The NFL's 2024 training camp is in full swing. ESPN's NFL reporters will be found at each location throughout camp and will 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 camps across the league:

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What our NFL Nation reporters saw today

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

Micah Parsons' elbow soreness did not seem to be an issue Saturday. The linebacker did not do one-on-one pass rush drills but was a menace in team drills, working mostly on the line of scrimmage.

It was his most active practice of training camp and was similar to last year, when he wrecked a number of practices for the offense. He had at least three would-be sacks, including one where he was unblocked because of the look the defense gave the offensive line. He was in quarterback Dak Prescott's face a lot.

How happy was Parsons? He urged on the crowd to cheer before a few plays. After he playfully wrestled with cornerback Trevon Diggs, lifting him over his shoulders and ''slamming'' him to the ground before getting the crowd to count to three for the pin. -- Todd Archer

(Last update: Aug. 3)

New York Giants

Right tackle Evan Neal is still not ready. He remains on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury and doesn't appear especially close to a return. Neal had surgery on his ankle in January. The Giants wouldn't say whether he's had a setback or that his recovery has just taken longer than expected. Just that he will not return this week (the Giants have two joint practices with the Lions on Monday and Tuesday). "He's just not ready to go yet," coach Brian Daboll said. In the meantime, the Giants have pivoted to another plan. They've moved offseason acquisition Jermaine Eluemunor to right tackle. That doesn't seem likely to change, even when Neal returns. But Daboll did say that, for now, Neal will remain at tackle, not guard. It seems as a backup tackle. Not exactly ideal for the No. 7 overall pick in 2022. -- Jordan Raanan

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Philadelphia Eagles

Former New York Jets offensive lineman Mekhi Becton appears to be making some inroads in the competition for the starting right guard job. Second-year player Tyler Steen got first crack but an ankle injury sidelined him for several practices, allowing Becton to make a push. He graded out well in the intra-team scrimmage they held Sunday night, according to coach Nick Sirianni.

"I like the things he can do, but we're so early in this," Sirianni said. "We've got a lot of football left to play. I don't want to say, 'Hey, he's got to do this to earn this.' He's in a competition for his job."

Becton, the former 11th overall pick, is attempting to make the transition from tackle to guard. There have been some bumps along the way to go with the highs, including a false start Monday with the offense backed up near the end zone. On the next play, Jordan Davis shot through his side of the interior (it's not clear whose responsibility Davis was) and tackled Saquon Barkley for a safety. -- Tim McManus

(Last update: Aug. 5)

Washington Commanders

Washington signed defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth to provide more depth during training camp, a nod in part to how the team feels it needs to handle second-round rookie Johnny Newton. He did not practice Sunday (after being limited Friday) as he recovers from May surgery on his left foot. Coach Dan Quinn said it's a case of "load management" as some days Newton will do more, then taper off the next. Quinn also said they want to limit the wear and tear on defensive tackle Jon Allen, entering his eighth season. Washington might need more help at right tackle as well with starter Andrew Wylie limited again Sunday due to tightness in an unspecified area. A backup, Alex Akingbulu is dealing with an unspecified leg injury as well. That forced the Commanders to use backup guard Mason Brooks as their No. 2 right tackle in practice Sunday. -- John Keim

(Last update: Aug. 4)

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

Starting right guard Nate Davis returned to practice Sunday after being sidelined with a strain since July 27. After participating in walk through, stretch and a handful of individual drills, Davis then exited the field and went to the training room, which a team source indicated was by design given he is in a ramp-up period after being sidelined for more than a week. The Bears are expecting the right guard to continue to progress where he'll be able to get back with the starting O-line soon.

The starting offensive line was in of flux during Sunday's two-plus hour padded practice. In addition to Davis not being ready for team drills, right tackle Darnell Wright was also sidelined as was left guard Teven Jenkins, who exited practice early with a trainer and did not return. The Bears mixed Ja'Tyre Carter and Jerome Carvin at left guard and had to move Ryan Bates from center to right guard while Coleman Shelton handled snapping duties during a situational period. The offense understandably struggled and did not convert in the two-minute drill, which coach Matt Eberflus made the first-team offensive do over after poor execution on the first try.

