The NFL's 2025 mandatory minicamps have kicked into full gear this week. ESPN's NFL reporters are on the ground to provide information on position battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and players and updates on injuries and holdout situations.
We will have updates every day of camp to keep you informed on all the latest. Here's what you need to know from across the league:
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Pittsburgh Steelers
On Tuesday, quarterback Aaron Rodgers compared third-year tight end Darnell Washington to Marcedes Lewis, his old tight end in Green Bay. In five seasons with Rodgers, Lewis earned a reputation as a versatile threat capable of winning at the line of scrimmage.
Rodgers might've felt a little déjà vu as he watched the team's final two-minute practice drill from the sideline Wednesday. Washington ended practice by turning a pass from rookie Will Howard into a touchdown, rumbling into the end zone from about 20 yards out. -- Brooke Pryor (6/11)
Cleveland Browns
While rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders hasn't been seen getting first-team reps, he took a series of snaps with the second-team offense during 11-on-11 drills, ahead of fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel.
Sanders continued his strong spring, throwing a short touchdown in red-zone drills. On the play, he manipulated multiple linebackers by moving his eyes to his left before returning to his right and finding an open window to drive a pass to tight end Brenden Bates in the end zone.
Shedeur Sanders to Brenden Bates. Nice job of influencing the second-level defenders with his eyes to open the passing window pic.twitter.com/DfN1ySGgB0
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) June 11, 2025
After the second day of mandatory minicamp, coach Kevin Stefanski sidestepped multiple questions about Sanders not receiving first-team reps.
"We're in our installation phase," Stefanski said. "It's the offseason, it's OTAs, so we're going to keep the focus there. Once you get into training camp, of course you're getting ready to play games and ultimately getting ready for playing the season. But right now, that's not our focus." -- Daniel Oyefusi (6/11)
Los Angeles Chargers
Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II was the most impressive pass catcher of the second day of the minicamp. Gadsden sped past defensive backs for multiple catches throughout the day, including one down the sideline with veteran cornerback Donte Jackson draped over him. Gadsden, drafted in the fifth round from Syracuse, projects to be a key piece in the Chargers offense this season.
"I really think he's going to ascend quickly," coordinator Greg Roman said of Gadsden. "But he's flashing some really good things. And as any rookie, he's learning a lot along the way." -- Kris Rhim (6/11)
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith's accuracy was on display early on Wednesday. He threw a pair of touchdown passes to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and tight end Michael Mayer.
On the throw to Mayer, the third-year tight end did a good job of getting past two safeties before Smith found him in the end zone for the score.
The defense, however, picked up toward the end of practice. Smith had a pass deflected and intercepted by nickel cornerback Darnay Holmes. Moments later, defensive end Maxx Crosby read Smith's screen pass perfectly, resulting in a pick-six and jubilant celebration from the entire defense. -- Ryan McFadden (6/11)
Denver Broncos
When the Broncos signed safety Talanoa Hufanga in free agency, they certainly hoped he would bring his high-intensity, high-impact style of play to their defense. But they've learned about another one of his strengths during minicamp: pre-snap communication.
49ers general manager John Lynch, a Hall of Fame safety himself, had consistently lauded Hufanga's pre-snap communication in his four seasons with the team. That skill has been evident in Denver's minicamp alongside safety Brandon Jones, especially in red-zone work. The two have worked together smoothly and given defensive coordinator Vance Joseph even more options in coverages.
"I would say both of us are really good at multi-tasking. We can do a lot of different things, whatever is asked of us,'' Jones said. "We can just have a lot of freedom and feel comfortable with whoever goes down (toward line of scrimmage) in certain situations." -- Jeff Legwold (6/11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Edge Haason Reddick said Wednesday that not taking part in Buccaneers OTAs and training on his own was about "getting everything buttoned up."
"I don't want no distractions. When I come down here, I want to be able to play good football. I don't want nobody worrying about, 'Oh he got this going on...'" -- Jenna Laine (6/11)
Arizona Cardinals
Second-round draft pick Will Johnson was in uniform for Wednesday's minicamp practice but did not participate. On Tuesday, coach Jonathan Gannon said Johnson would be among a handful of players the Cardinals would take it easy with during minicamp, though he didn't expand on the decision behind that.
Johnson took part in OTAs earlier this month. A handful of injured players worked off to the side of practice while minicamp went on. -- Josh Weinfuss (6/11)
Buffalo Bills
Late in the Bills' second minicamp practice on Wednesday, first-round pick cornerback Maxwell Hairston was seen talking with athletic trainers about an apparent lower body injury. He walked off the field unassisted at the end of practice with head athletic trainer Nathan Breske towards the training room.
