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Colts | Good news for Anthony Richardson (Sat Jun 14, 12:35 PM) [jump to this story] Browns | Cleveland QBs impress during minicamp (Sat Jun 14, 11:18 AM) [jump to this story] Chiefs | Travis Kelce loses weight (Sat Jun 14, 09:38 AM) [jump to this story] |
Cardinals | Trey Benson prepping for big Year 2 Thu Jun 12, 02:22 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Trey Benson told the team's website that he added seven pounds of muscle since last season. He also noted that he explosiveness metrics have improved noticeably.
Footballguys view: Benson is a powerful player who wins at the point of contact and keeps his feet moving to pick up more yards. The Cardinals have James Conner as their lead back, but HC Jonathan Gannon said if Benson takes the jump from year 1 to year 2 "I think we have two starting backs." |
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (undisclosed) did not participate in mandatory minicamp with an undisclosed injury but will be a full-go for training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Footballguys view: Vele has been standing out at OTAs, but he missed all of mandatory minicamp. Courtland Sutton is the lead receiver, but the Broncos need to find a no.2 receiver opposite of him. Vele will compete with guys like Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, and Marvin Mims to establish a depth chart at the position. |
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers is 'progressing' in his recovery from the toe injury that lingered throughout last season, according to head coach Brian Daboll.
Footballguys view: Good news for Giants fans and Fantasy GMs here. Nabers has dealt with this toe injury since college, and it bothered him at times last year. Now, even though bothered by this toe problem, Nabers had a line of 109-1204-7 as a rookie. Nabers is projected to get over 100 catches this year, and that makes him a top-5 fantasy receiver this season. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Haason Reddick said he's not taking part in minicamp workouts so that he doesn't add distractions.
Link to storyHaason Reddick player page
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders took a series of snaps with the second-team offense during 11-on-11 drills this week and continued a strong spring. He threw a short touchdown in red-zone drills. On the play, he manipulated multiple linebackers by moving his eyes to his left before returning to his right and finding an open window to drive a pass to TE Brenden Bates in the end zone.
Footballguys view: We're trying to not get too excited about minicamp work, but it's exciting to think of what Sanders can do at the pro level. Sanders was a fifth-round pick, but it's not outlandish to think he's the best quarterback on the Browns roster. He's got a lot to prove, and Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel are there to compete for the starting job. It's a bit of a mess (understatement of the year), but Sanders is shining with his opportunities. Stay tuned. |
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick EDGE Shemar Stewart has left mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute.
Footballguys view: Things look pretty ugly in Cincinnati right now, with both Stewart and Trey Hendrickson. Stewart had been attending team activities without a signed contract and with the Bengals asking for certain clauses. |
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Darnell Washington was compared to Marcedes Lewis by QB Aaron Rodgers.
Footballguys view: Washington is a big body like Lewis, and he can take up a lot of space because of it. Entering his third pro season, Washington is set to work as the no.2 tight end for the Steelers behind Pat Freiermuth. |
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Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton was called the 'total package' by offensive coordinator Greg Roman. 'You don't see a lot of guys find a hole like he's doing right now,' Roman said.
Footballguys view: Hampton is a player who can play on all three downs. He's a powerful runner with a smooth stride, and Hampton can wear down a defense as the game goes on. In addition to what he can do as a runner, Hampton is a good receiver out of the backfield. We'll see how it unfolds this year with Hampton splitting time with Najee Harris. |
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. received snaps with the first-team offense during practice Tuesday, June 10.
Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Thornton in dynasty formats. The fourth-round pick out of Tennessee (Oregon transfer) has a fine size/speed combination. If the depth chart were released today, the rookie would likely be no.4 behind Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and fellow rookie Jack Bech. At this time, Thornton is a field-stretcher with a limited route tree. |
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (undisclosed) has missed time this offseason because of an injury but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
Footballguys view: Burden is an exciting rookie prospect with some Deebo Samuel to his game. The second-round pick from Missouri can take short passes and turn them into long gains. He will try to find a spot in the pecking order with DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. Add in Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland at the tight end position, and you can see how targets are going to be spread around. |
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) is still recovering from a shoulder injury, and head coach Ben Johnson would not say if Loveland will be a full participant when training camp begins.
