All articles tagged with #minicamp
OTAs begin for the Browns with star defensive end Myles Garrett not expected to attend. Garrett skipped OTAs last year and last month’s minicamp (forgoing a $1 million workout bonus), while head coach Todd Monken emphasizes that these practices are voluntary and says others will be ready; it remains unclear whether Garrett will attend the upcoming mandatory minicamp.
Las Vegas Raiders kicked off Phase III of their offseason program with a four-week OTAs stretch starting May 18 at Intermountain Health Performance Center, featuring non-contact practice (7-on-7, 9-on-7, 11-on-11) and culminating in a mandatory minicamp June 9–11.
Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, featuring a base salary of about $22–$23 million with incentives that could lift total compensation to roughly $25 million; he’s expected to attend the Steelers’ voluntary minicamp as he returns to Pittsburgh after last season’s playoff run.
Jets fans are buying Cade Klubnik hype after minicamp buzz, citing (1) a franchise history of late‑round QB breakthroughs as motivation, (2) Klubnik's high‑ceiling tools—mobility, escapability, and deep passing—and (3) a supportive Jets environment with Geno Smith and a strong young offense designed to develop a QB rather than rush him.
Steelers rookie third-round QB Drew Allar took every rep at minicamp and flashed an impressive arm, drawing early praise, but experts caution that impressions from rookie practices aren’t definitive indicators of NFL success and that his college career and system fit leave questions.
Patriots rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium features 17 players competing for two open roster spots. Eight previously unreported newcomers include Cade Harris, Jha’Quan Jackson, Jeremiah Franklin, Nate Azzopardi, Olasunkonmi Agunloye, Xavier Holmes, Dee Williams and Tim Coutras. Nine previously reported participants are Logan Collier, Elijah Simonson, Tyrell Martin, Jordan Kwiatkowski, Declan Williams, Malcolm Greene, Peter Manuma, Mitch McCarthy and Kneeland Hibbett. Four current Patriots on the field are WR Jeremiah Webb, OT Lorenz Metz, OL Mehki Butler and CB Brandon Crossley. Demarcus Lacey and Korey Foreman were not on the list. The minicamp will determine which players secure the two openings.
In rookie minicamp, Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel unveiled a plan to overhaul the offense around Justin Herbert, praising Herbert’s quick grasp of new coaching points and his willingness to try bold changes as the team shifts to a faster, more scheme-driven attack. McDaniel cited data showing Herbert thrives when time-to-throw is either very quick or extended, and he aims to improve the quick-game as part of an offense built to be “elite at everything.” The roster is undergoing turnover (nine new starters on a 16-man OL as they move from a gap to a zone scheme), and a young WR group—including Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Brenen Thompson and others—will be asked to raise their production. Eight draft picks were on the field, with Herbert and the staff pushing for rapid mastery of the new system.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed three additional 2026 draft picks—Daylen Everett (CB), Gennings Dunker (G) and Riley Nowakowski (FB)—joining previously signed rookies Wetjen, Rubio and Spears-Jennings as rookies begin minicamp, with several other high picks unsigned.
Day 1 of the 49ers’ two-day minicamp featured the 2026 rookie class taking the field for the first time, with De’Zhaun Stribling debuting at No. 15 and showing in drills, Kaelon Black wearing No. 26 and catching a pass, and several UDFA standouts like Khalil Dinkins and Will Pauling flashing. Preston Stone participated on a tryout basis, Omari Porter and Eli Blakely made early defensive plays, and Mykel Williams continued ACL rehab as the team eyes an early 2026 return.
No meeting is scheduled or expected between the Steelers and Aaron Rodgers, despite reports of a visit; team officials and insiders have not confirmed Rodgers’ presence, leaving the situation unresolved as rookie minicamp begins.
Steelers rookies arrived at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex for a three-day rookie minicamp, handling basics like equipment, headshots and staff introductions before they hit the field; players including third‑round pick Drew Allar and Germie Bernard emphasized learning the offense and bonding with teammates, while seventh-rounder Eli Heidenreich noted it’s the start of football at the next level and OTAs will come soon.
Green Bay welcomes its rookies to minicamp, framing the moment as part of a long tradition while highlighting the organization’s community work—naturalization ceremonies, Tailgate Tour fundraising, and ongoing fan engagement. The team also fields questions on ticket pricing, ownership dynamics, and schedule discussions, stressing that prices reflect market demand and not litigation outcomes, all within a focus on developing players into a championship-caliber team.
The Steelers’ 2026 offseason schedule shifts the mandatory minicamp to June 2-4, with four OTA sessions after (June 8-9 and June 11-12); if Aaron Rodgers signs before minicamp, he’ll weigh attending the final OTAs, potentially delaying his full arrival until July.
Deshaun Watson left Browns minicamp as the favorite to start Week 1, seeing more reps with the first team than Shedeur Sanders as Cleveland installs a new Todd Monken offense; Watson’s extensive NFL experience gives him the edge, though Sanders could push for the job if he dazzles before training camp.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a Heisman finalist who went undrafted after a strong 2025 season (3,539 passing yards, 29 TDs, 862 rushing yards, 10 rushing TDs), was spotted at an Albuquerque strip club on March 8, reportedly tossing cash on stage about six weeks before the draft. Size concerns (5-foot-10) and a controversial post near the Heisman voting contributed to his slide, but ESPN's Adam Schefter said more teams are showing interest and he was invited to the Ravens' rookie minicamp, with other teams likely to follow if Baltimore signs elsewhere.