The Bills are scheduled for one more practice before training camp Thursday and his participation or where things stand with the rookie will be something to monitor.
During mandatory minicamp, a number of players have sat out due to injuries, including safety Cole Bishop, running back Ty Johnson, center Connor McGovern and defensive end Joey Bosa (calf). Bosa has begun working to the side with head strength and conditioning coach Will Greenberg during practices.
Coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that he didn't have any concerns about the injured players' availability for the start of training camp. -- Alaina Getzenberg (6/11)
Green Bay Packers
For a guy who once said he was "trying to figure out what's bigger than a walk-off [touchdown catch] in the Super Bowl," a catch at the end of a June minicamp practice might not seem like much.
But Mecole Hardman's 74-yard touchdown catch to end the Packers' practice Wednesday served as an important play -- one year after he caught the game-winning touchdown for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Hardman isn't guaranteed a roster spot with Green Bay, joining the team on a $150,000 signing bonus and a minimum-salary contract.
"Just the opportunity is good enough for me," Hardman said, "and I just gotta go out there and take advantage of it."
.@MecoleHardman4 had the offense turnt after this 70+ yard TD 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xjQxxoShTl
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 11, 2025
The 27-year-old is now part of a crowded receiver room that got even more so when the Packers drafted Matthew Golden (first round) and Savion Williams (third round). Hardman's best shot at making the team might be as a kick returner. But Wednesday's touchdown was a reminder of what he has been able to do in the past. -- Rob Demovsky (6/11)
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers wrapped up their offseason program Wednesday and did so with running back Christian McCaffrey feeling as good as he has in some time. McCaffrey not only participated in every phase of organized team activities and the mandatory minicamp but was one of the few Niners stars to take reps in team drills. He seems to have made it through well, a good sign for the Niners given his importance to their success.
"I feel great," McCaffrey said. "I think this offseason I spent a lot of time kind of building back a base starting from scratch, so a lot of it was rehab and wanted to put myself in a position where I didn't miss a day of OTAs and I could practice and play football again, be healthy and not miss a day, and I did that." -- Nick Wagoner (6/11)
Dallas Cowboys
Micah Parsons said he would do some on-field work Wednesday if his back loosened up. He wasn't lying. He went through individual pass rush drills after watching the early period of practice. He was given a helmet and went through some get-off work and "cutting the edge" drills. He even helped serve as the center in some of the work he didn't do.
Micah Parsons went through some individual pass rush drills on Wednesday after watching the early parts of practice. He did not take part in team drills. He said Tuesday he would do some more work if his back loosened up. The Cowboys conclude their offseason program on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/C1fm1d2aMo
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) June 11, 2025
The Cowboys have a walkthrough Thursday to close the offseason program and report to Oxnard, California, on July 20. Their first practice is July 22. Will Parsons take part if he doesn't have a long-term deal worked out? -- Todd Archer (6/11)
Seattle Seahawks
The non-contact nature of spring practices hasn't allowed DeMarcus Lawrence to show off the physicality that has been his calling card for over a decade in the NFL. But the 33-year-old defensive end is still managing to make an impression on his new Seahawks teammates -- and to set a tone with the younger ones.
"We haven't been able to play next to each other or anything like that, but I think just the type of leadership and mindset that he brings to the team is just phenomenal," defensive tackle Leonard Williams said Wednesday. "He's a dog. He speaks a lot, he plays hard. He's going into Year 12 and he's out there practicing harder than some of the rookies. So we're getting on the rookies saying, 'OK, this is an example. This guy's going into Year 12. He's got nothing to prove, but he's out there working his craft as hard as he can every day.'"
The Seahawks signed Lawrence to a three-year, $32.5 million deal that includes $18 million in guarantees. He has not appeared limited over the spring after playing in only four games with Dallas last season because of a foot injury. -- Brady Henderson (6/11)
Houston Texans
Second-round pick, receiver Jayden Higgins, has impressed during minicamp. He's made one handed catches with starting cornerback Kamari Lassiter in coverage and has connected with C.J. Stroud on other plays.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound wideout has shown he'll be pushing for a starting role and could clinch that spot by the second week of training camp. He moves extremely well for someone of his size and would compliment No. 1 receiver Nico Collins. -- DJ Bien-Aime (6/11)
Miami Dolphins
Linebacker Bradley Chubb has been disruptive from the moment he returned to the field for OTAs last month, and that has continued through mandatory minicamp.
