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          NFL training camp 2024 live updates: Latest on roster battles

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          • ESPN staffJul 25, 2024, 02:39 PM ET

          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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          NFC EAST

          Dallas Cowboys

          Cowboys rookies and veterans reported Wednesday, July 24. -- Todd Archer

          Read the Cowboys' 2024 training camp preview

          New York Giants

          It is only one day, but already the Giants' offensive line is filled with questions. Right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) started training camp on the physically unable to perform list, a lingering concern after surgery late last year. So the Giants slid offseason acquisition Jermaine Eluemunor to right tackle for the start of camp, only to see him leave the first practice of the summer because of an injury. Eluemunor was signed to be a starter, either at left guard or right tackle.

          By the end of the first practice, the Giants had a starting offensive line of: LT Andrew Thomas, LG Aaron Stinnie, C John Michael Schmitz Jr., RG Jon Runyan, RT Joshua Ezeudu. Perhaps the only positive was the Giants saying Neal was "not far" from returning. -- Jordan Raanan

          (last update: July 24)

          Philadelphia Eagles

          Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis -- a critical part of the operation in 2024 -- is off to a strong start. The 6-foot-6, 340-pound Davis looked spry chasing down a scrambling Jalen Hurts to help force an incompletion along the left sideline. Later, he quickly plugged a gap that cut off a Saquon Barkley inside run.

          "I thought Jordan showed some good movement ability, was able to bend his body like I don't think I've seen him do before," defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said before Thursday's session. "So it's encouraging right now."

          Davis said that's a result of improved conditioning. With Fletcher Cox retiring, the Eagles need Davis and Jalen Carter -- both first-round picks out of Georgia -- to lead the defensive charge up front. -- Tim McManus

          (last update: July 25)

          Washington Commanders

          Washington wants to see what role Jamin Davis can fill best -- after he had been the Commanders' starting inside linebacker the previous three years. With a new staff -- and two new starters in Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu -- Washington is testing out Davis, a first-round pick in 2020, as a pass rusher as well. In the spring, they wanted to see how he covered tight ends and backs.

          Since minicamp started, he has worked almost exclusively as an edge rusher. On Thursday, he attempted a couple of spin moves vs. rookie tackle Brandon Coleman that were blocked. He also won around the edge vs. the third unit.

          "He has speed and length, [but] he does need to work at it," coach Dan Quinn said. "It's not something we'll know in one or two days, so we'll work all the way through [camp]." -- John Keim

          (last update: July 25)

          NFC NORTH

          Chicago Bears

          Chicago's defense came away with a successful goal line stand during the two-minute drill after the offense got down to the 6-yard line in the final period. On three straight plays, the defense showed its edge in a "gut check" moment, according to D-coordinator Eric Washington. Rookie defensive end Austin Booker recorded a pressure as Caleb Williams threw a pass to running back Khalil Herbert on second-and-goal that fell incomplete. Back-to-back pass breakups from cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds followed on tosses to Rome Odunze and Cole Kmet, respectively. Wide receiver DJ Moore was not on the field for the two-minute drill, while Keenan Allen was given a vet day on Tuesday. But after another solid showing from Williams and the offense four practices in, the Bears' defense came through in an important moment that showcased its collective conditioning level at the end of practice. -- Courtney Cronin

          (last update: July 23)

          Detroit Lions

          Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan attended Thursday's practice as he feels the Lions are on the "cusp of being the Super Bowl champions. Hogan met with Dan Campbell after practice, and he said the head coach's wrestling name would've been "Dirty Dan."

          "He's got the 'it' factor. I just wish he would've been my tag team partner," Hogan said. "I would let him do all the work in the ring and beat the guys up and give me the tag, and I'd do the leg drop and steal all the glory. But, yeah, he could've been a wrestler, there's no doubt. He might've missed his calling."

          Hogan said it would be "Campbell-mania running wild." He also called Detroit a "great wrestling town."

          "I would love to see Detroit get back in the loop. This is such a great market for wrestling," Hogan said. "I would love to see a couple WrestleManias come back to Detroit."

          The Pontiac Silverdome was famously the site of WrestleMania III, in which a sellout crowd saw Hogan pin Andre the Giant in the main event. -- Eric Woodyard

          (last update: July 25)

          Green Bay Packers

          Three practices into his temporary stint as QB1, Sean Clifford has plenty to learn from. He experienced a practice in a complete downpour (on Tuesday) and has struggled with interceptions including a pair of them on Wednesday. It gave Clifford sufficient film to break down during Thursday's day off.

