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Jean Silva revealed his Noche UFC camp was brutal, with multiple knockouts by training partners, but he executed the game plan to submit Jose Delgado in the third round and is targeting a title shot at UFC 333 when Volkanovski defends against Movsar Evloev.
With a tight 13-day training camp, the Penguins must decide which high-salary veterans (Graves, Koivunen) and depth forwards (Lapierre, Brazeau) earn NHL spots, as management prioritizes performance over contracts and waivers; opening-night roles will hinge on camp showings and potential injuries, with some players likely to start in the AHL.
Quinn Hughes says he’s not rushing a new contract with the Minnesota Wild before training camp, with one year left on his six-year, $47.1 million deal and unrestricted free agency set for 2027. He wants to ensure any deal is right for everyone and notes a lighter summer before camp; GM Bill Guerin remains confident they’ll re-sign him, and Hughes emphasizes he’s focused on a strong season and will sign when the time is right, even if negotiations stretch into the regular season under the new CBA.
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans says his groin and quad issues this summer were precautionary and not significant, and he expects to be healthy for Week 1 vs. the Rams. With Pearsall and Kirk sidelined, his role grew, and he credits the training staff for keeping him ready, noting that if it were game week he wouldn’t have missed time.
Washington’s Jayden Daniels is being pushed by head coach Dan Quinn and OC David Blough in a tougher, more complex offense that uses a 38-second play clock and unscripted “call-it” periods to speed up decisions after a injury-plagued 2024. Daniels has embraced the challenge, leaning on conversations with Blough and Jared Goff to learn a system that blends under-center snaps, increased pre-snap input, and flexible play-calling, with the goal of a smarter, more productive passer who can still use his legs. The plan is to keep him healthy while expanding his mental and procedural mastery so he can lead a higher-powered offense in 2026; health remains the biggest hurdle.
Green Bay’s 2026 53-man roster features seven defensive tackles, a major upgrade from last year and a plan to avoid an interior-scarce season again. Headliners Javon Hargrave and Chris McClellan joined Devonte Wyatt and Karl Brooks, while rising contributors Warren Brinson, Jonathan Ford, and Anthony Campbell earned spots. Nazir Stackhouse was cut, Jordon Riley is on the PUP list to start the year, and the Packers’ DT group now boasts notable depth and upside heading into the season.
Joey Porter Jr. returned to the Steelers' practice field for the first time since injuring his back, but he refused to commit to playing in the season opener and said he’ll take things day by day as contract negotiations with the team continue and he ramps back up from injury.
Chicago Bears kick off Week Zero practices with a reshuffled roster, signaling ongoing competition for playing time as training camp moves forward.
Washington Commanders have filled their practice squad at 17 players, adding five on Tuesday: Esa Pole (OT), Joshua Simon (TE), Jack Westover (TE), Isaac Yiadom (CB), and Terell Smith (CB), joining earlier signings such as Jaden Bradley, Byron Cowart, Robert Henry Jr., Sam Hartman, Julian Good-Jones, Ale Kaho, Craig Reynolds, D.J. Johnson and Darius Rush. The club did not claim anyone off waivers and continues to adjust the unit ahead of the regular season, with several players listed under the International Pathway program.
Philadelphia announced three Exhibit-10 signings—Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas—as training camp nears, with the deals keeping two-way contract eligibility and likely leaving an open roster spot. Fall brings NBA experience, Nelson Jr. is the EVP of basketball operations’ son with G‑League stints, and Thomas has been in the Sixers’ system with the Delaware Blue Coats and Summer League play.
With training camp behind them, the Chicago Bears must tighten up on offense, protection, and roster depth as they prepare for Week 1, using the preseason to settle quarterback reps, sharpen play‑calling, and build consistency on both sides of the ball.
After the initial 53-man cutdown and waiver activity, the Dolphins’ roster featured clear winners and losers: winners DJ Herman (converted to fullback and proving versatile for special teams), Keith Cooper Jr. (emerging as a flexible, disruptive defensive lineman), Ryan Miller (waiver pickup who earned a 53-man spot), and Quinn Ewers (benefiting from a favorable move to Jacksonville); losers Tyrel Dodson (high 2026 cap hit, opening room for younger LB options), DT Matthew Butler (outpaced by Cooper), AJ Henning (waived after appearing to compete for a spot), RB Carlos Washington Jr. (not kept on the 53, added to practice squad), and EDGE Clelin Ferrell (failed to stand out). Cap considerations and camp performance largely dictated who stayed and who didn’t.
Tua Tagovailoa is at the center of social-media scrutiny after a burner-account comment tied to him (and later to his wife) surfaces amid a tough Falcons training camp, with NFL Network suggesting his camp performance makes Week 1 starter status unlikely as Atlanta weighs Michael Penix Jr. and prepares for a season opener against the Steelers.
As Chicago Bears training camp winds down and preseason wraps, the secondary remains unsettled with the safety position up for grabs. Veteran Xavier Woods figures into the mix while undrafted rookies push for snaps and gadget plays are being considered, ahead of final 53-man roster decisions and the start of the regular season.
Sports Illustrated highlights 10 first- and second-year players poised for breakouts in 2026, gathered from a coast-to-coast camp tour and input from teams: David Bailey (Jets), Rueben Bain Jr. (Buccaneers), Josh Cameron (Jaguars), Charles Demmings (Vikings), Kaleb Elarms-Orr (Bills), Matthew Golden (Packers), Romello Height (49ers), Anthony Hill Jr. (Titans), Ja’Kobi Lane (Ravens) and Mason Thomas (Chiefs). The piece notes each player’s background, camp performance, and potential impact, with Bain’s MCL injury noted and others expected to earn meaningful roles.