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One of the best and most comprehensive features we offer every year is our Footballguys Preseason Updates. Every week this month, Bob Henry, Jason Wood, Clayton Gray, and their team of Footballguys Staffers cover every player that matters from every NFL team. It's 32-plus pages of some of the most comprehensive coverage you'll find. It's probably worth the Footballguys Premium Subscription by itself.

While I encourage you to read the full report on every team, I also understand "Life Happens."

And one of the more valuable services Footballguys can add is saving you time.

For this article, I had the idea of taking the full Preseason Updates and asking our team writers to distill it down into 100-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 Preseason 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, 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 | Full Preseason Update

• QB Kyler Murray is fully healthy and has been "lights out," according to coach Jonathan Gannon. Murray's reportedly taken on an extended leadership role this offseason.
• Rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is locked in as the #1 target and will play this preseason.
• RB James Conner will be the lead back and looks explosive, per Gannon.
• The WR2 job remains open for competition. 
• Multiple tight end formations will be used. The hope is that TE Trey McBride's red zone usage will increase.

Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Kirk Cousins is fully cleared and amazingly appears fully recovered from his Achilles injury. 
• RBs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier have been splitting first-team reps. Robinson doesn't seem certain to have a bellcow role.
• New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson seems high on Allgeier: “Tyler's gonna have a big role. And at certain points of the season, we're gonna be leaning on him.” 
• WR Drake London is building a solid connection with Cousins.
• WR Ray-Ray McCloud currently has the edge on Rondale Moore for the WR3 role.
• TE Kyle Pitts is having the best camp of his career.

Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Lamar Jackson is over an illness that caused him to miss most of the first week of camp.
• RB Derrick Henry is in fantastic shape and poised to lead the running back group. He's setting the tone for work ethic and is turning heads.
• RB Justice Hill should have a big role as Henry's top backup, and John Harbaugh even said he views Hill as a starter.
• WRs Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman are locked in as starting wide receivers, and Bateman has developed a much stronger rapport with Jackson.
• TE Mark Andrews is the top pass catcher, and the team is also looking to get backup tight end Isaiah Likely more heavily involved.

Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• The feeling is that quarterback Josh Allen can remain an elite fantasy QB despite the loss of his top weapon, Stefon Diggs.
• RB James Cook returns as the feature back, while rookie Ray Davis could emerge as a complementary piece.
• WR Khalil Shakir is quickly becoming this offense's go-to receiver, but rookie Keon Coleman has also made big plays in camp.
• TE Dalton Kincaid is a popular breakout candidate, but Dalton Knox may limit his playing time and overall upside.
• On defense, the safety position remains a question mark, and the team hopes that Von Miller can return to form as an edge rusher.

Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Bryce Young is showing growth in his second camp and playing more like he did in college.
• Rookie RB Jonathon Brooks is unlikely to play until the third or fourth game of the regular season as he recovers from a torn ACL.
• RB Chuba Hubbard will lead the backfield while Brooks is out.
• While WR Diontae Johnson might be the go-to receiver, WR Adam Thielen is still a big part of the offense.

Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Caleb Williams is having ups and downs, typical of a rookie in his first week of NFL camp.
• The WR room is top-heavy with DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze, but also deep with the emergences of Tyler Scott and Collin Johnson.
• RB Roschon Johnson appears to be ahead of Khalil Herbert for the RB2 battle.
• TE Gerald Everett's role in the offense could dramatically hurt Cole Kmet's fantasy value.

Cincinnati Bengals | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Joe Burrow is bulked up, has a new haircut, and is showing no ill effects from offseason wrist surgery. 
• RB Chase Brown is on track to be the starting running back and has significant fantasy upside in the role.
• WR Ja'Marr Chase is holding out in hopes of a new contract.
• There is no contract drama with WR Tee Higgins, who is focused on maximizing his next deal by putting together a career year in 2024.
• WR Andrei Iosivas has emerged as the heavy favorite to start at wide receiver alongside Chase and Higgins.

