The 2026 NFL season begins in less than three months, but first, teams are continuing with their offseason workout programs.
This week, 17 NFL teams kick into high gear with their three-day minicamps. Then 12 teams will practice the week of June 15. Two teams -- the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers -- held their mandatory minicamps last week. The San Francisco 49ers canceled their minicamp.
Following a monthlong break, all 32 training camps will begin in late July.
During the three weeks of minicamps, ESPN's NFL reporters will be on the ground to provide updated information on position battles, notable appearances from rookies and new players, compelling quotes from coaches and players, and updates on injuries and holdout situations.
We will have updates every day of camp to keep you informed on all the latest. Here's what you need to know from across the league, including depth charts for all 32 teams:
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Top NFL news of the week
-- Jackson excited about new Ravens offense
-- Mahomes crosses $500 million threshold in reworked deal
-- Dolphins reach three-year extension with C Brewer
-- Browns QB1 decision at end of minicamp unlikely, Monken says
-- Sources: Bengals restructure Burrow's deal, free up cap space
-- Ravens' Campbell says 2026 season, his 19th, likely last
-- Murray: More reps would help ease transition to Vikings
-- Rams' Jackson arrested on domestic violence charge
-- Jaguars RB Rodriguez (foot) expected for training camp
-- Longtime Browns guard Bitonio retires after 12 seasons
Week 2: What our NFL Nation reporters saw
Philadelphia Eagles
This minicamp served as a reminder of the work that lies ahead for the Eagles' offense.
New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is implementing a new system, and while there have been highlights -- including a long run by Saquon Barkley through a hole the size of a truck -- it's going to take some time for everything to sync up. One play on Wednesday highlighted that, as cornerback Riq Woolen took advantage of a Jalen Hurts misfire to tight end Dallas Goedert and came up with an interception.
The defense -- it is in its third year under coordinator Vic Fangio -- looks well ahead of the offense, as it should. The offense is still in the early stages of adapting to a new scheme. Offensive players across the board are talking optimistically about Mannion and his designs, but it will take a while for them to get through the learning curve. -- Tim McManus (June 10)
Cleveland Browns
Rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston provided the top highlight on the second day of mandatory minicamp when he high-pointed a pass from quarterback Deshaun Watson for a deep completion on the second play of 11-on-11s.
Boston, the No. 39 draft pick, has been one of the Browns' standouts this summer as a big-play receiver with the ability to make tough catches downfield. But he also has been a reliable pass catcher on short and intermediate routes. -- Daniel Oyefusi (June 10)
Seattle Seahawks
Running back Zach Charbonnet, who had surgery in February to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, did some light rehab work on the field during the Seahawks' first practice of minicamp on Tuesday. That prompted a question to coach Mike Macdonald a day later about whether the fourth-year running back is on or ahead of schedule. As he typically is when it comes to timelines for injured players, Macdonald was vague.
"If you're going to guess what type of schedule Zach Charbonnet would be on, that's the type of schedule he's on," he said. "Doing a great job. Doing a great job. I know he has high expectations for himself. I look forward to [seeing] where it ends up."
When asked whether it's possible for Charbonnet to be back by the start of the season, Macdonald smiled and said, "Everything's possible," though that response felt more like the coach punting on the question than legitimately answering it.
What is clear is that the Seahawks believe Charbonnet has the diligence and determination to attack his rehab in a way that will give him a chance to beat the usual timelines for ACL repairs.
In the meantime, George Holani and first-round pick Jadarian Price have been splitting running back reps with the starters, while free-agent pickup Emanuel Wilson has gotten most of his work with the second team.
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The Seahawks held a walk-through Wednesday in order to spend the afternoon in the community, with players splitting into four groups that would visit either Children's Hospital, the VA hospital, Ronald McDonald House or the Family First Community Center, which was co-founded by former Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin. They will hold a normal practice Thursday before receiving their Super Bowl LX rings during a ceremony later that evening.
Macdonald said last week that second-year wideout Tory Horton was making enough strides in his recovery from a shin injury that he might be able to take part in minicamp in some capacity. That won't happen, according to Macdonald, who added "it's still all positive" with Horton and that he should be on the field early in training camp, if not for the start of it.
Macdonald had an interesting answer when asked about Seattle's recent addition of veteran tackle Bobby Hart. It was indeed tied to the fact that Josh Jones -- Seattle's primary backup to Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas -- has not been practicing. But that doesn't appear to be due to injury. "Bobby is a good tackle," Macdonald said. "We need a third tackle and Josh hasn't practiced yet. Josh needs to practice to compete with Bobby. Right now, Bobby's practicing." When asked if Jones' inability to practice is related to the ankle and knee injuries he played through late last season, Macdonald said, "He's just not ready to practice yet. He needs to become ready to practice. That's his responsibility." -- Brady Henderson (June 10)
Baltimore Ravens
Kicker Tyler Loop lined up for a 40-yard field goal attempt on the last play Wednesday, knowing he could get the entire team out of post-practice meetings on the final day of minicamp. Loop nailed the kick, and the Ravens celebrated a successful offseason.
