It is the second week of obligatory minicamps within the NFL, with 22 groups taking one other vital step towards the beginning line of the 2024 season. Ten groups received the obligatory ball rolling final week, with three taking the observe area Monday and one other 19 on Tuesday.
ESPN’s NFL reporters might be discovered at every of the 22 areas this week, offering data on place battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and gamers and updates on accidents and holdout conditions.
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Prime NFL information of the day
Rodgers, Reddick not skip Jets’ minicamp
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick are skipping the staff’s obligatory two-day minicamp, the staff introduced Tuesday. Each absences are unexcused, which means each gamers are topic to fines.
Giants count on Daniel Jones to return from ACL tear at coaching camp
The Giants have made it clear that they count on Jones to be prepared for the start of coaching camp and be their beginning quarterback this season. Their first observe is slated for July 24.
Chiefs DL BJ Thompson out of hospital after cardiac arrest
Thompson, 25, suffered seizures and went into cardiac arrest Thursday whereas in a particular groups assembly on the Chiefs’ observe facility. “The household thanks everybody for his or her prayers and needs to particularly thank the Chiefs medical and coaching employees for his or her fast response and professionalism all through this example,” agent Chris Turnage stated in an announcement supplied to NFL Community.
Bucs LB Randy Gregory absent from obligatory minicamp
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles stated outdoors linebacker Randy Gregory had an unexcused absence this primary day of obligatory minicamp and that the staff will “cope with it.”
Jordan Love optimistic extension will get finished by coaching camp
Jordan Love has cause to assume he could have a contract extension finalized with the Inexperienced Bay Packers by the point they open coaching camp July 22. What made the quarterback so optimistic when he spoke Tuesday on the primary day of the staff’s obligatory minicamp?
“It is what I’ve heard,” Love stated.
Amari Cooper’s absence unexcused as Browns start minicamp
Browns large receiver Amari Cooper was not in attendance for the primary day of obligatory minicamp Tuesday, an absence coach Kevin Stefanski stated was not excused. Stefanski wouldn’t verify whether or not Cooper’s absence was contract-related however stated “there’s been a dialogue” between the staff and Cooper’s agent.
What our NFL Nation reporters noticed as we speak
For the primary time this spring, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels opened 11-on-11 work with the starters. Teammates and coaches proceed to rave about Daniels’ work behind the scenes and the way it has translated to spring practices.
“Getting out of a foul play, get to a examine, figuring out the place to go together with the proper learn,” coach Dan Quinn stated. “And on the finish of it’s simply having command. That confirmed up early and it continues.”
It is not as if Daniels has been excellent, however he has persistently proven why the Commanders favored him. On Tuesday, Daniels scanned the sphere and with nobody open ran to his proper, hitting receiver Dyami Brown operating throughout the sphere within the different course with an ideal move. One other time, he ran out of the pocket to his proper — in a sport, he might need been sacked — and hit Brown once more on a 45-yard move in stride. — John Keim
The safety for quarterback Bryce Younger wasn’t constant, however coach Dave Canales stated the highest decide of the 2023 draft had “by far” his greatest day of working the offense. And that was regardless of throwing an interception close to the aim line on the ultimate play.
However Younger, as large receiver Diontae Johnson famous, goes via his reads quicker and eliminating the ball quicker, a precedence for Canales.
“I might say simply the consolation and familiarity with our phrases,” Canales stated of the place he has seen Younger enhance probably the most. “The execution of the performs, the protection makes performs, too. However so far as getting out of the huddle, attending to the road of scrimmage, shifting the shifts and motions, utilizing the cadence, determining issues with the protections, this was a implausible day for Bryce in understanding what we’re attempting to get finished.” — David Newton
Cardinals rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. was first in line throughout receiving drills firstly of Tuesday’s minicamp, a leap from the place he began offseason practices towards the again.
It was an indication of the expansion Harrison has made this offseason each on the sphere, within the eyes of his coaches and within the locker room. Usually, the primary participant able’s line is a veteran or star. A rookie taking that spot means one thing.
