Overview
- Coach Ben Johnson used the June 9–10 mandatory minicamp to publicly endorse veteran receiver Kalif Raymond as a potential “huge part” of the offense rather than a pure special-teams addition.
- Coaches are expanding tight end Colston Loveland’s route tree and expect him to take a more polished, higher-volume role after he led the team in receiving as a rookie.
- The staff has been talking up wideout Luther Burden III as a breakout candidate and plans to increase his target share to exploit his late-season momentum from 2025.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams is being graded on ball placement in individual meetings, with coaches charting throws since OTAs to improve consistency and reduce turnover opportunities.
- Defensive notes from minicamp included two interceptions by cornerback Jaylon Johnson, a positive sign for a secondary that still faces depth and health questions going into training camp.