NFL training camps are officially open for every franchise across the league.
Here are the answers to some key questions, and the latest updates from around summer practices.
When does the NFL preseason kick off?
The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will meet in the 2024 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.
The preseason ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, and NFL roster cutdown day is Tuesday, Aug. 27.
How does your team stack up amid NFL training camps?
Find out with Frank Schwab’s season preview power rankings countdown right here.
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What are each team’s preseason and regular season schedules?
The entire preseason and regular season schedule can be found right here on Yahoo Sports.
What are the top storylines of 2024 NFL training camps?
The performances of the first-round rookie quarterbacks, including Chicago’s Caleb Williams, Washington’s Jayden Daniels, New England’s Drake Maye, Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy, Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr., and Denver’s Bo Nix will be watched closely.
In terms of contract situations to monitor, Packers QB Jordan Love struck a record deal with the Packers and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got a hefty new contract a few days into camp, but Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be in line for new deals these next few weeks — or lingering drama if they don’t get them.
As always, there are buzzy QB competitions in store as well, highlighted by Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields in Pittsburgh. Another to keep an eye on is Gardner Minshew vs. Aidan O’Connell in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Maye, Nix, McCarthy and Penix will all try to push presumed starters as much as possible in their camps, and here’s a wild card: Daniel Jones vs. Drew Lock with the Giants.
Live197 updates
Report: Texans DE Denico Autry suspended 6 games
Autry reportedly violated the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
Big loss for the Texans in what’s shaping up to be a promising season.
#Texans DE Denico Autry is being suspended 6 games for violating NFL policy against performance enhancing drugs.
He has released a statement saying, “It was important to me that the NFL know that I did not intentionally or even knowingly ingest a banned substance.“
Trick plays for Xavier Worthy! Trick plays for Xavier Worthy!
Lions re-sign OT Taylor Decker
Lions and left tackle Taylor Decker have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $60 million, including $31.83 million in guarantees according to his agency @SportsAmdg. A big offseason of taking care of their own in Detroit continues.
The 49ers will look similar in 2024. That’s good news for their Super Bowl chances.
From Frank Schwab:
“The fact that the 49ers could practically run it back with the same roster after a Super Bowl appearance is rare. They were able to do that because Purdy’s contract is still one of Mr. Irrelevant. His cap hit this season is a little more than $1 million. That will change soon, assuming the 49ers extend him. For now, it keeps the 49ers’ window wide open.”
The 49ers have been heartbreakingly close to a Super Bowl over the past 5 seasons without winning it all. They were the first team ever to lead in overtime of a Super Bowl and not win it. The good news is just about the entire roster returns to try again. https://t.co/bVAJmQmDP6
1. Hard to believe we’re still nitpicking Justin Herbert’s leadership style. But I think as he grows into a veteran role and learns from Harbaugh, that will end.
3. Wideout Quentin Johnston seems to be coming out of whatever the 2023 issues were.
4. Fantasy outlook: I buy that the #Chargers are working hard to establish a sustained run balance. I think in the short-term — if they’re successful — it will curb some of Herbert’s numbers. pic.twitter.com/8nh5yTnFt7
5. I can’t get over the (kinda) ghost train that runs by the practice fields constantly. I fully buy that it will eventually fuel some paranoia.
6. #Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is working to achieve scheme complexity…but also role simplicity. Very tricky work. pic.twitter.com/qXjgkrwuWP
7. Of all the analogies of #Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, it’s the “gliding to 30,000 feet” that matters most. This franchise can be retooled correctly and sustainably with Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz…if everyone has a little patience. Column: https://t.co/tD41MpK4Vm
Anthony Richardson + Jonathan Taylor = Colts fans excited
Christian Barmore would be huge loss for Patriots defense
Patriots DT Christian Barmore recently signed a four-year extension with the team worth up to $84 million. He also turned 25 on Sunday.
Barmore had a breakout third season in 2023 after the Patriots drafted him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama player appeared in all 17 games and had 65 tackles with 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss. The extension he signed with the team included over $40 million in guaranteed money.
More on the potentially big loss for the Patriots.
Christian Barmore is a centerpiece of New England’s defense. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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There’s currently no timetable for the fourth-year DT’s return. It’d be a big loss for a Patriots defense that’s expected to be the strength of the team.
Packers make Jordan Love deal official
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Chiefs’ Chris Jones sits out of Sunday practice with groin strain
Kansas City Chiefs star defensive lineman Chris Jones sat out of practice Sunday, dealing with a groin injury that isn’t believed to be serious, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
#Chiefs coach Andy Reid says Pro Bowl DL Chris Jones, who missed practice today, is dealing with a groin strain.
