pass from Josh Allen during Saturday's 11-on-11 drills, running into the end zone for a touchdown; Palmer getting into a rhythm is positive for the Bills after dealing with injuries last season.

Jelani Woods is part of the Jets' revamped tight end group alongside Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, and Jeremy Ruckert. The Jets are using premium picks at tight end to create multiple tight end packages and give offensive coordinator Frank Reich creative choices in their offense.

Jeremy Ruckert is part of the Jets' revamped tight end group alongside Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, and Jelani Woods. The Jets are using premium picks at tight end to create multiple tight end packages and give offensive coordinator Frank Reich creative choices in their offense.

Kenyon Sadiq, a first-round pick (No. 16 overall) in 2026 out of Oregon, is viewed as a Swiss Army knife player who can line up all over the formation. Sadiq was the highest-rated tight end in the draft after scoring eight touchdowns for the Ducks last year. Coach Aaron Glenn emphasized Sadiq's versatility, noting he can play at the X, Y-tight end, F, and in the backfield, though the coaching staff is mindful not to overload him with too many positions. Sadiq missed spring practice after hernia surgery and is now trying to make up for missed time. His presence gives the Jets the chance to embrace the NFL trend of multiple tight end usage, with the league using three or more tight ends on 1,845 total plays in 2025, the highest single-season mark since data tracking began in 2007.

Mason Taylor, a second-round pick in 2025 entering his second season, is part of a revamped Jets tight end group designed to embrace the NFL trend of multiple tight end usage. Taylor had 44 catches for 369 yards and one touchdown in 13 games as a rookie in a chaotic offense, and spent the offseason improving his blocking and yards-after-the-catch ability. Coach Aaron Glenn views Taylor as a versatile player capable of lining up at multiple positions (X, Y-tight end, F, backfield), and Taylor expressed excitement about the team drafting Kenyon Sadiq, seeing it as making the team better rather than a threat to his role. The Jets are using premium picks at tight end to create creative personnel packages and give offensive coordinator Frank Reich multiple options.

Dorsett is the only other ex-Seahawk on the Raiders roster besides Dareke Young under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak.

Young is the only ex-Seahawk to join the Raiders' current 90-man roster under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak, aside from Philip Dorsett who is also on the roster.

Collier is competing for the third running back spot on the Raiders depth chart alongside rookie Roman Hemby and Dylan Laube.

Laube is competing for the third running back spot on the Raiders depth chart alongside rookie Roman Hemby and Chris Collier.

Hemby, a rookie, is competing for the third running back spot on the Raiders depth chart alongside Dylan Laube and Chris Collier.

Washington Jr. is the second running back on the Raiders depth chart behind Ashton Jeanty under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak.

Jeanty is set at the top of the Raiders running back depth chart under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak, with Mike Washington Jr. as the second option.

McIntosh, a fourth-year running back waived by the Seahawks at the start of the week, had tryouts with the Colts and Raiders. The Raiders, led by rookie head coach Klint Kubiak (McIntosh's former offensive coordinator), have Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. set at the top of the running back depth chart, with the third back spot currently a battle between rookie Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier. McIntosh did not work with Kubiak for long, having torn his ACL early in training camp last year.

Washington Jr is set at the top of the Raiders running back depth chart alongside Ashton Jeanty, ahead of third-string competition between Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier.

Jeanty is set at the top of the Raiders running back depth chart alongside Mike Washington Jr, ahead of third-string competition between Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier.

Fourth-year RB waived by Seahawks at start of week; had tryouts with Colts and Raiders. With Raiders, McIntosh faces depth chart competition behind Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr at top of RB depth chart; third RB spot is contested between rookie Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier. McIntosh has prior connection to Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak (former Seahawks OC), though they worked together only briefly before McIntosh tore his ACL early in training camp last year.

#Seahawks finish long 7th practice of training camp: Featuring star on star, Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Devon Witherspoon Elijah Arroyo again really good Tory Horton 2 TDs on consecutive 11-on-11 drives Jadarian Price’s education in the pass game continues @​thenewstribune

#Seahawks finish long 7th practice of training camp: Featuring star on star, Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Devon Witherspoon Elijah Arroyo again really good Tory Horton 2 TDs on consecutive 11-on-11 drives Jadarian Price’s education in the pass game continues @​thenewstribune

#Seahawks finish long 7th practice of training camp: Featuring star on star, Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Devon Witherspoon Elijah Arroyo again really good Tory Horton 2 TDs on consecutive 11-on-11 drives Jadarian Price’s education in the pass game continues @​thenewstribune

#Seahawks finish long 7th practice of training camp: Featuring star on star, Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Devon Witherspoon Elijah Arroyo again really good Tory Horton 2 TDs on consecutive 11-on-11 drives Jadarian Price’s education in the pass game continues @​thenewstribune

Todd Monken on the QB room: "Once we get further along in pads, the full installs are in, we get to compete against other people—that's really when I'm going to be able to see it because I haven't coached any of the four QBs 'til now." (@​camijustice)

Todd Monken on the QB room: "Once we get further along in pads, the full installs are in, we get to compete against other people—that's really when I'm going to be able to see it because I haven't coached any of the four QBs 'til now." (@​camijustice)

Todd Monken on the QB room: "Once we get further along in pads, the full installs are in, we get to compete against other people—that's really when I'm going to be able to see it because I haven't coached any of the four QBs 'til now." (@​camijustice)

Todd Monken on the QB room: "Once we get further along in pads, the full installs are in, we get to compete against other people—that's really when I'm going to be able to see it because I haven't coached any of the four QBs 'til now." (@​camijustice)

Moore did not practice due to an excused absence (not injury related).

Carter II was matched up against Dontayvion Wicks on a quick slant play where Wicks picked up a crucial first down.

Bigsby was targeted on a pass in the flat but Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was in position to blow up the play right after the running back caught the pass.

Gray was targeted by rookie quarterback Payton on a tight-window throw just over the outstretched arm of a defender during practice.

In the backup quarterback battle, McKee trails Andy Dalton thus far in camp. He threw an off-target pass that Eli Stowers broke up on a defensive rep, and another throw hit Stowers in the hands that Stowers couldn't make while being covered by Mac McWilliams.

In the backup quarterback battle, Dalton has had the edge over Tanner McKee thus far in camp, with more fruitful completions.

Watkins was flagged for defensive pass interference when Jakorian Bennett basically tackled him well before the ball arrived during practice. He was also listed as one of the punt returners for the day.

Wilson had a catch knocked out of his hands by Jakorian Bennett during practice, a play that should have been made. He is competing with Darius Cooper for a "dirty work" role but has seen fewer first-team reps than Cooper.

Last year's unexpected summer standout continues to make catches in camp. His most impressive snag came on a play where Hurts placed the ball a tad high but Cooper caught it above his head. Cooper has seen a decent share of first-team reps and certainly more than Johnny Wilson, which seems notable since Nick Sirianni grouped those two in the same bucket competing for a "dirty work" role.

The rookie tight end has had a quiet start to camp, continuing a pattern from spring drills where he was invisible. He did break up an off-target Tanner McKee pass during a defensive rep, but then another McKee throw hit him in the hands and he couldn't make the grab while being covered by Mac McWilliams.