Chubb said he is fully healed from the knee injuries that forced him to miss the entire 2024 season. He earned the team's orange jersey for Wednesday's practice -- signifying the previous day's "MVP." With Chop Robinson and Jaelan Phillips and Chubb finally able to practice alongside one another, Chubb feels like 2025 could produce some good results. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques (6/11)
Minnesota Vikings
Josh Metellus is entering one of the most important stages of his career. With one year remaining on his contract, he is competing for a full-time safety role after two seasons of rotating throughout defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme.
Metellus played 2,113 defensive snaps over that period, accounting for 90.1% of the Vikings' total defensive plays while veterans Harrison Smith and Camryn Bynum manned the traditional safety spots. Bynum's departure to the Colts in free agency has opened up a starting job. With negotiations on a new deal ongoing, Metellus is only partially participating in OTAs and minicamp. But in some portions of 11-on-11 drills, he has lined up opposite Smith in Bynum's old spot. On other occasions, Theo Jackson has lined up there.
Metellus made his positional preference clear with reporters this week.
"We had a Hall of Famer and a guy who is [now] paid $15 million back there, I had to find a way to fit in some way," he said. "But at the end of the day, I came into this league as a safety. That's forever going to be my true position. All the other stuff is just something that I think adds to my value.
But at the end of the day, I'm a ballplayer. A thousand snaps [per season] at whatever position, I'm going to do my thing to help the team win." -- Kevin Seifert (6/11)
New Orleans Saints
The kicking battle was the competition of the day on Wednesday after kicker Charlie Smyth drilled a 61-yard field goal that looked like it could have easily been good from a longer distance. That came one day after Blake Grupe, who won the kicking battle last year, also made a 61-yard field goal.
The Saints also gave some other players a chance at kicking field goals. Safety Justin Reid, who played soccer when he was younger, made an extra point, while defensive tackle Davon Godchaux didn't fare nearly as well. Reid has also handled kickoffs at times when he was with the Kansas City Chiefs and attempted two PATs for them in 2022.
"Justin's got a little history of it, so we gave him a shot and it looked good," said Saints coach Kellen Moore. -- Katherine Terrell (6/11)
Carolina Panthers
The team held first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan out of practice Wednesday, exercising caution after he experienced swelling in his leg from getting kicked during Tuesday's practice. Coach Dave Canales noted the wide receiver was "fine'' and hopefully would practice Thursday.
With McMillan out, the Panthers 2024 first-round pick, Xavier Legette, was impressive. He made consecutive touchdown catches in a red-zone drill, which also included a strong showing from quarterback Bryce Young.
"It's just Year 2 in the system,'' Canales said of Legette. "He's comfortable. He's big and fast. The more he knows what he's doing, the bigger and faster he looks.'' -- David Newton (6/11)
New York Jets
The full Justin Fields experience was on display Wednesday. He overthrew a couple of open receivers, hit Garrett Wilson with a 50-yard dime, placed the ball perfectly on a six-yard corner route to Josh Reynolds for a touchdown and showed his speed on some designed runs.
The goal in camp is to gain consistency, which has been an issue for Fields in his career. For now, Fields is receiving praise for his quiet leadership. He suggested that he was stifled last season in Pittsburgh, where he was involved in an intense competition with Russell Wilson.
"It's definitely easier," Fields said Wednesday. "I think last year was -- it was kind of weird a little bit, but I think me and Russ did a good job kind of balancing the two."
There's no competition this year. The Jets have made it clear: He's the QB1. -- Rich Cimini (6/11)
Indianapolis Colts
Quarterback Daniel Jones is taking advantage of Anthony Richardson Sr.'s absence during the Colts' three-day camp, making several notable throws Wednesday to get the ball to his ample cast of offensive playmakers.
On one throw, Jones connected with rookie tight end Tyler Warren, who proceeded to put an impressive move on safety Camryn Bynum. Jones also found Michael Pittman Jr. for a touchdown in a red-zone drill and hit Josh Downs for an ensuing 2-point conversion moments later.
Colts coaches have emphasized that Jones, who signed with the Colts in March, is still mastering the system, so the reps he's getting in this camp are quite valuable. -- Stephen Holder (6/11)
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons focused on walk-throughs the last two days of minicamp. After going through individual drills, the team stuff involved what coach Raheem Morris referred to more as developmental players.
Rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. and rookie nickel corner Billy Bowman Jr. both got reps during that period. But that doesn't mean they're far down the depth chart. In fact, Morris said he expects both Falcons first-round picks -- Pearce and fellow edge rusher Jalon Walker -- to be on the field quite a bit in 2025. The same goes for Bowman and third-round pick Xavier Watts, a safety.
"They're really good players, they're really sharp, they're really detailed," Morris said. "We'll get to the whole categories of who's starting and who's doing these things, but I think the most important thing is how are they contributing, what their role is going to be and having real clear-cut role definition for those guys and letting them go out there and earn it." -- Marc Raimondi (6/11)
Washington Commanders
Receiver Noah Brown limped off the field and then was carted to the locker room following a play during a seven-on-seven drill on Wednesday.
