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After a run to Super Bowl 60, it was a shorter offseason for the New England Patriots. That did not stop players from attacking their offseason work before and after they returned to the facility in the spring. For their efforts throughout organized team activities and mandatory …
The dead zone is nearly over, as Atlanta Falcons training camp begins on Wednesday, July 29. Things have been mostly quiet since my post-draft roster projection back in May, but a few notable roster moves along with reporting from OTAs and minicamp have adjusted my expectations f…
Nick Underhill reports that the Saints and WR Chris Olave continue to discuss a contract extension, with Olave currently not expected to miss any training camp time regarding the issue. The 25-year-old has participated in individual drills during OTAs, but is yet to return to te…
The Arizona Cardinals signed defensive tackle Coziah Izzard and placed rookie DT Kaleb Proctor on the season-ending IR. There was an opening in the defensive tackle room when Proctor tore his meniscus in early June during OTAs. RELATED: TRAINING CAMP DT OUTLOOK Izzard has been in…
Chargers rookies report to training camp this week! It’s time to get excited! Here are three questions I’ll be looking to get answers to when the entire team gets together and things start rolling next week. 1.) Who will win the starting left guard spot? Through OTAs and mandator…
There’s nothing like a training camp jump scare in which a star player is placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Such was the case for Seattle Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori, who was one of three players put on PUP on Monday. Emmanwori participated through…
An intriguing Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver was sent a clear warning ahead of training camp after a lackluster OTAs and minicamp. The post Chiefs Rookie WR Put on Notice Ahead of Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
LaPorta (back) is expected to be full go for training camp after he was limited during OTAs and minicamp while rehabbing from back surgery, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The 49ers made a polarizing draft pick. Well, in the case of their most recent one, 2026’s De’Zhaun Stribling, the pick itself seemed to be an absolute mixed bag when it comes to fans’ reactions. Most called it a reach—at best. And then he cam…
On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterbacks and rookies, along with players rehabilitating pre-existing injuries, will report to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, ahead of the rest of the team. That includes starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who w…
On Friday afternoon, the rookies for the Seattle Seahawks reported for training camp, and one member of the Seahawks’ draft class has been placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Seventh-round defensive tackle Deven Eastern, who’s missed parts of minicamp and OTAs …
The defensive tackle will have an uphill battle to make the Seahawks roster after missing much of OTAs and minicamp with injury.
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon says he’s ’100 percent’ for camp after missing final OTAs – InquirerAfter sitting out part of the offseason program due to injury, Makai Lemon said Friday that he’s “feeling great” …
Bowers (knee) practiced "at full speed" during OTAs and minicamp, Ryan McFadden of ESPN reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Oluwafemi Oladejo‘s rookie season was limited to six games. The Titans pass rusher was also sidelined this spring, but he should be able to participate in padded practices. Oladejo dealt with a hamstring injury in recent months, as noted by veteran Titans reporter Paul Kuharsky. …
The Arizona Cardinals have a new offensive system. If you are a fan of the team, you know this; you just haven’t seen how it will actually work with live players. Team OTAs and minicamps have been the only glimpse so far. Everyone wants to see this new scheme in motion. Because t…
The Buffalo Bills are currently enjoying some downtime before the team gathers at St. John Fisher University for the start of training camp on July 29. From rookie minicamp and voluntary minicamp to organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, rookies and veterans alike have…
The time between when OTAs end and training camp begins is the one time when the NFL news cycle grinds to a halt. Pretty much everyone in the league- executives, coaches, and players is taking some time away to gear up for the upcoming season. That leaves the media to make lists …
About ten years ago, Jerry Jones explained that roster turnover every year is about 30%. ”We have about a 30 percent turnover every year. What is the core? Who is the core? That’s a part of what we’ll be doing.“ As the NFL slows down to a crawl between final OTAs and the start of…
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of rookie Romello Height to a four-year deal. Height, the first of two third-round picks, still participated during OTAs despite not being under contract. There was never a worry that he’d hold out into training camp. Per the CBA’s ro…
Zac Taylor said that Landon Robinson was just too talented to pass up in the seventh round for the Cincinnati Bengals on draft day. My expectation is that he will also be too talented to keep off the final 53-man roster. He was front and center soaking in coaching throughout OTAs…
It’s officially the dog days of the NFL offseason, as it’s the stretch of time between the end of free agency, the NFL Draft, organized team activities, and team training camps—which will kick off later this fresh new month of July. Without a first round pick, the Colts’ biggest …
49ers When asked about which rookies impressed him the most during the 49ers’ OTAs, Matt Barrows of The Athletic writes that fifth-round LB Jaden Dugger got time at the strongside position after Luke Gifford suffered a concussion. However, Barrows is unsure if Dugger will land t…
The Bears drafted Malik Muhammad to compete for CB2, but his role could be much bigger after Chicago began testing him at multiple positions during OTAs. The post Bears May Have Bigger Plans for Malik Muhammad Than Anyone Realized appeared first on HEAVY.