The rookie first-round pick has had a quiet start to camp with no "wow" factor. He didn't look very fast on a vertical target where the ball landed in front of him (unclear if overthrow or route issue). He failed to hold on to a target over the middle where Andrew Mukuba bumped him from behind. He did draw a defensive pass interference or holding penalty during a red zone sequence, though his route didn't look crisp prior to the contact. While he has looked natural fielding punts, the observer is not ready to say they feel good about his chances to contribute significantly as a rookie, noting the Eagles are putting him in a tough spot.

Barkley was targeted on a checkdown from Hurts that got knocked down by Jeremiah Trotter Jr. during practice.

Hurts couldn't drop a pass to Goedert in the bucket, instead overthrowing his tight end during Day 3 practice.

Wicks was targeted by Hurts on a quick slant against Michael Carter II during situational drills late in practice, picking up a crucial first down. The observer noted that Wicks looks like a solid starting wide receiver so far in camp.

Covey was targeted twice by Hurts in practice: once on a tight-window throw over the middle (bobbled, nearly picked off) and again on a crossing route in 7-on-7 drills. He was also listed as one of the punt returners for the day.

Smith was targeted on an extended play where Hurts floated a pass to him along the left sideline for about 15 yards, demonstrating continued involvement in the Eagles' passing game.

Day 3 practice showed more bad than good from Hurts and the offense. He threw two passes batted down at the line of scrimmage early in 11-on-11, took eight sacks (some from holding the ball too long), overthrew Dallas Goedert, overshot Makai Lemon downfield, and threw a checkdown to Saquon Barkley that was knocked down. The offense generally struggled to move the ball. While Day 1 featured encouraging signs, Days 2 and 3 served to remind that the offense is still very much a work in progress.

Carter II was matched up against Dontayvion Wicks on a quick slant play where Jalen Hurts hit Wicks in stride for a crucial first down during situational drills. Shows continued involvement in defensive coverage.

Bigsby was featured in a flat route where he caught a pass from Jalen Hurts, but Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was in position to blow up the play. Shows continued involvement in the passing game.

Watkins was flagged for defensive pass interference by Jakorian Bennett on a play where Bennett basically tackled Watkins well before the ball arrived. Also listed as a punt returner in camp drills. Limited positive involvement evident.

Gray caught a tight-window pass from rookie quarterback Payton just over the outstretched arm of a defender, showing continued involvement in the passing game.

In the backup quarterback battle, McKee is trailing Andy Dalton. He threw an off-target pass that Eli Stowers broke up during defensive reps, and another throw hit Stowers in the hands that Stowers couldn't make while covered by Mac McWilliams. Trailing in the backup competition.

In the backup quarterback battle, Dalton has had the edge over Tanner McKee thus far in camp. He has had more fruitful completions, suggesting better performance in the competition for the backup role.

Barkley was involved in multiple plays during practice. Hurts threw a checkdown to Barkley that got knocked down by Jeremiah Trotter Jr. He was also featured on a play-action run where Jordan Davis played the run before pursuing Hurts. Limited but continued involvement in the offense.

Goedert had a pass overthrown by Jalen Hurts during 11-on-11 drills. Marcus Epps also had good downfield coverage on Goedert on another play where Hurts overthrew his tight end. Limited positive involvement evident in this practice.

Covey made two notable catches in practice. He caught a tight-window pass over the middle from Hurts that was bobbled and nearly picked off (not Hurts' fault), and made a good completion on a crossing route in 7-on-7 drills with Quinyon Mitchell trailing in the area. Shows continued involvement in the offense.

Smith caught a pass from Jalen Hurts along the left sideline for about 15 yards on an extended play, though Hurts may have been sacked before getting the throw off. Limited sample but shows continued involvement in the passing game.

Wilson had a catch knocked out of his hands by Jakorian Bennett on a play that should have been made. He is receiving fewer first-team reps than Darius Cooper despite both being grouped together competing for a 'dirty work' role in the offense.

Last year's unexpected summer standout continues to make catches in camp and has seen a decent share of first-team reps. His most impressive snag came on a play where Jalen Hurts placed the ball high but Cooper caught it above his head. He is receiving notably more first-team reps than Johnny Wilson, which is significant since both were grouped together competing for a 'dirty work' role.

Wicks looks like a solid starting wide receiver so far in camp. He made an impressive play during situational drills late in practice when Jalen Hurts hit him in stride on a quick slant against Michael Carter II to pick up a crucial first down.

The rookie tight end has been invisible during spring drills and hasn't impressed in summer camp so far. He did break up an off-target Tanner McKee pass during defensive reps, but then failed to make a catch when another McKee throw hit him in the hands while covered by Mac McWilliams. Limited positive contributions evident early in camp.

The rookie wide receiver has had a quiet start to camp with no 'wow' factor evident. He didn't look very fast on a vertical target where the ball landed in front of him (unclear if overthrow or route issue). He failed to hold onto a target over the middle when Andrew Mukuba bumped him from behind. He did draw a defensive pass interference or holding penalty during red zone drills, though his route didn't look crisp prior to contact. He has looked natural fielding punts. The source concludes: 'Ultimately, I think the Eagles are putting Lemon in a tough spot as a rookie. They really need him to be ready to contribute in a significant way as a rookie. To this point, I'm not ready to say I feel good about his chances in that regard.'

Hurts struggled significantly in the third day of training camp practice. He was sacked eight times according to SportsRadio 94WIP's Eliot Shorr-Parks, some due to quick pressure but others from holding the ball too long. He threw two passes batted down at the line of scrimmage early in 11-on-11 drills, overthrew Dallas Goedert, and overshot downfield targets to Makai Lemon. The offense operated more from shotgun than under center, limiting the timing benefits Hurts showed on Day 1. Overall assessment: Day 1 featured encouraging signs, but Days 2 and 3 reminded observers that the offense remains a work in progress.

Panthers second-year tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field Tuesday with an ankle injury after getting rolled up on; coach Dave Canales indicated the medical staff is optimistic it is not serious, though a full evaluation was pending.

Panthers third-round rookie receiver Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in his left knee during a noncontact play in practice Wednesday and will undergo season-ending surgery, sidelining him for up to eight weeks. Brazzell was competing for the Panthers WR3 role and had missed two earlier practices due to soreness in that knee.

Tight end Tommy Tremble sat out of the Panthers' Friday night scrimmage with general soreness in his right knee, for which he wore a sleeve during the game.

The source frames Young and the Panthers as attempting to take another step forward after making the playoffs in 2025, with the team looking for their first winning season since 2017 under new coach Dave Canales.

Bo Nix expressed confidence in his Year 3 development, stating his experience shows up in both understanding the playbook and reading defenses. He noted that with second-nature understanding of plays, "you can attack the defense in a little bit more of a strategic way. So my eyes are up a little bit more." Nix compared his comfort level to "riding a bike for the third year as opposed to the first," emphasizing that recognition of defensive looks is improving: "I see a look and I have to get to something faster, but at least I'm recognizing it quicker and that's one step to getting there." He concluded, "I feel good. I feel like there's a lot of growth to be had... I feel strongly where I'm at."

Bo Nix praised the communication structure with new play-caller Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb, noting Webb is "doing a really good job of communicating with me and not overcommunicating, but just give me a few things here and there, reminders, little things about a play." Nix emphasized continuity with Head Coach Sean Payton remaining involved on the sideline with a call sheet in the same system, stating "not much is going to change, just a different voice in my ear and maybe just a different diagram on the play sheet." The quarterback expressed confidence in the transition, saying "We have good comms, good communication, a good process."

