NFL minicamp 2024 live updates: Browns QB Deshaun Watson throws in some drills

It's the second week of mandatory minicamps in the NFL, with 22 teams taking another critical step toward the starting line of the 2024 season. Ten teams got the mandatory ball rolling last week, with three taking the practice field Monday and another 19 on Tuesday.

ESPN's NFL reporters will be found at each of the 22 locations this week, providing information on position battles, notable appearances from new faces, compelling quotes from coaches and players and updates on injuries and holdout situations.

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Top NFL news of the day

Rodgers, Reddick not skip Jets' minicamp

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick are skipping the team's mandatory two-day minicamp, the team announced Tuesday. Both absences are unexcused, meaning both players are subject to fines.

Giants expect Daniel Jones to return from ACL tear at training camp

The Giants have made it clear that they expect Jones to be ready for the beginning of training camp and be their starting quarterback this season. Their first practice is slated for July 24.

Chiefs DL BJ Thompson out of hospital after cardiac arrest

Thompson, 25, suffered seizures and went into cardiac arrest Thursday while in a special teams meeting at the Chiefs' practice facility. "The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid response and professionalism throughout this situation," agent Chris Turnage said in a statement provided to NFL Network.

Bucs LB Randy Gregory absent from mandatory minicamp

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said outside linebackerRandy Gregoryhad an unexcused absence this first day of mandatory minicamp and that the team will "deal with it."

Jordan Love optimistic extension will get done by training camp

Jordan Love has reason to think he will have a contract extension finalized with the Green Bay Packers by the time they open training camp July 22. What made the quarterback so optimistic when he spoke Tuesday on the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp?

"It's what I've heard," Love said.

Amari Cooper's absence unexcused as Browns begin minicamp

Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper was not in attendance for the first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, an absence coach Kevin Stefanski said was not excused. Stefanski would not confirm whether Cooper's absence was contract-related but said "there's been a dialogue" between the team and Cooper's agent.

What our NFL Nation reporters saw today

Washington Commanders

For the first time this spring, rookie quarterbackJayden Daniels opened 11-on-11 work with the starters. Teammates and coaches continue to rave about Daniels' work behind the scenes and how it has translated to spring practices.

"Getting out of a bad play, get to a check, knowing where to go with the correct read," coach Dan Quinn said. "And at the end of it is just having command. That showed up early and it continues."

It's not as if Daniels has been perfect, but he has consistently shown why the Commanders liked him. On Tuesday, Daniels scanned the field and with no one open ran to his right, hitting receiver Dyami Brown running across the field in the other direction with a perfect pass. Another time, he ran out of the pocket to his right -- in a game, he might have been sacked -- and hit Brown again on a 45-yard pass in stride. -- John Keim

Carolina Panthers

The protection for quarterback Bryce Young wasn't consistent, but coach Dave Canales said the top pick of the 2023 draft had "by far" his best day of operating the offense. And that was despite throwing an interception near the goal line on the final play.

But Young, as wide receiver Diontae Johnson noted, is going through his reads faster and getting rid of the ball faster, a priority for Canales.

"I would say just the comfort and familiarity with our terms,'' Canales said of where he has seen Young improve the most. "The execution of the plays, the defense makes plays, too. But as far as getting out of the huddle, getting to the line of scrimmage, moving the shifts and motions, using the cadence, figuring out problems with the protections, this was a fantastic day for Bryce in understanding what we're trying to get done.'' -- David Newton

Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals rookie wideoutMarvin Harrison Jr. was first in line during receiving drills at the start of Tuesday's minicamp, a jump from where he started offseason practices toward the back.

It was a sign of the growth Harrison has made this offseason both on the field, in the eyes of his coaches and in the locker room. Typically, the first player in a position's line is a veteran or star. A rookie taking that spot means something.

"How we handle everybody's a little bit different, you know what I mean?" coach Jonathan Gannon said. "Just depending on all the variables that you have to make the decision. So, he's done a really good job from the start of OTAs when he got here to where he is now." -- Josh Weinfuss

Cleveland Browns

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson increased his activity in practice as he returns from November's season-ending shoulder surgery. Watson had his most extensive practice to date, throwing passes in 7-on-7 drills, which he didn't do during OTAs. Previously, he would take mental reps and simulate throws in team drills. Watson took mental reps during 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday.

After practice, coach Kevin Stefanski said Watson will continue to abide by his current regimen and throw every other day this week.

"I thought he looked good," Stefanski said. "Made good decisions. You get mental reps when you're back there and then it's a little different when you're taking the snap from the center or the shotgun. But, I thought he did a nice job."

Watson said he plans to throw with his pass-catchers during the break before training camp but will have to continue to follow his medical team's plan. -- Daniel Oyefusi

Kansas City Chiefs

Rashee Rice looked ready to build on his solid rookie season. He had a big day, catching several passes, including a go route down the left sideline from Patrick Mahomes for a long touchdown. The Chiefs added major pieces at wide receiver in free agent Marquise Brown and first-round draft pick Xavier Worthy, but Rice was clearly Mahomes' receiver of choice today.

Worthy didn't practice because of a sore hamstring, an injury that kept him out of most of the previous offseason practices as well. The Chiefs have indicated his absence is more precautionary than anything and that he should be ready for full practice when they get to training camp next month. All non-injured players participated for the Chiefs except kicker Harrison Butker, who has been ill. -- Adam Teicher

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are going with some old-school discipline to try to eliminate offsides. A handful of Ravens -- offensive tackles Ronnie Stanley and Daniel Faalele and wide receivers Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Sean Ryan-- ran laps around the field after jumping early.

"I think we're going to learn quickly," Stanley said after practice.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh indicated the issues are the result of an increased emphasis on quarterback cadence at the line of scrimmage.

"We understand there are going to be those moments and you have a choice: You either always go on one or you say, 'We're going to push through it, we're going to live with the mistakes, but we're going to get good at it,'" Harbaugh said. "So, we want to get good at it because we think cadence is a weapon. If [offensive coordinator Todd Monken] wants the guys to run after they jump offsides, they'll do it." -- Jamison Hensley

New York Giants

The Giants are expecting a lot out of their wide receivers after tight end Darren Waller's retirement over the weekend. Among that group, third-year wideout Wan'Dale Robinson. Surely it was positive for them to see Robinson make the biggest play of the day at Tuesday's minicamp. Lined up outside of first-round pick Malik Nabers, Robinson took a slant and raced through the middle of the field and into the end zone for a 50-yard score. He flashed the explosiveness that wasn't there for most of last season as he returned from a torn ACL.

With Robinson, Nabers, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt, the Giants have an explosive receiving corps. "It's great sharing the field with those guys because we all fast and we all out there doing route concepts," Nabers said. "So it's easy to get the ball in our hands in space." The Giants sure hope so. -- Jordan Raanan

New York Jets

Without Aaron Rodgers (unexcused absence), the Jets got their first extended look at backup QB Tyrod Taylor, who ran the first-team offense in practice.

It was a mixed day for Taylor. He aced the 7-on-7 period, delivering the ball quickly and accurately, but he struggled in an 11-on-11 red zone period. His last four plays of the period: three incomplete passes and one fumbled exchange with rookie RB Isaiah Davis.