The 2025 NFL season is right around the corner. Teams have officially begun reporting to training camp across the league. Some franchises have their rookies report first, while others just go straight to full squad. Yahoo Sports is on the road this summer hitting camps across the country, and we're rounding up the news, updates, position battles, contract drama and more you need to know. Off we go!
Top storylines of NFL training camp
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Saturday, July 19
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Monday, July 21
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Tuesday, July 22
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Wednesday, July 23
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Top NFL training camp storylines
How will Browns' quarterback competition end?
Joe Flacco appears to be the favorite, Kenny Pickett is a veteran with a shot, Dillon Gabriel was the higher of the two draft picks this past spring, and Shedeur Sanders is, well, Shedeur Sanders. Whoever wins, it'll be buzzy.
Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey join up with Steelers
Two of the biggest offseason additions happened in June, and the Steelers are counting on them to help lift the franchise higher than a first-round exit and into genuine Super Bowl contention.
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Will Terry McLaurin get a new deal?
Terry McLaurin had his best season last year and is now entering the final year of his current contract. But there's been little movement on an extension, despite McLaurin sitting out of minicamp in June to send a message. "I've been pretty frustrated, I'm not gonna lie," McLaurin said Tuesday. The question Washington must answer: How long will he stay that way?
What's up with contract extensions for Micah Parsons, T.J. Watt and Trey Hendrickson?
All three star pass rushers are in line for new paydays, and none of the deals are resolved yet. The Cowboys notoriously slow-play retaining their star talent, so while it feels like a Parsons deal will get done, the fact it hasn't is notable. Watt, meanwhile, might be starting the downside of his career, which makes it tricky for the Steelers. And the Bengals and Hendrickson are talking again, so there's that.
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When will the second-round picks sign?
Or will they? All but two second-round picks from this past draft are unsigned and are pushing for guaranteed money in their contracts, which the first two picks of the second round, Browns LB Carson Schwesinger and Texans WR Jayden Higgins, both received. It's a complicated situation, and Saints QB Tyler Shough might be the next domino to watch, since he's projected to be the starter as a rookie.
How will George Pickens incorporate with Cowboys?
Dak Prescott is hyped to throw to newly acquired wide receiver George Pickens, especially with CeeDee Lamb already in the same offense. Will we see early fireworks at camp and in preseason from this connection?
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How will J.J. McCarthy look as Vikings QB?
After missing last year (on-field, at least) due to injury, J.J. McCarthy takes the reins as QB1 in Minnesota. Will the 2024 10th overall pick reward the faith of head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who let Sam Darnold walk this offseason? And if he doesn't, could a Kirk Cousins reunion be in line?
How will Jaguars use Travis Hunter?
The second overall pick of the draft has spent the majority of his time on offense this offseason and has gotten defensive snaps when the daily plan called for it. We'll get more information on how the Jaguars will use him this month.
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How soon can Jaxson Dart start?
Russell Wilson is QB1 with the Giants to start training camp. But first-round pick Jaxson Dart has prototype physical traits and could push to begin his inevitable takeover of the job sooner rather than later.
Ben Johnson's first year with Bears, Caleb Williams
Chicago wanted an offensive mastermind to pair with its first overall pick from 2024. Ben Johnson is that guy, having helmed the Lions' prolific offense the past few seasons. What will he look like as a head coach with a talent like Williams?
Raiders' new-look offense gets installed
Geno Smith is the quarterback. Ashton Jeanty is the running back. Brock Bowers is arguably TE1 leaguewide already. Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator. The Raiders should be entertaining as hell on offense. We get our first true glimpses very soon.
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When will Anthony Richardson return for Colts?
Head coach Shane Steichen hopes Anthony Richardson can be ready to resume on-field activities "at some point" during camp, while Richardson said he was "all good" at the end of June. If so, his camp battle with Daniel Jones for the starting job could be entertaining.
Sam Darnold takes over in Seattle
The Seahawks' $100(.5) million QB is the centerpiece of an overhaul that took place this offseason. Klint Kubiak will be calling plays, DK Metcalf is gone, and the offense as a whole will look different. The biggest piece will be Darnold, who can either prove the first 16 games last year were his real self — and not the last two.
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