2024 NFL minicamps: Live updates, top highlights, latest reports, teams in action, rookie standouts

Everything you need to know as OTAs and mandatory minicamps conclude this week

NFL teams are continuing offseason work this week, with some returning for a final round of organized team activities (OTAs) and others kicking off mandatory minicamp. Which clubs are in action? Which big names might be absent? We've got everything you need to know in this minicamp roundup.

Teams hosting mandatory minicamp

While some teams are finished with mandatory work or still engaged in OTAs, the following 22 are hosting mandatory minicamp this week, requiring players to either attend or face NFL-sanctioned fines:

• Arizona Cardinals
• Atlanta Falcons
• Baltimore Ravens
• Buffalo Bills
• Carolina Panthers
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Cleveland Browns
• Denver Broncos
• Green Bay Packers
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Los Angeles Chargers
• Los Angeles Rams
• New England Patriots
• New Orleans Saints
• New York Giants
• New York Jets
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Seattle Seahawks
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Washington Commanders

Top news and highlights

Follow below in our live blog for all the latest news, updates and highlights from NFL minicamp:

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:57 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Sam Darnold will be Vikings' QB1 heading into training camp

The Vikings' quarterback competition has a little more clarity after minicamp. Head coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold is the leader heading into training camp and will occupy the No. 1 spot for this summer's practices. Darnold is in a QB competition with J.J. McCarthy, who the Vikings traded up to get at No. 10, and veteran Nick Mullens, who has been taking No. 2 reps in practice. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:52 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Patriots plan to have four quarterbacks for training camp

The Patriots quarterback room currently includes veteran Jacoby Brissett, No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, last year's backup-turned-starter Bailey Zappe and sixth round pick Joe Milton III. Head coach Jerod Mayo says he sees the team carrying all four quarterbacks into training camp. Right now, Brissett is QB1, with Maye playing behind him.

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:47 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Randy Gregory absent for second consecutive day

For the second day in a row, Buccaneers linebacker was not at mandatory minicamp. The fine for missing one day of camp is $16,953 and the fine is $33,908 for missing two days. Head coach Todd Bowles would not say if he has spoke to Gregory and noted that he can only coach players who are present. 

Gregory has an open lawsuit against the NFL and the Broncos for discrimination.

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:42 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Jadeveon Clowney recruiting Stephon Gilmore

This offseason, linebacker Jadeveon Clowney signed a two year, $20 million contract with the Carolina Panthers and is looking to add another defensive veteran to the squad. Clowney says he is still trying to recruit former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, saying "it's always about money" and "he's got some options," per The Athletic. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:24 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

J.J. and J.J. have neighboring lockers in Minnesota

The VIkings put J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson's lockers right next to each other, so while their on-field connections have been limited, they are interacting off the field. 

"I think I might have thrown one ball to him," McCarthy said, but added, "It's nice to get those off-the-field interactions."

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:12 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Washington rookies putting in extra work early

Commanders' 2024 draft picks Jayden Daniels and Luke McCaffrey are making sure they are ready for the season, putting in early work at Washington's facility. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 3:08 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bryce Young, Dave Canales see improvement in Panthers' offense

Bryce Young had a rough rookie year and the Panthers as a whole have a lot to improve on entering the 2024 season. Young says he is "super excited" about what the offense has done this offseason, saying he likes the way they created an identity. He says they are "hungry" to improve this year.

Head coach Dave Canales also sees improvement in the offense, saying the line has made progress. 

"I can feel the momentum that happens in the run game," Canales said.

[Jun 12, 2024 at 2:58 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Malik Nabers making showing off at practice

The Giants No. 6 overall pick was making one-handed catches during minicamp. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 2:20 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Courtland Sutton explains attending minicamp while wanting a new contract

Broncos Courtland Sutton did not attend OTAs and is in search of a new deal, but that is not keeping him from mandatory minicamp. The 26-year-old wants to put in the time with his team and is still hoping that the two sides can work something out.

"... this is where I want to be and I'm just hoping that it's mutual," Sutton said. "This is home. This is where I want to go hoist the Lombardi Trophy. This is the place where I want to be able to retire."

[Jun 12, 2024 at 2:13 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Russell Wilson leads competition to be starter in Pittsburgh

The Steelers got a quarterback makeover this offseason, adding Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and former first round pick Justin Fields. Wilson was the expected starter when the two came in and right now he is still in the lead to be QB1 in 2024. 

"Russ is in the pole position," offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said. "It's a competition. Obviously, we get to Latrobe [Steelers training camp site], I'm sure things will heat up, but both those guys knew that, however they were acquired, and they got here and I think it's been pretty transparent."

[Jun 12, 2024 at 12:45 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Drake Maye is QB2 behind Jacoby Brissett, WR shines 

Patriots' No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye is once again lining up as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett, per the Boston Herald. Maye went 9-of-16 with an interception, while Brissett went 9-of-18.

The practice started slow for the offense, but they gained momentum late. Maye finished the day with a fade to Ja'Lynn Polk that resulted in a touchdown, per CBS Sports' Tyler Sullivan.

The standout of the day on offense was wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who finished with four trips to the end zone.

[Jun 12, 2024 at 12:42 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Bucs' offensive line improved, Baker Mayfield settling in 

The Buccaneers offensive line is looking "bigger and tougher," per CBS Sports' Pete Prisco. Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking comfortable at quarterback and the has the players' support behind him. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 11:45 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Travis Kelce addresses retirement

After winning back-to-back Super Bowls, tight end Travis Kelce is not ready to slow down. The 34-year-old is feeling good this offseason and has no immediate plans for retirement.