Jarrett Stidham was with the 3rd team during 7-on-7s and had mixed performance in the second team period, taking two would-be sacks but also throwing a deep TD to Hakeem Butler; the source notes he has become a clear competitor for QB2.

Sam Ehlinger was with the 2nd team during 7-on-7s, indicating he is the backup QB behind Bo Nix in the Broncos' depth chart.

TE Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice during early camp.

UDFA WR Joseph Manjack missed his second straight practice due to a back injury but could return to the field as early as Monday's practice.

Waddle beat Pat Surtain II on a quick throw during team period and is described by S Brandon Jones as exactly who he was in Miami but possibly a little faster; Jones noted Waddle is a great teammate who can align anywhere, catch any ball, run any route, and brings a different type of juice to the offense.

Butler was involved in camp with a long touchdown reception from QB Jarrett Stidham after a coverage breakdown; he beat new CB Sam Webb in coverage and has been pretty involved in camp drills.

Nix confirmed he will not reduce his running after his injury, stating 'Absolutely not' when asked if he'd run less; he emphasized that mobility is a strength he must use and that it's when he feels at his best and free, while also noting he feels capable and strong regardless of play design or defensive reaction.

HC Sean Payton identified Nix's ability to extend plays as one of his superpowers, noting it's hard to sack him and that analytics show sacks dramatically reduce drive scoring and field goal likelihood; Payton emphasized this was evident on college tape and is a key strength in the NFL.

Nix is showing strong early camp performance with multiple highlight plays including a 40+ yard TD to Pat Bryant and accurate deep throws; the source notes he looks considerably better, more poised, and more accurate two days into 2026 camp than at the same point in 2025 camp, and Nix himself stated he feels ahead of schedule compared to last year's summer preparation.

Harvey was active in the passing game during camp, including a 20+ yard reception on a wheel route from Bo Nix during 7-on-7s; HC Sean Payton confirmed Harvey has improved enough to contribute on third downs, noting his transition from college to handling third-down pressure looks and protection schemes.

Bryant had big plays during early camp drills, including a 40+ yard touchdown reception from Bo Nix during 11-on-11 team drills; he is competing in the WR3 battle and the source notes the competition is heating up.

Mims stood out early in Broncos camp with a 50-yard touchdown reception from QB Jarrett Stidham during team drills, demonstrating promise in the WR3 battle; the source notes it's early (pads not yet on) but his performance is encouraging for his development as a receiver and potential offensive impact.

UDFA wide receiver Joseph Manjack missed his second straight practice on Day 2 due to a back injury, but could return to the field as early as Monday's practice.

Tight end Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice on Day 2 of camp.

Sutton is one of the top two wide receivers on the Broncos roster alongside Jaylen Waddle, with the WR3 competition happening behind them.

Franklin is competing for the WR3 role behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton alongside Marvin Mims Jr. and Pat Bryant, though early camp reports suggest Mims is the early leader in this competition.

Ehlinger ran with the second-team offense on Day 2 of camp, marking the first real sign of a backup quarterback competition with Jarrett Stidham. The source notes this is noteworthy as Ehlinger has impressed Broncos coaches on and off the field since signing last year. Head Coach Sean Payton said they saw "immediate growth" from Ehlinger last season and that Ehlinger "felt like, 'I want to continue with this offense and continue where I'm going.'" While Payton downplayed the QB2 reps as not remarkable, the source believes there is something happening and Ehlinger is getting a shot to prove himself for the backup role, though the source would still be surprised if he surpassed Stidham.

Waddle has been performing as advertised in early camp and is expected to be a major weapon for the Broncos this season. Bo Nix praised him as an "explosive playmaker" who is "really good at what he does," noting he is "fast, really explosive, great ball in hand, great going to get the ball deep, great in the screen game" and "very versatile." Nix stated Waddle "adds an extra element to our offense" and the team has "a lot of different weapons." Waddle lined up against cornerback Pat Surtain II during Day 2 practice and got the better end of the former Defensive Player of the Year.

Mims is making a strong early statement for the WR3 job, stacking good days on top of good days with back-to-back practices featuring explosive plays. On Day 2, he caught a long touchdown from Jarrett Stidham in tight coverage. Head Coach Sean Payton said Mims needs "More touches" and emphasized the importance of consistency and reliability, noting "I always feel like more touches" and discussing how touches cross-pollinate position groups and third-down design. Mims is in a contract year and has been clutch in biggest moments for the Broncos, though he lacks game-to-game consistency as a pass catcher; if he puts it together as a receiver, it would make the Broncos' passing offense more dangerous.

Butler caught a 70-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Stidham on a broken coverage play during Day 2 practice, demonstrating his role in the Broncos' passing attack.

Stidham had two big chunk plays during Day 2 practice: a 70-yard touchdown to Hakeem Butler on a broken coverage and a long touchdown to Marvin Mims Jr. in tight coverage. Despite being moved to third-team reps as backup QB competition heats up with Sam Ehlinger getting QB2 reps, Stidham responded well and performed competitively.

Bryant caught a 40+ yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix during first-team period on Day 2 of camp and is competing for the WR3 role; the source notes he has been making plays since camp opened and had another big play on Day 2, heating up the WR3 battle.

Harvey made an early statement in camp, catching a 20+ yard wheel route pass from Bo Nix during 7-on-7s on Day 2 of practice, demonstrating his role in the Broncos' offensive scheme.

Nix continues to show strong performance in early camp practices, throwing multiple explosive plays including a 50-yard TD off-schedule with pressure in his face and a 40+ yard TD to Pat Bryant during first-team period. After missing most of the offseason due to ankle injury, Nix told reporters "It feels great. It feels normal" and emphasized both sides of the ball are making plays and "It's just a fun time right now." The source notes Nix "continues to show how good he is off schedule."

Year 3 QB development shows marked improvement in offensive understanding and defense reading. Nix reports that his experience translates to both playbook mastery and strategic defense recognition; he emphasizes that second-nature understanding of operation, route concepts, and handoff points allows his eyes to stay up and attack defenses more strategically. He describes the comfort level as "like riding a bike for the third year as opposed to the first," noting he recognizes defensive looks faster and can get to progressions quicker, though acknowledges room for growth. The transition from Sean Payton calling plays to Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb calling plays is characterized as seamless—just "a different voice in my ear and maybe just a different diagram on the play sheet"—with both coaches maintaining calm, decisive communication and good process.

Head Coach Sean Payton said the Broncos will explore signing former Saints tight end Taysom Hill, indicating potential roster interest in the versatile veteran.

Jaylen Waddle beat cornerback Pat Surtain II on a quick throw during team period with Bo Nix quickly releasing the ball under pressure. Safety Brandon Jones described Waddle as 'exactly who he was in Miami. Might be a little faster, which is insane' and praised him as a great teammate who 'can align anywhere, can catch any ball, run any route.' Bo Nix called him 'an explosive playmaker' and said 'Guy is really good at what he does.'

Hakeem Butler is getting involved in camp; QB Jarrett Stidham hit him for a long touchdown pass after a coverage breakdown, and the source notes that Butler has been pretty involved in camp overall.

RB RJ Harvey is active in the passing game and in play for third-down work; Bo Nix hit him on a wheel route during 7-on-7s for 20+ yards (an absolute dime), and Head Coach Sean Payton confirmed that Harvey has improved enough to contribute on third downs, noting that 'Today he had a few big plays, so he'll certainly be in that position.'

