One of the best and most comprehensive features we do every year is our Footballguys Preseason Updates. Every week this month, our 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 every word on every team for every week, 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 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

• QB Clayton Tune is in line for the backup role, while QB Kyler Murray continues to be “lights out.”
• WR Greg Dortch consistently has made plays and looks to solidify the slot role.
• RB Emari Demercado is pushing for the RB2 role to start the season, while RB Trey Benson is getting acclimated. 
• TE Elijah Higgins continues to get first-team reps and coaching endorsements.
• DL Darius Robinson will be an important contributor on the defensive line.

Atlanta Falcons | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Kirk Cousins is taking off and scrambling in camp, showing his progress in his Achilles recovery.
• RB Bijan Robinson is emphasizing ball security.
• RB Tyler Allgeier will have a significant presence that could cut into Robinson's fantasy production.
• WR Drake London has consistently made plays throughout camp and is on track for a breakout year.
• WR Ray-Ray McCloud is locked in at the WR3 position after Rondale Moore’s injury, and the team loves his ability after the catch.
• TE Kyle Pitts is being pushed hard by Cousins. He's putting a focus on Pitts and seems to appreciate the rare physical talents Pitts brings.

Baltimore Ravens | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Lamar Jackson has dropped considerable weight, which should help his speed but may cause durability issues.
• RB Justice Hill is in line for a sizeable role as the change-of-pace back.
• RB Owen Wright has emerged as the favorite for the No. 3 role.
• WR Rashod Bateman continues to be in and out of practice with minor injuries.
• CB Nate Wiggins starred in his preseason debut before leaving with a shoulder injury.

Buffalo Bills | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Josh Allen only saw 8 snaps in first-quarter action against the Bears as the team tries to keep him healthy.
• The offensive line could not generate any push for the running game, but RB Ray Davis looked good catching the ball out of the backfield. 
• At WR, expect Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel to see most of the targets vacated by Stefon Diggs.
• The Bills could make 12 personnel a staple as they try to get Dalton Kincaid on the field as much as possible. 
• On defense, the pass rush looked ineffective against the Bears, and the safety position remains a significant concern.

Carolina Panthers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Bryce Young did not play in the first preseason game and may not appear in the preseason at all.
• RB Chuba Hubbard will lead the backfield until Jonathon Brooks is healthy, but coaches are impressed with Miles Sanders.
• There is a noticeable chemistry between Bryce Young and WR Diontae Johnson, especially when Young must throw on the run.
• TE Ja’Tavion Sanders excels as a pass catcher, but his run blocking could keep him off the field early in the season.

Chicago Bears | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Caleb Williams is still developing but has shown a ton of promise and growth so far. He has Bears fans excited after an excellent opening preseason game.
• RB D’Andre Swift is the unquestioned lead running back.
• WR Rome Odunze is making waves and could easily edge out Keenan Allen to be the team’s secondary receiver.
• TE Cole Kmet will see a significant decrease in snaps now that Gerald Everett is in Chicago.

Cincinnati Bengals | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Joe Burrow and WR Tee Higgins are standing out (even for them) and seem poised for potential career years.
• WR Ja’Marr Chase’s holdout drags on.
• RB Zack Moss missed the preseason opener with illness, robbing us of an opportunity to see how he and Chase Brown would split snaps at RB.
• WR Andrei Iosivas continues to show he is worthy of a big role as the team’s WR3.
• TE Erick All has a good chance to emerge as the starter in 2025 and beyond.

Cleveland Browns | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Deshaun Watson is still limited while recovering from shoulder surgery but is progressing daily in camp.
• Running backs Nick Chubb and D’Onta Foreman are both still limited in practice while recovering from injuries.
• The Browns reportedly almost traded WR Amari Cooper to San Francisco this week for Brandon Aiyuk, but the deal fell through.
• WR Jerry Jeudy has been limited, but his speed has been a highlight when he is on the field.
• TE David Njoku has had the best camp of any pass catcher but did not play in the preseason opener.

