What You Need To Know From Every Team This Week

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For this article, I had the idea of taking the full August Updates and asking our team writers to distill it down into 80 proof shots of the Need-to-Know material. Some teams will have more news than others because that's how it works in real life. Much of it will be from the August Updates, some of it will be my takes, but all of it will hopefully be useful to you. And make sure to jump on our Premium Subscription to continue seeing this type of stuff all year long. And if this feature is helpful to you, shoot me an email at bryant@footballguys.com and let me know.

Plus a new addition for this year. For each team, I've included a link to our Depth Charts and also to the Full Camp Report. If you like these bullets and want more detail, check out the Full Camp Report for each team.

Let's get to it.

Arizona Cardinals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Head coach Jonathan Gannon will cater to his quarterback's strengths.
• QB Kyler Murray is aiming for a Week 1 return.
• WR Michael Wilson has been consistently impressive
• RB James Conner will be the bell cow.
• S Isaiah Simmons is being used freely in the secondary.

Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Desmond Ridder has taken the reins as the team's leader but has struggled with deep accuracy.
• Rookie RB Bijan Robinson is living up to all expectations as the eighth pick in the draft.
• WR Drake London noted the team's increased talent at cornerback is giving him a tougher camp than last year.
• WR Mack Hollins has been an instant team leadership source.
• TE Kyle Pitts is easing back in from an injury that ended his 2022 season, but he still made plays.

Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The installation of a new pass-heavy offense under Todd Monken has not been smooth, and the Ravens offense has mostly struggled in recent practices.
• RB J.K. Dobbins is holding out due to his desire for an extension. While it has not received the same amount of publicity, the situation is similar to Jonathan Taylor's in Indianapolis.
• Rookie WR Zay Flowers looks like a potential star and has been the Ravens' best wide receiver early.
• TE Isaiah Likely could have a big role in the passing offense despite the presence of star Mark Andrews. The duo is seeing plenty of time on the field together.

Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Upgrades on the offensive line, plus some added weapons in the passing game, should lead to improvement for QB Josh Allen this year.
• RB James Cook has an opportunity to claim a 3-down role and make a big leap in year 2.
• Most of the attention at WR will be to see who emerges as the primary slot option between Khalil Shakir, Deonte Harty, and Trent Sherfield.
• Rookie TE Dalton Kincaid has been the talk of training camp and could help elevate this offense.
• There are two starting positions open on defense, and the competition for MLB and CB2 could take some time to sort out.

Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Bryce Young will start from Day 1 and is being is already being praised for his efficiency.
• RB Miles Sanders will start and is expected to carry a heavy workload.
• WR DJ Chark has emerged as a favorite target for Bryce Young, especially in the deep passing game.
• WR Laviska Shenault is being used all over the field, and his role is being compared to Deebo Samuel.
• No tight end has had a particularly impressive camp so far, though Hayden Hurst is building chemistry with Bryce Young.

Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Justin Fields is showing development as a pocket passer.
• DJ Moore is the uncontested WR1 and will see a massive target share.
• Despite Darnell Mooney and Chase Claypool being the team’s WR2 and WR3, Tyler Scott has impressed enough to earn snaps.
• Cole Kmet will be the primary pass-catching TE again this year.

Cincinnati Bengals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Joe Burrow will be sidelined for multiple weeks with a calf injury, but he seems on pace to return well before Week 1.
• RB Trayveon Williams entered camp the favorite to backup Joe Mixon but went down with an ankle injury that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks, opening the door for Chase Brown or Chris Evans to make a move.
• Starting TE Irv Smith Jr. has exceeded expectations and adds a new element to the offense with his ability after the catch.
• The Bengals' young cornerbacks have been the story of camp, with Cam Taylor-Britt emerging as a potential star and rookie D.J. Turner looking like a steal.

