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During Minnesota's second week of voluntary OTAs, the Vikings signed two undrafted rookie wide receivers—Michael Briscoe (Cal Poly) and Trayvon Rudolph (Toledo)—and waived Joaquin Davis as new GM Nolan Teasley starts shaping the roster; Briscoe is 6-2, 209 pounds and Rudolph is 5-10, 187 pounds, with prior brief stints in Seattle.
Justin Herbert looked in midseason form on the opening day of Chargers OTAs, threading a strike to Quentin Johnston and delivering solid connects to multiple receivers in 7-on-7 drills while the offensive line was rotated through several combinations with Slater and Alt back from injuries; on defense, Daiyan Henley notched an interception, helping set the tone for a notes-filled first day ahead of minicamp.
The Seattle Seahawks moved their mandatory minicamp to this week to give veterans extra summer break, praising the team's effort and energy during OTAs and minicamp, with key updates on player health, offensive line rotations, and strong defensive performances.
The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of OTAs, focusing on team chemistry, player development, and integrating new players like Isaiah Rodgers and rookies into the team, with key observations on weather conditions, player performances, and offensive line progress.
San Francisco 49ers injury updates reveal Ricky Pearsall is out until training camp with a hamstring tweak, while key players like Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk are absent from OTAs. Christian McCaffrey is healthy, and several rookies and backups are gaining experience during practice. The team is managing injuries and absences as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Patriots' recent OTA sessions highlight ongoing development, especially of second-year QB Drake Maye adapting to a new offense, with notable performances from their defensive front and emerging players across the roster. The practices reveal a team in transition, working through positional battles and system adjustments, with optimism about future improvements.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has observed significant improvement in young quarterback Drake Maye during spring practices, noting that despite some interceptions, the overall command and communication have improved, and he is optimistic about Maye's development with ongoing coaching and practice.
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins did not attend the team's OTA practices, raising questions about his future with the team amid trade rumors and his no-trade clause, with negotiations ongoing about his 2025 contract and potential cap relief for the Falcons.
The New England Patriots were docked two practices during organized team activities and head coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 due to a rules violation from earlier this offseason. The violation had nothing to do with on-field activity, but rather the posting of a schedule of voluntary special teams office hours that could have given off the impression that the office hours were mandatory. The Patriots self-reported the violation and cooperated with the NFL after realizing they potentially broke a rule.
Detroit Lions' head coach Dan Campbell sported a shirt with a picture of general manager Brad Holmes wearing a sweater with Campbell on it during the first day of OTA practices. The duo has talked about their admiration for each other and their vision for the team. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn emphasized the importance of a good relationship between the coach and general manager.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held their second voluntary spring practice (OTA) with media lockout. Veterans Carlton Davis and Antoine Winfield Jr. were seen on the field, while Jamel Dean was absent. Chris Godwin expressed his love for Day 1 under new offensive coordinator Dave Canales. The Bucs will continue their OTA practices tomorrow, but media will not be allowed.
Calvin Johnson made an appearance at Detroit Lions OTA practices, signaling the end of his dispute with the team. Despite his retirement in 2016, Johnson has remained respectful of coach Dan Campbell and has been involved with the team this offseason, including welcoming the Lions' first-round picks and hosting a kids camp at the team facility in June. Fans hope Johnson's presence will benefit the young roster as a mentor.
Aaron Rodgers, the new quarterback for the New York Jets, suffered a minor calf injury during the team's first voluntary OTA practice. He described it as a tweak and stayed on the field but did not participate in team drills. The Jets will likely be cautious with Rodgers this offseason, especially after his disappointing year with the Packers due to a thumb injury. The team's minicamp is scheduled for June 13-15, and training camp begins in late July.