The Bears are six days away from their second preseason game at Buffalo on Aug. 10. Eberflus said the health of the team will actor into who plays in those games as it remains to be seen whether rookie quarterback Caleb Williams will make his NFL debut against the Bills if the offensive line continues to be without multiple starters. -- Courtney Cronin

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Detroit Lions

Friday's practice was run in a scrimmage format, including officials, as coach Dan Campbell wanted to see players compete in a more formal setting. During the action, the offense executed some slick plays, which included WR Amon-Ra St. Brown pitching the ball to RB Jahmyr Gibbs and QB Jared Goff being targeted for a pass. Gibbs would score a couple of touchdowns in front of the fans in attendance. Kicker Jake Bates struggled, though, missing seven field goals and extra points combined.

Following practice, Aidan Hutchinson spent time with 13-year-old Max Robertson, who has Down syndrome, as part of his Hutch's Heroes program, where he connects with children with disabilities. Hutchinson posed for photos and signed autographs as they danced and hit "The Griddy" together. Robertson, who lives in Plymouth, Michigan, was joined by his parents, Scott and Kristi, as well as his 9-year-old sister, Zoe.

"That's what it's all about," Hutchinson told ESPN. "...Very inspiring." -- Eric Woodyard

(Last update: Aug. 2)

Following practice today, #Lions star Aidan Hutchinson spent time with 13 y/o Max Robertson, who suffers from down syndrome as part of his Hutch's Heroes program, where he connects with special needs children. "That's what it's all about," Hutchinson said. "...Very inspiring." pic.twitter.com/eqsBoLAIGX

Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 2, 2024

Green Bay Packers

The revolving door at right tackle is about to come to an end. The next time the Packers are on the practice field, Zach Tom will be back at his familiar spot. Tom has not taken a single 11-on-11 rep in training camp while recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. To date, he had been limited to only individual drills. In his absence, the Packers have tried Andre Dillard, Kadeem Telfort and Caleb Jones at that spot.

"It's tough on the O-line right now," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said.

And it has been tough for Tom to watch, especially during Saturday night's practice inside Lambeau Field in front of 60,887 for the team's annual Family Night.

"Tonight was probably the toughest practice to miss, just not being out there," Tom said after the practice. "It will be nice to get back out there next week."

LaFleur also said tight end Tucker Kraft, who suffered a similar torn pectoral this offseason, will return to individual drills next week. -- Rob Demovsky

(Last update: Aug. 3)

Minnesota Vikings

Rookie defensive tackle Levi Drake Rodriguez got some run with the first-team defense Friday, in part because starter Jonathan Bullard was taking a veteran's rest day. But Rodriguez, a seventh-round pick from Texas A&M-Commerce, has also caught the eye of defensive coordinator Brian Flores early in camp.

"I think he's done a lot of good things," Flores said Saturday. "I think he's picked up the playbook quickly. I think he's full of energy. I think he's got some athletic ability. It's still early, but we're trying to put him in as many situations as possible to see what roles might fit him best. We're really doing that for everybody, but the young guys especially. It's their first training camp. You don't really know from a capacity standpoint how much they can handle early on. So you start with a small role and then try to build on that."

Bullard, Harrison Phillips and free agent signee Jerry Tillery had previously gotten most of the first-team defensive line reps during camp, with veterans Jonah Williams and Jaquelin Roy working with the second team. Rodriguez's recent work isn't necessarily a sign that he's shot past them on the depth chart, but the interest from coaches is real. -- Kevin Seifert

(Last update: Aug. 3)

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

Running back Bijan Robinson left practice early Monday and went into the workout room for circuits on the battle ropes and bike. The Falcons have not commented, though it doesn't appear Robinson is dealing with any kind of injury at this stage and the team might just be managing his workload. When asked if all the RBs will play in the team's preseason game Friday against the Miami Dolphins, running backs coach Michael Pitre said that would be a good question for coach Raheem Morris, who did not speak with the media Monday.