Cleveland Browns | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Deshaun Watson looks good and is spreading the ball around in camp.
• QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson had a great first preseason game and is pushing to be the primary backup to Watson.
• Coaches have hinted at more receiving work for RB Nick Chubb.
• The target hierarchy is WR Amari Cooper, WR Elijah Moore, WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, and TE David Njoku.
• The defense is designing plays to give either Myles Garrett or Za’Darius Smith straight-line runs at the opposing quarterback.

Dallas Cowboys | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Dak Prescott is off to a strong start in camp and is excited by Mike McCarthy’s new system as it promises more downfield passing and easier route concepts.
• RB Tony Pollard is the No. 1, but it’s unclear how the rest of the depth chart shakes out, including the possibility of adding a veteran free agent.
• WR CeeDee Lamb is far and away the No. 1 target, even with a much-improved receiver room.
• WR Brandin Cooks has an early lead on Michael Gallup for the No. 2 spot in the target pecking order.
• TE Jake Ferguson is the presumptive starter, but it’s unclear if any Cowboys tight end holds fantasy value.

Denver Broncos | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Russell Wilson’s shaky 2022 has carried over into the 2023 training camp.
• Lead RB Javonte Williams has received a great prognosis on his knee and should see preseason action.
• WRs Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy are likely off the trading block, but both are facing make-or-break seasons.
• WR Tim Patrick has again been lost to a season-ending injury, leaving a hole for rookie Marvin Mims and ex-Saint Marquez Callaway.
• TE Greg Dulcich is working to increase his run blocking, which would keep him on the field for most downs.

Detroit Lions | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jared Goff is continuing to show growth and is viewed as a long-term starter.
• RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are expected to be a two-headed monster run game.
• WR Jameson Williams has hit setbacks but continues to show explosive play potential.
• WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is the star of the offense and is expected to have a big year.
• Rookie TE Sam LaPorta has seized the starting job immediately.

Green Bay Packers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• New QB Jordan Love has made some big-time throws in camp.
• RBs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon look poised to lead this transitioning offense.
• Second-year receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs continue to dominate snaps – and do dazzling things with them.
• Rookie Jayden Reed, reminiscent of a young Randall Cobb, looks likely to claim the WR3 spot.
• High-drafted tight ends Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft have already left their fingerprints on the passing game.

Houston Texans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Though not official yet, QB CJ Stroud will likely be the team’s Week 1 starter.
• Dameon Pierce is the best RB on the team and should see an increased role in the passing game.
• Nico Collins is the uncontested WR1.
• Although Noah Brown is the current WR3, John Metchie, Tank Dell, and Xavier Hutchison are all flashing enough to leapfrog him.

Indianapolis Colts | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Anthony Richardson has strung together multiple excellent practices in a row and looks to be emerging as the likely Week 1 starter.
• The contract situation with running back Jonathan Taylor has turned ugly. Taylor is holding out, and there is no resolution in sight with both sides digging in.
• With backup running back Zack Moss injured, it is unclear who would take over as the starter should Taylor miss time. Deon Jackson, Evan Hull, and newly signed veteran Kenyan Drake are each in the mix.
• Rookie WR Josh Downs is pushing veteran Isaiah McKenzie for the starting job in the slot with a strong start to camp.

Jacksonville Jaguars | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• WR Calvin Ridley looks every bit the player he was in 2020.
• RB Tank Bigsby is flashing impressive hands in the passing game.
• The TE room may be the deepest group on the roster.
• QB Trevor Lawrence tweaked his mechanics to establish more consistency.
• Doug Pederson wants RB Travis Etienne to push for 1,600 rushing yards.

Kansas City Chiefs | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Lead RB Isiah Pacheco is recovering from several injuries but should be a go by Week 1.
• There remains a chance RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who’s clearly not a big part of the team’s plans, suits up elsewhere before Week 1.
• Just as in 2022, the wide receiving corps remains unsettled, with several specialty-type wideouts fighting for position.
• There’s room for the sizeable Justyn Ross, who also flashed in 2022 camp, to sneak into the No. 4 (or even No. 3) role. Ross has generated buzz.
• TE Travis Kelce’s backup, Noah Gray, has fully ingrained himself in numerous Chiefs packages.

