2019 NFL minicamp live: Best of rookies, veterans from around the league

Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans tweaked his hamstring, which is why he sat out all three days of minicamp. He was jogging off to the side with trainers, however. "No sense in aggravating it this time of year," coach Bruce Arians said. With the exception of Jason Pierre-Paul, he doesn't foresee any injuries that could keep players out from the start of training camp.

Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Darius Slay and Damon Harrison finish off the Lions minicamp week with their third no-show. Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay continue to not do anything other than rehab work. For second straight day, Oday Aboushi and Joe Dahl were the first-team guards. Still wouldn't read into it but it's something to watch when July comes.

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

A note on T.J. Hockenson: Unlike the Lions' prior first round picks Frank Ragnow, Jarrad Davis and Taylor Decker, he hasn't received a ton of first-team reps. Part of that could be due to Jesse James also needing to learn the offense. There's also that Hockenson could be learning different parts with different units. But something to consider early on, although tight end is a very difficult position to learn.

Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Instead of practice on the final day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets spent the morning at a Topgolf center near their facility — a team-building event, as the coaches like to call it. They bussed to the site, smacked golf balls and enjoyed a lot of laughs. Le'Veon Bell, positing on his Instagram story, said he took only one swing. "One and done like Zion," he posted. The Jets close the offseason with four voluntary practices next week. Bell said he won't be there; he's planning to return to Florida.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Noticeable again Wednesday at minicamp was the precision that rookie QB Daniel Jones has with his deep ball. Looks like a strength, not weakness. He dropped several in perfectly during practice, including one down sideline to Darius Slayton. The two rookies seem to be developing nice chemistry.

Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

A few takeaways from Jets minicamp: QB Sam Darnold performed better than Tuesday, but it still was an uneven practice. He appeared frustrated during a red-zone period. Remember, he's a second-year QB learning a new offense. The offense is having "growing pains," per Adam Gase ... DC Gregg Williams emphasizes turnovers more than most. "Take the ball away," he said throughout practice ... Solid day for WR Robby Anderson, who seems more assertive on shorter routes. Contract year ... Rookie Chuma Edoga was the LT2 after working Tuesday at right tackle ... Converted CB Jeremy Clark, playing safety, intercepted a Trevor Siemian pass ... TE Chris Herndon made one nice reception, but is struggling with consistency in the new offense.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Le'Veon Bell's first practice in the books: Only seven reps — four in 11-on-11, three in 7-on-7. He had three carries. Targeted once (ball off his hands). He looked rusty and tentative, just what you'd expect from someone who hadn't practiced in 17 months.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Not great days for Eli Manning or Daniel Jones. Both threw INTs in live drills and were inconsistent. Jones' highlight was pulling the ball and running on a zone-read. Best QB by a wide margin on Day 1 of minicamp— Alex Tanney.

Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

We didn't see a ton from Ndamukong Suh in his first practice as a Buccaneer (understandably), but season ticket holders who were in attendance during Tuesday's first day of minicamp gave him a warm ovation. He took the field to, "Suhhhh!"

Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Baker Mayfield came to the defense Tuesday of WR Odell Beckham Jr. for skipping Cleveland's organized team activities last month. "A professional is going to be a professional," he said. "He’s going to train how he wants to, that’s an elite athlete. That’s how he does his stuff. You’ve got to believe and trust in that. "You’ve got to trust him to be able to show up when he needs to and be there for his team. I just know him and that’s the type of guy he is. He’s going to be here when he needs to."

Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior Writer6y ago

Ryan Fitzpatrick opened mandatory minicamp Tuesday taking first-team reps and he once again looked like the most consistent & best QB on the field. Fitzpatrick dominated in red zone drills and showed command of the offense. Josh Rosen had some highlight moments, particularly on some sideline throws, but he also had bouts with inconsistency and threw a pick-six in the red zone. The Dolphins QB battle is just heating up, and it should get more intense in training camp as pads come on and Rosen has a stronger grasp of the offense.

Cameron Wolfe, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Dwayne Haskins showed off his arm – again – but he had an inconsistent day throwing the ball. Perhaps his big mistake was running the ball late in a two-minute situation when the offense had no more timeouts; the clock would have expired. Case Keenum had the best ball of the day: an approximate 60-yard strike to receiver Cam Sims, hitting him in stride in the two-minute drill. Keenum looked more in sync.

John Keim, ESPN Staff Writer6y ago

Broncos players have been very complimentary of quarterback Joe Flacco's work this offseason. But Tuesday linebacker Von Miller took it to the next level when asked about Flacco: "(He) looks like a Super Bowl MVP to me. He's throwing the ball -- (Tuesday) he rolled out and he had a play-action roll-out to the right and from the opposite 20 to like the opposite 15 -- he threw the ball far. Those are the type of plays we have to have ... He can throw the ball 80 yards easy ... he looks like a Super Bowl MVP.'' Flacco, however, has been far more low-key about the matter. When told some of what his teammates have said, Flacco said he thinks things are going well and then dead-panned: "I think they probably feel like they have to.''

Jeff Legwold, ESPN Senior Writer6y ago