In Robinson's absence, running back Tyler Allgeier got the majority of the first-team rushes in practice, followed by Carlos Washington Jr., who seems to have emerged in a battle for the third running back role with Avery Williams and rookie Jase McClellan. Defensive linemen Ta'Quon Graham and James Smith-Williams joined Robinson in the workout room on the bike, though Smith-Williams later returned to the sidelines. -- Marc Raimondi

(Last update: Aug. 5)

Carolina Panthers

It doesn't sound like quarterback Bryce Young will play much, if at all, in Thursday's preseason opener at New England. Coach Dave Canales said Monday he's gone back and forth on whether to let Young play in any preseason games. He's already down backup quarterback Andy Dalton (hamstring) and doesn't want to risk losing Young. Rookie Jack Plummer has gotten a ton of reps with Dalton out and Jake Luton was signed Monday with an eye on getting him ready for Thursday. The benefit of playing Young is giving him time with new center Austin Corbett and his new receivers. But first-round pick Xavier Legette (foot) won't play against the Patriots, and it doesn't make sense to risk veteran receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. Young played some last preseason, but last year was his "first at everything'' so the reps probably were needed for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick. -- David Newton

(Last update: Aug. 5)

New Orleans Saints

The Saints had a lighter day after several days of work in full pads. The injury list has become long after 10 practices with cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hip flexor), linebacker Demario Davis, running back Kendre Miller and receiver Rashid Shaheed (hamstring), linebacker Pete Werner (shoulder), receiver Bub Means (leg), tackle Nick Saldiveri (calf) and defensive end Payton Turner (toe) among those who have missed time. The Saints did their first extensive two-minute work, with quarterback Derek Carr completing a 30-plus yard pass to rookie receiver Mason Tipton to set up a touchdown run by RB Jamaal Williams. While QB Spencer Rattler and the second team ran out of time to score in the two-minute, QB Jake Haener led a touchdown drive, completing a deep pass to receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. then handing off to RB Jacob Kibodi for the score -- Katherine Terrell

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs starting cornerback Jamel Dean notched his second interception this week off quarterback Baker Mayfield. Dean said he has been trying to catch 50 passes a day with the Jugs machine as interceptions have been a key point of emphasis. Coach Todd Bowles said after practice, "Whatever he's doing, he needs to keep doing it." Dean joked of Bowles, "He gives me crap all of the time. It's never good enough. It's hard to make the guy proud, man." -- Jenna Laine

(Last update: Aug. 2)

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

Running back James Conner put on a show for the fans at the Cardinals' annual red and white practice. In 11-on-11, without tackling, he had hard run after hard run, showcasing a variety of inside and outside moves. He didn't seem to miss a beat running behind an interior of an offensive line that has been reshaped all week after center Hjalte Froholdt went down with a left leg injury Tuesday. Since then, Arizona has used both Evan Brown and Jon Gaines II at center and Elijah Wilkinson, Isaiah Adams and Gaines at left guard. -- Josh Weinfuss

(Last update: Aug. 3)

Los Angeles Rams

The Rams held their first joint practice of training camp Sunday, the first of two times they'll practice against the Chargers this month. The offense struggled at times against the Chargers' defense, and coach Sean McVay said the team has "way higher standards" than what it showed on that side of the ball.

A big part of those struggles, though, came because the Rams are missing three starters on their offensive line, as right tackle Rob Havenstein (ankle), left tackle Alaric Jackson (ankle) and left guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) are all considered week-to-week with their injuries.

When asked what he is looking to see from the team at this point in training camp, McVay said, "consistent improvement."

"Patience isn't something that I'm very familiar with, as you know," McVay joked, "but I think there's an understanding of 'Let's keep building,' especially if you've got some guys that are getting reps for the first time based on some people that we do have out."

