{"id":925967,"date":"2026-06-22T18:27:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/925967\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T18:27:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:27:25","slug":"2026-nfl-training-camp-dates-key-position-battles-and-storylines-for-all-32-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/925967\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL training camp dates: Key position battles and storylines for all 32 teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For all the excitement of free agency and the <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL Draft<\/a> and all the tea-leaf reading of OTAs, training camp is when things really get real. There are roster battles, depth chart battles and starting job battles. There will be plenty of roster churn as teams evaluate themselves and outside options. There will be feel-good stories about unlikely players making the roster, and there will be surprising cuts. Tempers will flare, and some joint practices will be far more important than the actual preseason games.<\/p>\n<p>Below is every team&#8217;s training camp schedule, the joint practice schedule &#8212; joint practices are often the most revealing part of camp &#8212; and finally every team&#8217;s top training camp storyline as the season nears.<\/p>\n<p>Training camp report dates<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ARI\/arizona-cardinals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona   Cardinals<\/a>State   Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)July   22July 22<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ATL\/atlanta-falcons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta   Falcons<\/a>Atlanta   Falcons Performance Field (Flowery Branch, Ga.)July   24July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BAL\/baltimore-ravens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baltimore   Ravens<\/a>Under   Armour Performance Center (Owings Mills, Md.)July   24July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BUF\/buffalo-bills\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo   Bills<\/a>St.   John Fisher University (Rochester, N.Y.)July   21July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CAR\/carolina-panthers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carolina   Panthers<\/a>Bank   of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)July   21July 22<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CHI\/chicago-bears\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago   Bears<\/a>Halas   Hall (Lake Forrest, Ill.)July   25July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CIN\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati   Bengals<\/a>Paycor   Stadium (Cincinnati)July   25July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland   Browns<\/a>CrossCountry   Mortgage Campus (Berea, Ohio)July   23July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas   Cowboys<\/a>Marriott   Residence Inn (Oxnard, Calif.)July   28July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DEN\/denver-broncos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denver   Broncos<\/a>Broncos   Park Powered by CommonSpirit (Englewood, Colo.)July   22July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DET\/detroit-lions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit   Lions<\/a>Meijer   Performance Center (Allen Park, Mich.)July   25July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/GB\/green-bay-packers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Green Bay   Packers<\/a>Lambeau   Field (Green Bay, Wisc.)July   27July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/HOU\/houston-texans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston   Texans<\/a>Houston   Methodist Training Center (Houston)July   21July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/IND\/indianapolis-colts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis   Colts<\/a>Grand   Park (Westfield, Ind.)July   27July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/JAC\/jacksonville-jaguars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacksonville   Jaguars<\/a>Miller   Electric Center (Jacksonville, Fla.)July   25July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas   City Chiefs<\/a>Missouri   Western State University (St. Joseph, Mo.)July   24July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LV\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Las Vegas   Raiders<\/a>Intermountain   Health Performance Center (Henderson, Nev.)July   23July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAC\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los   Angeles Chargers<\/a>The   Bolt (El Segundo, Calif.)July   23July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAR\/los-angeles-rams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los   Angeles Rams<\/a>Loyola   Marymount University (Los Angeles)July   25July 25<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami   Dolphins<\/a>Baptist   Health Training Complex (Miami Gardens, Fla.)July   21July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIN\/minnesota-vikings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota   Vikings<\/a>TCO   Performance Center (Eagan, Minn.)July   26July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NE\/new-england-patriots\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New   England Patriots<\/a>New   Balance Athletics Center (Foxborough, Mass.)July   21July 24<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NO\/new-orleans-saints\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New   Orleans Saints<\/a>Ochsner   Sports Performance Center (Metairie, La.)July   28July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYG\/new-york-giants\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York   Giants<\/a>Quest   Diagnostics Training Center (East Rutherford, N.J.), The Greenbrier (White   Sulphur Springs, W.V.)July   23July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York   Jets<\/a>Atlantic   Health Jets Training Center (Florham Park, N.J.)July   25July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PHI\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia   Eagles<\/a>Jefferson   Health Training Complex (Philadelphia)July   28July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PIT\/pittsburgh-steelers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pittsburgh   Steelers<\/a>Saint   Vincent College (Latrobe, Pa.)July   28July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SF\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San   Francisco 49ers<\/a>SAP   Performance Facility (Santa Clara, Calif.)July   18July 25<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SEA\/seattle-seahawks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle   Seahawks<\/a>Virginia   Mason Athletic Center (Renton, Wash.)July   17July 24<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TB\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay   Buccaneers<\/a>AdventHealth   Training Center (Tampa, Fla.)July   27July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TEN\/tennessee-titans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee   Titans<\/a>Vanderbilt   Health Football Center (Nashville, Tenn.)July   23July 28<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/WAS\/washington-commanders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington   Commanders<\/a>Commanders   Park (Ashburn, Va.)July 24July 28Joint practicesCowboysRamsAug. 