NFL mandatory minicamps are here, which means teams will gather for the last time over the next couple weeks before training camp. The big storylines include Shedeur Sanders’ quest to improve his chances to win the Browns’ starting job, Aaron Rodgers’ on-field practice debut as Steelers quarterback, and so much more. Yahoo Sports is on the ground at both of those camps this week.
Here’s your guide to NFL mandatory minicamps. Click on the storyline to jump to that section.
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Shedeur Sanders/Browns QB battle
Aaron Rodgers joins Steelers as T.J. Watt holds out
J.J. McCarthy takes reins of Vikings
What Mike Vrabel can do with Patriots
Cowboys, Micah Parsons still without extension
Bengals’ contract standoff with Trey Hendrickson
Will Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith?
How will Eagles replace talent drain?
Daniel Jones’ golden Colts opportunity
Jaxson Dart big in Giants’ plans
Saints’ quarterback competition
Travis Hunter can continue being a unicorn
Live updates, notable holdouts
Shedeur Sanders enters mandatory minicamp with Browns
It’s a four-way battle to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job, and last week offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said any of Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders can win it. One of them has outsized attention from the outside compared to the others. Will Sanders improve his stock this week?
Aaron Rodgers debuts with Steelers as T.J. Watt holds out
Rodgers finally signed his contract on Friday, and will presumably be the Steelers’ starting quarterback in 2025. What kind of impact will the 41-year-old have on a Pittsburgh team that’s been good but not great for a while now? How will Rodgers’ personality work with the Steelers, one of the NFL’s most hallowed team cultures already? We’re about to start finding out.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
The Vikings selected McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he missed his entire rookie season (on field, at least) with a torn meniscus in his right knee suffered in the first preseason game. Now that Sam Darnold is in Seattle, the keys to the offense are all McCarthy’s. How will he respond?
Patriots look to improve under Mike Vrabel
The first year post-Bill Belichick in New England wasn’t pretty, but QB Drake Maye looked very promising. In steps head coach Mike Vrabel, who worked wonders in Tennessee and is part of the Patriots’ championship past. Will he improve the defense, offensive line and general culture within the team in the present?
Cowboys, Micah Parsons still have no contract extension in place
The Cowboys are notoriously slow when it comes to locking up star talent long-term, but they usually do it. They haven’t yet with pass rusher Micah Parsons, who would likely ask for more than the $40 million a year being paid to Myles Garrett, currently the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. Parsons is being diplomatic about it so far, as is head coach Brian Schottenheimer. This doesn’t seem to be a problem … yet. Maybe there’s movement this week.
Bengals’ contract standoff with Trey Hendrickson
Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is reportedly not expected to attend mandatory minicamp Tuesday while he seeks a new contract. Meanwhile, first-round pick Shemar Stewart is attending but not practicing as he and the team negotiate language in his rookie contract. What will happen with Cincinnati’s two most notable pass rushers?
Will Dolphins trade Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith?
The star cornerback won’t be at Dolphins mandatory minicamp as he seeks a trade, and the team is OK with it. The only thing left here is to find a trade partner, but the market seems a little cool thus far. Tight end Jonnu Smith, meanwhile, is coming off a career year and wants a trade. Head coach Mike McDaniel said he won’t be attending mandatory minicamp either.
How do Eagles replace talent drain?
Philadelphia is the Super Bowl champion until someone says otherwise, and will be among the favorites to win it again this year. But the Eagles did lose quite a bit of talent in free agency, including Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Mekhi Becton. What will the 2025 version of the Eagles look like? We’ll get our first big hints this week.
What will Daniel Jones do with his Colts chance?
Anthony Richardson is out with a shoulder injury, and all head coach Shane Steichen would say is he’s hopeful Richardson can return “at some point” during training camp. Eek. The flip side there is Daniel Jones has a chance to be a starting QB again in the NFL. What will he do with it during minicamp and the reps that matter?
How will Jaxson Dart look as Giants’ leadership tries to save jobs?
If things go bad this season, head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will likely be on the chopping block. One of the best ways to buy more time? If first-round rookie QB Jaxson Dart takes over the starting job at some point and looks good. He has a chance to take steps toward doing that during mandatory minis.
Saints are NFL’s other wide-open QB battle
After Derek Carr’s retirement, the Saints’ starting QB job is up for grabs. Second-round rookie Tyler Shough makes the most sense, considering the draft capital and the fact he’s already 26 years old, but will Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener (who suffered an oblique injury in May) make headway? First-year head coach Kellen Moore gets more information this week.
Everyone wants some of Travis Hunter
Listen, not many players whip fans into frothing excitement over camp highlights, and especially not many rookies. Travis Hunter isn’t most rookies. His pass breakup during OTAs got people excited. Jaguars defensive coaches are already asking to work with Hunter more, as the team starts him out on offense primarily. What will happen next?
NFL mandatory minicamp dates
AFC East
Buffalo Bills: June 10-12
Miami Dolphins: June 10-12
New England Patriots: June 9-11
New York Jets: June 10-12
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: June 17-19
Cincinnati Bengals: June 10-12
Cleveland Browns: June 10-12
Pittsburgh Steelers: June 10-12
AFC South
Houston Texans: June 10-11
Indianapolis Colts: June 10-12
Jacksonville Jaguars: June 10-12
Tennessee Titans: June 10-12
AFC West
Denver Broncos: June 10-12
Kansas City Chiefs: June 17-19
Las Vegas Raiders: June 10-12
Los Angeles Chargers: June 10-12
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: June 10-12
New York Giants: June 17-18
Philadelphia Eagles: June 10
Washington Commanders: June 10-12
NFC North
Chicago Bears: Held June 3-5
Detroit Lions: Cancelled because of Hall of Fame Game extended training camp
Green Bay Packers: June 10-12
Minnesota Vikings: June 10-12
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons: June 10-11
Carolina Panthers: June 10-12
New Orleans Saints: June 10-12
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: June 10-12
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: June 10-12
Los Angeles Rams: June 16-18
San Francisco 49ers: June 10-11
Seattle Seahawks: June 17-19
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