"I have a love to do this right here in the middle of the heat in June. I love coming to work every single day and doing this. I'm going to do it until the wheels fall off," Kelce said. 

[Jun 12, 2024 at 11:26 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Minicamp overreactions

It is never too early for overreactions in the NFL, so we are starting right at minicamp. Should Aaron Rodgers missing time for a personal event be a bigger deal? How will the Bengals wide receiver situation pan out? Click here for answers to those questions and more.

[Jun 12, 2024 at 10:35 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Marvin Harrison Jr. exceeding Cardinals' expectations

No. 4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr. is already impressing his coaches and teammates in his time with the Cardinals so far. 

"My expectation for him, he meets and exceeds it thus far," head coach Jonathan Gannon says of the rookie wide receiver.

Quarterback Kyler Murray says he can tell Harrison has "got it," and adds, "he doesn't have to earn my trust."

[Jun 12, 2024 at 9:58 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Aaron Rodgers continues to skip minicamp for personal event

Rodgers was considered an unexcused absence on Tuesday, after missing Jets mandatory minicamp for a personal commitment. Rodgers will not be at minicamp all week, per The Athletic, and could therefore face a fine.

[Jun 11, 2024 at 7:57 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

D.K. Metcalf says he still talks to Pete Carroll, calls him a HOF coach. Hard to disagree with anything he said.

[Jun 11, 2024 at 7:29 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

Russell Wilson says he feels the "fountain of youth" and rejuvenated to be in Pittsburgh. 

"Man, I feel the fountain of youth. I feel revived in every way, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I feel confident. I think at some point you have to know who you are as a player, as a man, as a competitor. As somebody who's been fortunate to be able to play this game, I don't doubt it. I trust it. I felt really good last year playing. I felt really confident in the midst of everything. And so I think right now I have all that confidence times 10."

[Jun 11, 2024 at 6:39 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

Mike Tomlin opens up on the Steelers bringing Cam Sutton back. Sutton was released by the Lions after domestic assault allegations. 

Here's what Tomlin said, citing "due diligence" in regards to Sutton. 

"There are not any conversations that we had recently, it's the totality of our relationship. I met this guy in Knoxville man six, seven years ago, whatever it was, when he came out of school. He's a great guy. He loves football. It's probably the totality of our relationship and I probably represent the sentiment of the organization and saying that it's less about specific conversations, particularly of late, and it's about the relationship established over a longer period of time."

[Jun 11, 2024 at 6:32 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

Derrick Henry on taking the pressure off Lamar Jackson's shoulders:

"I think me just doing my job and executing, being efficient and everything that I do, so we help one another... My job is being explosive, making explosive runs, being a threat in the run game and anywhere else they ask me to help out this offense. So, it's just [on] me [to] focus on doing my job, just so I'm a threat to opposing defenses." 

[Jun 11, 2024 at 6:01 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

So this Malik Nabers guy is pretty good. Giants fans have something to be excited about:

[Jun 11, 2024 at 5:53 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

Travis Kelce on how many years he has left (signed an extension this offseason)

"I can't put a timeframe on it. I love coming to work every single day. Obviously, I know that there's opportunities outside of football for me, and I think you have to keep in perspective that I'm still a little kid when I come into this building. 

"I know I'm 34 years old, about to be 35, but I have a love to do this right here in the middle of the heat in June. I love coming to work every single day and doing this. I'm going to do it until the wheels fall off. Hopefully that doesn't happen anytime soon, but I can definitely understand that its towards the end of the road than it is the beginning of it. I just have to make sure I'm set up for after football as well."

[Jun 11, 2024 at 5:50 pm ET · Jeff Kerr]

No trade demands for Marshon Lattimore, who still wants to remind everyone he's the game's best CB. Lattimore has three years left on his 5-year, $97 million extension. 

[Jun 11, 2024 at 3:36 pm ET · Cody Benjamin]

Something to monitor in Las Vegas, where cornerback Jack Jones is moving around the field:

[Jun 11, 2024 at 1:50 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Randy Gregory has unexcused absence from Bucs camp

Buccaneers defensive lineman Randy Gregory was not present at mandatory minicamp and will be marked as an unexcused absence, per the Tampa Bay Times. "We'll deal with it," head coach Todd Bowles said.

Gregory has an open lawsuit against the NFL for discrimination.

[Jun 11, 2024 at 1:38 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Rashee Rice shines in first day of Chiefs minicamp

Wide receiver Rashee Rice was a standout in the first day of Chiefs minicamp, catching multiple passes, per ESPN. His highlight reel from the day included a touchdown off a go-route down the left sideline.

Rice participated in OTAs amid the charges he faces related to his high-speed car crash in March.

[Jun 11, 2024 at 1:34 pm ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Courtland Sutton attends Broncos minicamp

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would be at the start of Broncos minicamp and as expected, he is there, per James Palmer. Sutton did not attend OTAs and said it was "a very different offseason" than previous ones he's had in his career. 

[Jun 11, 2024 at 12:09 pm ET · Jordan Dajani]

Daniel Jones won't participate in team drills

The New York Giants QB is recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Nov. 5, and he's not yet ready to be a full participant in practice. According to NFL.com, Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Jones will be held out of team drills in minicamp, but is expected to be ready for training camp in July. 

[Jun 11, 2024 at 11:46 am ET · Shanna McCarriston]

Amari Cooper not present for mandatory minicamp

Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper did not attend team activities on Tuesday, per NFL Media. Cooper is entering the final year of his contract in Cleveland. 

Cooper lead the team in reviving yards (1,250) and targets (128) last season.