The Rams were also without wide receiver Puka Nacua for part of practice after he got up slowly during a team drill. McVay said he didn't have an update on the second-year receiver, who had his right knee wrapped in ice for a portion of practice. -- Sarah Barshop

(Last update: Aug. 4)

San Francisco 49ers

After a couple of rough practices last week in which he threw seven interceptions over two days, Niners quarterback Brock Purdy was again under the microscope for those who remain skeptical about him as a franchise signal-caller set to cash in next offseason. On Sunday, Purdy discussed his mindset when it comes to practice picks, emphasizing his past stance that he doesn't like to throw them but that this is also the time to try things that he might not do in games. "I take pride in protecting the ball for our offense and our team, so obviously I'm mad when I'm not completing the ball to our guys and it's going to the defense," Purdy said. "I'm hard on myself and the coaches are, too ... But with that, now is the time to be trying out some stuff in terms of throwing some windows and some tight coverages and whatnot. I've still got to grow, I've still got to be better. I'm hard on myself, but now is the time to do it." -- Nick Wagoner

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Seattle Seahawks

Byron Murphy II has started to make his presence felt at Seahawks practice now that shoulder pads are on and contact is allowed.

The rookie defensive tackle chosen No. 16 overall in April's draft has been one of the two most consistently impressive players in the one-on-one pass-rush drill, along with left tackle Charles Cross. Murphy has been displaying the ability to dominate blockers with strength or with quickness, and he did that again Saturday. In his first rep, Murphy overpowered an undrafted rookie with a bull rush, then used a fast get-off to blow past him on the next rep.

"He's the guy that we thought he was," coach Mike Macdonald said. "Again, let's not crown him yet, but he's on the way. He's a force in there and I think the guys see it. I'm pleased with his effort. The guy brings it every day. Again, he's a rookie. There's things that we want to attack, but he's a savvy football player, he knows what he's doing out there, he's not lost, he plays fast, plays rugged. So I think the future is bright for Mr. Murphy." -- Brady Henderson

(Last update: Aug. 3)

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

The Bills had nine players not participating in Sunday's practice due to injuries, although it was a lighter practice without full pads, coming off the team's annual Highmark Stadium practice Friday. The list included running back Ty Johnson (hamstring), wide receiver Chase Claypool (toe), tight end Dawson Knox (groin, vet rest), offensive lineman Travis Clayton (shoulder), offensive lineman La'el Collins (knee), linebacker Nicholas Morrow (core/groin), linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (ribs), safety Mike Edwards (hamstring) and safety Cole Bishop (shoulder).

"It's hard to develop when you're not on the field," coach Sean McDermott said when asked if he's concerned by the number of players. "But we'll find a way through it, we've done it before."

McDermott and his staff noted that middle linebacker Terrel Bernard missed most of training camp and the preseason last year and went on to play well as a starter throughout the season. "But [Bernard] had been in the system for at least one year prior. So it's a challenge in order to develop those guys, and it's going to take some time," McDermott said.

Another note from Sunday's session -- rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman came down with a couple of nice catches, notably a touchdown in the back of the end zone toward the end of practice on a strong throw from quarterback Josh Allen. -- Alaina Getzenberg

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Miami Dolphins

After Saturday's practice, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa commented on the wobbly nature of the high-top table he stood at during his news conference. I joked with him that, after he inked a $212 million extension last week, I knew someone who could afford to get it fixed. Tagovailoa took the joke in stride and said, "So do I -- where's Tyreek?"

The comment was more foreshadowing than anyone in attendance knew at the time, as Tyreek Hill was on the precipice of agreeing to a restructured contract worth $90 million over the next three years. No new years were added to Hill's original deal with Miami, but the increase in fully guaranteed money (now $104.6 million over the total length of the original contract) is the most for a wide receiver in NFL history.