Footballguys view: Loveland was arguably the best tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft. He can fly down the field and is a threat in the middle of the defense. When healthy, Loveland can be Johnson's version of Sam LaPorta...and that should get the attention of every Fantasy GM out there. Loveland is a TE2 with upside this season splitting time with Cole Kmet. |
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins has been impressive in minicamp and is 'pushing for a starting role,' according to ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime, who adds that the rookie 'could clinch that spot by the second week of training camp.'
Footballguys view: Nico Collins is the WR1 for the Texans, and veteran Christian Kirk is there to be the no.2 receiver for now. Set to hit free agency in 2026, Kirk is not a long-term option for the Texans. That means Higgins, with his impressive size/speed combination, could get more involved as the season goes on. |
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (Achilles, knee) participated in every phase of voluntary OTAs and the mandatory minicamp, and he even took reps during team drills, which was rare among the team's established stars, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner.
Footballguys view: Good news for the 49ers here. Everyone knows McCaffrey is a stud who can be the best back in the league when healthy. It's that staying healthy part that is unknown. McCaffrey says he feels 'great' after being dogged by injuries in 2024. |
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Buffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (leg) suffered an apparent injury to his left leg during minicamp practice on Wednesday, June 11. He did not participate in any drills following the practice.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II has been impressive during minicamp, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim, who writes that the rookie 'projects to be a key piece' in LA's offensive attack. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman remarked that he thinks Gadsden will 'ascend quickly.'
Footballguys view: Gadsen is a tight end with freakish athletic ability. A fifth-round pick out of Syracuse, Gadsen is tough to cover at the linebacker level. Right now, Gadsen is the no.3 tight end for the Chargers behind Will Dissly and Tyler Conklin. We appreciate Gadsen in dynasty formats, but his path to production this year has some roadblocks. |
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (back) sat out the early portion of practice but did participate in some individual drills Wednesday, June 11.
Link to storyMicah Parsons player page
Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs (knee) said his goal is to be on the field for the season opener.
Link to storyTrevon Diggs player page
Free-agent RB JaMycal Hasty (Patriots) recently worked out for the Houston Texans, according to a source.
Link to storyJaMycal Hasty player page
Free-agent LB Germaine Pratt (Bengals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, June 11, worth $4.25 million, according to a source. Pratt can make another $500,000 with playtime incentives.
Link to storyGermaine Pratt player page
Free-agent TE Kevin Foelsch (Eagles) signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, June 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Colton Dowell (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles first-round draft choice LB Jihaad Campbell agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Eagles Wednesday, June 11, worth $14,903,574. The deal also includes a fifth-year option.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Seth Green (Cowboys) recently worked out for the New Orleans Saints.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills DE Joey Bosa (calf) said he believes he will be ready to participate when training camp begins.
Link to storyJoey Bosa player page
Baltimore Ravens CB Chidobe Awuzie (ankle) and S Beau Brade (ankle) are both dealing with minor ankle injuries, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
Link to storyChidobe Awuzie player page
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11, because he was kicked in the leg during practice Tuesday, June 10. Head coach Dave Canales said McMillan may return to practice Thursday, June 12.
Footballguys view: This is a great opportunity to remind you it's June. We're still in the lighter stage of workouts for the offseason. Carolina's decision to sit McMillan is neither surprising nor alarming. This is true of the vast majority of players being held out of workouts this time of year. The Panthers finish out their mandatory minicamp with a final practice on Thursday. It would be great if McMillan participates. Also, fantasy investors shouldn't lose any sleep if he doesn't. We'll follow up as needed. |
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings (calf) is not participate in the mandatory minicamp but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Footballguys view: With the timetable for Brandon Aiyuk's return from last year's torn ACL still uncertain, a cautious approach with Jennings makes sense. Coming off his most productive campaign as a pro, Jennings and Ricky Pearsall are expected to be the team's top receivers heading into Week 1. In case you missed it, Jennings set career highs in targets (113), receptions (77), receiving yards (975), and touchdowns (6) in 2024. He heads into the summer with a WR37 Average Draft Position and a Round 7 price. |
Jauan Jennings player page
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is not participating in the mandatory minicamp this week, but head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that Pearsall should be ready for the start of training camp.
