Arizona Cardinals
Zay Jones impresses early
Michael Wilson appeared to have the within observe to the WR2 job initially of camp, however Zay Jones isn’t happening and not using a battle.
Jones didn’t do a lot in 2023 due to a nagging hamstring harm however went for 823 yards with the Jags two years in the past.
Atlanta Falcons
Rondale Moore operating with the backups
Moore has been spending most of his camp with the second and third-team offenses. He was acquired by way of a commerce that despatched Desmond Ridder to Arizona however hasn’t been in a position to lock down a beginning position to date. He will be forgotten about even in deep leagues.
Baltimore Ravens
Rashod Bateman exhibiting up in camp
Bateman has made a number of huge performs in camp and has drawn unrelenting reward from head coach John Harbaugh.
#Ravens HC John Harbaugh on Rashod Bateman:
“He’s anticipated to be a high receiver within the league for us. That’s what we’re planning on.”
Harbaugh has an 85% reliability score on utilization/workload coachspeak
Baltimore has been banging the Bateman drum for months
We anticipate a… pic.twitter.com/CThYfCZuKS
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 22, 2024
The previous first-round decide didn’t lock up an every-down position final 12 months. Baltimore has since let Odell Beckham stroll and signed Bateman to a contract extension. The Ravens need a breakout 12 months from Bateman and can give him each likelihood to take action.
Buffalo Payments
Dawson Knox isn’t going wherever
Per The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia, “These anticipating Kincaid to usurp the full-time position from Dawson Knox this 12 months and push the veteran tight finish right into a backup might have their hopes dashed.”
Per PFF, 22 % of Josh Allen’s move makes an attempt got here with a number of tight ends on the sphere final 12 months. If Knox’s position is right here to remain, Kincaid has little hope of paying off his TE5 ADP.
Carolina Panthers
Diontae Johnson wanting like the focus of Carolina’s offense
Panthers head coach Dave Canales has made no effort to cover his need to get Diontae Johnson the ball.
“As we construct our offense, we actually attempt to function somebody.
And for us proper now, ‘the place is Diontae Johnson at?'”
– Dave Canales pic.twitter.com/s5fbolhbCi
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) July 24, 2024
Johnson noticed not less than 140 targets in three straight seasons earlier than lacking 4 video games in 2023. He seems to be prone to get again to that mark this 12 months.
Chicago Bears
A shocking quantity of Gerald Everett
The roles in Chicago are comparatively outlined already. D’Andre Swift is the beginning operating again and, per the workforce’s first unofficial depth chart, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson are each in rivalry for the No. 2 position. All three have gotten time with the starters.
Free agent addition Gerald Everett has additionally gotten some run with the starters. This may not imply something, however it’s price monitoring for Cole Kmet’s fantasy outlook.
Cincinnati Bengals
Competitors for the WR3 job
The Bengals have emphasised enjoying second-year wideout Andrei Iosivas within the slot extra this offseason and he has already impressed in coaching camp. Vast receivers coach Troy Walters stated he’s in all probability the No. 3 early in coaching camp. Jermaine Burton has made his fair proportion of spotlight grabs however seems behind Iosivas initially of camp.
Chase Brown has additionally been a standout performer by the primary week of camp and is “getting the vast majority of the reps at RB with the 1s.” His position seems to be safe and he has made some huge performs already. That is what ZeroRB desires are manufactured from.
Cleveland Browns
Nick Chubb lands on the PUP record
There hasn’t been a lot in the best way of concrete reporting on Chubb’s well being, however he seems to be like an excellent wager to overlook not less than the primary 4 video games of the 12 months whereas on the PUP record. Jerome Ford ought to maintain onto the beginning position however D’Onta Foreman is in line to fill Kareem Hunt’s sneakers. The Browns trusted Hunt as a short-yardage again final 12 months. He completed the 12 months with the Thirteenth-most carries contained in the 5 and scored 9 touchdowns.
Dallas Cowboys
Jalens competing for a beginning job
Jalen Tolbert and Jalen Cropper-Brooks are competing for the WR3 job in Dallas. Tolbert seems to have the early edge.
Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert progress and growth in his third 12 months is actual. Makes performs every single day. Dak Prescott trusts him
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) July 28, 2024
With CeeDee Lamb holding out, each Jalens have gotten loads of reps with Dak Prescott. Finest Ball sickos will need to monitor this battle intently.
Denver Broncos
Place battles throughout the board
Bo Nix has proven effectively within the offseason program and stays the heavy favourite to begin Week 1.
