Overview
- Teams began light, high‑intensity training camp practices this week, and the physical tempo is setting early pecking orders for Week 1 evaluations.
- A Bengals altercation that occurred Wednesday saw Ja’Marr Chase grab and hurl a teammate’s helmet and coaches step in, and rookie Shemar Stewart was carted off with a leg injury that is still being evaluated.
- The Cleveland Browns have an unresolved quarterback competition after Deshaun Watson struggled with interceptions and coaches are alternating reps with Shedeur Sanders while no QB1 has been named.
- Chicago’s rookie Caleb Williams and young receivers drew praise in early drills but the Bears face immediate battles at left tackle, center and the nickel slot while Kyler Gordon begins camp sidelined and must rebuild trust with staff.
- Several camps reported notable developments that affect depth: Chargers tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt were medically cleared and practiced, top running backs Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs staged hold‑ins while seeking new deals, and other injuries (including reports of LCL and ACL concerns) remain under review.