New Orleans Saints fourth-round pick Bryce Lance may be one of the most intriguing players to watch as training camp rapidly inches closer, as the rookie wide receiver is already turning heads. The North Dakota State product impressed throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp, consi…
If Tucker Kraft can get back on the field by Week 1 and stay healthy, he could end up being the top fantasy football tight end in 2026. Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report did not even need to see Kraft return. However, based on what he heard at OTAs, he is ready to declare Kraft […
The latest Andy Reid surprises Nick Bolton with Missouri Tigers Hall of Fame announcement | The Kansas City Star At a recent OTA practice earlier this month, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid surprised Bolton with a special announcement, as revealed Monday in a video posted by the scho…
We previously published a Philadelphia Eagles 53-man roster prediction prior to their spring practices. Since then, we’ve learned more about the team through watching their OTA and minicamp sessions. Now it’s time for an updated projection that accounts for the at the winners, lo…
Bills Bills QB Josh Allen feels fortunate that the team has QB coach Bo Hardegree to add experience and new concepts to the playbook. “A lot of meeting time, that’s what OTAs is for, you’re re-installing the playbook,” Allen said of his interactions with Hardegree, via Pro Footba…
Coming out of OTAs and mandatory minicamp, the Raiders are still on track with their plan to start veteran QB Kirk Cousins ahead of No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza in Week 1, per Jason La Canfora. La Canfora writes there’s a lot of organizational buy-in at all different levels, star…
Tate impressed with his route running and catching ability at OTAs, and teammate Alontae Taylor described the rookie fourth overall pick as "polished," Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
Young 49ers wide receiver turned heads at OTAs“He has a lot of juice, and he can add a lot to this team,” Evans said. “The speed down the field, the quickness. He’s having a few really good weeks, and he’s made a lot of plays.” 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk terminated agreement with agent…
There are a ton of great General Managers in the NFL. Let's power-rank the very best following OTAs and minicamp for the 2026 season.
In a recent episode of the Dolphins Collective on YouTube, the discussion centered on OTA performance, noting that QB Malik Willis has lived up to expectations while QB Quinn Ewers has exceeded them. Notably, two of the hosts—Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald and Alain Poupart of Sp…
The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver group has been a big subject this offseason. John Spytek was expected to make plenty of moves to help add more depth and explosiveness on the outside. It started with the team signing Jalen Nailor from the Minnesota Vikings. The next step was t…
Las Vegas Raiders rookie Malik Benson was named a surprise this offseason by ESPN
There are a lot of competent teams in the NFC. Let's predict all seven NFC playoff teams following OTAs and minicamp for the 2026 NFL Season.
Now that OTAs and minicamps are in the books, let's roll out our fresh predictions for all seven AFC playoff teams in the 2026 NFL Season.
