Overview
- Teams started camp around the July 29–30 opening window with early, no-pad sessions focused on scheme installation and player evaluation rather than full contact.
- The Cincinnati practice that erupted on Wednesday featured a heated skirmish in which Ja’Marr Chase threw a teammate’s helmet and rookie Shemar Stewart was carted off with a leg injury.
- At Dallas, rookie Caleb Downs worked in multiple roles as coaches moved him between slot, box and deep safety, while rotational safety P.J. Locke left with a knee tweak and a backup-QB fight between Joe Milton and Sam Howell began.
- The Chargers opened camp with a boost as tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt were medically cleared to rejoin the line, giving the team healthier protections for quarterback Justin Herbert.
- Cleveland’s quarterback competition remains live after early drills showed Deshaun Watson struggling with interceptions and Shedeur Sanders drawing praise, and the Browns finalized defensive extensions and hosted high-profile visitors on Day 2.