          Clifford's run as the starting quarterback might not last long; he'll relinquish those duties as soon as Jordan Love signs a contract extension. So with whatever time he has left in that role, he may need to show improvement in order to hold off rookie Michael Pratt for the QB2 job this season.

          "The interceptions are frustrating for me personally, obviously, because ultimately it falls on me," Clifford said. "I know that. But I'm just going to keep going out and giving my best effort, positive attitude, and let it fly when I see it."

          Clifford deserves some leeway despite his early camp struggles, especially when you consider what he said about one of his interceptions: "I quite literally had never thrown one of the routes before. It was on the back side to Romeo Doubs. And so I went to the front side, and that was the one where it was a little behind to Dontayvion Wicks -- interception.

          "And then Rome came up to me, we communicated, he said, 'Hey, trust me on this, I'm going to X-Y-Z ... He explained the route, and we went in-depth about it. We flipped the field, and on third down and 4, I hit Rome -- first down." -- Rob Demovsky

          (last update: July 25)

          Minnesota Vikings

          Safety Lewis Cine arrived at his third Vikings training camp with his eyes wide open. Cine, the Vikings' first-round pick (No. 32 overall) in 2022, finished last season buried on the depth chart and understands that his roster spot is in jeopardy.

          "This [camp] is huge for me on a personal note," Cine said Wednesday as the Vikings took the field for the first time this summer. "I think I've really got to show out and really ball out and prove why I should be here and why I deserve to be playing in the NFL."

          Cine suffered a traumatic compound fracture of his left leg in just his third NFL game and missed the remainder of his rookie season. Once he was cleared to practice in spring 2023, he struggled to adapt to new defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme. He spent the season as a part-time special teams player and was inactive for 10 games. In two seasons, he has played only 10 defensive snaps.

          The Vikings have brought back all of the safeties who played ahead of him last season, and while his base salary of $1.7 million is fully guaranteed, he knows that alone won't ensure a roster spot.

          "Just because you got drafted in the first round, that doesn't mean you're just handed anything," he said. "You've got to understand that these are jobs. It's unfortunate that I broke my leg [in 2022], but that's long behind me.

          "I've got the opportunity to learn the defense and not be rushed where something bad could happen. Now I have to use this opportunity to show that I haven't lost a step. I'm still the same Lew that you drafted." -- Kevin Seifert

          (last update: July 24)

          NFC SOUTH

          Atlanta Falcons

          Quarterback Kirk Cousins is healthy and cleared to practice during training camp. That's excellent news for the Falcons. But there was another positive development Thursday with similar importance for the team's defense. Veteran tackle Grady Jarrett, who tore his right ACL in Week 8 last year, is also cleared and will be a full participant, with some small modifications, according to coach Raheem Morris.

          How important is Jarrett, the heart of the Falcons' D-line? Morris said Jarrett "is Atlanta -- he embodies everything we're about. He defines our ethos."

          Jarrett, an Atlanta native, is going into his 10th year in the NFL. The Falcons' defense has plenty of question marks, and one of them was answered in the affirmative Thursday. -- Marc Raimondi

          (last update: July 25)

          Carolina Panthers

          First-round pick Xavier Legette wasn't happy with himself Wednesday after the first practice of camp because he didn't catch a pass in 11-on-11 drills. He was shut out again in the second. He wasn't even targeted in team drills until late in Thursday's rain-soaked session, when quarterback Bryce Young, celebrating his 23rd birthday, went deep to him. Legette also didn't spend a lot of time working with Young in team drills. Jonathan Mingo, last year's second-round pick, got more first-team work beside veterans Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen. Coach Dave Canales isn't concerned, noting, "I would love for the young guys on our team to earn those valuable reps. There's a measure for all of the young guys. Show us. Show us you're working hard. It's not a knock on him for not doing those things. ... There's some good motivation there.'' -- David Newton

          (last update: July 25)

          New Orleans Saints

          Saints coach Dennis Allen didn't hold back when asked about running back Kendre Miller, who left the first day of practice with a hamstring issue. "That's a player that's going to have to figure out how to stay healthy. It's hard to make the team when you're in the training room all the time," Allen said. Miller missed nine games last season because of hamstring and ankle issues. Outside of departures by Miller and OL Justin Herron, the team had a mostly healthy first day of camp, with Chris Olave and Chase Young both participating despite beginning camp on the non-football injury list and the physically unable to perform list, respectively. Young, who is recovering from an offseason neck procedure, has been making progress to returning fully to the field, but has not participated in any 11-on-11 drills as a Saint this year. "I think that's the first time he's hit anything probably since the season last year," Allen said of Young. -- Katherine Terrell

          (Last update: July 24)

          Tampa Bay Buccaneers

          Bucs rookies reported Sunday, July 21, and veterans reported Monday, July 22. -- Jenna Laine

          Read the Buccaneers' 2024 training camp preview

          NFC WEST

          Arizona Cardinals

          Coming off his first 1,000-yard season, a feat he accomplished in just 13 games, Cardinals running back James Conner said he feels the best he has after Arizona's first training camp practice on Wednesday. That, he believes, will help him take a strong run at another 1,000-yard season.

