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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade after missing minicamp during contract negotiations, signaling an impasse in a deal for a veteran anchor of Tampa Bay’s run defense.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted a backflip at Fanatics Fest; coach John Harbaugh joked, 'Dude, at least stick it,' while noting Skattebo has recovered from a dislocated ankle and should be ready for training camp as rookies prepare to report.
The Atlanta Falcons signed three UFL standouts—defensive end Keshawn Banks, defensive tackle Devonnsha Maxwell and wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr.—after their second mandatory minicamp practice to bolster depth, while releasing wide receiver Casey Washington, defensive tackle Elijah Garcia and defensive end CJ Nunnally IV. Banks logged 24 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in 10 Orlando Storm games; Maxwell posted 23 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 4 sacks over two UFL seasons; Wells had 25 receptions for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns in nine games for the Columbus Aviators, plus punt return value. Washington’s Atlanta tenure included 7 receptions for 108 yards; Garcia appeared in three games in 2025; Nunnally started 10 games for Purdue in 2025 with 44 tackles, 10.5 TFL, five sacks and two forced fumbles.
Justin Herbert looked sharp in 7-on-7 drills on Day 2 of Chargers minicamp, pairing with multiple targets as Derwin James delivered a highlight with a deep-ball interception; the practice also spotlighted the offensive line under coach Butch Barry in the team’s outside-zone scheme, and included early looks at kickoff/return options on special teams.
Day 1 of Tennessee's mandatory minicamp had Cam Ward looking sharper and more confident than at OTAs, delivering several red-zone completions to Daniel Bellinger and Wan'Dale Robinson before a late interception by Amani Hooker. Will Levis and Mitchell Trubisky also stood out, with Trubisky starting 8-for-8 and finishing around 12-of-16, and Levis going 7-of-13 for the day (62-of-95 in six open practices). Chimere Dike led receivers with four catches and a TD, Bellinger added four receptions, and rookies like Carnell Tate flashed. The Titans also welcomed new signees Jalyn Holmes and Andre James as they prepare for Day 2 on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions Day 2 minicamp notes highlight Amon-Ra St. Brown working early, the addition of WRs Tay Martin, Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson (Kendrick Law to IR), and offensively productive late drives led by Jared Goff. On defense, Chuck Clark has emerged as a vocal leader, Ennis Rakestraw is getting first-team reps at No. 2 corner, and the unit showcased length and versatility with a five-man front featuring Hutchinson, Williams, Onwuzurike, McNeill and Wonnum. The exercises illustrate growing depth and competition as minicamp progresses.
The Cincinnati Bengals opened mandatory minicamp with a bold offseason reshuffle, trading their No. 10 overall pick to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence and adding Bryan Cook, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, Kyle Dugger while re-signing Dalton Risner and Joe Flacco. They also inked a strong draft class, highlighted by Cashius Howell, Conner Lew, and Landon Robinson, as three-day minicamp begins ahead of a five-week summer break before training camp.
Detroit's Day 1 minicamp saw the defense collect three interceptions (Chuck Clark on Jared Goff; Jimmy Rolder on a Teddy Bridgewater pass; Aamaris Brown on Luke Altmyer), with Khalil Dorsey nearly adding a fourth. The session spotlighted versatile lineman Tyler Lacy, ongoing edge/left guard battles (Lacy, Giovanni Manu, others), and improved route running from Jameson Williams. Cornerback competition remains open (Arnold vs Ya-Sin, Rakestraw, Dorsey) while linebackers Bachie, Nowaske and Campbell were active in pass disruption; Zach Horton also flashed with a deep catch.
Day 1 of the Chargers’ mandatory minicamp highlighted two fourth‑round rookies, Brenen Thompson and Genesis Smith, with Thompson delivering a contested catch and a 50‑yard gain and Smith grabbing an interception in 7‑on‑7; other standouts included Keaton Mitchell and Tarheeb Still, while DJ Uiagalelei showed zip on his passes. Kicker Cameron Dicker went 8‑for‑8 on kicks, and coach Jim Harbaugh stressed the team’s strong work ethic as the camp continues with two more practices before a summer break.
The Commanders began a three-day minicamp with a two-group format to test depth and give fringe players more reps, highlighting Kaliakmanis and Hartman in the QB battle, Croskey-Merritt flashing in the backfield, Jaden Bradley showing at receiver, Sonny Styles impressing on defense, and Drew Stevens delivering in the kicking competition as the team heads toward training camp.
George Pickens showed up for Cowboys minicamp after signing the franchise tag and said there will be no holdout, stressing football and team goals, his bond with Dallas, and his aim to help win a Super Bowl.
The Falcons opened mandatory minicamp with a practice at Flowery Branch where Michael Penix Jr., rehabbing from ACL surgery, participated in individual work and a 7-on-7 segment but was held out of full-team drills; he said daily improvements could lead to 11-on-11 participation at training camp pending medical clearance. Bralen Trice returned to the field in 11-on-11, Jawaan Taylor worked with trainers off to the side, and several others (linebackers Andersen, Malone, Bertrand, Daniels; safeties Watts, Hellams; nickel Bowman Jr.) sat out. Casey Washington and Harold Perkins Jr. showed promising play and Tyler Goodson impressed at running back as six tryout players joined minicamp, with James Pearce Jr. returning to practice.
Detroit’s new-look secondary impressed on Mandatory Minicamp Day 1 as Chuck Clark and Christian Izien anchored the back end and D.J. Reed fostered leadership through a film session that paid off with multiple interceptions and tight coverage. Rookie Jimmy Rolder and undrafted Aamaris Brown flashed with picks, Clark snagged a pass for a second pick, and several players added pass breakups, while the defense shuffled corners and linemen and even endured a brief on-field skirmish.
Free-agent defensive end Cam Jordan is set to meet with the Saints on Tuesday after progress in contract talks, signaling a potential return to New Orleans where he has 132 sacks in 15 seasons; the Saints have added Tyree Wilson and Anfernee Jennings, and coach Kellen Moore says there’s no timeline for a deal as minicamp approaches.
Trevor Lawrence led a productive Jaguars offseason, with Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jabbar Muhammad among the standouts; rookie Tanner Koziol emerged as a riser, while Josh Cameron and CJ Williams impressed as pass-catchers; Boerkircher and Morris disappointed at times, with training camp set to test the new depth.