NFL mandatory minicamps: Chiefs, Ravens, Rams, Seahawks, Giants all open
Here’s your live guide to mandatory minis this June
The final handful of NFL teams officially open mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, with various reporting times. Yahoo Sports is your guide for all the top storylines across the league. Click on the storyline to jump to that section.
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Chiefs, Ravens, Rams holding mandatory minicamp
Chiefs have every ingredient to contend yet again
Is this the year for Lamar Jackson, Ravens?
Matthew Stafford, Rams back together for one more shot
Seahawks enter their Sam Darnold era
Giants get best look yet at first-round picks
Shedeur Sanders’ next Browns reps will come at training camp
Micah Parsons talks Cowboys waiting to sign him
Bengals, Trey Hendrickson are talking again
Married Aaron Rodgers practices with Steelers as T.J. Watt holds out
Anthony Richardson dealing with injury, uncertain Colts future
This week’s mandatory minicamp schedule
Los Angeles Rams: June 16-18
New York Giants: June 17-18
Kansas City Chiefs: June 17-19
Baltimore Ravens: June 17-19
Seattle Seahawks: June 17-19
The Chiefs are still really good, guys
The last time we saw the Chiefs on the field, it wasn’t pretty. Philadelphia’s dominant victory in Super Bowl LIX ended rather quickly any hope Kansas City had of winning a third straight title. But say that last part again: The Chiefs were going for a third straight Super Bowl title. They still have Patrick Mahomes, and Andy Reid, and Steve Spagnuolo, and Chris Jones, and Travis Kelce. Trent McDuffie is back to help lead what should be another good defense. They invested in the trenches with their first three draft picks. The offensive line will be retooled. Rashee Rice’s return will boost the WR corps. Will it help them reach an eighth straight AFC championship game? No reason to bet against it at this point.
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Can Lamar Jackson, Ravens finally break through and win it all?
There’s a compelling argument Lamar Jackson should have won a third MVP award last season. Derrick Henry is back, the defense should be even better, and now might be the time for Baltimore to get over the hump and win a third Lombardi Trophy. The Ravens have been knocked out of the playoffs by the Chiefs and Bills the last two seasons. There’s no shame in that, given how good those teams are, but if the Ravens want to win it all, they’re going to have to find a way through. Mandatory mincamp represents the first step.
Matthew Stafford, Rams back together for perhaps final shot at Super Bowl
There was a chance, however small, the Rams might have moved on from Stafford this offseason. Sean McVay admitted signing Aaron Rodgers was a consideration, as Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reported in February. Instead, the 37-year-old Stafford and the Rams are back together, now with what should be an improved defense starring Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, plus Davante Adams in the fold on offense. Los Angeles gave the Eagles all they could handle in the divisional round. Will the Rams build on it?
Sam Darnold era begins in Seattle
The Seahawks have been good the past few seasons, including last year, their first under head coach Mike Macdonald. They decided good wasn’t good enough, so they made a bunch of big moves this offseason. Chief among them: signing Sam Darnold in free agency and trading away starting quarterback Geno Smith. Is Darnold’s resurgence just a mirage thanks to the Vikings’ weapons and coaching, or did he really unlock something? Will it matter if Seattle’s offensive line doesn’t improve? The Seahawks will be a fascinating watch this month.
Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter take field for Giants
The Giants had two first-round picks they hope will alter their franchise. Abdul Carter joins what should be a ferocious pass rush with Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, and the real needle-mover might be quarterback Jaxson Dart, the 25th overall pick out of Ole Miss and second quarterback taken this draft. How will Dart look during his first mandatory mini? Can he become the starter sooner than later with Russell Wilson looking like the early QB1? The answer is our first clue toward what the Giants have with him.
Shedeur Sanders, Browns QB battle continues
“Everybody’s got to earn their keep,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry told Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein this week in Berea. That includes all four quarterbacks competing for the starting job, from current favorite Joe Flacco to much-discussed fifth-round rookie Shedeur Sanders, from veteran presumptive backup Kenny Pickett to third-round pick Dillon Gabriel. The next look we’ll get here is at training camp, and while Sanders’ chances of starting Week 1 still seem very slim, the path does exist.
Cracks showing in Micah Parsons-Cowboys situation
After participating in mandatory minicamp and speaking diplomatically about his quest for a mammoth contract extension, Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons said late last week “it’s going to cost them more eventually,” according to Clarence Hill of DLLS. It’s not exactly a controversial comment, but it does mark a slight departure from how cordial both sides were being. Let’s see how it further unfolds.
Bengals resume talks with Trey Hendrickson
While Cincinnati’s ridiculousness with first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart seems set to simmer for a while, ESPN reported over the weekend that the Bengals have resumed talks with reigning NFL sack champion Trey Hendrickson. We’ll see if the team can get both in the fold before training camp.