Las Vegas Raiders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jimmy Garoppolo has been throwing way too many interceptions, and the level of concern about his play has been rising.
• RB Josh Jacobs is holding out over unhappiness with his franchise tag, but for now, there does not seem to be much concern that this will drag on into the regular season.
• RB Zamir White is emerging as the clear second option behind Jacobs at running back, though he may be limited to more of a two-down role should Jacobs miss time.
• WR Davante Adams has shown no signs of decline as he enters his ninth NFL season.
• Rookie TE Michael Mayer has had some rough patches but is doing enough to push Austin Hooper for the starting job.

Los Angeles Chargers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Kellen Moore's offense has QB Justin Herbert attacking downfield at a higher frequency.
• RBs Joshua Kelley and Isaiah Spiller are locked in a battle for the number two spot, though both should be involved.
• WR Keenan Allen expects to be worked more frequently on earlier downs.
• WR Mike Williams has been moving through the alignment much more often.

Los Angeles Rams | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• WR Cooper Kupp suffered a hamstring injury on Tuesday and is day-to-day.
• QB Matthew Stafford is very impressed with wide receivers Tutu Atwell's and Puka Nacua's practices during Kupp’s absence.
• Outside LB Ochaun Mathis tweaked his knee and will be out for a few weeks.
• QB Stetson Bennett has been impressing coach Sean McVay and seems likely to be QB No. 2
• RB Kyren Williams turned some heads this week and is in the lead for RB No. 2

Miami Dolphins | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Tua Tagovailoa looks stronger and more explosive than ever before.
• RBs Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, and De'Von Achane will each have a role.
• WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle continue to own the WR room.
• TE Elijah Higgins has impressed coaches with his athleticism.

Minnesota Vikings | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• RB Alexander Mattison returned to practice after an early-camp injury.
• WR Jordan Addison is turning heads as a legitimate No. 2.
• QB Kirk Cousins and the offense have struggled in practice against the new defense.
• WR K.J. Osborn is impressing from the slot.
• RB Kene Nwangwu has received most second-team reps when healthy.

New England Patriots | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Mac Jones has put the spring’s quarterback battle to bed with a strong start to padded practices.
• Lead back Rhamondre Stevenson has had his camp reps monitored tightly; the team may not be seeking out veteran help after all.
• JuJu Smith-Schuster and DeVante Parker enter the preseason as the only sure-ish things at wide receiver.
• Rookie wideout Demario Douglas has turned heads out of the slot, even drawing a chunk of first-team snaps.
• Jones and tight end Hunter Henry have drawn raves for their chemistry and productivity at camp.

New Orleans Saints | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• New quarterback Derek Carr has traded off strong, efficient camp days with some he’d like to have back.
• To no one’s surprise, lead back Alvin Kamara will serve a three-game suspension to open the season.
• In Kamara’s place, rookie running back Kendre Miller looks poised to split time with plodding veteran Jamaal Williams.
• For the first time in years, someone other than Michael Thomas (Chris Olave) opens camp as the Saints’ No. 1 receiver.
• Juwann Johnson leads a group of veteran tight ends, including former Carr teammate Forster Moreau, seeking regular-season roles.

New York Giants | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Daniel Jones looks more comfortable in his second training camp executing Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka’s system.
• RB Saquon Barkley has put the contract dispute behind him and is being used in a multi-dimensional role in early practices.
• WR Jalin Hyatt has Olympic-level speed but has also shown a more competent understanding of route running than many feared.
• WR Parris Campbell looks like the best veteran in a crowded receiver room but is already dealing with mild knee tendinitis.
• TE Darren Waller has been as good as advertised; he’s the best offensive receiver on the field.