“How we deal with all people’s slightly bit completely different, you recognize what I imply?” coach Jonathan Gannon stated. “Simply relying on all of the variables that it’s important to make the choice. So, he is finished a very good job from the beginning of OTAs when he received right here to the place he’s now.” — Josh Weinfuss
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson elevated his exercise in observe as he returns from November’s season-ending shoulder surgical procedure. Watson had his most in depth observe so far, throwing passes in 7-on-7 drills, which he did not do throughout OTAs. Beforehand, he would take psychological reps and simulate throws in staff drills. Watson took psychological reps throughout 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday.
After observe, coach Kevin Stefanski stated Watson will proceed to abide by his present routine and throw each different day this week.
“I believed he regarded good,” Stefanski stated. “Made good selections. You get psychological reps once you’re again there after which it is slightly completely different once you’re taking the snap from the middle or the shotgun. However, I believed he did a pleasant job.”
Watson stated he plans to throw together with his pass-catchers in the course of the break earlier than coaching camp however should proceed to observe his medical staff’s plan. — Daniel Oyefusi
Rashee Rice regarded able to construct on his stable rookie season. He had an enormous day, catching a number of passes, together with a go route down the left sideline from Patrick Mahomes for an extended landing. The Chiefs added main items at large receiver in free agent Marquise Brown and first-round draft decide Xavier Worthy, however Rice was clearly Mahomes’ receiver of alternative as we speak.
Worthy did not observe due to a sore hamstring, an damage that saved him out of a lot of the earlier offseason practices as effectively. The Chiefs have indicated his absence is extra precautionary than something and that he ought to be prepared for full observe after they get to coaching camp subsequent month. All non-injured gamers participated for the Chiefs besides kicker Harrison Butker, who has been in poor health. — Adam Teicher
The Ravens are going with some old-school self-discipline to attempt to eradicate offsides. A handful of Ravens — offensive tackles Ronnie Stanley and Daniel Faalele and large receivers Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Sean Ryan — ran laps across the area after leaping early.
“I believe we will study shortly,” Stanley stated after observe.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh indicated the problems are the results of an elevated emphasis on quarterback cadence on the line of scrimmage.
“We perceive there are going to be these moments and you’ve got a alternative: You both at all times go on one otherwise you say, ‘We will push via it, we will reside with the errors, however we will get good at it,'” Harbaugh stated. “So, we need to get good at it as a result of we predict cadence is a weapon. If [offensive coordinator Todd Monken] desires the blokes to run after they leap offsides, they’re going to do it.” — Jamison Hensley
The Giants expect quite a bit out of their large receivers after tight finish Darren Waller’s retirement over the weekend. Amongst that group, third-year wideout Wan’Dale Robinson. Absolutely it was constructive for them to see Robinson make the largest play of the day at Tuesday’s minicamp. Lined up outdoors of first-round decide Malik Nabers, Robinson took a slant and raced via the center of the sphere and into the tip zone for a 50-yard rating. He flashed the explosiveness that wasn’t there for many of final season as he returned from a torn ACL.
With Robinson, Nabers, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt, the Giants have an explosive receiving corps. “It is nice sharing the sphere with these guys as a result of all of us quick and all of us on the market doing route ideas,” Nabers stated. “So it is simple to get the ball in our palms in area.” The Giants certain hope so. — Jordan Raanan
Wan’Dale to the 🏠! pic.twitter.com/O9lpK9bcpy
— New York Giants (@Giants) June 11, 2024
With out Aaron Rodgers (unexcused absence), the Jets received their first prolonged take a look at backup QB Tyrod Taylor, who ran the first-team offense in observe.
It was a combined day for Taylor. He aced the 7-on-7 interval, delivering the ball shortly and precisely, however he struggled in an 11-on-11 purple zone interval. His final 4 performs of the interval: three incomplete passes and one fumbled trade with rookie RB Isaiah Davis.