11ColtsPatriotsAug. 11BuccaneersJetsAug. 11-12Titans49ersAug. 11DolphinsCommandersAug. 12JaguarsSaintsAug. 1349ersChargersAug. 18RaidersTexansAug. 18SaintsCowboysAug. 18FalconsColtsAug. 19-20RavensVikingsAug. 19-20PanthersJaguarsAug. 19EaglesPatriotsAug. 19-20BillsBrownsAug. 20BearsBengalsAug. 20SaintsRamsAug. 20GiantsDolphinsAug. 20SeahawksTitansAug. 21BuccaneersJaguarsAug. 25-26CardinalsPackersAug. 26TexansPanthersAug. 26CommandersRavensAug. 26BearsTitansAug. 27AFC East<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BUF\/buffalo-bills\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/407.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2181054\/josh-allen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Allen<\/a> to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179328\/dj-moore\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Moore<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After career lows in catches and yards, DJ Moore landed in Buffalo, where he is immediately the clear No. 1 wide receiver. He still has his downfield chops, and that is crucial for a Bills offense that leaned heavily into short passing last year. Can Moore be the top guy for Josh Allen in a successful passing offense? How willing is new coach Joe Brady, last year&#8217;s offensive coordinator, to become more aggressive?<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIA\/miami-dolphins\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/418.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2804167\/malik-willis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malik Willis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins are an extremely young team in the wake of tearing things down to the studs. But they also took a swing on Malik Willis, who played well as a backup in Green Bay. Miami is not Green Bay, though. Willis has arguably the <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL&#8217;s<\/a> worst supporting cast, with pretty much no proven wide receivers and several question marks on the offensive line.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NE\/new-england-patriots\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/420.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    New England Patriots<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26695757\/drake-maye\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drake Maye<\/a> to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2258303\/a-j-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A.J. Brown<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For all the upgrades New England made, none are as big as A.J. Brown. The star wide receiver should be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/a-j-brown-trade-patriots-drake-maye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">exactly what Drake Maye needs after his breakout <\/a>season, a big wide receiver with downfield bona fides and the ability to win on in-breaking routes. If they can establish a good rapport early, both should be in for big seasons. Brown&#8217;s health is worth watching.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYJ\/new-york-jets\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/423.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    New York Jets<\/p>\n<p>Rookies look to carve out roles<\/p>\n<p>The Jets used their three first-round picks on players who should contribute immediately: EDGE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28878022\/david-bailey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Bailey<\/a>, tight end <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/29125433\/kenyon-sadiq\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenyon Sadiq<\/a> and wide receiver <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28900921\/omar-cooper-jr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Omar Cooper Jr<\/a>. For a team looking at a bridge year with a roster filled with intriguing youngsters and solid veterans on short-term deals, the youngsters will be the focus as the Jets look to build momentum.<\/p>\n<p>AFC North<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/BAL\/baltimore-ravens\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/406.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2181169\/lamar-jacksons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lamar Jackson&#8217;s<\/a> contract situation, fit in new offense<\/p>\n<p>For the first time in nearly two decades, the Ravens have a new coach. Jesse Minter should be an immediate boost for the Ravens&#8217; defense, which has had spells of excellent play and spells of very poor play seemingly every year. But Lamar Jackson will have all the eyes on him once again. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will place him under center more than he&#8217;s used to, and there&#8217;s also the contract extension issue looming in the background.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CIN\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/410.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Cincinnati Bengals<\/p>\n<p>New defense looks to gel<\/p>\n<p>The Bengals made big splashes at defensive line (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2239523\/dexter-lawrence\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dexter Lawrence<\/a>), EDGE (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2804399\/boye-mafe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boye Mafe<\/a>, second-round pick <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26699728\/cashius-howell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cashius Howell<\/a>) and safety (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2869797\/bryan-cook\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Cook<\/a>). Last year&#8217;s first-round pick, EDGE <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28923420\/shemar-stewart\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shemar Stewart<\/a>, is in the midst of his first full NFL offseason and was always going to be a developmental guy; can he make the jump? The Bengals simply need their defense to be mediocre, not among the NFL&#8217;s worst.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CLE\/cleveland-browns\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/434.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26710004\/shedeur-sanders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shedeur Sanders<\/a> vs. