If you haven’t noticed, it’s mandatory minicamp week in the NFL.
Most teams wrap their offseason programs this week with the only non-voluntary series of practices.
(A few — Baltimore, Seattle, the Rams, and the Giants — conduct minicamp next week.)
The only teams not conducting mandatory minicamp this week are the Bears (who held theirs last week) and the Lions (who canceled theirs, because they’ll start training camp early for the Hall of Fame game).
Rams: How will the decision to take the mandatory minicamp to Maui play out?
The NFL has made minicamp week mandatory, in case you missed it. With the only mandatory set of practices, the majority of teams conclude their offseason programs this week. Next week, minicamps are held by the Giants, the Rams, Baltimore, and Seattle. ().
The Bears, who held their required minicamp last week, and the Lions, who canceled theirs due to their early start of training camp for the Hall of Fame game, are the only teams not holding theirs this week.
The following fines apply to players who fail to show up (and whose absences are not excused): (1) $17,462 for the first day; (2) $34,925 for the second day; and (3) $52,381 for the third day. For missing the entire event, the total fine comes to $104,768.
As opposed to the $40,000 fine per day for missing training camp, which many players must pay, the fines are waived.
Here is a brief overview of some of the problems and/or doubts that many of the teams are dealing with.
The Patriots appear to have answered all of the questions regarding receiver Stefon Diggs during their first meeting on Monday. He’s present and fully committed.
Bills: James Cook, a running back, is dissatisfied with his contract. No desire to offer him a new contract has been expressed by the Bills.
Dolphins: The team is attempting to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey, so he has been excused.
Steelers: After practice, quarterback Aaron Rodgers meets with reporters for the first time as a Steeler, marking his debut on Tuesday.
Bengals: Trey Hendrickson, a defensive end, is dissatisfied with his deal. He appears to be deeply involved. Will he avoid it and pay the penalties?
Browns: How will their four quarterbacks split up the practice reps?
Titans: Will the majority of the first-team reps go to rookie Cam Ward?
Colts: How will Daniel Jones fare without Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who now has a clear route to the starting position?
QB C will be the Texans’ quarterback. The J. Stroud take part even though his throwing arm has been sore lately?
Cowboys: Will Micah Parsons, a linebacker, work out on the field while management continues to put off signing a new contract?
Giants: During the three-day practice, will Russell Wilson be the undisputed quarterback?
Commanders: Will Terry McLaurin, the receiver who is requesting a new contract, arrive?
Vikings: What about quarterback J. J. Now that Aaron Rodgers’ break-glass option is out of the question, how does McCarthy look?
Falcons: With a possible trade imminent, will quarterback Kirk Cousins get any reps?
Saints: Will Tyler Shough, the rookie quarterback, receive the majority of the starting offense’s reps?
How will the Rams decide whether to go to Maui for the required minicamp?
Seahawks: Will quarterback Sam Darnold maintain his position as the team’s starting quarterback?