“From speaking to individuals right here on the bottom with the workforce, they’re very impressed with Bo Nix.” 
@JFowlerESPN stated that Bo Nix is making his case for QB1 on the Broncos coaching camp 
pic.twitter.com/zv1ItzoQLI
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 27, 2024
Broncos stacks are as low-cost as they arrive and Nix is an efficient wager to begin all 17 video games this 12 months.
Sean Payton has been impressed with operating again Javonte Williams, saying he seems to be sharp after shedding some weight this offseason. Payton is a kingmaker on the operating again place for fantasy functions. We need to be in on his backfield as a complete and Williams is in line to be the highest possibility as soon as once more.
At receiver, Broncos’ insider Benjamin Allbright is predicting Josh Reynolds to begin alongside Marvin Mims and Courtland Sutton. It’s in all probability an excellent time to cease drafting fourth-round rookie Troy Franklin.
I do not actually know how one can reply this.He is been coached fairly vocally and fairly onerous on the market.
You see flashes right here and there, however I do not suppose he is prone to be beginning, not to mention an enormous a part of the plan this 12 months.
Sutton, Mims and Reynolds are in all probability the starters with… https://t.co/5h4z1zfgYZ
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) July 29, 2024
Greg Dulcich is making performs and appears explosive. We’ll, in no unsure phrases, get fooled once more.
Detroit Lions
Vast receiver notes
Head coach Dan Campbell has nothing however reward for Jameson Williams.
#Lions HC Dan Campbell on Jameson Williams:
“That is probably the most assured that I’ve seen him since he’s been right here. He got here in with the correct mindset once we began this offseason, and that has not waned one bit. He’s in an excellent place.” pic.twitter.com/maGbc7bCey
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 29, 2024
It’s onerous to know the way a lot to weigh his feedback given Williiams’ rocky star within the majors, however the workforce will give him each likelihood to make an impression this 12 months.
Second-year receiver Antoine Inexperienced has gotten reps with the first-team offense. A seventh-round decide in 2023, Inexperienced didn’t see a lot run as a rookie however may usurp Kalif Raymond because the workforce’s WR3.
Inexperienced Bay Packers
A disjointed begin
The Packers opened up camp with out Jayden Reed (NFI record), Jordan Love (contract-related), and Marshawn Lloyd (hip). Reed has since been faraway from the record and returned to apply. Love received a four-year, $220 million deal. Lloyd continues to be sidelined due to the difficulty.
One of many few actionable objects we’ve acquired is a possible improve in Bo Melton’s position. Melton emerged as a depth possibility late within the 2023 season with the primary 100-yard sport for a Inexperienced Bay receiver in Week 17. The workforce has been scheming him touches early in camp.
Houston Texans
Jawhaw Jordan has been busy
Sixth-round rookie Jawhar Jordan has been operating with the backups behind Joe Mixon however has been busy as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. He may earn a job on passing downs as a rookie.
Indianapolis Colts
Josh Downs hype continues
Josh Downs was on tempo for over 1,000 yards earlier than injuring his knee halfway by his rookie season. He performed by the harm however was not the identical participant over the ultimate two months of the 12 months.
#Colts HC Shane Steichen on Josh Downs:
“He was explosive 12 months 1, however you’ll be able to see he’s taken it to a different degree within the offseason and, clearly, beginning into coaching camp. He’s making a ton of performs proper now” pic.twitter.com/YnYEqLGHnl
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 29, 2024
The knee problem was one thing he had handled early within the offseason and flared up later. Now totally wholesome, he’s already standing out in camp.
At tight finish, there doesn’t look like a participant for fantasy managers to concern themselves with. The Colts have given almost each one in every of their tight ends reps with the starters. Our newest replace suggests Jelani Woods, the one Indy tight finish being taken in Finest Ball drafts, shouldn’t be an excellent wager to earn a beginning position.
“The first theoretical first-unit offensive gamers had been as follows (together with those that rotated usually): Richardson (QB), Taylor (RB), Pittman (WR), Downs (WR), Pierce (WR), Mitchell (WR), Ogletree (TE), Granson (TE)”
Ogletree and Granson over Woods https://t.co/KaUfoSWf7y
— 32BeatWriters (@32BeatWriters) July 28, 2024
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jags offense struggling
We shouldn’t fear about how any of those groups look simply but, however the Jags have struggled by every week of apply. Per Sports activities Illustrated’s John Shipley, “The storyline of the primary week of camp was the protection’s dominance over the offense, particularly within the passing sport.”