New York Jets | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The Jets first-team offense has looked hit or miss as the players acclimate to a new scheme and quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.
• Running back Dalvin Cook left his visit to Jets camp without a contract, reportedly because he and the team do not see eye-to-eye on his role once Breece Hall is fully healthy.
• Running backs Michael Carter and Zonovan Knight have split first-team reps while Hall continues to work off to the side.
• Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is dealing with a low ankle sprain but is expected to return to practice early next week.
• Tight end Tyler Conklin has been Rodgers’ favorite target in camp besides Wilson.

Philadelphia Eagles | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jalen Hurts is executing at a very high level, showing no lack of focus after earning a new $255 million contract.
• There’s no clear standout at running back, as the team is legitimately comfortable playing all their tailbacks in different packages.
• New play-caller Brian Johnson is making a concerted effort to get the running backs involved in the passing game more, after the Eagles ranked 32nd in running back targets last season.
• WR A.J. Brown has been difficult for the Eagles defensive backs to defend and somehow appears on track for an even better second season in Philadelphia.
• WR Quez Watkins is off to a blistering start, putting a halt to speculation his No. 3 spot could be up for grabs.

Pittsburgh Steelers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The Steelers are unlikely to be a pass-heavy offense but are focused on becoming more explosive, and quarterback Kenny Pickett has been more aggressive attacking downfield than he was as a rookie.
• RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren should provide a strong one-two punch running behind what should be a much-improved offensive line.
• WR George Pickens has been routinely making highlight reel catches and looks poised for a strong second season. But has been struggling to separate at times.
• The reviews of rookie tight end Darnell Washington have been mixed, and it could be a while until he makes an impact.

San Francisco 49ers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• This seems to be QB Brock Prudy’s team, Kyle Shanahan has removed special packages for Trey Lance. Lance continues to be up and down.
• RB Christian McCaffrey has altered the team’s playbook to include more running back passing concepts.
• RB Elijah Mitchell will miss time with a thigh injury; RBs Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price are having strong camps and threatening his spot.
• WR Brandon Aiyuk has been a star of camp and looks primed for a breakout.
• TE George Kittle was number 19 on NFL.com’s Top 100 List, the highest-ranking skilled player on the team.

Seattle Seahawks | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Geno Smith has been sharp to start camp, including a blistering 10-of-15 for 171 yards and a touchdown in the weekend’s mock game.
• WRs DK Metcalf has been doing extra work on red zone drills after turning in an inefficient performance in 2022.
• Expect WRs Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to all play significant roles, likely at the expense of tight end snaps.
• RBs Kenneth Walker (groin) and Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) are both dealing with injuries, but Charbonnet returned to practice while Walker remains out.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Kyle Trask has been outstanding with his decision-making and ball security.
• QB Baker Mayfield struggled heavily early on in camp.
• WR Russell Gage was slowly introduced into camp, he is now fully participating in practice.
• WR Rakim Jarrett had an impressive week and likely won himself a roster spot.
• TE Cade Otton is the clear, tight end No.1.

Tennessee Titans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Ryan Tannehill is the undisputed starter when healthy.
• WR DeAndre Hopkins remains a talented playmaker.
• WRs Treylon Burks and Kyle Philips are impressing every practice.
• RB Tyjae Spears is making plays in the passing game.
• TE Chig Okonkwo is an important piece of the passing attack.

Washington Commanders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The veteran defense has dominated the new-look offense in camp thus far, but new OC Eric Bieniemy isn’t worried yet.
• QB Sam Howell has been inconsistent, at best, in his first training camp as the starter.
• RB Brian Robinson is healthy and is pushing for an every-down role, although the team is also high on Antonio Gibson’s receiving abilities.
• WRs Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson stand out among the skill players, and their health is vital to keeping the Commanders’ offense afloat.
• The TE situation is murky as veteran Logan Thomas is already hurt again, and no one else has stood out in team drills.

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