What are the top storylines of 2024 NFL training camps?
The performances of the first-round rookie quarterbacks, including Chicago‘s Caleb Williams, Washington’s Jayden Daniels, New England‘s Drake Maye, Minnesota‘s J.J. McCarthy, Atlanta‘s Michael Penix Jr., and Denver‘s Bo Nix will be watched closely.
In terms of contract situations to monitor, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk all could be in line for new deals these next few weeks — or lingering drama if they don’t get them.
As always, there are buzzy QB competitions in store as well, highlighted by Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields in Pittsburgh. Another to keep an eye on is Gardner Minshew vs. Aidan O’Connell in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Maye, Nix, McCarthy and Penix will all try to push presumed starters as much as possible in their camps, and here’s a wild card: Daniel Jones vs. Drew Lock with the Giants.
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When do NFL training camps begin?
The Chicago Bears are among the first teams to get activities underway this month, with rookies (including No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams) reporting Tuesday. Here’s when every team officially opens training camp:
Wednesday, July 17 — Houston Texans
Friday, July 19 — Chicago Bears
Saturday, July 20 — Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens
Sunday, July 21 — Green Bay Packers
Tuesday, July 23 — Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders
Wednesday, July 24 — Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers
When does the NFL preseason kick off?
The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will meet in the 2024 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
The preseason ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, and NFL roster cutdown day is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
What are each team’s preseason and regular season schedules?
The entire preseason and regular season schedule can be found right here on Yahoo Sports.
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DeMeco Ryans: C.J. Stroud has grown as a leader
“I think C.J. has done a really good job this offseason as a leader when it comes to working with other guys — knowing that he’s not just working by himself, but finding the avenues to get a group together and work together,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday. “That’s very important, especially when it comes to timing in the passing game for receivers and quarterbacks. They have to be in sync. And it shows that they see how important that was because guys were working together this summer.”
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans praised C.J. Stroud’s growth as a leader. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) -
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Report: Caleb Williams’ team asked for no-franchise tag clause before agreeing to rookie deal
“One thing I’m told is there was an effort made to get the Bears to agree not to use the franchise tag on Caleb Williams after he would finish the fifth year of his contract, assuming they would pick up the option,” ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio told 670 The Score, via NBC Sports Chicago. “But that did not go anywhere.”
Read more on the situation here.
Caleb Williams reportedly asked for no franchise tag as part of his negotiations with the Bears on a rookie contract. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) -
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NFL team training camp start dates and locations
With the Texans opening camp, who’s next?
That’d be the Bears on Friday, then the Chiefs and Ravens on Saturday, then the Packers on Sunday, and then …
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49ers place first-round rookie WR Ricky Pearsall on active/non-football injury list
This development, reported by NFL media, comes hours after 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk went public with a trade request.
49ers first-round rookie WR Ricky Pearsall is being placed on the active/non-football injury list. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) -
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