Footballguys view: With Brandon Aiyuk likely sidelined at the start of the 2025 season after last year's torn ACL, Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are projected as the Week 1 starting wide receivers. That being the case, a cautious approach with Pearsall's hamstring seems wise. Pearsall finished his rookie campaign with 31 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns. He ended the season on a high note, hauling in 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns over the final two games. That late surge shouldn't be lost on fantasy investors, who'll find Pearsall available as WR41 in Round 8. |
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) is no longer wearing a walking boot but is now wearing an ankle brace, according to sources. He seems to have a good chance to be ready for training camp.
Footballguys view: A prudent approach in June shouldn't set off alarm bells. In Mixon's case, the injury is of much less concern than Nick Chubb signing with the team last week. Mixon was a revelation for the Texans in 2024, but Chubb's arrival indicates the team is at least open to the idea of getting other runners involved. As USA Today notes, the problem last year was they sorely lacked the personnel to do so. At the very least, Chubb is an upgrade to Mixon's understudies from last season, and depth matters. We'll be watching this backfield closely in training camp. |
Joe Mixon player page
Buffalo Bills WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11.
Footballguys view: Shenault spent the 2024 season with Seattle, and one of his best moments of the season featured a 97-yard return for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Shenault is a capable receiver and rusher as well. He has 1,587 receiving yards, 253 rushing yards, and seven total touchdowns in five seasons. But expecting him to earn a fantasy-relevant role in Buffalo seems like a reach. |
New York Jets QB Justin Fields said he hopes to work out with the wide receivers and tight ends on the roster before the start of training camp.
Footballguys view: While two of his Jets teammates, wide receiver Garrett Wilson and tight end Jeremy Ruckert, played with Fields at Ohio State. Still, the more work all the receiving assets can get with Fields, the better -- for fantasy investors and Fields. As ESPN's Dan Graziano noted, the $10 million in guaranteed money on his contract for 2026 won't stand in the way of the team drafting or acquiring someone it sees as a better option next spring if Fields doesn't play well enough to convince it otherwise. |
Justin Fields player page
Free-agent WR Willie Snead (Dolphins) is participating in the Los Angeles Chargers mandatory minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
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Washington Commanders WR Noah Brown (undisclosed) was carted off the field during practice Wednesday, June 11, after suffering an undisclosed injury.
Footballguys view: Brown joined the Commanders last year and re-signed with the team this offseason. He had 35 catches for 453 yards, including a game-winning Hail Mary against the Bears, before suffering a season-ending kidney injury. As Profootballtalk.com notes, the Commanders were already without Terry McLaurin because he opted not to report to minicamp while pushing for a new contract. They'll hope to iron that out by training camp, and they'll be hoping that Brown is well enough to be back on the field at that point as well. |
Noah Brown player page
New York Jets WR Malachi Corley (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 11.
Footballguys view: It's been the same for Corley, a former third-round pick who's coming off a disappointing rookie year since OTAs began. As previously noted, a new front office and coaching staff that has no loyalty to him also has no idea how he fits their needs. The more Corley has to sit out with injuries, the harder it will be for them to figure out his role. |
New Orleans Saints TE Dallin Holker (undisclosed) is participating in the mandatory minicamp this week after missing some of the voluntary workouts because of an undisclosed issue.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen is not participating in practice Wednesday, June 11, but appears to be receiving the day off.
Footballguys view: In 11 seasons as a pro, Thielen has 685 receptions for 8,311 yards and 64 touchdowns, numbers that are among the top 15 in the league among active players. Some missed work in June isn't going to have a significant impact on his season, assuming there's nothing serious here. If he's available and in the lineup this season, Thielen's chances of outperforming his WR65 ADP and 15th-round price are good. |
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Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith has been excused from the mandatory minicamp and has received permission to seek a trade, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Footballguys view: There have been rumors and reports indicating Smith was available to interested suitors. Talks with the Steelers didn't bear any fruit, but with Smith seeking a new contract in Miami after a career-best season in 2024, discussions are likely ongoing. We'll continue to watch for more. |
Jonnu Smith player page
Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (undisclosed) was present for practice Tuesday, June 10, but did not participate in any drills.
Footballguys view: As SI.com recently reminded readers, the Bills used Johnson as a scheme player in some matchups last season, leading to some big plays and touchdowns. He beat the Lions with five catches for 114 yards in Week 5 while also surprising in two other matchups (46 combined yards with a touchdown and three catches and 70 combined yards with a score and two catches). But in his other 17 games, Johnson had 283 yards with two touchdowns and 12 catches. That inconsistent week-to-week output limits his fantasy relevance. |
Ty Johnson player page
Buffalo Bills WR KJ Hamler (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 10. Head coach Sean McDermott indicated that Hamler should be ready for training camp.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Michael Gallup (hamstring) is not participating in the mandatory minicamp this week because of a strained hamstring, according to a source.
