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Updates from Week 1
Preseason Updates: Quarterbacks
Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, and Case Keenum all returned from last season as the team's top three quarterbacks. Williams showed up to camp 10 to 15 pounds lighter than last year, citing changes in his diet and sleep routine. His command of the offense has drawn the attention of multiple reporters. Taking advantage of a banged-up defense, the offense has been ahead of its sparring partners through the first couple of weeks. There have been typical ups and downs, and Williams has thrown some interceptions, but the highs have outweighed the lows, and practice drives are often finishing in the end zone. Cornerback Jaylon Johnson said of the current team, "This is the best offense I've had in 7 years."
Preseason Updates: Running Backs
The biggest storyline so far was the curious absence of Kyle Monangai when camp opened. It took a few days to get clarity, until HC Ben Johnson deemed him "day-by-day" with a soft-tissue injury. Monangai's absence created opportunities for Roschon Johnson and Salvon Ahmed to get extra reps, and Ahmed made an impression with a strong, consistent week. He got the majority of second-team reps with Monangai out and appears to have staked a strong claim to the RB3 spot. Monangai eventually returned in the second week, assumed his spot behind D'Andre Swift, and cleared the injury report entirely, practicing without limitation. Swift remains the team's clear top running back. Johnson said of Swift, "I think he gets forgotten about to a degree just because he doesn't say a whole lot. He just goes out there and goes about his business."