Cleveland Browns | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Deshaun Watson is recovering well from shoulder surgery but may not play a preseason game.
• All the running backs expected to make the roster have missed time in camp.
• RB Nick Chubb is doing individual workouts, but there is still no timetable for joining team practices.
• TE David Njoku is working on his technique with coach Mike Vrabel and should be a big part of the passing game this season.
• The defense is dealing with a slew of early injuries but is playing well despite missing key players.

Dallas Cowboys | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Dak Prescott continues to practice while awaiting a new contract and remains focused on another strong season, regardless of the outcome.
• RB Ezekiel Elliott is considered the starter but hasn't looked sharp in early camp practices.
• RBs Rico Dowdle and Royce Freeman are vying for the No. 2 role in what will be a heavily utilized committee.
• WR CeeDee Lamb continues to hold out until his contract situation is resolved.
• WR Brandin Cooks looks up to the challenge of handling WR1 duties if called upon.

Denver Broncos | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• The running back room is crowded, with Javonte Williams the presumed leader but questions lingering about his bounce-back from injury.
• WR Courtland Sutton is finally the Broncos' unquestioned #1 – and he's betting on himself with a reworked deal.
• Young WRs Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin are getting snaps at camp, though neither yet profiles as an every-down contributor.
• This remains one of fantasy's weakest tight end groups, at least from a pass-catching standpoint.

Detroit Lions | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Jared Goff has been in top form and has shown more arm strength.
• The run game is a "work in progress," per coach Dan Campbell.
• WR Jameson Williams has taken his game to another level.
• DT D.J. Reader is on the PUP list and could miss the start of the season.
• Coach Dan Campbell expects more out of WR Donovan Peoples-Jones.
• DE John Cominsky is done for the season with a torn MCL.

Green Bay Packers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Jordan Love has been up and down but he's the Packers' unquestioned franchise quarterback. 
• RB Josh Jacobs is locked in as the lead back, but veteran AJ Dillon looks likely to hold off dinged-up rookie MarShawn Lloyd behind him.
• WR Romeo Doubs continues to look like the team's WR1 – and not just by default.
• WR Christian Watson is healthy, but he's had some mental miscues. 
• Young WR Dontayvion Wicks continues to flash big-play ability as the WR3 while Jayden Reed sits.

Houston Texans | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• Expectations for reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year QB C.J. Stroud are sky-high.
• RB Joe Mixon has yet to participate in training camp due to a hamstring injury.
• WRs Noah Brown, John Metchie III, and Xavier Hutchinson are separating themselves for remaining wide receiver roster spots.
• TE Brevin Jordan aiming to make an impression in a contract year.
• Third-year CB Derek Stingley Jr. is “stealing the show” in camp thus far.

Indianapolis Colts | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Anthony Richardson's rushing ability is his “superpower,” and the Colts will not hesitate to use him as a runner.
• RB Jonathan Taylor is fully healthy and could benefit from having a dangerous dual-threat quarterback next to him in the backfield. But that's also a worry for workload.
• WR Michael Pittman Jr. is the top receiver, but the gap between him and Josh Downs may be smaller than expected.
• Rookie WR Adonai Mitchell is currently trailing Alec Pierce in the battle for the third wide receiver spot. 

Jacksonville Jaguars | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Trevor Lawrence is having a strong camp thus far.
• The running back room is mostly situated with all four backs (Travis Etienne, Tank Bigsby, D'Ernest Johnson and Keilan Robinson) all set in their roles.
• Coaches have a plan for rookie WR Brian Thomas, and his first week of camp was mixed with good and bad practices.
• WR Christian Kirk is off to a great start.
• Players really like new DC Ryan Nielsen's scheme.

