2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Giants open up the offense
The 2026 NFL season begins in less than three months, but first, teams are continuing with their offseason workout programs.
This week, 17 NFL teams kick into high gear with their three-day minicamps, and then 12 teams will practice the week of June 15. Two teams -- the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers -- held their mandatory minicamps last week. TheSan Francisco 49erscanceled their minicamp.
Then, after a monthlong break, all 32 training camps will begin in late July.
During the three weeks of minicamps, ESPN's NFL reporters will be on the ground to provide updated information onposition battles, notable appearances from the rookies and new players, compelling quotes from coaches and players, and updates on injuries and holdout situations.
We will have updates every day of camp to keep you informed on all the latest. Here's what you need to know from across the league, including depth charts for all 32 teams:
Top NFL news of the week
--Aiyuk appears to imply 49ers 'scared' to release him
--Chiefs signing veteran CB Sneed, agents say
--Giants' Carter leaves practice with ankle injury
--QB coach: Falcons won't have QB1 battle until Penix fully healthy
--Ward 'definitely' wants to stay with Browns after Garrett trade
--Broncos' Cooper pleads not guilty; trial set for late July
--Mayfield: Contract talks 'not anywhere close' with Buccaneers
Week 2: What our NFL Nation reporters saw
New York Giants
It's important to remember when watching the Giants this spring that, in a way, this is similar toJaxson Dart's rookie season. The second-year quarterback is still in the process of learning a new offense.
At times, it looks that way. There are ups and downs as a result. After Dart hit rookie WRMalachi Fields for a deep touchdown early, the Giants' offense struggled most of the first minicamp practice on Monday. Dart later threw an interception on a deep pass intended for an open Darnell Mooney that hung in the air too long, and then the offense stalled in red zone and two-minute drills.
The Giants aren't concerned, especially considering star wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Cam Skattebo were among the players missing in team drills.
"I think [Dart's] adjusting really well," coach John Harbaugh said. "He looks good. I love his competitiveness. He wants to be perfect every play.
"It's a work in progress all the time. It's still fairly early. But the clock is ticking. In [a] team meeting, we started the team meeting off with 'September' by Earth, Wind & Fire. September is right around the corner. So that's what we're preparing for."
By then the Giants hope Nabers, fellow wide receiver Darius Slayton and Skattebo are ready. Skattebo was a limited participant in practice Monday at minicamp for the first time since his gruesome ankle injury less than eight months ago. -- Jordan Raanan (June 8)
Week 1: Dolphins, Steelers end minicamps
Miami Dolphins
For the first time in an open practice this spring, the Dolphins ran red zone drills on the final day of mandatory minicamp Thursday. The results were a mixed bag, but quarterbackMalik Willis did throw a pair of touchdown passes to Theo Wease Jr and Malik Washington.
Quarterbacks don't typically scramble during team drills, but coach Jeff Hafley said Willis' running ability is a dynamic that will stress opposing defenses, and he wants the quarterback to incorporate that element at practice. Willis' legs will likely be a weapon in the red zone come the regular season, but he hasn't run much during spring practices.
Quick hits
- Defensive tackleZach Sieler continued to work on the side after suffering an undisclosed but "minor" injury earlier this week. Wide receiverCaleb Douglas also did not practice after he was injured during Wednesday's session.
- Hafley said Jamaree Salyer's injury won't keep him sidelined long-term, but the guard did not practice Thursday and could possibly miss the team's final week of OTAs next week, as well.
- Running backDe'Von Achane still did not participate in team drills as he rehabs from offseason shoulder surgery, but did partake in walk-throughs at the beginning of Thursday's practice. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques (June 4)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Veteran pass rusher Alex Highsmith wasn't at the second day of the Steelers' mandatory minicamp. It appears to be unrelated to fellow outside linebacker Nick Herbig agreeing to a $100 million, four-year extension the day before. Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said that Highsmith, who has two years left on an extension signed in 2023, missed practice because he was dealing with an illness. Highsmith and Herbig are two of the Steelers' three highly compensated pass rushers.
Factoring in T.J. Watt's contract, the Steelers now have the second-highest-paid group of edge rushers by average annual value at $84 million AAV, behind only the Houston Texans ($96 million AAV).
"Oh, we're deep," Watt said Wednesday. "Obviously not just our room but the defensive front as a whole is really deep, and we really care about each other, too. That's the cool thing about this group is we're constantly trying to help each other out. We don't care who makes the plays. We just want to be as successful as we possibly can. We want to work together and just continue to grow, and we're really happy with how things have started this summer." -- Brooke Pryor (June 3)
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