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2133482\/deshaun-watson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deshaun Watson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a team as early into yet another rebuild as the Browns are, this, on the surface, looks to be a strange quarterback battle. Shedeur Sanders is much younger and, though he struggled massively as a rookie, he had some nice moments and produced some big plays in exceedingly poor circumstances. Deshaun Watson, though, has more experience in systems like new coach Todd Monken&#8217;s. Either way, viable quarterback play is important for the Browns to at least judge their youngsters at every other offensive position.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PIT\/pittsburgh-steelers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/426.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n<p>New-look offense looks to improve<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/419780\/aaron-rodgers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Rodgers<\/a> is back after a middling-at-best season (24th in net yards per attempt, 33rd in air yards per attempt). Was his overreliance on quick, short throws all on him? The Steelers traded for <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2240188\/michael-pittman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Pittman<\/a> Jr. and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28878358\/germie-bernard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Germie Bernard<\/a>, which should help unlock <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2260185\/dk-metcalf\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DK Metcalf<\/a> downfield &#8230; if Rodgers is willing to hang in and make some throws. Up front, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121301\/troy-fautanu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Troy Fautanu<\/a> slides from right tackle to left tackle. In the backfield, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2252798\/rico-dowdle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rico Dowdle<\/a> joins <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3126535\/jaylen-warren\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Warren<\/a>. Can Mike McCarthy make it all work?<\/p>\n<p>AFC South<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/HOU\/houston-texans\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/247415.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Houston Texans<\/p>\n<p>Revamped offensive line, run game<\/p>\n<p>The Texans have a championship-level defense. On offense, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3163079\/c-j-stroud\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">C.J. Stroud<\/a>\u00a0has to rebound from a tough 2025. One of the best ways for him to do that is the Texans&#8217; investments on the offensive line (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28875935\/keylan-rutledge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keylan Rutledge<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2139804\/braden-smith\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Braden Smith<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2071639\/wyatt-teller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wyatt Teller<\/a>) and at running back (traded for <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2261252\/david-montgomery\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Montgomery<\/a>), paying dividends. Houston was 30th in rushing success rate.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/IND\/indianapolis-colts\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/415.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179245\/daniel-jones\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Jones<\/a>&#8216; recovery<\/p>\n<p>Coming off a torn Achilles, Daniel Jones has worked his way back to 7-on-7 drills but hasn&#8217;t taken part in 11-on-11 this offseason. Fear not, Colts fans: There&#8217;s still a long way to go until the season, and Jones has maintained he is on track for Week 1. When training camp arrives, Jones&#8217; readiness from a health and performance standpoint will be key.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/JAC\/jacksonville-jaguars\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/416.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28909849\/travis-hunter\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Hunter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hunter played roughly twice as many offensive snaps as he did defensive snaps in a rookie year cut short due to injury. His best game &#8212; eight catches, 101 yards, one touchdown &#8212; was, unfortunately, also his final one of the season. The Jaguars have more depth at wide receiver than they do at cornerback.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TEN\/tennessee-titans\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/432.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3168422\/cam-wards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cam Ward&#8217;s<\/a> development<\/p>\n<p>Like many of his fellow 2025 rookie quarterbacks who got legit playing time, Cam Ward had some impressive moments but mostly struggled. The Titans made significant upgrades on the offensive side of the ball, led by No. 4 overall pick <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/29124411\/carnell-tate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carnell Tate<\/a>. The offensive line remains iffy, though, and Ward&#8217;s first order of business will be to cut down on negative plays.<\/p>\n<p>AFC West<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DEN\/denver-broncos\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/412.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Denver Broncos<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121193\/bo-nixs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bo Nix&#8217;s<\/a> recovery<\/p>\n<p>Bo Nix required a second surgery on his ankle earlier this year, and while the expectation is he&#8217;ll be ready for training camp, his recovery is very much worth monitoring. He&#8217;ll also have a new play caller in <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2061379\/davis-webb\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Davis Webb<\/a>, who has those responsibilities for the first time. How Nix manages the injury recovery, the new play caller and\u00a0getting on the same page as new wide receiver <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2962110\/jaylen-waddle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Waddle<\/a> bears monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/KC\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/417.