It's uncertain exactly what happened that led to the injury but Brown had to go low on a catch over the middle. When he reached the sideline, Brown tossed his helmet in frustration. As Brown was carted off, he was sitting upright with a towel over his head.
Brown was having a good spring following a season cut short by a lacerated kidney. Brown caught 35 passes in 11 games with Washington before the injury. He also was adept at drawing penalties -- something he did during a red-zone drill Tuesday. The Commanders like him opposite Terry McLaurin and with Deebo Samuel Sr. -- John Keim (6/11)
Cincinnati Bengals
On Wednesday, Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas was on the receiving end of Joe Burrow's best throw of minicamp.
In a 7-on-7 drill, Burrow fired a hole shot down the middle of the field to Iosivas, who hauled in the pass between three defenders who were converging on him. The third-year player out of Princeton has just 51 career catches. But 10 of them have been for touchdowns. And despite the low volume, Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher is seeing a budding receiver who is making the most of his opportunities alongside Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase.
"You see the chest out," Pitcher said after Wednesday's practice. "You see just how he carries himself. Like, he believes that he's like those other two guys. And he's making steps to get there."
If Iosivas can continue on his current trajectory, he gives the Bengals a very strong receiving trio that is bolstered by tight end Mike Gesicki, whom Pitcher said is a "match made in heaven" for how the Bengals want to attack defenses. -- Ben Baby (6/11)
Tennessee Titans
Titans quarterback Will Levis may have the odds stacked against him in the competition with No. 1 overall pick Cameron Ward.
The reps in minicamp have started to tilt more towards Ward, but Levis isn't going down easily. Levis had three of the best throws of the day on Wednesday. The first one was a throw to Calvin Ridley on an out-breaking route during 7-on-7 drills. He followed it up with a drop shot to rookie tight end Gunnar Helm on a corner route. The pass went just beyond the linebacker in coverage. His best throw was to Jha'Quan Jackson during two-minute period. Jackson accelerated away from safety Mike Brown tracked the ball down to make a diving catch.
"Will's done a really nice job over the course of the offseason," Titans coach Brian Callahan said. "He's handled it very professionally and he's competed." -- Turron Davenport (6/11)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Receiver Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a bruised right shoulder during Wednesday's morning practice. Coach Liam Coen said the injury wasn't serious and Thomas could have participated in the rest of practice but was held out as a precautionary measure.
"He's fine," Coen said. "He absolutely could have gone back and played. Said he had a great range of motion, strength [after tests inside]. He was all good.
"If he didn't come back out he'd be really hurt, so he was completely cleared to play."
Thomas went to the ground hard while trying to catch a pass from Trevor Lawrence in 11-on-11 drills. Cornerback Tyson Campbell broke up the pass from behind and Thomas landed on his shoulder and immediately grabbed it. He returned to the sideline after undergoing mobility tests in the team's indoor practice facility.
That's good news for the Jaguars considering Thomas finished third in the NFL with 1,282 yards receiving in 2024. He set franchise rookie records in receiving yards and receptions (87) and tied the franchise rookie record with 10 touchdown catches. -- Michael DiRocco (6/11)
New England Patriots
The Patriots concluded their mandatory minicamp, with No. 4 overall pick Will Campbell capping off spring practices as the top left tackle.
While veterans are set to depart, Campbell and the rookie class will remain in the area for a few more weeks, which includes a leaguewide "Rookie Readiness Program" later in June.
"I definitely would say I've gotten more comfortable as the days have gone on, with the playbook and the scheme. It's only going to keep getting better," Campbell said, adding that he plans a brief break to get away before the official start of training camp July 23. -- Mike Reiss (6/11)
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley set a career high with 345 carries during the regular season and added 91 more during the team's Super Bowl run, but he said his body isn't feeling the effects.
"I feel really good," Barkley said as Philadelphia wrapped its one-day minicamp. "I feel like I'm entering my prime."
Barkley said he took some time off and made sure not to overdo it in his training post-Super Bowl to recover from the long season. He set the all-time single-season rushing record, including playoffs, last season and capped the campaign by securing his first Lombardi Trophy, but remains hungry for more.
"The thing that drives me is the same thing that's driven me since I was a little kid. I've said this since I've gotten into the league and I don't mean it in an arrogant way: I want to be the best running back to ever play, or at least one of the best running backs to ever play. The love of the game, wanting to win and wanting to compete and wanting to be great is always going to push me no matter if we win four Super Bowls." -- Tim McManus (6/10)