          "The goal is to win, but I know that if I stay healthy and do what I do, that's definitely the floor," Conner said. "I've always believed in my talent. So, I'm confident I think we're gonna hit that again for sure."

          Conner, 29, knows his age will be a factor in how he and his goals are viewed. But Conner pointed out that he's gone from 32 carries as a rookie to 208 last year. However, Conner has been injured in six of his seven seasons, and missed time in 2020 with COVID-19.

          "I know we'll do good things this year," Conner said." -- Josh Weinfuss

          (Last update: July 24)

          Los Angeles Rams

          Rams second-year defensive lineman Kobie Turner did not practice on Tuesday due to a groin strain he suffered while training during the summer. Turner, who led NFL rookies with 9 sacks last season, took part in the walkthrough earlier in the day, but wasn't in uniform for the Rams' evening practice. Rams head coach Sean McVay said there will be no injury designation for Turner, but that Los Angeles is "going to be smart with him."

          Although only in his second season, Turner is expected to be an even more important part of the Rams defense in 2024 as Los Angeles attempts to replace the production of defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who retired during the offseason. -- Sarah Barshop

          (Last update: July 24)

          San Francisco 49ers

          Just one practice into training camp, the 49ers running back competition already saw a bit of a shakeup. Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo departed in the middle of practice with what coach Kyle Shanahan said was a hamstring injury. Guerendo battled hamstring issues at Louisville and if those problems persist, it could open the door for another rookie back to make an impression. Undrafted rookie Cody Schrader made a habit of overcoming the odds through a decorated college career. With Guerendo out and star Christian McCaffrey taking a limited workload to preserve him for the season, Schrader could have a chance to make a case for a roster spot in the coming days and weeks. -- Nick Wagoner

          (last update: July 24)

          Seattle Seahawks

          Mike Macdonald doesn't have to deal with any contract drama as he begins his first training camp as the Seahawks' head coach, with all 90 players accounted for during the first practice on Wednesday. But there is some significant injury-related uncertainty. Right tackle Abraham Lucas remains on the physically unable to perform list as he works his way back from a knee injury that sidelined him for most of 2023 and required offseason surgery. Lucas is running full speed, per Macdonald, but the head coach said there's no clear timetable for his return, and he didn't sound optimistic that it would happen any time soon.

          "I think it would be fair to say that we were hoping it would go a little faster up to this point," Macdonald said. Lucas was arguably the Seahawks' best offensive lineman as a rookie in 2022, and his return to full health represents the best chance for that group to improve after a poor 2023 season. -- Brady Henderson

          (last update: July 24)

          AFC EAST

          Buffalo Bills

          The Bills held the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday and all 91 players were on the field and participating. A variety of players dealt with injuries during the team's offseason program and missed time, so for the Bills to start things off in camp with a healthy roster is a step in a positive direction. That included linebacker Matt Milano, who participated in team drills for the first time since his season-ending right leg injury last year. However, he will be among a group that will be managed, in terms of participation, throughout camp. "[Milano] attacked everything with his rehab," general manager Brandon Beane said. "... This was probably as good as we could have hoped that he would be starting camp. And we got to manage, and we got to be smart."

          Wide receiver Chase Claypool did come down from trying to catch a pass in the end zone limping with an injury to his right foot area, but after practice, he was moving around and catching passes without the limp. -- Alaina Getzenberg

          (last update: July 24)

          Miami Dolphins

          Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would not participate in 11-on-11 drills during today's practice, amidst ongoing negotiations on his contract extension. Technically, the quarterback did participate, taking two snaps and handing the ball to a running back both times. His teammates say that despite being on the sideline during team drills, Tagovailoa was vocal and active as a leader, and engaged in the day's practice. Until an agreement is reached on an extension, Tagovailoa's practice workload is expected to remain limited. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques

          (last update: July 24)

          New England Patriots

          After the Patriots finished last in ESPN's pass block win rate in 2023, the offensive line is one of the top storylines of 2024 training camp. If the team can't protect consistently, it could impact the decision-making process of when to play rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in the draft.