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2142052\/patrick-mahomes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a>&#8216; recovery<\/p>\n<p>The expectation is for Patrick Mahomes to be ready for training camp, but what level of &#8220;ready&#8221; is he? Will he partake in every part of practice, or every practice period? Will he be on a pitch count? Mahomes isn&#8217;t the most fleet of foot, but he is a wily, effective scrambler, and his pocket movement is a massive part of his game. This is his first major injury.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LV\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/424.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28916321\/fernando-mendoza\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fernando Mendoza<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With apologies to some very good players the Raiders have &#8212; namely <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2189001\/maxx-crosby\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maxx Crosby<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26693971\/brock-bowers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Bowers<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2962016\/tyler-linderbaum\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Linderbaum<\/a> and (potentially) <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28874008\/ashton-jeanty\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashton Jeanty<\/a> &#8212; Fernando Mendoza is the storyline. How many reps does he get, and how does that number change over the days and weeks of training camp? How does he look? How long can <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1272574\/kirk-cousins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kirk Cousins<\/a> hold him off?<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAC\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/428.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Mike McDaniel show<\/p>\n<p>The Chargers have new coordinators on both sides of the ball, but the Mike McDaniel addition will be the more drastic change of the two. He&#8217;s a run-game mastermind who also has excellent offensive creativity overall, and he could help take <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2221960\/justin-herbert\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Herbert<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28908905\/omarion-hampton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Omarion Hampton<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3163962\/ladd-mcconkey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ladd McConkey<\/a> to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>NFC East<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DAL\/dallas-cowboys\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/411.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Dallas Cowboys<\/p>\n<p>How much better is the defense?<\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys used five of their seven picks on defense, headlined by first-round selections <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28898674\/caleb-downs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Downs<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26706096\/malachi-lawrence\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malachi Lawrence<\/a>. They also traded for <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3120873\/dee-winters\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dee Winters<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2260648\/rashan-gary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rashan Gary<\/a> and added <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3126183\/jalen-thompson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Thompson<\/a>\u00a0and Cobie Durant. The most important addition might be defensive coordinator Christian Parker. Dallas also has <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2257890\/quinnen-williams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quinnen Williams<\/a> for a full season. How quickly does it all come together, and is there enough talent, even with the perceived upgrades?<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NYG\/new-york-giants\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/422.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    New York Giants<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26694019\/jaxson-dart\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaxson Dart<\/a> enters Year 2<\/p>\n<p>Jaxson Dart didn&#8217;t start until Week 4 last year and, like most young players with talent, he produced some fun highs and some not-so-fun lows, the latter of which included several hard hits taken and one concussion sustained. Dart, in a new offense under Matt Nagy, will look to improve his accuracy, be more cognizant of what hits he can and can&#8217;t take and, ultimately, get the John Harbaugh era going in a positive direction.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/PHI\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/425.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2240246\/jalen-hurts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Hurts<\/a> in a new offense<\/p>\n<p>Another year, another offensive coordinator for Jalen Hurts. This is the biggest departure yet, though: Sean Mannion comes over having played under Kevin O&#8217;Connell and worked under Matt LaFleur, who put their quarterbacks under center at far higher rates Hurts is used to. He&#8217;ll also be encouraged to throw more over the middle of the field, another aspect that&#8217;s new to him. The A.J. Brown-sized hole in the offense will make the transition all the more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/WAS\/washington-commanders\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/433.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Washington Commanders<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3123337\/jayden-daniels\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Daniels<\/a> in a new offense<\/p>\n<p>The Commanders were almost always in the shotgun under Kliff Kingsbury, which produced some magnificent highs. Now, though, the Commanders are going to be utilizing more under-center, play-action passes under first-time offensive coordinator. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2131261\/david-blough\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Blough<\/a>. It&#8217;ll be a big adjustment for Jayden Daniels, who doesn&#8217;t, on paper, have much in the way of proven receiving options outside <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2139279\/terry-mclaurin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terry McLaurin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NFC North<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CHI\/chicago-bears\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/409.