Bo Nix reported feeling great and ahead of schedule in his recovery; he stated 'I feel great. I feel normal. Nothing's holding me back' and noted he is 'actually was a little bit ahead of where I was last year going into the season, going into the summer.' He also said 'I'm exactly where I want to be for our plan' and that his performance is showing on the field.

Bo Nix confirmed he will not reduce his running and scrambling; when asked if he's thought about not taking off running quite as much, he said 'Absolutely not. I'm going to roll, and I'm going to be as athletic as I can be.' Head Coach Sean Payton called Nix's ability to extend plays 'one of his superpowers,' noting that it's hard to sack him and that avoiding sacks dramatically improves drive outcomes and field goal likelihood.

Bo Nix is showing strong early camp performance; he hit RB RJ Harvey on a wheel route during 7-on-7s for 20+ yards (described as an absolute dime) and hit WR Pat Bryant for a 40+ yard touchdown pass during 11-on-11 team drills. One observer noted that Nix looks considerably better, more poised, and more accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp.

UDFA wide receiver Joseph Manjack missed his second straight practice due to a back injury but is expected to return to the field as early as Monday's practice, suggesting a minor injury with near-term recovery timeline.

Tight end Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice on Day 2 of camp, suggesting an ongoing injury or conditioning issue limiting his early availability.

Pat Bryant is competing in the WR3 battle and had a big play today; he also caught a 40+ yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix during 11-on-11 team drills. The source notes that both Bryant and Marvin Mims Jr. had big plays, heating up the WR3 competition.

Marvin Mims Jr. is standing out in the WR3 battle during early camp; he had a big play today and also caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Stidham. The source notes that both Mims and Pat Bryant had big plays, heating up the WR3 competition, though the source cautions that pads haven't been put on yet.

Undrafted free agent wide receiver Joseph Manjack missed his second straight practice due to a back injury but could return to the field as early as Monday's practice, suggesting a minor injury with near-term recovery timeline.

Tight end Caleb Lohner continued to miss practice on Day 2 of camp, indicating an ongoing injury or conditioning issue.

Backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger ran with the second-team offense during 7-on-7s on Day 2, marking the first real sign of an emerging backup QB competition with Jarrett Stidham (who dropped to third-team reps). Ehlinger has impressed Broncos coaches on and off the field since signing last year. Head Coach Sean Payton noted the team saw "immediate growth" from Ehlinger last season and that Ehlinger felt good about continuing with the offense, though Payton downplayed the significance of the QB2 reps. The source assesses it is still surprising if Ehlinger surpasses Stidham, but he is getting a legitimate shot to compete.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is expected to be a major playmaker for the Broncos offense this season. Bo Nix praised Waddle as an "explosive playmaker" who is "really good at what he does," highlighting his speed, explosiveness, ball-in-hand ability, deep-ball capability, and screen-game versatility. Nix stated Waddle "adds an extra element to our offense" and noted the team has "a lot of different weapons." Waddle has performed as advertised in camp, getting the better of cornerback Pat Surtain II (former Defensive Player of the Year) during Day 2 practice.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. is making an early statement for the WR3 job with back-to-back practices featuring explosive plays, including a deep touchdown catch from Jarrett Stidham in tight coverage on Day 2. Head Coach Sean Payton stated after practice that Mims needs "more touches," a refrain Payton acknowledged he says frequently. Mims is in a contract year and has been very clutch in big moments for the Broncos historically, though his game-to-game consistency as a pass catcher has been inconsistent. If he can develop consistency as a receiver, it would enhance the Broncos' passing offense and his earning potential.

Wide receiver Hakeem Butler caught a 70-yard touchdown pass from Jarrett Stidham on a broken coverage play during Day 2 practice, showcasing explosive play-making ability in camp.

Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham ran with the third-team offense on Day 2 of camp after receiving QB2 reps on Day 1, as part of an emerging backup QB competition with Sam Ehlinger. Stidham responded with strong performance, throwing two touchdown passes: a 70-yard TD to Hakeem Butler on a broken coverage play and a deep TD to Marvin Mims Jr. in tight coverage, demonstrating he is not "going down quietly" in the competition.

Second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant caught a 40+ yard touchdown pass from Bo Nix during first-team period when Nix extended the play off-schedule. Bryant is competing for the WR3 role behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton and has been making plays throughout camp.

Running back RJ Harvey caught a wheel route pass from Bo Nix during 7-on-7 drills that went for 20+ yards, demonstrating early involvement in the Broncos' passing game attack during camp.

Bo Nix continues to demonstrate strong on-field performance in early camp practices, showing ability to extend plays off-schedule and execute downfield throws with pressure in his face. After missing most of the offseason due to an ankle injury, Nix reported feeling "great" and "normal" returning to practice, stating "It feels like we're heading in the right direction as a team." He has led multiple explosive plays including a 50-yard TD on an 11-on-11 scramble drill and praised the competitive environment between offense and defense.

Tight end Caden Prieskorn is on the Panthers' roster as one of the team's tight ends alongside Ja'Tavion Sanders, Feleipe Franks, and James Mitchell, with the group receiving additional reps and a new signing (Chamon Metayer) due to injuries.

Tight end James Mitchell is on the Panthers' roster as one of the team's tight ends alongside Ja'Tavion Sanders, Feleipe Franks, and Caden Prieskorn, with the group receiving additional reps and a new signing (Chamon Metayer) due to injuries.

Tight end Feleipe Franks is on the Panthers' roster as one of the team's tight ends alongside Ja'Tavion Sanders, James Mitchell, and Caden Prieskorn, with the group receiving additional reps and a new signing (Chamon Metayer) due to injuries.

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is on the Panthers' roster as one of the team's tight ends alongside Feleipe Franks, James Mitchell, and Caden Prieskorn, with the group receiving additional reps and a new signing (Chamon Metayer) due to injuries.

Rookie tight end Chamon Metayer, a 6-foot-4, 262-pound free agent, was signed by the Panthers to address injuries in the tight end group. Metayer had been in Pittsburgh's training camp after playing collegiately at Cincinnati, Colorado, and Arizona State. The Panthers prioritized fortifying the tight end position over signing a fourth quarterback due to injuries to two tight ends.

Tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the practice field with an ankle injury. Coach Dave Canales said Evans could return to practice in a couple of days, suggesting a minor injury.

Wide receiver Chris Brazzell, a third-round draft pick out of Tennessee, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the first week of Panthers training camp. The team originally hoped he would return later in the season but decided on season-ending surgery after consulting with internal staff and league specialists to ensure the right long-term decision for Brazzell. He has been placed on injured reserve.

Tight end Tommy Tremble sat out the Panthers' team scrimmage with general soreness in his right knee; he wore a knee sleeve during the event. Coach Dave Canales indicated the injury is being monitored but did not provide a timeline for return.

Deebo Samuel recently signed with San Francisco and has maintained close communication with Ricky Pearsall since their time together in Arizona. Samuel expressed confidence in Pearsall's abilities when healthy, stating 'He's shown what he's capable of when he's healthy' and offered encouragement during Pearsall's injury recovery.

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to undergo knee surgery that will keep him out for the entire 2026 NFL season. First-round pick from 2024 draft.

Hendon Hooker, a 2023 third-round pick, is competing with Will Levis and veteran backup Mitchell Trubisky for reps with the Tennessee Titans in 2026.