Hill has publicly stated his desire for an upgraded contract this offseason but insisted he didn't want to be traded or do anything that hampered Miami's financial flexibility. So he gets a record amount of guaranteed money, while the Dolphins keep their star happy without resetting the market -- a win-win.

The Dolphins now have the core of their league-leading passing attack locked in for the foreseeable future, with Hill, Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle each inking extensions this offseason. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques

(Last update: Aug. 3)

Tyreek gets more money and the title of most fully guaranteed money for a WR in NFL history - without surpassing Justin Jefferson in total value or AAV

Hill gets more money, Dolphins keep their star happy without having to totally reset the market. No drama. Everyone wins https://t.co/ru0CvmSNfO

Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 3, 2024

New England Patriots

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had said early in training camp that the defense is almost always ahead of the offense. Before Saturday's practice, he acknowledged he might have been guilty of a false start.

"I kind of spoke too soon," Mayo said. "The offense, the last couple days, they've done well. I challenged our defense on that."

The D seemed to answer Mayo's challenge Saturday, intercepting two passes (safety Jaylinn Hawkins and cornerback Alex Austin) and raising its level of play from the prior two days. The offense still made its share of plays -- tight end Hunter Henry and receiver K.J. Osborn were two top performers -- but this was mostly a day the D answered back. -- Mike Reiss

(Last update: Aug. 3)

New York Jets

Left tackle Tyron Smith missed Monday's practice with "tightness" in a "lower extremity," according to coach Robert Saleh. Smith, 33, is expected to practice Tuesday, Saleh added.

On the surface, this is not a big deal, but we're talking about an eight-time Pro Bowl player with a history of durability issues. He's also supposed to be quarterback Aaron Rodgers' blindside protector.

"We just want to take a little extra precaution with him," Saleh said.

The injury apparently occurred Friday. On Saturday, Smith didn't participate in the intra-squad scrimmage in what was termed a "rest" day. Because of his injury history (37 missed games in the last four years), he's on a maintenance program that allows for occasional rest days. The team was off Sunday, giving Smith three straight days to recover.

The upside is that first-round pick Olu Fashanu, projected as Smith's backup, has been getting extra reps with the starters. -- Rich Cimini

(Last update: Aug. 5)

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

The highlight of the Ravens' situational intrasquad scrimmage was the connection between quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receiver Rashod Bateman. Jackson completed four passes to Bateman for 61 yards.

There have been times over the past three years when Jackson and Bateman have had miscommunications. But on the final practice of Week 2 of camp, Bateman was able to get deep for a 24-yard pass and then made a contested 24-yard grab over the middle to convert a third-and-12.

In five drives, Jackson finished 10-of-16 (62.5%) for 108 yards, delivering some big plays but struggled to finish off drives. The only touchdown for the first-team offense was a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to tight end Mark Andrews.

After the fourth drive stalled on an incomplete pass to running back Justice Hill, Jackson took off his helmet and angrily threw it down while standing in the middle of the field. The NFL officials, who are visiting camp, threw a flag on Jackson. -- Jamison Hensley

(Last update: Aug. 3)

Cincinnati Bengals

The defense had a strong day punctuated by team drills at the end of Sunday's practice. The first-team offense was stopped twice and rookie safety Daijahn Anthony, a seventh-round pick, tallied another camp interception. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's group was aggressive and talkative throughout the day, with safety Vonn Bell doing his best to work with special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons, who served as the line judge on drills. It was arguably the best the defense has looked so far in camp. -- Ben Baby

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Cleveland Browns

Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who was held out of the first week of training camp because of an undisclosed injury, returned to full participation and quickly dispelled any concerns about the chemistry with his new quarterback, Deshaun Watson.

In a 7-on-7 period, Watson found Jeudy in stride on an in-breaking route; Watson raised his hand as if to signify Jeudy would have gone for a long touchdown.

Later in an 11-on-11 period, Watson and Jeudy connected for a 40-yard completion after Jeudy separated on a double move.

