The offseason program is intensifying in the NFL, with teams engaged in minicamps or concluding OTAs before mandatory sessions commence ahead of the summer break.

These workouts may not reveal definite insights about the upcoming 2025 season, but they provide essential foundations for training camps and any position battles to emerge. Notably, public discussions often focus on players absent from the field due to contract negotiations. The Commanders, Bengals, and Steelers are notable teams missing key players seeking contract extensions.

Brian Thomas Jr. appeared to receive a scare during his practice after colliding with cornerback Tyson Campbell. Thankfully, Jaguars’ head coach Liam Coen reassured fans post-practice that Thomas would be fine, and his temporary removal was purely precautionary.

“He’s fine,” Coen stated of Thomas. “He absolutely could have gone back and played. Bruised it a little bit, said he had great range of motion, strength, he was all good. No issues, just precautionary.”

Nick Chubb, now with the Houston Texans, expressed optimism about his health post-injury burden:

“That’s all behind me. Injuries happen. I’m feeling as good as I have been in a long time.”

In a concerning turn, Noah Brown was carted off during practice due to a potential serious injury, while the focus surrounding the Commanders receiver room also highlighted Terry McLaurin’s holdout situation.

Meanwhile, Breece Hall addressed trade rumors circling his moves. He clarified his discussions with newly appointed head coach Aaron Glenn eased his concerns:

“I didn’t happen. I’m here. [Aaron Glenn] called me and told me he wanted me to be here. For me, that meant a lot.”

As teams prepare for the upcoming season, an evolving strategy emerges among squads, notably the Steelers who plan to pivot towards a more pass-heavy offense after signing Aaron Rodgers and trading for DK Metcalf. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith remarked:

“We didn’t bring Aaron in here and sign DK for all that money to go run the wishbone.”