Mitchell Trubisky is competing with Will Levis and Hendon Hooker for reps with the Tennessee Titans in 2026 as a veteran backup option.

Cam Ward was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft and was effectively anointed as the starter before any competition could be discussed. He was permitted to wear Warren Moon's fabled No. 1 jersey, signaling the franchise's commitment to him as the future starter.

Levis posted a 5-16 record as the Tennessee Titans' QB1 from 2023-24, with a 2-10 record in his starts during the 2024 season. His second-year campaign was marked by baffling and meme-worthy turnovers, shoulder injury, inconsistencies, and poor decisions. The Titans finished 3-14 overall, which earned them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, used on Cam Ward, who was anointed as the starter before any competition could be discussed.

Levis underwent shoulder surgery on his throwing shoulder to address an issue he dealt with as the Titans' starter in 2024. He missed the entire 2025 season due to lingering pain and prioritized long-term health recovery. As of training camp in August 2026, Levis reports he is "throwing it how I want to throw it again" and feels he's returned to full physical strength.

Levis is competing for reps as the Titans' QB3 entering the 2026 season after missing the 2025 campaign due to shoulder surgery. He's battling veteran backup Mitchell Trubisky and 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker for playing time under new head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Levis stated he's "100 percent" confident he can be an NFL starter again, asserting "there are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me." He emphasized he's throwing without lingering pain and feels healthier mentally and emotionally after his year off.

Ian Hartitz expresses strong belief in Caleb Williams, citing his high target volume in the final four games of the season and the potential of the partnership with Ben Johnson, which Hartitz prefers over the situation in Arizona.

Ian Hartitz views the choice between Trey McBride and Colston Loveland as a coin flip, though he ultimately prefers drafting Loveland due to cost considerations.

Ian Hartitz prefers drafting Colston Loveland over Trey McBride, noting that while the decision is a coin flip, he favors Loveland's outlook and cost. Hartitz also categorizes Loveland as a tight end two option for fantasy purposes.

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has all 11 offensive starters returning for the 2026 season, providing continuity for the offense. Prescott has historically led the offense to elite statistical categories, and the Cowboys organization is basing their team evaluation around the offensive talent still in place. The improved defense under new coordinator Christian Parker is expected to complement Prescott's elite offense.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is getting the best of the defense in competitive practice segments under the new iron-sharpening-iron dynamic between offensive coordinator Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Parker. Lamb is among the offensive weapons benefiting from the improved competitive practice environment in early training camp.

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is getting the best of the defense in competitive practice segments under the new iron-sharpening-iron dynamic between offensive coordinator Schottenheimer and defensive coordinator Parker. The competitive practice environment shows Pickens winning against secondary players like Cobie Durant and DaRon Bland in early training camp drills.

Tory Horton is a phenomenal late-round pick (pick 300+) who has a legitimate chance to become the team's wide receiver two.

Adam Randall is a sneaky late-round pick who could replace Derrick Henry's role if Henry were to miss time; he is a massive, versatile player with a receiving background.

Troy Franklin is projected for 28 targets and is expected to take a severe hit in value due to the current Denver receiving room configuration.

Marvin Mims is projected for 45 targets; he possesses big-play ability and speed, though he faces a crowded depth chart.

Cortland Sutton is projected for a 19% target share and 107 targets in the Denver offense.

Jalen Waddle is projected for a 21% target share (118 targets) and 1,281 yards, with a return to his early-career yards-per-reception efficiency.

Theo Johnson is an interesting late-round tight end option, particularly for those looking to stack with Jackson Dart, though he faces competition for targets.

Deebo Samuel's return to the 49ers is bad news for Ricky Pearsall's fantasy outlook, potentially limiting his playing time.

Deebo Samuel's return to the 49ers is a great fit due to his familiarity with the system, though his ADP will likely rise following the news.

Ollie Gordon is a priority target who is currently undervalued relative to his potential role; he is viewed as the primary backup and a potential red-zone option over Jalen Wright.

Darnell Mooney is a solid player when healthy, projected for 600-900 receiving yards, but his production is difficult to predict due to availability issues.

Eli Stowers is a viable upside play who could push into a starting role if Dallas Goedert suffers an injury.

Pat Freiermuth is an upside target late in drafts who remains misused in his current offense; he is a preferred option over other late-round tight ends.

Evan Engram remains the starting tight end for his team; despite a disappointing previous season, his connection with play-caller Davis Webb makes him an interesting late-round target.

James Conner is a high-value late-round dart throw in best ball formats, currently going in round 19; he still has plenty left in the tank and fits a role similar to David Montgomery's.

Pete and JJ Zachariason discuss James Conner as a late-round target who could be cut or traded to a running-back-needy team like the Packers or 49ers, potentially increasing his value.

Pete notes that Kalon Black has a 'free runway' to establish himself as the RB3 for the 49ers due to Jordan James' camp injury and Christian McCaffrey's injury history.

Pete projects Ryan Flournoy for an 11% target share, 70 targets, and four touchdowns, making him a strong upside pick at pick 200.

Pete identifies Jerry Jeudy as a value pick at pick 170-175, projecting him to surprise people despite general market skepticism.

JJ Zachariason expresses concern that drafting Ray Davis alongside James Cook creates a 'bottleneck' that limits leverage against the field, though he acknowledges it is a minor issue in a 30-round format.

JJ Zachariason praises the selection of Tank Bigsby as a preemptive handcuff for Saquon Barkley, providing leverage in tournament formats if the starter misses time.

JJ Zachariason notes that Romeo Doubs falling to round 14 (pick 164) is a sharp value compared to his 119 ADP, and he projects him for 85-90 targets this season despite market fear regarding the Patriots' receiver room.

JJ Zachariason highlights Brenton Strange as an overlooked asset, noting he recorded 10 red zone targets in his last six games and will be valuable for the Jaguars in the middle of the field.

JJ Zachariason views Travis Kelce's previous season as a 'dead cat bounce' but notes his metrics (targets, receptions, yards per reception) were in line with Tyler Warren, making him a solid value in the double-digit rounds.

JJ Zachariason loves the value of Mark Andrews in round 12, noting that while there wasn't much competition at that specific spot, he would have likely been drafted within the next five picks had he not been taken.

Jalen McMillan is a key player to watch as the potential WR2 for the Buccaneers, especially given the injury concerns surrounding Ricky Pearsall and Mike Evans.

Deshaun Watson is expected to remain the starter for the Browns, as the team remains heavily committed to him.

Travis Kelce is ranked higher than the general market consensus, making him a valuable selection in the middle rounds despite not fitting a specific stack.

Jordan Addison is a strong value pick expected to achieve his first 1,000-yard season in year four, bolstered by improved quarterback play.

Jalen Coker is a high-interest sleeper target who was unfortunately sniped in the draft, highlighting his value as a late-round prospect.

Caleb Williams is ranked as a QB12-13, with the market being higher on him than the analysts, though he offers significant rushing upside.

Cortland Sutton represents great value at pick 98, significantly lower than his 70 ADP, providing a strong option even without a stack.

Michael Wilson is preferred over Marvin Harrison Jr. because he is expected to play the traditional X-receiver role and see more red-zone and deep-field opportunities.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is viewed as overvalued at his current ADP, with a ranking closer to pick 100, as he may be limited to a flanker role compared to Michael Wilson's potential X-receiver usage.

