Uncover the Surprising Twists and Hidden Drama Shaping the NFL Minicamp Season

The NFL’s mandatory minicamps have wrapped up, leaving the league momentarily quiet as all 32 teams hit pause before ramping back up for training camp in July. But don’t be fooled—the recent weeks have been anything but uneventful. From blockbuster signings and contract standoffs to intriguing position battles and injury updates, a lot has been unfolding behind the scenes. Whether it’s the Ravens bolstering their roster with a familiar face or contract sagas heating up across the league, this stretch set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying season. Dive in to catch every headline-making moment and key development you need to know before training camp kicks off. LEARN MORE

There’s not a lot of significant player movement left to be done this offseason, but Terry McLaurin among high-profile minicamp holdoutsA toe injury could seriously hinder a player, especially a speedy receiver like Malik Nabers, who burst onto the scene as a rookie last season. Giants head coach Brian Daboll, however, told the media there’s no concern over Nabers being ready for training camp with the toe injury, even though he didn’t participate on field at OTAs or mandatory minis. Good news for a budding star.

A toe injury could seriously hinder a player, especially a speedy receiver like Malik Nabers, who burst onto the scene as a rookie last season. Giants head coach Brian Daboll, however, told the media there’s no concern over Nabers being ready for training camp with the toe injury, even though he didn’t participate on field at OTAs or mandatory minis. Good news for a budding star.

Malik Nabers expected to be ready for Giants camp despite toe injury

Richardson still has no clear timetable to return from a sore AC joint in his throwing shoulder. And then 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.

Shedeur Sanders, Browns QB battle will reconvene in July

Micah Parsons: Waiting ‘is going to cost (Cowboys) more’

“Everybody’s got to earn their keep,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry told Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein last 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. Though they probably weren’t helped by a reported speeding ticket for driving over 100 miles an hour.

Bengals making mess of Shemar Stewart rookie contract

After participating in mandatory minicamp and speaking diplomatically about his quest for a mammoth contract extension, Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons said “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, and when the Cowboys — who notoriously slow-play retaining in-house talent — finally get the extension done.

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Washington’s top wide receiver is entering the final year of his deal and looking for a long-term extension. He caught 13 touchdowns last season and developed great chemistry with Jayden Daniels, and while McLaurin does turn 30 in September, there’s no reason to think he’ll slow down anytime soon. There doesn’t seem to be much that could derail the Commanders’ forward momentum, but if this contract situation doesn’t get resolved, it might.