Keeping your ear to the street during the offseason and NFL training camp is one of the best ways to find an edge in your fantasy football leagues.
As the first week of NFL training camp comes to an end, let's take a look at the biggest storyline from each team's camp.
Arizona Cardinals
Marvin Harrison Jr. is "definitely more comfortable," per Kyler Murray.
Harrison's raw production wasn't great in Year 1. But a complex downfield role signals that he's ready to play at the NFL level, setting up a potential Year 2 breakout.
Atlanta Falcons
Darnell Mooney left Thursday's practice with an undisclosed injury after a diving catch.
Mooney is expected to miss some time, and Ray-Ray McCloud III would be next up. Kyle Pitts (foot) is healthy, per Raheem Morris. Michael Penix Jr. sang Pitts' praises after practice. The team also signed veteran D.J. Chark Jr.
Baltimore Ravens
DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) was not at Thursday's practice.
Hopkins is ring chasing at this point in his career and already getting veteran treatment. Expect him to take a backseat in the offense, especially if he's sitting out the camp's install period.
Buffalo Bills
James Cook is at practice despite a desire for a new contract.
There was some concern that Cook would hold out, but he's practicing, signaling that he will likely be on the field and in his normal role for Week 1. Ray Davis would be next up if he misses time.
Carolina Panthers
Tommy Tremble (back) is considered week-to-week and uncertain for Week 1.
Ja'Tavion Sanders showed some promise as a rookie. And if Tremble cannot participate in camp, Sanders would be in line to be the Week 1 starter. His athletic upside is tantalizing.
Chicago Bears
Luther Burden III (undisclosed) is out, Colston Loveland (shoulder) is practicing, and Kyle Monangai is making a mark.
Rookies are worth monitoring in this new system, and Monangai will have every opportunity to jump ahead of Roschon Johnson as the team's RB2.
Cincinnati Bengals
Zack Moss (undisclosed) will start camp on the NFI list.
Moss's 2024 season was cut short by a neck injury. Chase Brown should be the clear RB1, and rookie Tahj Brooks will be the injury-away guy worth stashing on your bench.
Cleveland Browns
Quinshon Judkins is not attending practice due to his ongoing legal troubles.
Additionally, Jerome Ford (undisclosed) isn't practicing. Rookie Dylan Sampson has a few dings on his profile, but could be in line for a massive workload as the last man standing.
Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott (hamstring) is a full go, and George Pickens is getting creative usage.
There's finally a WR2 behind CeeDee Lamb, and Pickens has been getting consistent usage early, setting up for a pass-heavy offense under new HC Brian Schottenheimer.
Denver Broncos
Bo Nix spent time leading up to training camp with former Sean Payton QB, Drew Brees.
Payton's system in Denver resembled what he built in New Orleans, and Nix is putting in the work to carry the torch. Notably quiet week for Denver otherwise.
Detroit Lions
Jameson Williams is expanding his route tree.
Early in his career, Williams relied on gimmicky plays to showcase his athleticism. But a late-season breakout was impossible to ignore, and the team will hopefully use him similarly to how Alabama did in 2021.
Green Bay Packers
Christian Watson (knee) has a long road to returning, but rookie Matthew Golden is showing potential.
The Packers drafted Golden in Round 1, and he "has gotten off to a fast start," per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The GB WR room is wide open and in need of a WR1.
Houston Texans
Joe Mixon (ankle) will start camp on the NFI list.
Mixon got off to a blistering start last year, but heavy usage wore him down, and he fell off late. With Woody Marks and Nick Chubb now in the mix, expect some load management for Mixon in 2025.
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