Rico Dowdle is a target with breakout potential, projected inside the top 60 picks. He is preferred over Chuba Hubbard, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Kenneth Gainwell due to his proven ability to produce total yards when given opportunity.

Lamar Jackson is an elite value at pick 71, as he is ranked ahead of Joe Burrow and Drake May, making him difficult to pass up despite the lack of immediate stacking options.

Bucky Irving is considered undervalued at pick 70 overall, with the market fade having gone too far according to Pete.

Brock Purdy's ranking requires adjustment due to the injury status of Ricky Pearsall and Kirk, though he remains a high-end quarterback target with significant yardage and touchdown upside.

Dak Prescott is a strong target at quarterback 10 or 11 because there are few players on the board ahead of him that offer similar value, making him an easy click for drafters.

Pete Nova notes that Jonathan Brooks is currently being steamed up in draft markets.

Pete Nova identifies Rico Dowdle as a running back he likes for later rounds.

Pete Nova selects TreVeyon Henderson for his high-upside RB2 potential, noting that if he hits his ceiling, he could be drafted among elite RBs next year.

Pete Nova prefers Luther Burden over Rome Odunze in high-upside tournament formats, citing his range of outcomes.

Pete Nova selects Mike Evans for his ceiling, acknowledging the injury risk but prioritizing the high-upside potential in a tournament format.

Pete Nova is very high on Terry McLaurin, viewing him as a potential stud and a target in the early fourth round.

Pete Nova is very high on Jalen Waddle, expecting him to be a stud and considering him a target in the early fourth round.

Pete Nova ranks both Josh Jacobs and Javonte Williams ahead of Breece Hall at their current draft cost.

Pete Nova prefers Josh Jacobs over Breece Hall, noting that Jacobs is a great value in the third round if suspension concerns are mitigated.

JJ Zachariason considers Chris Olave a slam-dunk selection and a dynasty WR1.

JJ Zachariason views Emeka Egbuka as a future round-one caliber player for next year's drafts.

Pete Nova ranks Malik Nabers as his 14th overall player, citing his potential for 170-200 targets and high-upside ceiling. He expects him to play week one.

Pete Nova expresses minor reservations about CeeDee Lamb but selects him at the 1.11 turn based on board value, as he is ranked 13th overall.

Pete Nova ranks James Cook as his eighth overall player, placing him ahead of Justin Jefferson (12th) and CeeDee Lamb (13th).

JJ Zachariason highlights Omarion Hampton as a three-down skill set back who is being slept on, noting he recorded 32 receptions in nine games last year.

JJ Zachariason identifies Jahmyr Gibbs as his personal 1.01 overall player in this format.

31-year-old veteran tight end entering his 11th season has been a mentoring resource for Arkin as he acclimates to the NFL environment in Foxborough. Henry praised Arkin's effort and development, noting the UDFA has been performing well and mixing in with both first- and second-team units.

Multi-year free-agent signing placed on season-ending injured reserve in the spring due to a knee injury, creating a blocking tight end vacancy for the Patriots' final roster in August.

Undrafted tight end from Illinois earning increased first-team reps at training camp after Julian Hill's season-ending knee injury created a blocking tight end vacancy. Head coach Mike Vrabel praised Arkin's learning curve, competitive spirit, and ability to avoid mental slowdown as assignments pile up; Arkin has been mixing snaps between first- and second-team offenses with Drake Maye's unit, lining up as an in-line blocker and receiving option. On Saturday, Maye connected with Arkin wide open in the flat on a play-action delayed route with yards after catch. Arkin achieved a 79.5 run-blocking grade on Pro Football Focus in his final 2025 season at Illinois and is competing for a roster spot.

Bo Nix's rushing production last season (356 rushing yards, third on team; five rushing touchdowns, second on team) demonstrates the dual-threat value of his mobility. Despite 612 pass attempts, he was sacked only 22 times, reflecting the evasiveness that Coach Sean Payton credits as a core strength. Payton emphasized that sack avoidance has outsized fantasy impact: "when you take a sack, just do the analytics on it, getting points on that drive or likelihood to kick a field goal, it all drops dramatically."

Broncos QB Bo Nix is back practicing on his surgically repaired right ankle after fracturing it in the divisional-round win over the Bills. He underwent two surgeries, with the second in April to treat bone spurs, and missed most of the offseason program but has no limitations in training camp. Nix stated the injury will not change his playing style: "I'm going to roll [out]. I'm going to be as athletic as I can be." He emphasized feeling "great, feel normal. Nothing's holding me back out there." Coach Sean Payton has called Nix's mobility "one of his superpowers," noting that sack avoidance dramatically improves drive success and field goal likelihood.

So far Makai Lemon is mainly operating from the slot (recent report) and doing well on underneath work Has not proven himself on deeper separation yet

More like what I thought we’d see - Kyler wins today’s battle vs JJM

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was brought back by the 49ers in free agency after spending the 2025 season with the Commanders, returning to the team.

Third-year wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has been lost for the season after deciding to have surgery on a nagging PCL injury in early August 2026.

HC Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr, via @​giantswfan: "Both competing for everything at this point in time ... both those guys are going to play a lot."

HC Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr, via @​giantswfan: "Both competing for everything at this point in time ... both those guys are going to play a lot."

Parker Washington = 3 level threat + YAC BTJ = speed + deep balls Jakobi = IQ + sure handed

Up and down day for Jaxson Dart. Started with a long completion to Malachi Fields down left sideline. Also hit Theo Johnson with a beautifully lofted touch pass for a huge gain or touchdown. In between, the offense struggled and he threw a pair of interceptions to Paulson Adebo and Tremaine Edmunds.

Up and down day for Jaxson Dart. Started with a long completion to Malachi Fields down left sideline. Also hit Theo Johnson with a beautifully lofted touch pass for a huge gain or touchdown. In between, the offense struggled and he threw a pair of interceptions to Paulson Adebo and Tremaine Edmunds.

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Biggest takeaways from Broncos training camp practice today: —Bo Nix hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard TD, then defense stepped up —Sam Ehlinger was the second QB up today, then Jarrett Stidham —Stidham hit Hakeem Butler for a 70-yard TD and Marvin Mims for 50 yard TD —No Drew Sanders or Caleb Lohner

Trevor Lawrence on Parker Washington, Brian Thomas, and Jakobi Meyers: Which one do you think he speaks highest of?

Trevor Lawrence on Parker Washington, Brian Thomas, and Jakobi Meyers: Which one do you think he speaks highest of?

Trevor Lawrence on Parker Washington, Brian Thomas, and Jakobi Meyers: Which one do you think he speaks highest of?

The rookie seventh-round running back selection is expected to compete for the RB3 role with the Steelers, though on Saturday Lew Nichols received the majority of work in that competition.

The second-year running back is expected to be in the primary competition for the RB3 role alongside rookie seventh-round pick Eli Heidenreich, though on Saturday Lew Nichols received the majority of work in that battle.

Wilson regained first-team receiver reps on Saturday after Germie Bernard had received them on Friday, indicating he is winning the competition for playing time in the wide receiver rotation.

Perry made a key 40-yard back shoulder catch on fourth down during the two-minute drill against rookie cornerback Daylen Everette, demonstrating his ability to win contested situations and execute in critical moments.