Afterward, Loop insisted he has moved past last season's finale in Pittsburgh, where his missed 44-yard attempt left the Ravens short of the playoffs.
"I would say that the biggest thing I did was acknowledge and accept it," Loop said in his first comments since that 26-24 loss to the Steelers on Jan. 4. "Moving on from the kick itself was pretty easy. I'd say the biggest part moving on was just letting the people that I care about, and that care about me, know that I'm good. Nothing's changed for me. I still feel confident in my abilities." -- Jamison Hensley (June 10)
Buffalo Bills
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson made his presence felt at Wednesday's minicamp practice in more ways than one.
During 11-on-11 drills, Gardner-Johnson had pass breakups on back-to-back throws by quarterback Josh Allen. The veteran safety, who is known for his trash-talking, shouted a few words after the second play, knowing how close he was to an interception.
He ended up getting a pick on Allen's next throw downfield on a long pass to the middle. Defenders piled on top of Gardner-Johnson to celebrate.
Gardner-Johnson spoke with Allen toward the beginning of practice, predicting he'd "get one" on the QB before the summer break.
"I haven't touched the ball all camp," Gardner-Johnson said. "So, the fact that I touched the ball three times today, in one day, ahhhh yeah, it's going to be a great year."
In another safety update, starter Cole Bishop hasn't participated in on-field work with media present. The third-year player said he had his left knee cleaned up and that he has been rehabbing this spring but is in "a good spot" and excited to get on the field during training camp. -- Alaina Getzenberg (June 10)
Green Bay Packers
One of the things Jordan Love wanted to improve on this offseason was his footwork in the pocket.
"My biggest thing that I've noticed since I got back is just my feet in the pocket, trying to be as smooth and consistent as possible," Love said this week. "When I go through my reads, get into my hitches and not getting antsy, not getting to that point where you're trying to move through the pocket too fast.
"If I've gotta move around in the pocket, keeping those movements pretty tight and not kind of running into where guys might be peeling off and able to hit you."
Well, early in Wednesday's practice, Love had to move.
And move he did.
And it produced perhaps his best throw of the offseason program.
Against the No. 1 defense, Love was flushed from the pocket and had to roll to his left. He nearly reached the painted numbers on the left side of the field when he turned his shoulders toward the right and unloaded a line-drive pass down the opposite sideline that receiver Jayden Reed caught in stride for a 70-yard touchdown.
"That was a dot, for sure," Reed said after practice. "It's the arm talent he's got. He's made a lot of throws like that since I've been here with him, and he just continues to impress. That was a dot, for sure." -- Rob Demovsky (June 10)
New England Patriots
Practice ended with a sight few would expect to see: QB Drake Maye pushing a blocking sled.
It was all part of the "family games" the Patriots have had throughout their eight-week offseason program.
Maye explained that when players first reported in late April, the roster was split into about 13 teams, with seven players on each team (with the position groups mixed). There were various competitions, including a scavenger hunt and sled push, and points were tallied along the way.
Maye said his team entered Wednesday in second place.
Each sled had a motivational message players would see as they pushed Wednesday, which included:
Belief and identity
Push the pile
Finish longer than the guy with the ball
Effort and finish
Full tilt to the tackle
The team with the lowest time after pushing the sled 40 yards received the most points.
"I think it's a great idea and I guarantee you not every team in this league is thinking about things like that," veteran guard Alijah Vera-Tucker said.
"That's something very unique, it's a very family vibe," added veteran safety Kevin Byard III.-- Mike Reiss (June 10)
Chicago Bears
Braxton Jones has taken all the first team reps at left tackle this spring, months removed from re-signing with the Bears on a one-year contract. This offseason feels like "night and day" for Jones, who doesn't have to spend the spring and summer rehabbing from the ankle injury that prohibited him from playing at his best in 2025.
He's finally healthy and playing with a confidence that is noticeable to those around him.
"He's a lot more comfortable in what's being asked of him and hopefully the game continues to slow down," coach Ben Johnson said.
While the Bears won't get to fully evaluate any play in the trenches until the team is in pads, Jones has the inside track to claim the left tackle job in a competition that has also included Kiran Amegadjie and Jedrick Wills Jr. Despite being benched in Week 4 last season, the former fifth-round pick believes the lessons that came from that adversity may have sparked the best outcome for his career longevity.