The Los Angeles Rams intended to draft Ty Simpson even before Jimmy Garoppolo decided to retire. LA was able to solve the quarterback position long-term and prepare for life after Matthew Stafford. They may still need a fix in the near term should Stafford miss time. A viral repo…
Why Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue feels he’ll put disappointing rookie season behind him – Jon Machota, The Athletic Jaydon Blue is preparing for a much better second season in the NFL. The Cowboys’ leading rusher is set. Williams did very little on-field work during organized team acti…
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program when minicamp wrapped up and we spoke with The Score’s Mark Grote to talk about it. Mark discusses Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, the offensive line, the defensive line, and if there i…
A viral report from The Athletic suggests that Ty Simpson struggled to separate himself from Stetson Bennett in the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback battle during organized team activities. On the surface it seems concerning that the thirteenth overall selection isn’t immediately an…
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Last season was a breakout year for Troy Franklin. He was coming off a disappointing rookie year, but he put in the work, added some weight, and was the Broncos’ most hyped up player in the offseason. He kept making plays during OTAs and minicamp, and that all carried over into t…
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Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and look at some of the hot topics right now in Chicago Bears news. Ryan and Bryan discuss some of our OTA takeaways, training camp narratives, …
The Chiefs made a somewhat surprising trade earlier this month, sending offensive tackle Wanya Morris to Atlanta for a late Day 3 pick swap. That trade was informed by an encouraging spring from undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson. He impressed during OTAs, per ESPN’s Nate Taylor, giv…
The Steelers reached agreements on long-term contracts with two members of their 2023 draft class, but not their most successful player. While Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington both signed four-year deals during OTAs, Joey Porter Jr. remains without an extension. Coming off his …
Greetings, Bengals fans! With the offseason now in full swing with OTAs concluding, the Bengals can now focus on getting new deals done for cornerbacks DJ Turner and Dax Hill, as well as running back Chase Brown. All three are set to be unrestricted free agents in 2027, though Tu…
Stock report from Philadelphia’s OTAs and mandatory minicamp (Part 3 of 3).
Vic Tafur of The Athletic recently spoke with San Francisco 49ers CEO Al Guido, and there’s a chance the team will relocate its practice facility. There was an image during OTAs of Mike Evans running around with the electric substation in the background. While the internet didn’t…
Now that OTAs and minicamp have concluded last week, the New Orleans Saints will have a little break before the start of training camp next month. It will be a couple of quiet weeks before the team takes the field again as the league just announced the start of training camp for …
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and with OTAs/minicamp behind us, let’s predict which undrafted rookie could…
Many players enter camp on thin ice after OTAs and minicamps: veterans fighting for depth roles, young players battling rookies and specialists proving their value. Here are five across the league who must deliver or risk being among the final cuts.
The Las Vegas Raiders are having a QB competition between Kirk Cousins and first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Nonetheless, all signs point to the veteran winning the job over the rookie. With OTAs and mandatory minicamp now in the rearview mirror, Cousins and Mendoza are likely…
Now that OTAs and minicamp are wrapped up across the NFL, let's dive into some fresh record predictions for the NFC for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta may have been limited to walkthroughs at OTAs and minicamp, but that isn’t stopping him from a trip down to Nashville for the sixth-annual Tight End University week of events. Tight End University (or TEU) was founded by George Kittle, Travis K…
Earlier this week, we broke down the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp. Unfortunately, everyone can’t be winners. The following list of six players, whom I believe saw their stock fall over the past month, are far from in trouble. There’s relatively little…
A look at six players whose stock is trending down after Detroit Lions OTAs, minicamp.
Seattle Seahawks reserve offensive lineman Josh Jones has addressed his health status, and it should be good news for next month’s training camp. Jones, who re-signed with Seattle on a $4 million contract for the 2026 season, did not participate in OTAs and mandatory minicamp dri…
Now that OTAs and minicamp are in the books for the 2026 NFL Offseason, let's get into some fresh record predictions for the AFC.