The third-round rookie quarterback showed both flashes and significant development needs in Saturday's two-minute drill. Allar had been accurate and pushing the ball downfield through the first few days, but in the drill he misfired on quick underneath passes while also delivering a perfectly placed 40-yard back shoulder throw to A.T. Perry on fourth down; the offense failed to score inside the ten, illustrating he remains a work in progress.

After receiving first-team reps on Friday, Bernard's role appeared to regress on Saturday as the work went back to Roman Wilson. Late in practice, Bernard dropped a wide-open pass from Mason Rudolph over the middle that would have been a significant gain, a missed opportunity in the receiver competition.

The 2023 seventh-round pick from Green Bay, who was cut after a solid preseason last year, is back competing for the RB3 role with Pittsburgh. On Saturday, Nichols got the majority of work in the running back rotation and notably ran with the first-team offense in the two-minute drill to end practice, suggesting he is gaining ground in the backup competition.

Metcalf had his best day of camp so far on Saturday, demonstrating improved communication with Aaron Rodgers that was a stated point of emphasis. Rodgers was hitting him on all levels of the field in all areas; Metcalf made tough catches in traffic and showed after-the-catch ability that would have generated significant yardage in a game scenario.

Allar, a rookie third-round QB, continues to show both flashes and significant development needs. He had solid accuracy and downfield ability in early camp days, but in a two-minute drill opportunity to end practice, he was off-target on quick underneath passes (the 'layups'). However, he also made a perfectly placed 40-yard back shoulder throw to A.T. Perry on fourth down, demonstrating he is still very much a work in progress with inconsistent execution.

Bernard lost first-team reps that he had earned the previous day, with the role reverting to Roman Wilson. He also dropped a pass from Mason Rudolph that would have been a significant chunk gain, though he is noted as a fluid route runner with good separation ability who still has time to earn a starting role.

Nichols, a 2023 seventh-round pick from Green Bay, is competing for the RB3 role with Pittsburgh after solid preseason work last year. He got the majority of work in the RB competition today and notably ran with the first-team offense in the two-minute drill to end practice, suggesting he is the lead candidate for the backup role.

Metcalf put together his best day of camp so far; Aaron Rodgers was hitting him on all levels of the field in all areas. The two were clearly on the same page, with Metcalf making tough catches in traffic and showing ability to pick up serious yardage after the catch in game scenarios. Improving QB-WR communication was a stated point of emphasis for Metcalf this camp.

The speedy wide receiver was targeted on a deep ball from Jaxson Dart during 11-on-11 drills on Saturday, which was knocked away by rookie linebacker Jack Kelly, who showed tremendous range on the play.

The tight end was slammed to the ground after catching a pass during a 'must-score' situation late in Saturday's practice and got up slowly; his status for Monday's full-pads practice is uncertain pending observation.

The wide receiver returned to practice on Saturday after having an off day on Friday as he recovers from a torn ACL; he participated in limited fashion, initially wearing a baseball cap and not warming up early, before running a handful of routes and participating in a jog-through install period.

The quarterback was rarely able to set his feet and throw comfortably during Saturday's practice due to consistent pass rush pressure; he threw at least one interception to Colton Hood that was negated by an offside penalty, and completed passes to multiple tight ends including Tanner Conner (four catches) and Odell Beckham (touchdown).

The quarterback was rarely able to set his feet and throw comfortably during Saturday's practice due to consistent pass rush pressure; he also threw multiple interceptions, including one tipped by Tremaine Edmunds and intercepted by Paulson Adebo for a touchdown, and another directly intercepted by Edmunds.

The veteran blocking tight end, who has four career catches in two seasons with the Giants, had three catches and nearly a fourth on Saturday, meeting his season quota in a single practice day.

The tight end who joined the Giants late last season has been productive every day catching passes from Jameis Winston during camp; he had at least four catches on Saturday, all from Winston, though roster status remains uncertain.

The third-year tight end, who has struggled with catching consistency in prior camp periods, had a strong Saturday with several nice catches, including a deep catch on a ball feathered over cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse by Jaxson Dart; this marks a notable improvement after dropping easy passes in the first two practices.

After three days without a highlight, Beckham delivered on Saturday, leaping to snag a touchdown pass of roughly 25 yards from Jameis Winston during team drills, providing the first notable receiving production moment of camp.

Despite head coach John Harbaugh's reminders to keep players on their feet, tight end Isaiah Likely was slammed to the ground after catching a pass during a 'must-score' situation late in practice; he got up slowly, and his status will need to be monitored when the Giants return to practice on Monday.

Nabers returned to practice on Saturday after having an off day on Friday as he recovers from a torn ACL; he initially appeared unlikely to practice with a baseball cap on and no warm-up, but he did participate in limited fashion, which is becoming customary for his recovery progression.

The veteran blocking tight end, who has four catches in two seasons with the Giants, had three catches on Saturday and nearly came down with a fourth, meeting his seasonal quota in a single practice.

The tight end who came to the Giants late last season has been productive every day catching passes from Jameis Winston, recording at least four catches on Saturday, all from Winston; his roster status remains uncertain but his consistent production during camp is noteworthy.

The third-year tight end, who has struggled with catching consistency, had a strong day on Saturday with several nice catches, including a deep catch on a ball feathered beautifully over cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse by Jaxson Dart; this was a notable improvement after dropping easy passes in each of the first two practices.

After three days without a highlight, Beckham delivered on Saturday, leaping to snag a touchdown pass of roughly 25 yards from Jameis Winston, providing the offensive production fans had been waiting for during the first four days of training camp.

QB Dillon Gabriel has been noted by media as the most consistent QB through the first week of training camp, though he was picked off by LB Reid Carrico to end practice.

TE Joe Royer missed practice on Day 4 for personal reasons.

WR Jamari Thrash missed practice on Day 4.

WR Luke Floriea got some yards on an end around during practice.

TE Harold Fannin returned from his personal absence day and participated in practice.

WR Tylan Wallace was targeted on a deep pass from Deshaun Watson that was overthrown and intercepted by Christopher Edmonds to end practice.

WR Denzel Boston has been the star of training camp through four practices, looking like a home run pick for early in the second round and potentially the team's No. 1 receiver. He hauled in a contested catch on a long pass from Shedeur Sanders and is described as 'That Guy' by observers. Multiple sources noted that on deep balls where he was the target instead of Jerry Jeudy, he would have come down with the ball.

WR Jerry Jeudy connected with Shedeur Sanders for a red zone touchdown in 7-on-7 drills, though the source notes it was a rudimentary goal-line score. He was also targeted on a deep ball by Sanders that was intercepted by D'Angelo Ross, and nearly had another interception dropped by Grant Delpit on a Sanders pass.

TE Jack Stoll dropped a short pass from Deshaun Watson in red zone drills that he should have caught; the ball was tipped by S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and intercepted for a pick-six by Christopher Edmonds. This exemplifies concerns about Stoll's receiving ability.

Sanders is in year two of competing for the Browns starting QB job against Deshaun Watson. He expressed significantly more comfort in Todd Monken's offense compared to year one, noting the game is slowing down and showing improved command, timing, and overall play. He had a better throwing week than Watson according to Zac Jackson's camp assessment, connecting with Jerry Jeudy for a red zone touchdown, though he also threw interceptions including one to D'Angelo Ross on a deep ball intended for Jeudy.

