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ESPN staffJun 13, 2023, 03:25 PM ET
This week in the NFL is the busiest of the minicamp season as 21 teams are holding workouts. Last week, nine teams held minicamps, including the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. Two teams, the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles, chose not to have mandatory minicamps.
Here are some snapshots, many from ESPN's NFL Nation reporters who are on the scene at this week's activities, from Tuesday's minicamps:
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Top news of the day
Coach says Stefon Diggs not at camp; agent says he is
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Diggs is not at the team's mandatory minicamp, but the wide receiver's agent had a different story. McDermott called Diggs' absence "very concerning" prior to Tuesday's minicamp practice. Diggs had missed voluntary workouts. But Diggs' agent, Adisa Bakari, told ESPN's Adam Schefter that his client is in Buffalo and has been there since Monday morning. He said Diggs took his physical, met with McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane the past two days and "will be there for the entirety of the minicamp."
Devin White sits out Buccaneers practice but isn't a 'hold-in'
The Buccaneers' Pro Bowl inside linebacker, who requested a trade earlier this offseason, did report for the start of Buccaneers' minicamp, and was present on the field Tuesday, but did not take part in practice. "No, it's not a hold-in," coach Todd Bowles said. "We'd like to see where he is physically. We don't feel like we need to put him out here right now until we test him, do everything. So, two or three days of camp is not going to help him that way."
Chiefs DT Chris Jones absent from start of minicamp
The defensive tackle was absent as the Kansas City Chiefs began a three-day minicamp that concludes their offseason practice. Attendance at the minicamp is mandatory for players under contract according to NFL rules. Jones, according to the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, could be fined as much as $98,753 for missing the camp if he is not otherwise excused. The Chiefs did not make anyone available to speak to the situation.
Texans will have open quarterback competition at camp
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday the team will have an open quarterback competition going into training camp between C.J Stroud and Davis Mills. "We'll see where their process goes in training camp and see as the competition continues," Ryans said after the first day of mandatory minicamp. "We'll see who separates themselves."
Vikings' Justin Jefferson pledges to be at camp amid negotiations
Jefferson re-joined his teammates on the practice field Tuesday morning. And a few hours later, the Minnesota Vikings' All-Pro wide receiver pledged to be with them when training camp opens in July -- whether or not he has agreed to a contract extension by then. "Will I be here?" Jefferson said. "Oh yeah. Yeah." Jefferson has two years remaining on a rookie contract that would pay him $2.4 million in 2023 and $19.7 million in 2024.
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John Harbaugh said Odell Beckham Jr. is "full go" in terms of health but it will be "see as it goes" in terms of reps.
This will mark OBJ's first practice since injuring his knee in the Super Bowl 16 months ago. pic.twitter.com/AEIoJgMdnX
A look at the Bucs' quarterbacks... pic.twitter.com/k5DDVe4OvJ
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) June 13, 2023New number, who dis 😈@Fire_Burns99 pic.twitter.com/L2soW9akqJ
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 13, 2023 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 13, 2023Mac coming right into your Twitter feed... pic.twitter.com/SJ6HbfDS4q
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 13, 2023 — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) June 13, 2023Minicamp mood 🔥#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/uLxCC7JuWs
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 13, 2023Carr to Kamara 👀#Saints pic.twitter.com/qDy6DAGmww
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 13, 2023Odell Beckham Jr. is participating in Ravens minicamp, which marks his first practice since injuring his knee in the Super Bowl 16 months ago pic.twitter.com/nHLhZSD7uB
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) June 13, 2023Oh my, 8️⃣3️⃣@samori_toure | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/Hx3c17Yafn
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 13, 2023Derek Carr on Alvin Kamara's route running "That's not normal" 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EwOrAfAnUm
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 13, 2023Diontae Johnson going through some individual drills at Steelers minicamp Day 1 pic.twitter.com/w1TkFbt3FJ
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 13, 2023there he issss pic.twitter.com/Tljt1qSN28
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) June 13, 2023RB Najee Harris had great insight today about the perceived short shelf life of running backs and the young age many end up looking for work.
He was also shocked to learn Tom Brady was 45 when he retired.
"He was 45? Gah damn." pic.twitter.com/H7CQ4BLJ0W
What we are hearing
Daniel Jones said that Bill Parcells' message to the Giants team after practice was: "Accountability." It's what makes great teams.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) June 13, 2023Michael Thomas stretched with the team and his participation was similar to last week. Remember, they said don't expect to see much until training camp.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) June 13, 2023Sterling Shepard, who tore his knee in September, says he's "right on schedule." He's been running and working on the side with trainers at practice.
"My goal is to be ready for the season," Shepard said. #giants
Falcons HC Arthur Smith said he's happy with the progress of Kyle Pitts and Caleb Huntley coming back from their injuries heading toward training camp.
"Feel good about where he's at," in terms of Pitts.
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said S Budda Baker didn't practice today because he's working "through some things" which he then explained was related to Baker's contract.
Gannon wasn't sure if Baker would participate in tomorrow's minicamp, as well.
TJ Watt was an excused absence at Steelers camp, Tomlin says
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) June 13, 2023
Best photos
Bengals OT Jonah Williams, who was not present for voluntary workouts, is present for the start of the team's mandatory mincamp. pic.twitter.com/6ZzhJuJf8U
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) June 13, 2023First day of #Texans mandatory minicamp. pic.twitter.com/ihiwK4p8j8
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) June 13, 2023Jumpin' Joneses.@presidentjacc | @MarcusJonesocho pic.twitter.com/2l0l4nPBJ3
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 13, 2023Chris Jones was not participating as Chiefs began mandatory mini camp today pic.twitter.com/6gOBJjZmOR
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) June 13, 2023"Moving forward I'll be with the defensive backs." - Isaiah Simmons pic.twitter.com/XHGbeGq1g7
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) June 13, 2023All love for 14.#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/MpmHaLIRgW
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) June 13, 2023
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