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Geno Smith’s return gives the Jets stability at QB as Frank Reich’s offense takes shape, while Aaron Glenn’s defense tightens around a strong front and veteran leadership; Garrett Wilson steps up as a true No. 1, the offensive line is coming together, and the team is cultivating a gritty, competitive culture entering training camp.
On Day 19 of joint Jaguars-Buccaneers camp, Parker Washington dominated the passing game with Brian Thomas Jr. out, while Brenton Strange and Montaric Brown both contributed big plays on offense and defense. The running backs Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. continued to show juice, and Emmanuel Pregnon moved closer to starting at left guard. Trevor Lawrence managed the offense without turnovers amid some drops, and Baker Mayfield struggled under Jacksonville’s pressure; Brian Thomas Jr. left early with an injury.
Dolphins' training camp practice 15 saw the defense take control as the offense struggled: Malik Willis showed accuracy issues with an interception by Jackson Woodard, and backup QB Quinn Ewers also had a tough day in team drills. Rookie Chris Johnson continued to shine in coverage, while De'Von Achane produced a notable 25-yard run. Keith Cooper Jr. and Cam Riley added to the defensive positives, and several players were sidelined or limited by injuries, highlighting ongoing roster competition and continued emphasis on tempo and ball-security from the defense.
Brian Thomas Jr. was the standout for the Jaguars in a physical joint practice with the Panthers, with Trevor Lawrence delivering a sharp, multi-faceted day, Ezra Cleveland powering the run game, and a depth-heavy defense showing potential. Wyatt Milum dealt with an injury as the team continues O-line competition, while Nick Mullens boosted his QB2 stock amid a strong two-day stretch, all under Liam Coen’s vocal, tone-setting leadership.
Rodgers remains the high bar for the Steelers' QB room as Allar shows elite arm talent and growing poise; Rudolph provides steady veteran depth; Howard grades show promise with mechanical corrections and improved play, setting up a competitive quarterback mix entering the preseason.
During a heated Dallas Cowboys–New Orleans Saints joint practice, Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, slammed Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson after a scuffle; it was one of seven fights in the session, with a Saints helmet thrown by Erik McCoy, fueling preseason buzz.
Drake Maye looked sharp in the Patriots’ first joint practice with the Eagles, completing 13 straight passes across four periods and guiding a late-drive to field-goal range. New England’s defense forced five interceptions, while Borregales connected on 52- and 57-yard field goals to cap a strong day. A.J. Brown flashed in 1-on-1s but the session favored the Patriots’ offense and a disciplined defensive showing as teams move toward Week 1, with several players returning from injuries and others sidelined or limited.
The Kansas City Chiefs held their 17th full-team training camp practice at Missouri Western State University, donning pads for the third straight day after overnight storms. With Arrowhead Pride off-site, coverage will come via local media as defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is slated to speak after practice, as the team prepares for its second preseason game Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. Arrowhead time in Tampa.
Patriots’ third straight padded practice featured A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs thriving in Drake Maye’s passing game, with Brown breaking free for a 70+ yard TD and Doubs delivering multiple timing catches. Christian Gonzalez remained out while Christian Barmore returned in limited action. A unique 1-on-1 drill format overseen by Mike Vrabel highlighted roster depth, and kicker Andy Borregales continued to improve on skinny-field goals as the team readies for joint practices with the Eagles this week.
Five Green Bay Packers players have boosted their stock in training camp, flipping depth charts ahead of the preseason: defensive tackles Anthony Campbell, Warren Brinson, and Jacob Monk are pushing for meaningful interior roles, while cornerbacks Jaylin Simpson and Brandon Cisse have moved from the roster bubble into prominent competition, with Simpson versatile across multiple spots and Cisse closing in on a Week 1 starter role. The early camp performances hint at a reshaping of Green Bay's roster as the team prepares for exhibition games.
The Jaguars released an unofficial first depth chart ahead of preseason, placing Travis Hunter as a starting cornerback and backup wide receiver to reflect his two-way role, with Anton Harrison at left tackle and Walker Little at right tackle. Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. split the running back duties, while Ventrell Miller and Branson Combs are the top linebacker pairing. Matt Dickerson is the leading DT backup behind Arik Armstead, with Ruke Orhorhoro in the mix. The chart is unofficial and mainly reflects training-camp observations ahead of Week 1.
During the ninth Eagles practice, Darius Cooper stood out with back-to-back catches and a late grab, cementing himself as a top option as Hurts connected with Cooper and Elijah Moore. The session featured competitive pace, injuries to DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, Cam Jurgens returning after heat exhaustion, and a tight backup QB battle between Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton. Lemon’s absence is a concern for his rookie timeline, but Cooper’s impressive showing could push him into a larger role this season.
Jacksonville's Day 8 Teal and White scrimmage underscored depth on offense as five running backs made positive impressions, led by Bhayshul Tuten with steady five-yard gains and a touch on a screen, while LeQuint Allen, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Ameer Abdullah and J’Mari Taylor contributed in various roles. Receivers Parker Washington and Brian Thomas Jr. continued to show reliability, and the defense saw rising play from young edge-rushers like B.J. Green and Wesley Williams with Ventrell Miller earning more starting reps in the linebacker competition. The OL dealt with injuries that strained backups, and Cam Little briefly missed an extra point before settling back into routine kicking.
Brock Purdy is having the best camp of his career, carving up a makeshift 49ers offense with two deep TDs, no interceptions, and sharper progression reads despite a shaky O-line and a thin receiving corps. The defense flashed across the board (Lenoir, Stout, Jones, Sigle) with Halton emerging as an interior disruptor, and De’Zhaun Stribling inching back to health. On the downside, Nick Bosa and Dre Greenlaw missed multiple practices, Deebo Samuel was pressed into a running back role to cover depth, and a few defensive backs and Mac Jones showed inconsistent moments, underscoring ongoing roster health questions ahead of the season.
Undrafted free agent Kahlil Benson took all first-team reps at right tackle for the Chiefs on Day 7 of training camp, signaling a potential starter role, while Rashee Rice progressed in his return from knee rehab and scored a red-zone TD; several players were limited or sidelined, and the team continued red-zone focus and long-drive work as Mahomes connected with multiple targets.