Kansas City Chiefs | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Patrick Mahomes and his receivers are laser-focused on improving the team's red-zone efficiency from a down 2023.
• RB Isiah Pacheco remains the lead back, but there's real competition for snaps behind him.
• Mahomes wants to make clear that new WRs Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy are far more than just deep threats.
• Veteran TE Travis Kelce is now 35, and the team has stocked a pair of intriguing young options behind him.

Las Vegas Raiders | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Gardner Minshew may hold a slight edge over Aidan O'Connell in the quarterback competition, but neither has impressed. 
• Rookie RB Dylan Laube is positioning himself to make an immediate impact as the third-down back.
• TE Brock Bowers is living up to sky-high expectations. Cornerback Nate Hobbs said of Bowers, "He's different."
• The Raiders are often lining up in multiple tight end packages with both Bowers and Michael Mayer on the field together. 

Los Angeles Chargers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Justin Herbert has a plantar fascia injury, and the team hopes for a Week 1 return.
• RBs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins split the first team's reps. 
• WR Ladd McConkey suffered a lower-body injury and missed practice to close the week.
• WRs McConkey, Josh Palmer, and DJ Chark took most of the first-team reps.
• TEs Will Dissley and Hayden Hurst split reps without a clear leader.

Los Angeles Rams | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Matthew Stafford restructured his contract, creating a one-year deal in 2024.
• RB Kyren Williams changed his training regime to focus on health.
• RB Blake Corum received praise from Sean McVay for being ahead of schedule.
• WR Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury described as "not serious," yet he's being called "week-to-week."
• WR Demarcus Robinson has a stranglehold on the WR3 role. 
• TEs Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen are at the top of the depth chart, and the team is considering adding more two-tight-end sets.

Miami Dolphins | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• Dolphins signed QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill to long-term extensions.
• Wednesday's team fight reportedly helped bring the team together.
• Coach Mike McDaniel views RB Raheem Mostert as the starting running back, but RB De'Von Achane received praise from his coach and quarterback.
• There is no clear starter in the tight end room.
• Both starting edge rushers begin camp on PUP. DE Emmanuel Ogbah signed and is taking first-team reps.

Minnesota Vikings | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• WR Justin Jefferson focused this offseason on making his hamstrings more durable.
• WR Jalen Nailor could have a breakout season as the WR3.
• QB Sam Darnold has taken the majority of first-team reps.
• RB Aaron Jones is motivated by not being mentioned as a top RB.
• S Theo Jackson might be a diamond in the rough for the Vikings.

New England Patriots | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Drake Maye has been up and down, while Jacoby Brissett has a strong lead for the starting job.
• Rookie QB Joe Milton had some early camp buzz that seems to have faded.
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson should enter the season with ample room ahead of presumed No. 2 back Antonio Gibson.
• The receiver room remains as crowded as it's been in recent years, with each new practice bringing a new potential WR1.
• TE Hunter Henry is enjoying yet another eye-opening camp; perhaps the new regime will carry that over into real play.

New Orleans Saints | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• Star RB Alvin Kamara doesn't seem distracted by his contract squabbles with the front office.
• Top WR Chris Olave looks to have avoided a hip injury after an awkward fall in practice last week.
• The team would love for WR A.T. Perry to lock down the X spot, but he's underwhelmed and has worked with the third team thus far.
• TE Foster Moreau, who goes back years with quarterback Derek Carr, should fit seamlessly into starter Juwan Johnson's place.

New York Giants | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• Head coach Brian Daboll has taken over playcalling from coordinator Mike Kafka.
• QB Daniel Jones is healthy and taking the Hard Knocks criticism in stride, but his play has been erratic, particularly in drills emphasizing the rebuilt offensive line.
• RB Devin Singletary, familiar with Daboll's offense from their time in Buffalo, is the clear-cut No. 1, but the team is leaning towards a more committee approach than it had with Saquon Barkley.
• WR Malik Nabers has been as good as advertised in early practices.
• TE Theo Johnson is making a strong impression and could push Daniel Bellinger for the No. 1 role as the summer unfolds.