"I got a lot of mental reps when I wasn't practicing," said Jeudy, whom the Browns traded for and gave a three-year extension in the offseason. "The mental reps, I feel like, were extremely important and extremely helpful. So when I get out there, I'm going to be right where I left off." -- Daniel Oyefusi

(Last update: Aug. 4)

Pittsburgh Steelers

For the first time in 10 practices, Russell Wilson threw a pass during a live, 11-on-11 team period.

The quarterback, who injured his calf over a week ago, had previously only entered team periods to hand the ball off, and it appeared that's what he was supposed to do for this rep, too.

Instead, Wilson, who was working with the third team at the end of the period, appeared to change the play at the line of scrimmage, calling out to his teammates. And rather than hand the ball off, Wilson threw a checkdown pass to wide receiver Duece Watts for a short gain. Coach Mike Tomlin, though, said after practice his quarterback didn't audible the play, and Wilson wasn't available for interviews.

Wilson's participation has slowly ramped up over the past six days, with the quarterback continuing to throw during individual warm ups and during the 7-on-7 period. During a 2-on-2 period Sunday, Wilson was intercepted for the first time as he underthrew wide receiver Jaray Jenkins. Safety Nathan Meadors made a play on it and snagged the pass away. In subsequent reps, Wilson found a wide open George Pickens for a score, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. broke up a pass intended for wide receiver Jacob Copeland. Wilson has also gone in for a handful of handoffs, including the first rep of the opening team period at the team's Friday Night Lights practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

The Steelers have Monday off after six consecutive days of practice, and when asked how much he expected Wilson to ramp up after the rest day, Tomlin was coy.

"See you next week," he said. -- Brooke Pryor

(Last update: Aug. 4)

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

The Texans' offense had a solid day. The unit flashed moments of what they could be with moderate gains through the air and ground. To end practice, the offense had a two-minute drill session that started at its own 25. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 8 of 10 passes and got the team inside the 10 with three seconds left but couldn't punch it in. But overall, the unit marched down the field in that drill. This came after the offense sputtered for a third team period. So, to finish the day with some effectiveness is a good end to a solid day. -- DJ Bien-Aime

(Last update: July 30)

Indianapolis Colts

Rookie pass rusher Laiatu Latu dominated at times in practice, a workout that was highlighted by a clutch sack on Anthony Richardson in a 2-minute period and another near-sack that forced an intentional grounding.

Latu has been steadily making his bid for extensive playing time on the Colts' veteran defensive line with consistently impactful performances throughout camp. On Friday, he had an earlier play where he corralled Richardson on a read-option play as the quarterback attempted to get outside.

Latu's presence is forcing Richardson to think twice on run plays.

"You can't just pull the ball expecting to get outside as easily as it should be," Richardson said. "He's a great player, great young player and he keeps me honest." -- Stephen Holder

(Last update: Aug. 2)

Jacksonville Jaguars

All wide receiver Gabe Davis could see was cornerback Montaric Brown flying over him. He didn't feel bad about it either, since Brown was the reason he was on his back in the first place.

Brown hit Davis and knocked him to the ground during 11-on-11 after Davis caught a pass from Trevor Lawrence. Brown made it worse by standing over Davis and taunting the veteran.

That's when receiver Christian Kirk came off the sideline and blasted Brown, which sparked both sidelines to come on the field into a giant pile.

"I was on the ground so I didn't start any of that," said Davis, who signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Jaguars in March. "Guys are getting a little chippy out there and it's just football. I'm fine."

It wasn't until things calmed down that Davis found out it was Kirk who came to his defense.