The Tennessee Titans wrapped up mandatory minicamp last week. Two players who were not physical participants were offensive tackle JC Latham and defensive end Femi Oladejo. The Titans now head into summer break before training camp with concerns regarding both players. It sounded…
On the very first day of Detroit Lions OTAs, coach Dan Campbell offered a warning to reporters and fans. “We’re going to have two fields and walkthrough. So don’t read into all that,” Campbell said. “‘I saw so-and-so on field two.’ Okay. Doesn’t mean anything, the guys know that …
The Steelers used a first-round pick on Arizona State’s Max Iheanachor in April’s draft, but he may not step into a starting role right away. The 22-year-old played every snap of his college career at right tackle, but at Pittsburgh’s spring practices, it was Dylan Cook who took …
The Seattle Seahawks have Sam Darnold as their starting QB, but behind him, the team has Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe, whom they selected with a 2025 third-round pick. Nonetheless, could Seattle potentially listen to a trade offer for Milroe from any team needing to improve their Q…
From the story: *The Eagles traded two draft picks and signed Wicks to a one-year extension to acquire the fourth-year wide receiver from the Packers back in April of this offseason. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman committed to the 25-year-old with $9 million in guaranteed…
There has been much made about the fact that Cam Ward struggled in OTAs and mini-camp for the Tennessee Titans. It’s crazy to create a narrative about what that means for Ward’s career, but hey, what else are people going to do in June? I’ve been watching a lot of soccer. Maybe S…
With the conclusion of Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp last week, all will be relatively quiet for an entire month. But right around the corner is training camp, and on Monday, the league announced report dates for all 32 teams. For the Lions, rookies will report to camp on July …
Before we get into my list of the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp, let’s make one thing clear: jobs are not won in the spring. Practices are very low-key, and coaches are using most of the time to start installing the playbook and getting their players u…
Fansided's 12th Man Rising's Ernesto Cova called running back George Holani a winner from the Seattle Seahawks offseason workouts. The post Seahawks Ex-Undrafted RB Has Rising Stock After OTAs appeared first on HEAVY.
After a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, star wide receiver A.J. Brown has quickly made his mark with the New England Patriots. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Brown’s arrival on June 1 brought an immediate surge of energy to the team’s organized team activities (O…
After the Dallas Cowboys had a few good weeks of OTAs and minicamp, the team should feel good about where the roster is currently though things are never settled. The Cowboys still have their eyes set on adding more pieces to the roster ahead of the preseason. Here are a few free…
This past week, I asked the following question: Reflecting on the recent Miami Dolphins OTAs: which player performances or position group developments have given you the most optimism for the upcoming season, and conversely, which areas still leave you with doubts or unanswered q…
Miami Dolphins fans share both the positive and negative takeaways from the team's recent OTAs.
Mansoor Delane was able to participate in OTAs, but he did not take part in minicamp. The Chiefs’ first-round rookie should be in place for the beginning of padded practices, however. Delane was dealing with a shoulder injury during minicamp, head coach Andy Reid said. He added (…
The Dallas Cowboys just wrapped up mandatory minicamp, and the ‘Boys are officially off the clock for the next month. The team has crossed off two of the three phases of the offseason program. With Organized Team Activities and minicamp in the rearview mirror, we now enter a brie…
When it comes to the play on the field, spring practice doesn’t provide much opportunity for true evaluation. The majority of each practice involves a lengthy walkthrough session, and a lot of the team drills are meant to put players in different positions and try out new looks a…
The Arizona Cardinals selected Carson Beck out of the University of Miami in the third round. He has since attended every OTA and minicamp the team has offered. And now, he has his mind set on either being the starter this year, or at the minimum, becoming somebody’s backup. RELA…
Bengals News Bengals 53-man Roster Projection: How OTAs and mandatory minicamp can foreshadow what final cuts will look like The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up their offseason workout program this week. Here’s how the last month of work has shaped the roster. Bengals Have History …
The Minnesota Vikings‘ QB competition will be the dominating storyline heading into training camp. J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are battling to be the team’s starter. Despite this battle being in its early stages, with OTAs and mandatory minicamp now over, one former player bel…