Dallas Cowboys | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Dak Prescott hasn’t let the contract impasse affect his performance, delivering an excellent training camp.
• RBs Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle appear set to share carries, but neither has shown the potential to be a difference-maker.
• WR CeeDee Lamb continues to hold out, with Jerry Jones remaining nonchalant about the timing of a new contract. 
• WR Brandin Cooks has been the most consistent skill player in camp and can step into the No. 1 role if Lamb’s holdout continues.
• TE Jake Ferguson is expected to be on the field most of the time, barring injury.

Denver Broncos | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Rookie QB Bo Nix looked poised and sharp in the preseason opener; it would be an upset to see anyone else start Week 1.
• The RB room is crowded, but Javonte Williams clearly looks to be the lead runner.
• Plodding veteran RB Samaje Perine continues to look like the odd man out.
• A healthy Tim Patrick looks to have bounced back from injury, perhaps even past Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin as the WR2.

Detroit Lions | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• RB Jahmyr Gibbs will change this offense due to commanding defensive attention.
• WR Jameson Williams made several big plays against the Giants in joint practices.
• CB Emmanuel Mosely is out indefinitely with a pectoral injury.
• WR Daurice Fountain is the favorite for the WR3 job.
• TE Sam LaPorta has a minor hamstring strain.

Green Bay Packers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jordan Love has been up and down in camp but opened preseason with a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass.
• Veteran RB AJ Dillon still looks poised to be Josh Jacobs' backup.
• With WR Christian Watson always a question mark, Romeo Doubs continues to emerge as the nominal WR1.
• The duo of second-year TEs Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft should see enough snaps for at least one to produce.

Houston Texans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The Texans’ first-team offense had a stellar week: “Best they've looked all camp.”
• RB Joe Mixon was an active participant in Sunday’s practice, returning from a hamstring injury.
• RB Dameon Pierce is making good progress and seems to have the eye of head coach DeMeco Ryans.
• WR Tank Dell claims the Texans’ receiver room ranks tops in the league.
• Rookie TE Cade Stover is looking to lock up the No.3 role with Teagan Quitoriano sidelined.
• Rookie safety Calen Bullock continues to impress, including a pick-six.

Indianapolis Colts | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Anthony Richardson looked rusty in his preseason debut against the Broncos.
• RB Trey Sermon is the top backup behind Jonathan Taylor.
• WR Josh Downs suffered a high-ankle sprain that is likely to keep him out for more than a month.
• WR Adonai Mitchell has stepped into the starting lineup in the slot replacing Downs.
• For uniform nerds like us, RB Jonathan Taylor played the game with a Guardian Helmet cap.

Jacksonville Jaguars | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Trevor Lawrence is still playing great and looks in command of the offense.
• RB Tank Bigsby continues to solidify his hold on the RB2 spot.
• WR Christian Kirk is not playing in 2WR sets.
• TE Evan Engram may see his workload reduced and not be an every-down TE.
• Ryan Nielsen’s defense got its first looks and passed the eye test.

Kansas City Chiefs | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Despite early reports to the contrary, RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire still looks like the clear backup and handcuff to Isiah Pacheco.
• RB Deneric Prince, who also impressed at last year’s camp, now faces far less competition for the No. 3 role.
• WR Hollywood Brown is being counted on heavily, but he’ll lose roughly the next month to a painful shoulder separation.
• WR Justyn Ross is again seeking to topple Justin Watson as the big-bodied jump ball option down the depth chart.
• TE Travis Kelce looks to continue as the primary focus of the passing game.

Las Vegas Raiders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The QB battle between Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell remains too close to call.
• RB Zamir White is poised to handle a heavy workload.
• WR Jakobi Meyers has been a training camp standout and caught three passes on his lone preseason drive.
• TE Brock Bowers is lining up all over the place and exceeding lofty expectations.