Link to storyMichael Gallup player page
Washington Commanders S Jeremy Reaves signed a one-year contract extension with the Commanders Wednesday, June 11, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury and hopefully will be cleared to fully practice once training camp begins, according to head coach Brian Callahan.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) left practice early Wednesday, June 11, after landing hard on his shoulder. Head coach Liam Coen said it was precautionary, and Thomas could have gone back in.
Footballguys view: Thomas Jr. took a hard fall during team drills after a collision with Tyson Campbell. Though he went off the field with trainers and went inside the team facility, he was back on the field with his helmet later in the session -- though he did not go back in. Thomas is set to be a primary weapon for Jacksonville's offense in 2025. He caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards with 10 touchdowns as a rookie last year. He's WR7 on the Footballguys 2025 Projections. |
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said he has focused on getting the ball out quicker this offseason. Tagovailoa said he tried to run people over last season in order to prove his toughness, but he understands his availability is key.
Footballguys view: Tagovailoa missed six starts last season. That brings his total to 15 games missed due to injury in his five-year NFL career, with 2023 remaining as the only season he started every game. The Dolphins' record in the 10 games that Tagovailoa has missed because of injury the past three seasons is 3-7, so he understands the importance of staying in the lineup. For our purposes, Tua being under center offers the best chance for the Dolphins we're invested in -- De'Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Jonnu Smith -- to return value. So it matters to us, too. |
Tua Tagovailoa player page
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater was in attendance for the team's minicamp practice on Tuesday, June 10, marking his first appearance with the club this offseason. Slater, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal and seeking a contract extension, has skipped all of LA's voluntary activities this offseason.
Link to storyDenver Broncos TE Evan Engram is a 'curious fit' in head coach Sean Payton's offensive scheme, in the opinion of ESPN's Bill Barnwell, who believes Engram lacks the 'physicality' of TE Jeremy Shockey, as well as the 'verticality and ability to win in the red zone' of TE Jimmy Graham -- those were the two tight ends that Barnwell noted had success as the 'Joker' under Payton, a role that Engram was signed to fill during the offseason.
Footballguys view: Barnwell explained that Engram has always been more of a safety valve than a threat with the ball in his hands. Additionally, Barnwell points out that Engram's career-high 963 receiving yards in 2023 came on 143 targets, and he believes it would be a surprise if the volume was there for Engram to reach 140-plus targets again. For fantasy investors, the price -- he's being drafted as TE9 at the end of Round 8 -- isn't so high that we need peak Engram to return value. |
Evan Engram player page
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) was spotted catching passes during individual drills for the first time on Tuesday, June 10, since undergoing wrist surgery in the offseason.
Footballguys view: Hill is still expected to be ready for the start of training camp even though he underwent that recent procedure to have pins installed in an earlier surgery removed from the wrist. Hill is coming off a disappointing season, but Hill currently sits at WR14 on the Footballguys projections. That's slightly higher than his WR17 average draft position. He can be had in the third round with the 35th pick overall. |
Tyreek Hill player page
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, June 10.
Footballguys view: Although his timeline is unclear, Aiyuk was spotted lightly jogging and coaching up teammates during Tuesday's practice, a positive sign in his recovery. "He's making his way back," Shanahan said. "He's still in the middle of it. So, he's working through that. He's been around, been rehabbing for the most part, but he's been out to some practices, and it was good to have him out today." Still, with Aiyuk likely sidelined at the start of the 2025 season, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are projected as the Week 1 starting wide receivers. |
Brandon Aiyuk player page
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) is expected to take things slow during the offseason workouts, head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Tuesday, June 10.
Footballguys view: With Pitts heading into a make-or-break season in Atlanta, ensuring he's healthy for training camp makes sense. Beyond that, Morris discussed the "hope" the team still had in Pitts based on the fact that "he's super talented." That's true. However, as Fansided's Nick Halden suggests, the issue has consistently been Pitts' ability to play through the whistle and put his body on the line to earn the trust of his quarterback. Until this changes, the results are only going to improve marginally, no matter what level of talent Michael Penix Jr. proves to be. |
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