Watson is competing with Shedeur Sanders for the starting QB job in training camp. He threw multiple red zone touchdown passes in 7-on-7 drills, including designed rollout touchdowns, but also had several interceptions including a pick-six to Christopher Edmonds in the end zone and an overthrown pass to Tylan Wallace picked off by Edmonds.

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Jauan Jennings departed the 49ers via free agency, removing a pass-catching option from the offense and creating additional receiving opportunity for Deebo Samuel.

Brandon Aiyuk is stuck in a state of limbo that the source suggests will not result in him returning to the 49ers roster, creating additional receiving opportunity for Deebo Samuel and other 49ers pass catchers.

Ricky Pearsall is done for the year, creating offensive opportunity for Deebo Samuel and other 49ers receivers. This injury context explains why the 49ers will lean heavily on Samuel to make an impact on the offense.

The source notes injury risk concern: 'The more times any player touches the ball, the greater the risk of injury. And Samuel has a habit of fighting for every blade of grass, at all times.' However, it acknowledges Samuel has been largely durable throughout his career. The expanded role across receiver, running back, and return game will increase his touch volume and injury exposure.

49ers G.M. John Lynch confirmed Samuel will play multiple positions: receiver, running back, and return game. Lynch stated, 'You are going to see him in the return game, at receiver, and at running back. We are going to use him all over the field, and we are really excited to have Deebo back.' This expanded role mirrors his 2021 All-Pro season when he had 59 carries for 365 yards and 8 TDs plus 1,405 receiving yards and 6 TDs. Recent carry volume: 42 in 2024 with 49ers, 17 in 2025 with Commanders. Return game involvement: 17 kickoff returns for 533 yards (31.4 avg) in 2024, 15 returns for 452 yards (30.1 avg) in 2025.

Also John Bates is going to miss a few weeks, further opening the door for Ben Sinnott in 12 personnel to be a factor + Treylon Burks was back at practice after missing yesterday due to foot soreness

Also John Bates is going to miss a few weeks, further opening the door for Ben Sinnott in 12 personnel to be a factor + Treylon Burks was back at practice after missing yesterday due to foot soreness

Also John Bates is going to miss a few weeks, further opening the door for Ben Sinnott in 12 personnel to be a factor + Treylon Burks was back at practice after missing yesterday due to foot soreness

CeeDee Lamb on if Ryan Flournoy can be that guy to help the Cowboys have three 1,000-yard receivers: "He IS that guy."

CeeDee Lamb on if Ryan Flournoy can be that guy to help the Cowboys have three 1,000-yard receivers: "He IS that guy."

If you’ve been following along, Commanders want to see Jacory Croskey-Merritt improve in the pass game (to not tip run/pass when he’s in) Hearing multiple days of checkdowns in the flat from Jayden to JCM sounds like things are improving for him

If you’ve been following along, Commanders want to see Jacory Croskey-Merritt improve in the pass game (to not tip run/pass when he’s in) Hearing multiple days of checkdowns in the flat from Jayden to JCM sounds like things are improving for him

At 34 years old, Hopkins is described as a shadow of his former Pro Bowl self; however, he caught 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns last season with Baltimore, suggesting he still has enough production left to play, though he believes the Ravens underutilized him.

Hopkins clarified via social media that he has not retired from the NFL and still intends to keep playing while taking an assistant wide receivers coach position at Georgia Tech; he is actively looking for an NFL contract for 2026.

Jaydon Blue

We asked Donnie what his biggest surprise was: “I think the Cardinals' wide receivers room has been a massive surprise. Overlooking Marvin Harrison Jr.'s drop, everybody from Michael Wilson to Kendrick Bourne to bottom of the depth chart guys have really stood out.”

We asked Donnie what his biggest surprise was: “I think the Cardinals' wide receivers room has been a massive surprise. Overlooking Marvin Harrison Jr.'s drop, everybody from Michael Wilson to Kendrick Bourne to bottom of the depth chart guys have really stood out.”

We asked Donnie what his biggest surprise was: “I think the Cardinals' wide receivers room has been a massive surprise. Overlooking Marvin Harrison Jr.'s drop, everybody from Michael Wilson to Kendrick Bourne to bottom of the depth chart guys have really stood out.”

Mahomes and Jackson behind center. The year of the run is upon us [Retweeted](

Mahomes and Jackson behind center. The year of the run is upon us [Retweeted](

Best shape in a while SZN for Deebo, but good he was able to do a full practice off the street

🔬 no other way for me to say this other than to say it: genuinely, through three practices, George Pickens is locked in every single rep — whether he gets the ball or not (decoy routes, blocking) and, when he does get the ball, you’d think he’s playing in a game TODAY. #Cowboys #trainingcamp

J.J. McCarthy off to a rough start in team. Eight snaps, 0-for-3 and picked by Blake Cashman.

Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans are gonna be a problem

Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans are gonna be a problem

The Jets have a bad defense but it’s good that Geno is looking sharp and that the chemistry is there with AD Mitchell That’s a continual drumbeat from OTAs in terms of the AD Mitchell hype

I still expect Kyler to win the job, but this is a different tune that Jefferson seemed to have earlier this offseason All reports have said JJM looks better thru the 1st few practices (he does have 2 years of knowing the system) Something to definitely watch

Fifth-round pick suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the spring, marking the second significant injury to hit the Lions' 2026 draft class.

Fifth-round pick from the 2026 draft class suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the spring, contributing to the Lions' linebacker depth concerns heading into training camp.

A James Robinson sighting on August 1st, 2026 is a beautiful thing

Marvin Mims Jr. caught a touchdown pass from Bo Nix during Saturday's team drills as Nix rolled to his right, demonstrating continued involvement in the Broncos' first-team offense during training camp.

Bo Nix led the league in pass attempts last season with 612 and was sacked 22 times. The Broncos had the lowest sacks per pass attempt in the league last season at 3.75%. Nix will be smart about when to scramble versus slide, stating "It's always the situation. If it's a first down, I'll do down, not take unnecessary hits, at the same time, a key third, fourth down, you have to go get the first down." He emphasized he is "not going to be dumb" and won't "run over everybody on the field," but will "be smart, put us, put me, in a good situation."

Bo Nix will not hesitate to scramble and use designed runs despite his surgically repaired ankle, stating "Absolutely not" when asked if the injury would limit his desire to scramble. Nix emphasized that mobility is "a strength of ours and so we've got to use our strengths" and that "when I'm moving around, it's a good thing." Coach Sean Payton called Nix's ability to extend plays in the passing game with his mobility as well as escape sacks "one of his superpowers." Nix rushed for 356 yards last season (third on the Broncos) and scored five rushing touchdowns (second on the team). Payton noted that avoiding sacks is analytically critical: "when you take a sack, just do the analytics on it, getting points on that drive or likelihood to kick a field goal, it all drops dramatically." The Broncos had the lowest sacks per pass attempt in the league last season at 3.75%.

Bo Nix was medically cleared to open training camp after undergoing initial surgery to repair a fractured right ankle suffered in the AFC Divisional round win over Buffalo, followed by a follow-up surgery in April to treat bone spurs in the same ankle. He missed most of the Broncos' offseason program and threw on a limited basis in mandatory minicamp in June, but has since taken his usual allotment of work with the first-team offense and has already executed several scrambles and throws on the run, including a touchdown throw to Marvin Mims Jr. while rolling right during Saturday team drills. Nix stated he feels "great, feel normal, nothing's holding me back" and is "playing like I normally do."