New York Jets | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Aaron Rodgers appears healthy and is working his way back to 100%.
• RB Braelon Allen leads for the No. 2 job behind Breece Hall.
• The chemistry between Rodgers and No. 1 WR Garrett Wilson has been evident during early practices.
• WR Mike Williams started camp on the PUP list but is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehab.
• Edge Haason Reddick continues to hold out, though talks on a new contract are reportedly progressing,

Philadelphia Eagles | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Jalen Hurts is quickly adapting to Kellen Moore's offense, and he and the OC are tailoring every facet of the system to play into Hurts' strengths.
• OC Kellen Moore expects to use RBs Kenneth Gainwell and Will Shipley alongside starter Saquon Barkley.
• TE Dallas Goedert has been a focal point of the passing game, including a three-touchdown performance in the open practice last week.
• WR DeVonta Smith has been dominant in every practice and looks poised to close any perceived gap between him and A.J. Brown.
• DT Jalen Carter is in good shape and rising to the challenge of becoming the team's dominant defensive presence.

Pittsburgh Steelers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Russell Wilson is ramping up activity in his return from an early calf injury.
• QB Justin Fields has taken advantage of Wilson's injury to put himself very much in the mix for the starting job in Week 1. 
• WR Roman Wilson suffered an ankle injury and will miss more than a week, but he remains on track as a Week 1 starter alongside George Pickens.
• WR Calvin Austin is the favorite for the WR3 spot, but the depth at the position is a major weakness.
• TE Pat Freiermuth is having an excellent camp and should be a prime beneficiary of new coordinator Arthur Smith's TE-friendly scheme.

San Francisco 49ers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• As of Sunday, there was no WR Brandon Aiyuk deal, and he remains a hold-in.
• LT Trent Williams continues to skip practice and hold out, waiting for his new contract as $50,000 daily fines start to pile up.
• Rookie WR Ricky Pearsall continues to impress, giving Niners faithful hope if an Aiyuk deal does not get done.
• Rookie RB Isaac Guerendo is nursing a hamstring leaving the door open for fellow rookie Cody Schrader to move up as Jordan Mason and Elijah Mitchell battle to back up CMC.

Seattle Seahawks | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Geno Smith has missed a few practices with knee and hip injuries, but neither is considered serious, and he should be back soon.
• Coach Mike Macdonald believes RB Kenneth Walker "needs to be fed" and "can be special."
• TE Noah Fant has less competition for touches this season.
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks ready for a more prominent role this year.
• Veteran WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett haven't lost a step, giving the Seahawks arguably the best trio in the NFC.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Baker Mayfield is feeling confident with a new contract.
• OLB Yaya Diaby is out 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
• RB Chase Edmonds is out with an undisclosed injury.
• TE Cade Otton continues to be a favorite target for Mayfield.
• S Jordan Whitehead is nursing a hamstring injury.

Tennessee Titans | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Will Levis has put in serious work and has impressed the coaching staff thus far.
• The lead running back for the Titans remains unclear, though Tony Pollard has made more highlight plays in the first week.
• WR DeAndre Hopkins will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a knee sprain, providing a big opportunity for Treylon Burks to work as the WR2.
• WR Calvin Ridley is the WR1 
• Recently signed linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. is impressing in the first week of camp.

Washington Commanders | Depth Chart | Full Preseason Update

• QB Jayden Daniels hasn't been named the Week 1 starter yet, but it seems inevitable.
• RB Brian Robinson has embraced Austin Ekeler's arrival and looks to remain the team's No. 1 option.
• TE Zach Ertz, at 33 years old, is trying to re-establish his relevance and has been Daniels' primary red zone target in early camp practices.
• WR Terry McLaurin is building rapport with Daniels and expects to thrive, particularly on downfield vertical routes.
• WR Luke McCaffrey has the edge for the No. 3 role and may become the team's starting slot receiver if he can maintain his momentum.

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