Los Angeles Chargers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Justin Herbert spent the entire week in a walking boot, and the offense has struggled under backup Easton Stick.
• RBs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are listed as co-starters on the first depth chart and will both get work in an offense that has struggled to run the ball. 
• WR Ladd McConkey returned to practice late in the week after an undisclosed injury cost him six sessions.
• WR Josh Palmer has experienced problems in the same knee that cost him a significant portion of the 2023 season.
• TEs do not have a clear leader or player that projects to be fantasy-relevant.

Los Angeles Rams | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Matthew Stafford is motivated to earn a new contract.
• RB Kyren Williams is the starter, and Blake Corum’s current role is focused on keeping him fresh.
• WR Puka Nacua’s knee is not expected to be an issue during the season, with Coach McVay saying, “There is no real threat for anything for Detroit.”
• WR Cooper Kupp is fully healthy, and the chemistry with Stafford is strong. He looks as good as ever and seems to be the first look for Stafford.
• TEs Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and Hunter Long regularly see starter snaps, and the team has used any pairings from the group.

Miami Dolphins | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Neither Mike White nor Skylar Thompson has a clear lead for the backup quarterback job.
• Rookie RB Jaylen Wright stood out in the preseason game.
• Rookie WR Malik Washington has shown the ability to impact three phases of the game.
• TE Jonnu Smith is leading the starting tight end position battle versus Durham Smythe.
• The defense was involved in another fight this week. There's talk of a change of culture.

Minnesota Vikings | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The Vikings anticipate a suspension for WR Jordan Addison after his DUI arrest late in the 2024 season or in 2025.
• TE T.J. Hockenson could miss between three to seven games to start the 2024 season.
• QB Sam Darnold and WR Justin Jefferson are developing good chemistry.
• QB J.J. McCarthy bounced back well from an interception in the preseason game. He threw a beautiful TD pass and looked promising.
• WR Jalen Nailor could have a third-year breakout.

New England Patriots | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Rookie QB Drake Maye has made strides but seems a good ways from challenging for the starting job.
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson likely has a hefty chunk of the backfield work already sewn up.
• The WR room is crowded but promising, with rookie Ja’Lynn Polk and veteran slot target K.J. Osborn the most impactful thus far.
• Perhaps this will be the year that TE Hunter Henry’s promising camp turns into a useful fantasy season.

New Orleans Saints | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• The backup QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener looks like a dead heat after the preseason opener.
• RB Jamaal Williams and others are merely fighting for situational snaps behind lead RB Alvin Kamara.
• RB Kendre Miller continues to slip behind the pack after another injury has slowed his development.
• Big-bodied WR A.T. Perry is being counted on to win the X job, but he’s struggled with consistency in camp.
• If necessary, TE Foster Moreau looks poised to replace starter Juwan Johnson into the season.

New York Giants | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Daniel Jones is set to start against the Texans this week, barring any setbacks. 
• RBs Tyrone Tracy and Eric Gray's strong performances are encouraging, as they add depth at a critical position.
• WR Malik Nabers—far and away the team’s best offensive player—appears to have avoided a major ankle injury during Sunday’s practice. 
• WRs Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt are running neck and neck for the other starting outside receiver spot.
• Rookie TE Theo Johnson is coming on strong after a slow start but remains behind Daniel Bellinger. 

New York Jets | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• HC Robert Saleh is impressed with QB Aaron Rodgers’ form, saying, “his arm looks like he’s 30, and he’s ready to roll.”
• Rookie RBs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis were the offensive stars of the Jets’ first preseason game, with Allen the leader for No. 2 duties behind Breece Hall.
• WR Mike Williams was activated off the PUP list and will be eased back into team play.
• WR Xavier Gipson returned from his July 25 leg injury and is slated to start in the slot.
• No. 1 WR Garrett Wilson looked like a superstar in joint practice, repeatedly roasting Washington’s cornerbacks for big plays.
• There is still no end in sight to DE Haason Reddick’s contract holdout.