Of observe, Brian Thomas Jr. has had a quiet begin to camp. Shipley did level out that Thomas Jr.’s spotlight seize over cornerback Ronald Darby was the very best play any of the Jacksonville receivers have made to date.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Deneric Prince on the rise
Prince was a UDFA out of Tulsa who didn’t make the Cheifs’ roster final 12 months regardless of a robust exhibiting in coaching camp. He caught on the workforce’s apply squad and was known as up for a handful of particular groups snaps as a rookie. Arrowhead Delight’s Pete Sweeney has persistently famous Prince operating forward of Clyde Edwards-Helaire in apply.
Sweeney additionally talked about that he doesn’t see the Chiefs bringing rookie wideout Xavier Worthy alongside slowly. Worthy has already made a handful of splash performs and the Chiefs have seemingly made the deep ball a focus of their gameplan as soon as once more.
Las Vegas Raiders
Quarterback competitors coming alongside slowly
Neither Raiders quarterback has stood out in camp.
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce talks about what he informed each QB’s Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew, “it’s time to make that leap. Cease with the infant steps. Seize the bull by the horns.” pic.twitter.com/rF236qcewF
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) July 26, 2024
Early experiences point out Aidan O’Connell might have the early edge over Gardner Minshew, however it’s far too early for there to be a transparent favourite.
Operating again Dylan Laube can also be spectacular initially of camp. OC Luke Getsy famous his “fast understanding of the offense” and talked about an absence of errors by a couple of practices. Laube was an elite prospect as a receiver out of the backfield and will fill that position for the Raiders.
Los Angeles Chargers
Quentin Johnston falling behind
DJ Chark has been working with the first-team offense, generally forward of Quentin Johnston.
Johnston struggled as a rookie and is now combating for a spot within the beginning rotation. Ladd McConkey, alternatively, is already growing a reference to Justin Herbert.
Los Angeles Rams
Enterprise as normal for Sean McVay
The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue joined the 32BeatWriters Podcast to speak concerning the Rams. She’s as plugged in as anybody and made it sound like we will anticipate Sean McVay to stay with the setup he closed out the 2023 season with.
“Kyren’s their man, Kyren is Sean’s man. If (Sean) may signal himself over to be Kyren’s godfather, he would.”
“Demarcus Robinson seems to be like he is getting older in reverse… he’s locked in because the #3”
Some attention-grabbing nuggets from @JourdanRodrigue https://t.co/68Y81Pc7fD
— David Zäch (@DavidZach16) July 26, 2024
Kyren Williams can also be training after lacking OTAs with a foot problem.
Miami Dolphins
Jonnu Smith finish round SZN
We’ve already gotten our first report of a Jonnu Smith rush try.
Whoa. Some creativity within the crimson zone. Jonnu Smith on an end-around carry for a strong acquire, possibly goes for landing (no tackling to know for certain).
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) July 28, 2024
It gained’t be the final.
The Dolphins signed Odell Beckham to a one-year deal within the offseason. He’s at present on the PUP record with a difficulty that has bothered him since spring practices. A number of receivers have frolicked with the first-team offense in his absence.
Minnesota Vikings
Jalen Nailor in pole place for WR3 position?
Third-year wideout Jalen Nailor has made some highlight-reel performs in camp.
With KJ Osborn out of the image, the Vikings want somebody to step up as their third wideout. That want may grow to be ever extra dire with Jordan Addison going through a possible suspension.
New England Patriots
Ja’Lynn Polk with the starters
It doesn’t come as a shock, however Ja’Lynn Polk opened camp as a beginning receiver. Polk is a second-round rookie with strong school manufacturing and a transparent path to a robust goal share. He’s a transparent goal in all fantasy codecs.
Javon Baker was enjoying with the backups to begin camp however has since seen some reps with the starters.
Drake Maye’s up-and-down begin to camp has Jacoby Brissett as an enormous favourite to take the primary snap of 2024.
New Orleans Saints
Kendre Miller falling behind
Issues look bleak for Kendre Miller. He suffered a hamstring harm in apply and head coach Dennis Allen informed reporters, “It’s onerous to make the workforce whenever you’re within the coaching room on a regular basis.” Allen has already stated this offseason that Miller must work on his consistency. He sounds prepared to maneuver on from the experiment at this level.
#Saints HC Dennis Allen on QB/TE/RB/public notary Taysom Hill:
“He’s gonna do lots of stuff. He’s gonna run routes — each from in-line, out vast, out of the backfield. He’s gonna block, he’s gonna run the ball from the backfield. I see him as a man that’s gonna do a ton of… pic.twitter.com/9XhHFdrLKG
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 27, 2024
The Taysom Hill package deal continues to develop.