          So it was notable on the second day of practice that the Patriots kept four of their top five linemen intact from the first practice, with the lone change at right tackle as Vederian Lowe stepped in for Calvin Anderson.

          With coaches relaying to players to expect different line configurations early in camp, it could foreshadow that 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace (Penn State) will also get a chance at right tackle in the coming days. -- Mike Reiss

          (last update: July 25)

          New York Jets

          It was the first play of the first public practice. Aaron Rodgers ran a play-action fake and dropped back. On the outside, wide receiver Garrett Wilson executed a double move on cornerback D.J. Reed, who bit hard. Wilson blew past Reed and hauled in a pass for a 75-yard touchdown, triggering a huge roar from the 3,000 spectators.

          "A little overaggressive on defense, but Aaron threw it," coach Robert Saleh said. "He did what he does."

          The lightning strike provided a glimpse of what the Jets hope to be -- a fun, high-scoring offense. It seems as if they haven't been that since Joe Namath was launching spirals to Don Maynard a half-century ago.

          Rodgers, 10 months removed from Achilles surgery, was excellent in practice No. 2. He completed 9 of 12 in 11-on-11 drills, picking apart the defense in a third-down period. For one glorious morning in July, the Jets' fan base was filled with hope. -- Rich Cimini

          (last update: July 25)

          AFC NORTH

          Baltimore Ravens

          Quarterback Lamar Jackson's return didn't slow down a red-hot Ravens defense. With the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player back after missing the first three days of camp with an illness, the Baltimore defense recorded six interceptions.

          Ravens safety Marcus Williams had a pick-six on Josh Johnson's first pass of team drills. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey recorded two interceptions, including a pick of Jackson. The day ended with Jalyn Armour-Davis picking off Johnson in the end zone on a red zone drill.

          "It was a good day," said Chris Hewitt, the Ravens' assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator. "We have a lot of talented guys back there. We got an attitude. We got speed. We got guys who are pit bulls. We got it all."

          Through four days of camp, five of the Ravens' top six defensive backs have made interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. -- Jamison Hensley

          (last update: July 24)

          Cincinnati Bengals

          Bengals rookies reported Saturday, July 20, and veterans reported Tuesday, July 23. -- Ben Baby

          Read the Bengals' 2024 training camp preview

          Cleveland Browns

          Browns rookies reported Monday, July 22, and veterans reported Tuesday, July 23. -- Daniel Oyefusi

          Read the Browns' 2024 training camp preview

          Pittsburgh Steelers

          Though he's in the midst of contract negotiations, Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward reported to training camp in Latrobe and participated in the team's first practice Thursday. Heyward missed part of OTAs for the first time in his career earlier this offseason, before reporting for a couple practices in the third week of OTAs. Though GM Omar Khan said he expects Heyward, on the books for $22.4 million in the final year of his contract this season, to be a Steeler for years to come, the 35-year-old former first-round pick said Thursday he wasn't getting overly optimistic.

          "I don't like to go either way with that, because you get your hopes up and then something doesn't happen," Heyward said when asked about his confidence in getting a deal done. "I'm just going to focus on being the best player I can be and controlling what I can control and being locked in for this team." -- Brooke Pryor

          (last update: July 25)

          AFC SOUTH

          Houston Texans

          Texans rookies and veterans reported Wednesday, July 23. -- DJ Bien-Aime

          Read the Texans' 2024 training camp preview

          Indianapolis Colts

          The Colts spent barely an hour on the field Thursday for their first camp practice and plan to conduct a conservative camp. Indianapolis will not have more than two consecutive practices at any point, electing to instead conduct walkthroughs on some days. It's the product of months of deliberation between the coaching staff and the team's medical and sports-science personnel, all aimed at getting the most out of players.

          "There's a couple of different philosophies," coach Shane Steichen said. "In training camp, some teams stay out there for the maximum time. That's their philosophy. My philosophy is we don't have the long, elongated practices. We will in time as training camp goes on. But we want to practice with tempo and we want to practice fast.

          "But, also, we want to maximize our reps and be at our peak point." -- Stephen Holder

          (last update: July 25)

          Jacksonville Jaguars

          The Jaguars were one of the NFL's worst teams in the red zone in 2023 -- they ranked 21st in red zone TD percentage (50) and had five turnovers, the second-highest total in the league -- so improving there is one of their priorities in 2024.

          Trevor Lawrence threw two end zone interceptions Thursday -- both went to safety Andrew Wingard -- and one on Wednesday (cornerback Ronald Darby).

          In addition to Lawrence's interceptions, linebacker Foyesade Oluokun recovered a fumble by tight end Luke Farrell.