The Jets skilled life with out Rodgers final season, as he missed the ultimate 16 video games with a torn Achilles, and it wasn’t fairly. Decided to improve at QB2, they signed the well-traveled Taylor ($8 million assure) and jettisoned Zach Wilson.
On Tuesday, coach Robert Saleh known as Taylor an “elite human and an elite chief.” Perhaps so, however this staff nonetheless wants Rodgers at quarterback. Saleh tried to downplay his absence, saying the four-time MVP had notified them upfront that he had a earlier dedication. Nonetheless, it is by no means a superb look when your staff chief is skipping out on a compulsory occasion. — Wealthy Cimini
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No, the Packers weren’t standing round watching “SportsCenter” on the big TV display screen above Ray Nitschke Subject on Wednesday. As an alternative, gamers and coaches alike caught replays of what occurred in observe simply seconds earlier. It is a part of a system known as Lyvve Coach designed by 8K Options.
“It caught my eye,” Packers quarterback Jordan Love stated. “First time we have had it on the market since I have been right here, so it was cool to see that. Acquired slightly little bit of a replay happening at observe so you possibly can simply have a look and see kinda what you’d watch on movie however good there at observe, so it was fairly cool.”
Coach Matt LaFleur stated different groups have used it, and the Packers should determine whether or not it is one thing they may proceed in coaching camp and the common season. “I believe the extra fast the suggestions, the extra useful it could possibly be,” he stated. — Rob Demovsky
Rookie QB Drake Maye took repetitions Monday instantly after Jacoby Brissett, which marked the second week in a row he did so. This was a change from the preliminary weeks of spring practices when it was Brissett, Bailey Zappe after which Maye.
Coaches have downplayed the depth chart in spring practices, however not solely has Maye appeared to leapfrog Zappe at this level, he is additionally receiving considerably extra repetitions than him. Maye had a 20-yard TD to TE La’Michael Pettway on a laser below the aim posts, and one other spectacular sideline hookup with rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk after climbing the pocket. — Mike Reiss
Jacoby Brissett on Drake Maye: “You are seeing his development come alive.” pic.twitter.com/TKnbLcWjHj
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 10, 2024
Whereas free agent veteran Gardner Minshew received nearly all of the first-team reps in his quarterback competitors with second-year returner Aidan O’Connell on Tuesday, neither QB distinguished himself notably effectively in observe. There have been quite a few off-target throws and several other miscommunications with wideouts, when the 2 weren’t being harassed by the defensive position.
Receiver Jakobi Meyers referred to “rising pains” for the offense. However there was the time Minshew received nickel cornerback Nate Hobbs on third and lengthy.
“Minshew, on the high of the drop, gave me slightly pump faux and I broke on it,” Hobbs stated. “Most quarterbacks cannot do this. They do not have that consciousness; they do not have the poise. They’re simply attempting to get the ball out on third down. … He pumped, I broke, they high-lowed me. First down. Then he pointed at me after. That pissed me off. I jumped offsides the following play.” — Paul Gutierrez
One of the vital improved gamers this spring has been second-year receiver Parker Washington. Coach Doug Pederson and offensive coordinator Press Taylor have every stated there are two important causes: his well being and confidence. Washington was coping with the aftermath of an ankle damage at Penn State when he was drafted and missed eight video games with the Jaguars due to a knee damage. He was thrust right into a distinguished function after Christian Kirk’s groin damage and caught 16 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns in 9 video games.
“Parker’s positively taking part in extra confidently,” Taylor stated. “I believe he is quite a bit more healthy than he was this time final yr after we received him, however simply issues decelerate as guys [go into their second year]. … He is aware of the expectations of that specific participant in that specific idea, and so now you simply see the ability set begin to come out. That confidence is an enormous factor and he’ll proceed to develop.” — Michael DiRocco
Defensive sort out Grady Jarrett spoke for the primary time this spring and stated his aim is to be able to observe in time for coaching camp. Jarrett tore his proper ACL in Week 8 final yr and has not practiced in any respect this spring. Head coach Raheem Morris stated initially the hope was that Jarrett can be again on the sphere by minicamp this week, however he was not.