Philadelphia Eagles | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jalen Hurts is adapting well to Kellen Moore’s system, looking sharp nearly every day of practice.
• RBs Kenneth Gainwell and Will Shipley are both vying for roles, but the veteran Gainwell maintains an edge due to his pass-protection skills.
• WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are alternating days as the best offensive player in camp.
• TE Dallas Goedert should thrive in Moore’s system, which has always used the tight end in the passing game.
• There’s a cavernous gap between the projected skill position starters and their backups, leaving little margin for error if (when) injuries occur. 

Pittsburgh Steelers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• Mike Tomlin continues to state Russell Wilson, who recently returned to practice, leads the starting QB competition. But it looks too close to call right now.
• QB Justin Fields was confident and decisive running the offense, but the performance was marred by a pair of botched QB-Center exchanges.
• It will remain a committee approach between RBs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Expect a similar split to what we saw last year.
• The Steelers are trying to trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk, but a deal has not yet come together.
• Pittsburgh needs help at WR; nobody outside of George Pickens has impressed.

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

• The 49ers signed veteran RBs Matt Brieda and Ke'Shawn Vaughn, with Christian McCaffrey sidelined and likely to miss the preseason with a calf injury.
• The QB battle behind Purdy between Brandon Allen and Josh Dobbs is going back and forth daily. 
• There is much talk and speculation but no actual movement on the Brandon Aiyuk situation.
• WR Deebo Samuel is having an amazing camp, playing consistently, is in fantastic shape, and is ready to be the leader on the field.
• OT Trent Williams remains unsigned, much like Nick Bosa last year, while a deal seems likely to be reached.
• 49ers’ offensive passing game specialist Klay Kubiak called plays on Saturday night.

Seattle Seahawks | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• OC Ryan Grubb estimates the team is 70%-80% through installing his offensive system.
• QB Geno Smith is back running the first team in practice after last week’s injury scare.
• RBs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are entrenched in their roles, but undrafted George Holani is making a strong push for the No. 3 job.
• WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, unlike other key offensive starters, wasn’t given the night off against Los Angeles, indicating he’s still firmly the team’s No. 3 receiver.
• The Seattle defense (DST) has playmakers at every level and seems poised for a significant step forward under Mike Macdonald’s leadership.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• S Tykee Smith looks unbothered from last week's ankle sprain.
• RB Bucky Irving looked impressive in his NFL debut and looks to be the RB2 behind Rachaad White.
• RB Sean Tucker has been impressive with a dynamic style and proved he deserves a spot on the 53-man roster.
• QB Kyle Trask got the start against the Bengals and was up and down. 
• Team veterans praised rookie WR Jalen McMillan’s training camp performance.

Tennessee Titans | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Will Levis continues to look sharp.
• WR Calvin Ridley is still the clear-cut No. 1, and Treylon Burks is someone to watch.
• RB Tony Pollard appears to be the RB1 in Tennessee, but Tyjae Spears should have a significant role.
• No update on WR DeAndre Hopkins injury, still looking at a few week of being sidelined.
• TE Josh Whyle is already listed as a co-starter with Chig Okonkwo and profiles as a higher upside-receiving threat. 

Washington Commanders | Depth Chart | Footballguys Full Camp Report

• QB Jayden Daniels excelled in his debut, leading an opening touchdown drive against the Jets that included an unauthorized audible, resulting in a 42-yard completion.
• RBs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson split snaps with the starters, with Robinson heavily involved as a rusher and Ekeler primarily serving as a receiving option.
• WR Terry McLaurin is the unquestioned top receiver and believes Daniels can unlock a new level of performance for him.
• WR Jahan Dotson played in the slot with the starters, which could lead to significantly higher target volume in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.
• Rookie TE Ben Sinnott is third on the depth chart but demonstrated game-breaking ability in limited snaps against the Jets. 

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