"I just don't think I was at my best with my injury and mentally it can be a lot," Jones said. "But I'm grateful for that, to be able to look back and see that and realize that I was right there, I just needed to trust what I was in. That's simply all it is. So going back, looking at that, I'm very grateful that it all happened the way I needed, just because it kind of punched me in the face a little bit too, as well, and made me wake up a little bit. Like, I genuinely got to do a lot of things to get better, especially with the injury I was coming back from." -- Courtney Cronin (June 10)
Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Taylor's last contract negotiations with the Colts were quite memorable, with the player and team engaged in a weekslong standoff that included a trade demand. But the sides made amends and Taylor has gone on to dominate the NFL in the past two seasons. Could the Colts be headed for another go-round with Taylor? He said Wednesday that he'd like to sign another deal before the 2026 season, which is the final year of his current contract.
"I've already expressed I want to be a Colt for life, even throughout the [season]," Taylor said. "So, hopefully they feel the same."
Taylor led the NFL in carries last season and is expected to get another heavy workload this fall. He is coming off two huge seasons, averaging 1,508 rushing yards in 2024-25. Now 27, he still hasn't shown signs of slowing down, a major concern with running backs who take a lot of punishment.
"I'm big on recovery," Taylor said. "And it starts immediately after the game." -- Stephen Holder (June 10)
Kansas City Chiefs
Along the Chiefs' defensive line, the youngest projected starter appears to be Ashton Gillotte, the second-year defensive end. The Chiefs are optimistic that Gillotte can continue to ascend in his career, similar to George Karlaftis, the four-year defensive end who has collected 14 sacks across the past two campaigns.
Last week, Karlaftis shared that he is bullish on Gillotte being a bigger contributor this upcoming season.
"It gives me a lot of [confidence]," Gillotte said following Wednesday's mandatory minicamp practice. "Just talking to George more, being able to have a vet that you know has done it before, him and Chris [Jones], leaning on those guys for knowledge and wisdom, it just refocuses yourself and you fix what you need to fix."
As a rookie, Gillotte performed better in the second half of the season, finishing with 1.5 sacks, seven quarterback hits and an interception. But when he reviewed himself, Gillotte shared Wednesday that he didn't like watching himself on film.
"I've always been my worst critic, but there's some things I can learn from," he said.
"I left [last season] on an up note, but can I [add] onto that and keep the trajectory up? That's my goal." -- Nate Taylor (June 10)
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals cancelled their final day of minicamp on Wednesday, sending the players home for a 42-day break before they report to training camp on July 22. Coach Mike LaFleur said he broke camp early for four reasons:
The Cardinals got out of the offseason workouts healthy.
He liked where the team was after 10 practices.
Arizona is starting training camp a week earlier than the rest of the league because it is playing Aug. 6 in the Hall of Fame Game.
He "absolutely" hates the last practice of minicamp because players know it's the last one and the coaches can't review the tape with them. -- Josh Weinfuss (June 10)
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings have right tackle Brian O'Neill participating in minicamp as he works through contract talks with the team, but on Wednesday, left tackle Christian Darrisaw took a planned rest day that wouldn't have been notable had it not been for the unusual and difficult time he had last season while returning from a left knee injury he suffered in October 2024.
Darrisaw started 10 games in 2025 but left five of them early to manage what were believed to be the final stages of his recovery. The Vikings finally shut him down with two games remaining in the season and placed him on injured reserve.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said at the time that his "personal belief" was that Darrisaw would resume his full-time starting role in 2026. The Vikings worked to elevate their depth at the position during the offseason, signing tackle Ryan Van Demark as a restricted free agent and selecting tackle Caleb Tiernan in the third round of the 2026 draft. But internally, they still anticipate Darrisaw playing the full season at left tackle.-- Kevin Seifert (June 10)
Las Vegas Raiders
Quarterback Kirk Cousins took the backseat during the team period on Wednesday, while Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell received a ton of reps. Both quarterbacks played with and against a mixture of first- and second-team players.
Mendoza and O'Connell were inconsistent overall. Mendoza was less efficient than he was on Tuesday and he would've been sacked twice by edge rusher Malcolm Koonce and defensive lineman JJ Pegues. On the other hand, O'Connell had a deep pass to wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II intercepted by rookie safety Dalton Johnson. O'Connell's attempt was underthrown, allowing Johnson to make a play on the ball.
The play of the day came from veteran kicker Matt Gay, who kicked a 56-yard field goal after O'Connell connected with second-year wide receiver Jack Bech during a late-game situations drill to set up the kick. -- Ryan McFadden (June 10)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Receiver Brian Thomas Jr. was the Jaguars' most impressive player throughout organized team activities and has continued that through the first two mandatory minicamp practices. Thomas had arguably the play of the day on Wednesday when he hauled in a deep pass down the right sideline over cornerback Jarrian Jones, securing the catch while going to the ground. It's early, but Thomas looks like he could be headed for a bounce-back season after battling ankle and shoulder injuries in 2025.