Aaron Rodgers debuts with Steelers as T.J. Watt doesn’t report
Aaron Rodgers has officially practiced with the Steelers, and even revealed he’s a married man. And while T.J. Watt is missing mandatory minicamp in search of a new contract, the Steelers that Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee talked to this week in Pittsburgh didn’t sound too concerned. All’s well and good in Western PA. In mid-June, at least.
How bad is Anthony Richardson’s shoulder injury?
Richardson still has no clear timetable to return from a sore AC joint in his throwing shoulder. And this week news broke that he visited renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles about it. ElAttrache operated on that same shoulder in 2023, which sidelined Richardson for most of his rookie season. Richardson needs to beat out Daniel Jones for the starting job and show progress this season, or his time with the Colts could come to an early end.
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Jets sign 242-pound kicker
The Jets are signing Harrison Mevis, a former Missouri kicker who most recently played for the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL.
Mevis was known in college as “The Thiccer Kicker” because of his size at 242 pounds. But despite his unusual stature for the position, he was highly successful in college and the UFL.
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Giants Country, let’s ride
Russell Wilson knows how to hit the team taglines. Now that he’s with the Giants, “Go Big Blue” is the new “Broncos Country, let’s ride.”
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Who’s up for some Matthew Stafford dimes in Hawaii
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Ravens QB doesn’t say much on contract talks
Lamar Jackson is looking for a contract extension ahead of this season but he doesn’t want to address that just yet.
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Sean McVay: Rams have made progress on Kyren Williams contract extension
That said, McVay added he didn’t have a big update from when he spoke to media last week, per ESPN.
Lamar Jackson addresses playoff shortcomings
The Ravens QB is confident his team will bounce back from the playoff disappointments of past seasons.
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Puka Nacua enjoying some Hawaiian cuisine
The Rams wideout, who is part Hawaiian, gave his review of some musubi after practice in Maui.
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Patrick Mahomes slo-mo sidearm to JuJu Smith-Schuster (video)
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Falcons sign UFL leading rusher Jashaun Corbin
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Chris Jones on Trey Smith’s quest for long-term deal: ‘It’s good Trey didn’t take my approach’
Chris Jones held out and missed the season opener in 2023, but said he likes the way teammate and offensive lineman Trey Smith is handling his search for his own deal.
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Abul Carter shows out
Local Giants reporter Connor Hughes said the rookie pass rusher was impressive in Tuesday’s practice
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Hollywood Brown says he’s healthy
After missing most of last season with a shoulder injury, the Chiefs wide receiver says he’s healthy and ready to go for 2025.
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Ravens at full attendance for minicamp
All healthy players are present for Baltimore’s camp. No drama to speak of.
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Jameis Winston talks about his development as a leader
The Giants QB went deep in talking about his he’s changed his perception from a player who “wasn’t looked upon as a man of high character” to becoming a respected veteran.
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Travis Kelce back in action
The venerable Chiefs tight end begins minicamp ahead of his 13th NFL season. Looking young and spry.
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Trey Smith reports to Chiefs camp
The guard is in attendance at minicamp after he skipped voluntary workouts in prior weeks after the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on him earlier in the offseason.
Under the tag, he’ll get paid $23.4 million this season unless both sides work out a new deal.
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Saints 2025 preview: Where does Saints’ QB competition stand?
Quarterback report
A weird offseason with Derek Carr led to his retirement and many questions about what the Saints would do at quarterback for 2025. Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener are back, but they posted passer ratings of 70.4 and 62.6 last season, respectively. Second-round pick Tyler Shough will probably be the starter this year. Shough played parts of seven college seasons (!!!) with three schools, and that experience can be viewed as a positive. His throwing ability impressed evaluators before the draft. There are also drawbacks. Shough didn’t have a good college season until last year, as he dealt with numerous injuries his first six seasons, and as he enters his age-26 season the clock has already been ticking. He’s about a week older than Trevor Lawrence. Still, he should get most of this season to prove to the Saints he can be a long-term answer at quarterback. If he’s not, New Orleans is probably going to be in a position to take one of the top QB prospects in the 2026 draft.
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Tyler Shough (6) and Spencer Rattler are battling it out to be the Saints’ QB1. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images)
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Sneak peek at new alternates for the Chargers
Owners of arguably the best uniforms in the NFL already, the Chargers will introduce new alternates on July 15.
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How did Giants QBs fare on first day of mandatory minis?
Russell Wilson went 9-of-13 for two touchdowns, while rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart went 9-of-11 for a score, per SNY TV.
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After Rams released Derion Kendrick last week, guess where he’s signing
… that’s right, the Rams!
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