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Every August, we roll out one of the most valuable things we do at Footballguys: our Footballguys Preseason Updates. They're 32+ pages per week of hand-crafted intel from our staff covering every relevant player on every NFL team. It's a monster feature. And honestly, it's worth the price of a Footballguys Premium Subscription on its own.
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That's why we created this: the distilled version. No fluff, no filler. Just the most crucial player takeaways, broken down team by team, so you get smarter in minutes. Not hours.
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Most of these come straight from our full reports and Footballguys staffers; others are my takes. But all of it is curated to give you an edge.
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Let's dive in.
Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Kyler Murray says he feels the most comfortable in the offense as he has in his career.
- WR Zay Jones has claimed the WR3 role.
- WR Xavier Weaver has impressed the coaching staff and is battling for a roster spot.
- RB Trey Benson played the second drive with the first team and finished with the second team.
- OLB Jordan Burch has been making impact plays for the defense.
- QB Jacoby Brissett has solidified the backup role that Arizona sought him out for.
Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Michael Penix Jr. had seen a difficult start to camp, being outplayed by Kirk Cousins, but started to come on stronger this week.
- RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier are viewed as complementary pieces, and Allgeier received goal-line reps in team scrimmages.
- WR Drake London's aggressive mentality and desire to prove he is an elite receiver are significant drivers in camp.
- WR Darnell Mooney is still week to week, allowing Casey Washington opportunities to shine in Mooney's spot with London and Ray-Ray McCloud III on the starting offense.
- TE Kyle Pitts Sr. is the only tight end expected to contribute in the passing game.
Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Lamar Jackson's performance has been uneven in camp, but he is fully healthy and primed for another big season.
- RB Keaton Mitchell continues to shine and could push for touches behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill.
- WRs Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and DeAndre Hopkins are locked in as the starting receivers, while Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace, and LaJohntay Wester should round out the roster.
- TEs Mark Andrews and Charlie Kolar both starred in joint practices against Indianapolis.
- S Malaki Starks and OLB Mike Green have been rookie standouts who should make an immediate impact on defense.
Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Josh Allen sat out the preseason game against the Giants but has enjoyed a strong training camp and remains an elite fantasy option.
- All eyes are on RB James Cook, who dressed for the game but did not play, as he continues to negotiate a new contract. He ended his "hold in" on Tuesday and returned to practice.
- Slot WR Khalil Shakir remains sidelined with an ankle injury, but is improving. He's hopeful to be ready for Week 1.
- Shakir's absence is creating more opportunities for Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman.
- TE Dawson Knox started against the Giants and scored a touchdown, while Dalton Kincaid added a single catch on just four snaps.
- The Bills' defense struggled on third downs against the Giants as both starting safeties sat out with injuries.
Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Bryce Young is having a far better camp than in 2024, and he tossed a touchdown on his final pass of the preseason game.
- RB Chuba Hubbard will lead the backfield, but there is a competition brewing between RB Rico Dowdle and rookie RB Trevor Etienne for the backup role.
- WR Tetairoa McMillan is making highlight-reel plays, still struggling with drops, but is still leading the team in targets by a wide margin, a trend that should continue into the regular season.
- WR Jalen Coker had the best week of camp by far and could push Legette or Thielen for a starting spot.
Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report
- QB Caleb Williams is struggling as the staff overloads him with complex information, but confidence in his development remains strong.
- The RB2 battle remains unsettled, with conflicting reports from media and coaches.
- Despite hype for WRs Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, DJ Moore is functioning as the team's versatile WR1.
- Both TEs Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet are mismatch creators, and the offense may feature them together.
- The live sessions in camps have been intense, and both HC Ben Johnson and DC Dennis Allen stress the importance of practice intensity in setting the standard for game-day play.
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