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Chicago Bears<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26695775\/caleb-williams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Williams<\/a>&#8216; next step<\/p>\n<p>Caleb Williams already combined truly miraculous playmaking ability with an impressive ability to avoid turnovers and, as an added bonus last year under <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/395994\/ben-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Johnson<\/a>, avoid sacks. The next steps on his checklist include improved accuracy and continuing to progress as an in-rhythm passer. He&#8217;ll have to do so with a new center following <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2865272\/drew-dalmans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Dalman&#8217;s<\/a> surprise retirement as well as a new left tackle.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/DET\/detroit-lions\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/413.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Detroit Lions<\/p>\n<p>Offensive line shuffle in front of <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2061053\/jared-goff\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jared Goff<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This was a tight call between the offensive line and the health of safeties <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3170863\/brian-branch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Branch<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2961816\/kerby-joseph\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kerby Joseph<\/a>. Ultimately, the offensive line got the nod. All-Pro right tackle <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2967844\/penei-sewell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Penei Sewell<\/a> is switching to the left side after <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1983776\/taylor-deckers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Decker&#8217;s<\/a> departure, and first-round pick <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28874810\/blake-miller\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blake Miller<\/a> is taking over at right tackle. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2963368\/cade-mays\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cade Mays<\/a> is the new center and should add major size and power there, though this will be his first season as a full-time starter. Guards <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3127033\/christian-mahogany\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Mahogany<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3163956\/tate-ratledge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tate Ratledge<\/a> must step up.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/GB\/green-bay-packers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/414.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Green Bay Packers<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver room gains clarity(?)<\/p>\n<p>In letting <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2961886\/romeo-doubs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Romeo Doubs<\/a> walk in free agency and trading <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3122375\/dontayvion-wicks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dontayvion Wicks<\/a>, the Packers indicated their preferences in what was once a very crowded wide receiver room. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2869806\/christian-watson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Watson<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2967762\/jayden-reed\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Reed<\/a> got big extensions, and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28874927\/matthew-golden\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matthew Golden<\/a> is expected to make a major jump in his second year. Only one wide receiver, Doubs, played more than half of Green Bay&#8217;s offensive snaps last year.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/MIN\/minnesota-vikings\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/419.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Minnesota Vikings<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2180829\/kyler-murray\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyler Murray<\/a> vs. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26695214\/j-j-mccarthy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">J.J. McCarthy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It would be a surprise to see the Vikings not start Kyler Murray &#8212; after all, they chose him, and he chose them &#8212; but Kevin O&#8217;Connell very much sounds like a coach who will have a quarterback battle on his hands during training camp. Even if Murray is the starter, J.J. McCarthy showing progress is crucial given his injury history and poor showing in his rookie year. O&#8217;Connell would love to have a tight battle because both look good, not because neither steps up.<\/p>\n<p>NFC South<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ATL\/atlanta-falcons\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/405.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2741209\/tua-tagovailoa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> vs. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2963496\/michael-penix-jr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Penix Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Falcons are cornering the market on lefty quarterbacks, but beyond that, the similarities between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are relatively few and far between. Tagovailoa is accurate in the short and intermediate game; Penix is more erratic but has a major arm strength advantage. Unfortunately, their biggest similarity might be their lengthy injury histories.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/CAR\/carolina-panthers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/408.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n<p>Defense looks to make big jump<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers made the biggest financial splashes at EDGE (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2806235\/jaelan-phillips\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaelan Phillips<\/a>) and linebacker (<a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2827535\/devin-lloyd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Lloyd<\/a>) in free agency this offseason. Add in standout returners <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2241797\/derrick-brown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Derrick Brown<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2966411\/jaycee-horn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaycee Horn<\/a>, plus some other nice surprises such as <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2179388\/mike-jackson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Jackson<\/a> and some young recent draftees, and this defense should reach another level. What level it gets to, though, will be crucial.