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Cleveland’s rookie minicamp in Berea features 53 players, including 12 undrafted free agents and 25 tryouts vying for roster spots; the weekend also includes veteran Jaelon Reagor in a tryout and long-snapping duties handled by John Ferimann, with most tryouts serving as depth and only a few likely to be signed.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons are holding rookie minicamp at Flowery Branch this weekend, featuring six drafted rookies, 14 undrafted free agents, and 23 tryout players (two of them veterans), with three current Falcons also taking part.
The Vikings opened their 2026 rookie minicamp at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on May 8 with 2026 draftees, undrafted rookies, and invited players; six rostered Vikings with limited NFL experience and three veterans with pro backgrounds were also set to participate, and the club released a 57-player, position-by-position list detailing all participants.
The Kansas City Chiefs added three tryout players from rookie minicamp—WR Xavier Loyd, DB Marlen Sewell, and OT Kahlil Benson—to the 90-man offseason roster, while waiving QB Jake Haener, DE Ethan Hurkett, and DT Zacch Pickens to open spots.
Day 2 of the Titans’ rookie minicamp featured eight draft picks largely focusing on conditioning, while 11 undrafted free agents and 58 tryout players filled the field. Notable happenings included UDFA Brock Rechsteiner and Xavier Restrepo making plays, Jeadyn Lukus with an interception, and several drill highlights (including Tyren Montgomery) as coaches assess movement and athleticism ahead of the offseason program next week.
The Green Bay Packers kick off their 2026 preparations with a two-day rookie minicamp featuring six draft picks, undrafted free agents, and several tryout invitees; due to a crowded 90-man roster, many rookies will be under contract but the camp will determine which UDFAs earn contracts and which tryouts can earn a spot on the 53-man roster, with full camp roster updates and UDFA tracker to follow.
The San Francisco 49ers signed former seventh-round pick William Bradley-King to their practice squad and held multiple tryouts for defensive backs, including Titus Leo, Isaiah Thomas, Jaylen Mahoney, Brandon Joseph, and Shilo Sanders, as they seek to bolster their pass rush and defensive back depth following Nick Bosa's ACL injury.
The San Francisco 49ers hosted tryouts for four wide receivers after Jordan Watkins suffered a high-ankle sprain, but the team does not seem to be in urgent need of a veteran receiver like Amari Cooper, indicating confidence in their current depth.
The Miami Dolphins are seeking replacements for injured right tackle Austin Jackson, who is expected to miss weeks, by bringing in five free agent offensive linemen for tryouts over the weekend, including Zack Bailey, Yodny Cajuste, Chris Hubbard, Germain Ifedi, and David Sharpe, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The San Francisco 49ers held tryouts with six wide receivers, including Grant DuBose and Equanimeous St. Brown, to bolster their depth as key players like Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall begin training camp on the Active/PUP List, with additional interest in other free agents and practice squad players.
Darrell 'Housh' Doucette advocates for fair opportunities for flag football players to compete in the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing their skill and dedication, and expressing confidence that they can win gold without NFL players. Experts believe NFL players will quickly adapt and that the sport's transferability from tackle football gives them an edge, but the competition will be limited by NFL roster restrictions.
Over 500 hopefuls competed for 120 spots as ball people for the U.S. Open during a week of tryouts, showcasing their speed, agility, and ability to blend into the background of the tournament. Ranging in age from 14 to their mid-70s, applicants from all over the country participated in drills to quickly and quietly roll, retrieve, and toss balls. The auditions were described as a "dream" by many, with only a select few receiving the coveted email confirming their acceptance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed 51 players to their rookie minicamp, including seven players drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and players on a try-out basis. Day 2 included videos, interviews, and photos of the rookies in their first action of their professional careers. The minicamp will continue for one more day before the team moves on to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp.
The Cleveland Browns have signed five of their seven draft picks and nine undrafted free agents to their 90-man roster during rookie minicamp. GM Andrew Berry also brought in six players for tryouts, including Quincy Wilson, a mid-2nd round selection in 2017 who has bounced around over the last few seasons. The other five players are undrafted out of the 2022 NFL draft.