          "You've got to limit turnovers," Lawrence said after Wednesday's practice. "The No. 1 key in games to winning or losing is how many times you turn the ball over [and] how many turnovers do you get as a defense. Obviously as an offense, we control when we give the ball away. So you've got to be able to limit that." -- Michael Di Rocco

          (last update: July 25)

          Tennessee Titans

          The Titans started the day without their top two cornerbacks. Chidobe Awuzie went inside toward the end of Wednesday's practice and wasn't seen Thursday. Titans coach Brian Callahan said Awuzie had a calf injury that will keep him out for a couple of weeks. Fellow starter L'Jarius Sneed wasn't on the field for the start of practice. Sneed came out after the individual period to watch the 7-on-7 and team periods. The Titans are employing a load management system for Sneed that stems partly from conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs, his former team. Rookies Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Gabe Jeudy-Lally took most of the snaps in place of Awuzie and Sneed. Jeudy made a nice pass breakup on a Will Levis pass to DeAndre Hopkins to end practice. -- Turron Davenport

          (last update: July 25)

          AFC WEST

          Denver Broncos

          It didn't take long for coach Sean Payton to turn the "rotation'' at quarterback in the three-player competition for the starting job into a day-to-day affair. Payton had the work with the team's starters split evenly among rookie Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson throughout the offseason program and had said earlier this week that the Broncos would open training camp with the same kind of rotation. Well, two practices into camp and Payton has already turned that into a wait-and-see proposition. Stidham got most of the work with the starters Wednesday and Nix got most of the work Thursday. But when asked about what Friday's practice -- the first camp practice open to the public -- might look like or if it would be Wilson's day in the rotation, Payton said: "We'll keep you filled in how we do that day by day."

          Asked again if Wilson would get his turn Friday, Payton added: "I said I'd fill you in (Friday) and we'll see how it goes. ... I'll fill you in when you see (who is with the starters)." -- Jeff Legwold

          (last update: July 25)

          Kansas City Chiefs

          The Chiefs may be looking for one of their younger receivers to claim a roster spot after Justin Watson left practice early with a foot injury. The candidate early in training camp is Nikko Remigio, who had a busy practice session after Watson's departure. He caught several passes, including one on an intermediate route from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Remigio joined the Chiefs last year as an undrafted rookie but didn't play during the season. He will need to excel on special teams, and the Chiefs are looking at him as a potential kickoff returner. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said Remigio would need to continue to make plays once the Chiefs put on pads for practice for the first time at training camp later in the week. "He's going to get opportunities,'' Nagy said. "What's he going to do with it?'' Watson left practice in a motorized cart after catching a pass. He was second among Chiefs wide receivers last season in catches (27) and yards (460). -- Adam Teicher

          (last update: July 24)

          Las Vegas Raiders

          Gardner Minshew took the majority of first-team snaps Thursday, the day after Aidan O'Connell did the same in the Raiders' QB camp battle, and while Minshew looked sharper, he threw a pair of red-zone interceptions in 11-on-11 drills.

          First, cornerback Jakorian Bennett tipped a pass before safety Tre'von Moehrig came down with the ball. Later, safety Marcus Epps jumped the route on a quick sideline throw.

          Minshew and O'Connell have vastly different skill sets, as noted by cornerback Jack Jones.

          "One thing I like from Gardner is that he uses his feet -- that's one thing different from Aidan -- no knock on Aidan," Jones said. "Aidan wants to be more like Tom Brady and Minshew wants to be more like Patrick Mahomes. So, it's two great quarterbacks, but you get two different things and with this league that we're in, I'm not going to say you need a mobile quarterback, but a mobile quarterback could extend the play." -- Paul Gutierrez

          (last update: July 25)

          Los Angeles Chargers

          The most notable play from the opening day of training camp came on an interception from rookie cornerback Cam Hart. Quarterback Easton Stick targeted rookie receiver Jaylen Johnson, and Hart snagged the ball from the air as teammates ran after him celebrating.

          Hart's interception reflected a dominant day for the defensive backs, which included multiple Asante Samuel Jr. Pass breakups and a Tony Jefferson interception. However, coach Jim Harbaugh said the defensive backs had a bit too much energy at times and were given tempo violations for going faster than the agreed practice tempo.

          "They were feeling the juice," Harbaugh said. "They looked really good. Asante looked really good; Kristian [Fulton] looked really good; Cam looked really good. A bunch of the guys look really good, but I just don't want to over-compliment that because for a few more [practices] we're still on the runway." -- Kris Rhim

          (last update: July 24)