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/NO\/new-orleans-saints\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/421.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    New Orleans Saints<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2964064\/tyler-shough\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Shough<\/a> enters as unquestioned QB1<\/p>\n<p>Tyler Shough generated plenty of excitement down the stretch of last season after taking over for <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3125863\/spencer-rattler\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spencer Rattler<\/a>. Now, the Saints have upgraded the surroundings &#8212; <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2183922\/david-edwards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Edwards<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2809206\/travis-etienne\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Etienne<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28900885\/jordyn-tyson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordyn Tyson<\/a> are the big ones &#8212; as Shough looks to prove he&#8217;s the guy. Amid some fun highlights, he struggled with accuracy and took too many sacks in his first year; he&#8217;ll look to show improved consistency.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/TB\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/431.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/26696165\/emeka-egbuka\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emeka Egbuka<\/a> looks to step up<\/p>\n<p>Emeka Egbuka averaged 89 yards per game and caught five touchdown passes across his first five games. Then he averaged 41 yards per contest and caught just one touchdown the rest of the season. With no <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/1824909\/mike-evans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Evans<\/a> for the first time in over a decade, the Buccaneers will be looking for Egbuka to step up as a pass catcher and be a true No. 1.<\/p>\n<p>NFC West<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/ARI\/arizona-cardinals\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/404.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/29133405\/jeremiyah-love\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeremiyah Love<\/a>, other youngsters look to impress<\/p>\n<p>With the Cardinals in the early stages of their build, they&#8217;ll look first and foremost at how the players who could be cornerstones in the next few years fare. That starts with Jeremiyah Love, the No. 3 overall pick. How quickly does he take over a crowded backfield? Furthermore, last year&#8217;s top picks, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28923687\/walter-nolen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Walter Nolen<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/517294\/will-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Will Johnson<\/a>, will look to surge after flashing in their rookie years amid injuries.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/LAR\/los-angeles-rams\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/427.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2139869\/myles-garrett\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Myles Garrett<\/a> headlines overhauled defense<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/nfl\/superbowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Super Bowl<\/a> favorites bring an absolutely loaded roster into the 2026 season. The <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121359\/trent-mcduffie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trent McDuffie<\/a> trade added star power to the secondary, and adding <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3176898\/jaylen-watson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaylen Watson<\/a> gave Los Angeles an excellent top two. But then the Myles Garrett blockbuster gave Los Angeles arguably the best defensive front in the sport, too. Chris Shula will have lots of fun dialing up plays for this defense.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SF\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/429.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n<p>Key players returning from injury<\/p>\n<p>The 49ers, amid myriad injuries, finished dead last in defensive success rate. They still won 11 regular-season games and a playoff game. Now, what can San Francisco do with <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2142098\/fred-warner\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fred Warner<\/a> (ankle), <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2260972\/nick-bosa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Bosa<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28877800\/mykel-williams\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mykel Williams<\/a> (ACL) coming back from injuries? On the offensive side, how long until <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/2818265\/george-kittle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Kittle<\/a> (Achilles) is back?<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/teams\/SEA\/seattle-seahawks\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/430.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n<p>Running backs take center stage<\/p>\n<p>With Super Bowl MVP <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121372\/kenneth-walker-iii\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenneth Walker III<\/a> off to Kansas City in free agency and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3123810\/zach-charbonnet\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Charbonnet<\/a> recovering from a torn ACL, the Seahawks will look to fill a major hole. First-round pick <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/28875230\/jadarian-price\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadarian Price<\/a> should contribute immediately, but he was never a full-time player at Notre Dame, where he was teammates with Jeremiyah Love. <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3131661\/george-holani\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Holani<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/29104952\/emanuel-wilson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emanuel Wilson<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/players\/3121460\/kenny-mcintosh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenny McIntosh<\/a> will all vie for roles, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For all the excitement of free agency and the NFL Draft and all the tea-leaf reading of 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