“Clearly, with coaching camp arising [in late July], it is at all times a ramp-up interval,” Jarrett stated. “Mine could look slightly completely different, however my aim is to have most of my reps getting in and never an excessive amount of particular remedy to the aspect or nothing. So yeah, that is what I am working for.”
Jarrett, who’s going into his tenth yr within the NFL, has been the most effective inside linemen within the league for years. The Atlanta native is a staff chief and a key participant on a protection that has a whole lot of query marks going into 2024. — Marc Raimondi
Saints operating again Alvin Kamara and cornerback Marshon Lattimore had been each in attendance at obligatory minicamp after skipping all of OTAs. That has been their regular routine the previous few offseasons. Each took some snaps in 11-on-11 drills with the beginning lineup.
“Lattimore has by no means missed a compulsory occasion, so I form of anticipated he can be right here,” Saints coach Dennis Allen stated. “I believe I will reserve judgment till I get an opportunity to observe the tape.”
The one notable absence was proper sort out Ryan Ramczyk, who has been excused to rehab a knee challenge that Allen stated has not been progressing as hoped. — Katherine Terrell
Kyren Williams hasn’t taken half within the Rams’ offseason program due to what head coach Sean McVay known as a “foot challenge,” though the operating again has been engaged on the aspect in the course of the observe classes open to the media. As a result of Los Angeles held a walkthrough Tuesday to finish their offseason program, Williams was ready to participate.
McVay stated that “even in a walkthrough setting, you at all times really feel his presence.”
“He is simply received such an incredible power about himself,” McVay stated. “He is so engaged. He is received an incredible focus and focus, so we’ll be glad to have the ability to have him again in observe settings too.”
McVay confirmed Williams is anticipated to be a full go for coaching camp. — Sarah Barshop
Buccaneers left sort out Tristan Wirfs was in attendance for the primary day of minicamp, however he didn’t participate in any drills or staff intervals as he and his agent Jeremy Newberry are actively negotiating a contract extension and don’t need danger damage. Coach Todd Bowles stated, “Yeah, we needn’t see him. He is getting the performs and he is getting the work in. To come back into work for 3 days would most likely be ineffective [in terms] of getting one thing out of it.” Justin Skule lined up at left sort out in his place. — Jenna Laine
Bucs left sort out Tristan Wirfs (No. 78) was at observe as we speak however didn’t participate in any drills or staff intervals as he and his agent are actively negotiating a long-term contract. Wirfs has not taken half in OTAs on account of potential damage danger. pic.twitter.com/5v8TKrm6zv
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) June 11, 2024
After the Broncos’ first day of a three-day minicamp, coach Sean Payton stated he would not have a date in thoughts for when he’ll decide on which of his three quarterbacks would be the starter: rookie Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson.
“Daily we’re rolling with the 1s, 2s and 3s. … I might say I’ve an finish date, and that is the week earlier than the primary sport, however I haven’t got a set date … most significantly it is the correct choice,” he stated.
Payton has stated all through the offseason program, and on this week’s obligatory minicamp, that he has continued to try to cut up the work with the starters on offense equally among the many three. — Jeff Legwold
Tuesday marked a notable step in Dax Hill’s journey. Final yr’s beginning free security took first-team reps at outdoors cornerbacks in 7-on-7 drills and in defense-only drills that includes all 11 starters.
Hill, a first-round decide in 2022, might be competing with DJ Turner, final yr’s second-round decide, for one of many staff’s beginning spots. In Hill’s time with the Bengals, the staff has favored his versatility. These abilities and attributes might be put to the take a look at as he seeks to regain a beginning function on a secondary that’s seeking to enhance after a lackluster season that allowed too many explosive passing performs. In 2023, Cincinnati was tied for the second-most receptions allowed of 20 yards or extra, in accordance with ESPN Stats & Data. — Ben Child
Since choosing OT Joe Alt fifth general, the Chargers’ beginning offensive line has been one of many staff’s greatest unknowns. On the primary day of minicamp Tuesday, coach Jim Harbaugh ended any hypothesis. Alt, Rashawn Slater, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins III and Bradley Bozeman have separated themselves because the beginning group, Harbaugh stated.