"I know there was standards which he wanted to improve upon and so the fact that he's just come out here and worked his ass off, having a great attitude, after every play communicating with either myself or Trevor [Lawrence] or [receivers coach Edgar Bennett] or [offensive coordinator] Grant [Udinski] and then making the plays like that is something you cannot simulate in practice," Jacksonville coach Liam Coen said. "The confidence of the connection and chemistry that they're building is real."
Thomas caught 48 passes for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, a significant dip from a rookie season in which he caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. -- Michael DiRocco (June 10)
New York Giants
The Giants came out to practice for their final day of minicamp in T-shirts, and many players wore sneakers. Their workout consisted of one hour and 10 minutes of what coach John Harbaugh called a "mental sweat." Essentially, it was a walk-through on the last day of school. The Giants are now off for seven weeks until they report to training camp in West Virginia in late July.
They're on the road for training camp because their practice facility will be under construction this summer while the World Cup (including the final) takes place across the parking lot. As the Giants turn their attention to training camp, the only real injury to watch is Malik Nabers. Abdul Carter (ankle) was on the field Wednesday after suffering a minor sprain earlier in the week.
But at least Nabers appears on the right path. Harbaugh said he's "doing great" and made some real progress in the past few weeks. All eyes on him for Week 1.-- Jordan Raanan (June 10)
Houston Texans
Texans' first-round pick Keylan Rutledge got some reps at left guard with the first-team offensive line group during two-minute team drills. It was one of the few times the former Georgia Tech standout ran with the starting group. Throughout OTAs and the first day of minicamp, Rutledge has mainly worked with the second-team offense at center. So the Texans are cross-training him in preparation to play either center or guard. Their second-round pick Kayden McDonald has run with the second-team defense as the former Ohio State defensive tackle is getting acclimated to coach DeMeco Ryans' system. Even though the Texans' first two draft picks are slotted with the second team, Rutledge and McDonald will have every opportunity to become starters during training camp.
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The Texans did a lot of walk-through team drills with the hopes of becoming a "smarter" team according to Ryans. The Houston culture is set so Ryans feels it's better to use OTAs and minicamp to develop the mental aspect of Houston instead of focusing too much on competition. -- D.J. Bien-Aime (June 10)
Carolina Panthers
Coach Dave Canales, 45, wore a Band-Aid on his nose Tuesday at minicamp, later revealing that he recently underwent a procedure to remove a small spot of basal cell carcinoma. Canales said that two months ago a routine skin cancer screening performed by the team identified some areas of concern on his nose. -- Associated Press (June 9)
Week 1: Dolphins, Steelers end minicamps
Miami Dolphins
For the first time in an open practice this spring, the Dolphins ran red zone drills on the final day of mandatory minicamp Thursday. The results were a mixed bag, but quarterback Malik Willis did throw a pair of touchdown passes to Theo Wease Jr and Malik Washington.
Quarterbacks don't typically scramble during team drills, but coach Jeff Hafley said Willis' running ability is a dynamic that will stress opposing defenses, and he wants the quarterback to incorporate that element at practice. Willis' legs will likely be a weapon in the red zone come the regular season, but he hasn't run much during spring practices.
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Defensive tackle Zach Sieler continued to work on the side after suffering an undisclosed but "minor" injury earlier this week. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas also did not practice after he was injured during Wednesday's session.
Hafley said Jamaree Salyer's injury won't keep him sidelined long-term, but the guard did not practice Thursday and could possibly miss the team's final week of OTAs next week, as well.
Running back De'Von Achane still did not participate in team drills as he rehabs from offseason shoulder surgery, but did partake in walk-throughs at the beginning of Thursday's practice. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques (June 4)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Veteran pass rusher Alex Highsmith wasn't at the second day of the Steelers' mandatory minicamp. It appears to be unrelated to fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig agreeing to a $100 million, four-year extension the day before. Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said that Highsmith, who has two years left on an extension signed in 2023, missed practice because he was dealing with an illness. Highsmith and Herbig are two of the Steelers' three highly compensated pass rushers.
Factoring in T.J. Watt's contract, the Steelers now have the second-highest-paid group of edge rushers by average annual value at $84 million AAV, behind only the Houston Texans ($96 million AAV).
"Oh, we're deep," Watt said Wednesday. "Obviously not just our room but the defensive front as a whole is really deep, and we really care about each other, too. That's the cool thing about this group is we're constantly trying to help each other out. We don't care who makes the plays. We just want to be as successful as we possibly can. We want to work together and just continue to grow, and we're really happy with how things have started this summer." -- Brooke Pryor (June 3)