New York Giants
Theo Johnson is a reputation to know
Rookie tight finish Theo Johnson was activated from the PUP record over the weekend and instantly took the vast majority of the first-team reps. Johnson wasn’t significantly productive at Penn State however almost broke the RAS document on the mix. He’s a viable third tight finish for Finest Ball drafters.
Rookie operating again Tyrone Tracy has gotten reps with the first-team offense. Devin Singletary is the clear starter, however Tracy may pressure a committee early within the season.
New York Jets
Malachi Corley not prepared but?
Robert Saleh informed reporters rookie receiver Malachi Corley “nonetheless has a protracted solution to go” as a route runner. Corley will get extra reps with Xavier Gipson sidelined, however that’s not what you need to hear a couple of rookie. Briefly, get able to study Allen Lazard.
Philadelphia Eagles
Parris Campbell frontrunner for WR3 duties
Parris Campbell is competing with rookies Johnny Wilson and Anias Smith for the third receiver spot in Philly. Neither Wilson nor Smith have impressed a lot throughout the offseason program, leaving Campbell, the veteran of the group, as the very best wager to win the job.
The Eagles have been throwing to their operating backs early and infrequently in camp, however it hasn’t been all Saquon Barkley. Each Will Shipley and Kenneth Gainwell have seen first-team reps and each have stood out as pass-catchers.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers on the lookout for solutions at WR2
The Steelers have George Pickens locked in as their WR1 and Pat Freiermuth as a de facto second receiver. After that, every part is up for grabs. Roman Wilson has had a remarkably quiet offseason however did get some run with the first-team offense to begin camp. Van Jefferson, who performed below Arthur Smith in Atlanta final 12 months, is probably going the very best wager to complete second among the many group in routes. Lastly, Calvin Austin has made some noise, although his 2023 stat line of 17/180/1 doesn’t encourage a lot confidence.Justin Fields has been taking the first-team reps with Russell Wilson sidelined. Wilson is coping with a hamstring harm and has but to apply. Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the workforce is open to Fields successful the job. It’s onerous to think about whoever wins this camp battle holding down the job for all 17 video games, however Fields’ inventory is undoubtedly on the rise.
San Francisco 49ers
Jordan Mason making a run on the RB2 position
Brandon Aiyuk is holding in (current however not training) and Ricky Pearsall simply got here off the NFI record, so there aren’t any actionable takeaways within the receiver room.
At operating again, Isaac Guerendo is anticipated to overlook a number of weeks with a hamstring harm. Elijah Mitchell has been San Francisco’s most popular RB2 since they traded for Christian McCaffrey, however that might change this 12 months. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Department believes Jordan Mason is making the backup scenario “murky.”
Seattle Seahawks
This time it counts for Noah Fant
Noah Fant was a part-time participant final 12 months and now Colby Parkinson and Will Dissly are gone. The workforce has already talked about him up in camp and he has made a couple of huge performs. There are worse late-round tight finish darts to throw.
#Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald on Noah Fant:
“We’re actually enthusiastic about Noah, and the kind of participant that he’s… When he’s on the market making performs, you’re feeling that the method is coming to life and also you’re excited for him that there’s outcomes on the sphere” pic.twitter.com/nzFNprB9Vh
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) July 28, 2024
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalen McMillan constructing a reference to Baker Mayfield
Rookie wideout Jalen McMillan has stated incomes Baker Mayfield’s belief is one in every of his objectives for coaching camp. It’s honest to say he’s effectively on his method.
Most significantly, McMillan has an excellent shot at securing the WR3 position in Tampa Bay. Based on the PewterReport’s Adam Slivan, “Because it at present stands, Jalen McMillan is the No. 3 vast receiver on the Bucs.”
Tennessee Titans
Titans tight finish by committee?
Titans TE coach Justin Outten stated Chig Okonkwo and Josh Whyle are “each getting put in the identical method.”
As has been the case at operating again, Outten emphasised the interchangeability of his high two tight ends.
Washington Commanders
Highs and lows for Ben Sinnott
Rookie tight finish Ben Sinnott has dedicated greater than his fair proportion of drops. For a man competing with the unexciting however regular Zach Ertz for snaps, that’s not ultimate. However, he additionally has not less than one elite snag to placed on his spotlight tape.
Sinnott profiles as nothing greater than a late-season play, holding him off the redraft radar totally.