He did not specify positions, however the beginning unit within the staff’s most up-to-date practices open to the media has featured Alt at proper sort out, Pipkins at proper guard, Bozeman at middle, Johnson at left guard and Slater at left sort out.
The left aspect of the road will stay intact with the starters from final season in Slater and Johnson, however Alt and Pipkins will each be taking part in new positions. Alt performed left sort out at Notre Dame, and Pipkins was the beginning proper sort out final season. However Harbaugh stated he is not involved in regards to the change for both.
“It is on monitor to be a top-tier offensive line within the NFL,” Harbaugh stated. “… Not having a weak hyperlink is vital, and I believe we’re trending to actually have a top-to-bottom excellent offensive line.” — Kris Rhim
The “damage bug,” as coach Sean McDermott described it, has caught the Payments in a major method. Large receiver Khalil Shakir left early with what seemed to be a decrease physique damage however was in a position to stroll off. Linebackers Dorian Williams, Nicholas Morrow, Baylon Spector and Edefuan Ulofoshio, operating backs Ray Davis and Ty Johnson, and fullback Reggie Gilliam all missed Tuesday’s observe with accidents.
“[Injuries] impacts availability, which impacts among the improvement, constructing belief, particularly in the event you’re a brand new participant,” McDermott stated. “We’re simply coping with it. We have needed to in the reduction of on among the third-group reps during the last week or so.”
Linebacker Matt Milano took a step in his restoration from a season-ending proper leg damage suffered in Week 5 final yr. Milano was a restricted participant, doing a little particular person drills. McDermott stated he hopes Milano might be obtainable when the staff opens coaching camp. — Alaina Getzenberg
A few of LB Matt Milano from as we speak’s minicamp observe pic.twitter.com/lQ3qjd0qzI
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) June 11, 2024
Veteran Cordarrelle Patterson signed with the Steelers for his prowess as a kick returner, one thing that is particularly necessary with the change to kickoff guidelines. However Patterson is greater than a kick returner. The veteran, who has 16 receiving touchdowns and 22 dashing touchdowns in his profession, labored out Tuesday with the operating again group throughout particular person drills. Patterson, although, stated final week he will get concerned with all place teams throughout staff conferences.
“He is versatile,” operating backs coach Eddie Faulkner stated. “You need to use him in a whole lot of alternative ways, and I am certain we’ll dabble in that as we get going. However I am proper. He sits in my room as a result of the operating again place form of encompasses all issues, each within the backfield and out within the backfield.”
And whereas Faulkner’s group had a more moderen face in Patterson on Tuesday, they had been lacking a well-recognized one as Najee Harris missed the primary day with an excused absence. Coach Mike Tomlin stated the operating again had a previous appointment, however he expects Harris to return for Wednesday’s observe. — Brooke Pryor
The versatile function that coach Mike Macdonald and his defensive employees keep in mind for pass-rusher Dre’Mont Jones is coming into focus. After lacking a part of OTAs for the delivery of his baby, Jones was on the sphere for Seattle’s first observe of minicamp Tuesday, as was each different non-injured Seahawks participant apart from punter Michael Dickson, who’s getting married.
Jones labored with the skin linebackers throughout positional drills, then slid inside and lined up alongside Leonard Williams throughout one play in an 11-on-11 interval by which Seattle was in nickel.
The Seahawks signed Jones final offseason to a three-year, $51.53 million contract that made him the best paid free agent addition below John Schneider and Pete Carroll. He had 4.5 sacks throughout a stable however unspectacular debut season, nearly completely taking part in defensive sort out for the primary 10 video games earlier than shifting to D-end after Uchenna Nwosu was injured. It seems the Seahawks will attempt to make the most of his versatility on a play-by-play foundation greater than they did final yr. — Brady Henderson