"As he should," Davis joked. -- Michael DiRocco

(Last update: Aug. 5)

Tennessee Titans

Titans wide receiver Mason Kinsey had another good day of work. Kinsey continues to showcase his crisp route-running throughout practice. The third-year receiver especially stood out during one-on-ones. Kinsey made a couple of nice catches during team period as well. One of his catches resulted in a touchdown after he lost defensive back Gabe Jeudy-Lally in coverage. Kinsey dove into the end zone and did a salsa dance for the friends and family watching from a nearby tent. Kinsey has made a habit of celebrating. On Saturday he caught a touchdown pass and punted the ball over a fence, which drew a fake $17,000 fine letter from coach Brian Callahan. The touchdown, along with a diving catch for 30-plus yards, came on throws from Mason Rudolph. The two are developing a pretty cool connection. "Well, first off, he has a pretty cool name," Rudolph joked after practice. -- Turron Davenport

(Last update: Aug. 4)

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

Coach Sean Payton tried to structure Saturday's practice as close to a game situation as possible, including red zone and third-down situations to go with a full allotment of special teams. He even had the "get back" coach attempting to move players off the sideline.

"[There were] a lot of good things and a lot of things to clean up,'' Payton said.

The Broncos largely escaped the affair injury free save for cornerback Levi Wallace, who is competing with Riley Moss and Damarri Mathis for the starting cornerback job opposite of Pat Surtain II. Wallace suffered a hamstring injury early on in the workout and did not participate in the bulk of the team drills. Wallace, who signed as a free agent in the offseason, was scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam after practice.

"We'll know the significance of it [later Saturday],'' Payton said.

Moss and Mathis got most of the work with the starters following Wallace's injury -- Surtain was held out of most of the drills as a rest day. -- Jeff Legwold

(Last update: Aug. 3)

Kansas City Chiefs

Guard Joe Thuney returned to practice several days ago from the physically unable to perform list but has yet to progress beyond working in individual drills. Thuney, an All-Pro selection last season. missed all of offseason practice after injuring a pectoral muscle during last season's playoff win over the Buffalo Bills. Since his return, Thuney yields his starting spot at left guard to Mike Caliendo when the Chiefs work against a defense.

"He'll keep increasing as we go,'' coach Andy Reid said. "I can't tell you exactly when and where ... but we'll just see how he continues to progress.''

Thuney led all guards each season since joining the Chiefs in 2021 in pass block win rate. Thuney last season was at 99.3%.-- Adam Teicher

(Last update: Aug. 5)

Las Vegas Raiders

If Gardner Minshew had an ever-so-slight lead in the Raiders' QB competition against Aidan O'Connell entering Saturday evening's intrasquad scrimmage, the veteran free agent might have started to put some distance in the race.

Minshew, who got the first reps with the first-team offense, threw a pair of touchdown passes, first hitting the speedy DJ Turner in the flat before Turner sprinted untouched from about midfield. Then, inside the 10-yard line, Minshew threaded the needle to Turner going across the middle of the end zone for the score. Minshew commanded the huddle well but in the two-minute drill, a quick pass to Tre Tucker went through Tucker's hands and into the waiting arms of cornerback Jack Jones for an interception.

Meanwhile, O'Connell did not throw a TD pass but was picked off twice, once by safety Isaiah Pola-Mao and then by rookie cornerback M.J. Devonshire in the end zone on a jump ball to end the scrimmage. As Raiders owner Mark Davis said, "One day closer." -- Paul Gutierrez

(Last update: Aug. 3)

#Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell works on his ball security... pic.twitter.com/QV8ArcRfSL

Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) August 4, 2024

Los Angeles Chargers

In his first reps against an opposing defense, Chargers first-round pick Joe Alt fared well, matching up with OLB Byron Young and rookie OLBs Jared Verse and Braden Fiske. Alt didn't win every rep, with his opponents beating him on plays that forced quarterback Easton Stick out of the pocket and on one Fiske rush, which likely would have been a sack if players hit the quarterback. But on a day where the Rams' defensive line largely dominated the Chargers' offensive line, getting pressures on nearly every dropback, Alt was steady at right tackle.

"Not bad. From what I saw, a couple of things we got to clean up," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. "There was a miscommunication that kind of affected not only him but somebody else as well. But in general, I've only been able to watch, really watch, about one of the periods so far since practice, and so far, so good." -- Kris Rhim

(Last update: Aug. 4)