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Training Camps Open as Teams Make Early Roster, QB and Injury Calls

Early camp moves, including starter designations, backup‑QB rep plans and PUP/NFI placements, are beginning to shape Week 1 rosters and contract markets.

Overview

  • All 32 NFL teams have reported for training camp this week and the open practices have already produced firm decisions such as starter announcements and contract extensions.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles finalized a four‑year, $152 million extension for defensive tackle Jalen Carter and are conducting a multi‑quarterback backup battle with local analysts predicting Dalton and Cole Payton will likely make the roster while Tanner McKee could be moved via trade.
  • Las Vegas announced Kirk Cousins will open camp as its starting quarterback, an explicit move to keep No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza on a developmental track as a backup.
  • Green Bay began camp with a long list of players on PUP/NFI, most notably edge rusher Micah Parsons on the PUP list as he recovers from ACL and meniscus surgery and will miss early practices while the team monitors his timeline.
  • Pittsburgh outlined its backup quarterback reps under new coach Mike McCarthy with Mason Rudolph taking second‑team snaps and Will Howard and Drew Allar working third‑team, and McCarthy said he is not philosophically opposed to carrying four quarterbacks on the 53‑man roster.