Samwise NFL Newsletter
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Browns Will Carry Watson-Sanders QB Competition Into Training Camp After Minicamp
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said Friday he is unlikely to name a starting quarterback following the team's mandatory minicamp, signaling that the battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will extend into training camp. Watson and Sanders split first-team reps across all three days, with Sanders taking the starting snaps on Day 1, Watson on Day 2, and the two dividing reps on Day 3. Monken said both quarterbacks played well enough to earn the right to keep competing. Watson, who said his main focus is being the team's starter, noted he is fully healthy for the first time since Week 3 of the 2023 season.
Sources: ESPN
A.J. Brown Delivers Spectacular Back-Shoulder Catch at Patriots Minicamp Finale
Wide receiver A.J. Brown delivered the standout moment of New England Patriots mandatory minicamp Friday, hauling in a back-shoulder catch in the back-left corner of the end zone off a throw from quarterback Drake Maye. Brown turned at the last second, rose, and got both feet down in bounds on the difficult reception. The veteran credited his baseball background for the play afterward. Brown, who turns 29 on June 30, was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1 and gives Maye a proven No. 1 target. He lined up alongside fellow addition Romeo Doubs as the Patriots held the final session of their mandatory camp.
Sources: ESPN
Packers' Micah Parsons Sets Mid-October Return Target After ACL and Meniscus Surgery
Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons said this week he is approximately five months into his recovery from a torn ACL and a meniscus procedure, and he will not be cleared to return to football activities until reaching the nine-month mark from surgery. That places his earliest possible return to practice in late September, with a mid-October debut in games as the most realistic target. Parsons said he is moving quickly through rehab but acknowledged the physical demands of his position require extra caution. He is expected to begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, which would automatically rule him out for the first four games.
Sources: CBS Sports
Cardinals Rookie DL Kaleb Proctor Tears Meniscus, May Miss Entire Rookie Season
Arizona Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor tore his meniscus during OTA activities and could miss his entire first NFL season, head coach Mike LaFleur said this week. LaFleur described the injury as keeping Proctor out for a significant amount of time and acknowledged that a full-season absence is a definite possibility, though he declined to give a firm timeline. Proctor, a fourth-round pick out of Southeast Louisiana, had been working to secure a roster spot on Arizona's defensive front. The injury is a serious blow to a young player who was competing for playing time as the Cardinals look to rebuild their interior defensive line depth.
Sources: ESPN
49ers TE George Kittle on Track for Week 1 Return After Achilles Tear
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said this week he is on track to play in the team's Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams, expressing confidence in his recovery from an Achilles tear suffered on January 11. Kittle told reporters the Achilles is doing great and that he has had no setbacks. General manager John Lynch added the organization is hopeful Kittle will be available for the opener. The tear was clean and near the soleus muscle, a type associated with faster recovery. The 49ers open with an international game against the Rams in Melbourne, Australia in September.
Sources: ESPN
Super Bowl Champion Seahawks Hold Abbreviated Minicamp to Rest Players After 20-Game Season
The Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks trimmed their minicamp schedule this week, turning Day 2 into a walk-through and holding just eight of a possible 13 practices, a decision driven by the physical demands of a 20-game 2025 season. Seattle beat the New England Patriots 29–13 to claim the Lombardi Trophy in February, with Kenneth Walker III earning Super Bowl MVP honors before departing to Kansas City as a free agent. The Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal to preserve offensive continuity, and will resume full preparations when training camps open in late July.
Sources: ESPN
Panthers WR Jalen Coker Signs Three-Year Extension Through 2029 Season
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker officially agreed to a three-year contract extension Friday that will keep him in Carolina through the 2029 season, the team announced as part of its minicamp week transactions. Coker has grown into one of the Panthers' key offensive contributors and the extension reflects the organization's commitment to retaining young talent as it continues to rebuild. Carolina is among the 17 NFL teams holding mandatory minicamp this week. The Panthers also reported no significant injury setbacks during their camp sessions. The 2026 regular season opens in early September, with all 32 teams reporting to training camp beginning in late July.
Sources: NFL.com
Bills Sign Fourth-Round OT Jude Bowry as Offseason Roster Activity Continues
The Buffalo Bills signed offensive tackle Jude Bowry, their fourth-round draft pick (No. 102 overall), on Friday as the team continued processing its 2026 draft class ahead of training camp. The Bills also released wide receiver Gabriel Benyard in a corresponding roster move. Running back Desmond Reid and defensive back Dorian Strong both reverted to injured reserve after being waived, with Reid not counting against Buffalo's 90-man roster limit under the injured designation. The Bills are among the clubs that wrapped up the first wave of mandatory minicamps this week. All 32 NFL teams will begin training camp in late July ahead of the 2026 regular season.
Sources: NFL.com
AFC Divisions — 2026 Preseason
Regular season begins September 2026. All teams 0–0–0.
AFC East
Buffalo Bills — 0–0–0
Miami Dolphins — 0–0–0
New England Patriots — 0–0–0
New York Jets — 0–0–0
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens — 0–0–0
Cincinnati Bengals — 0–0–0
Cleveland Browns — 0–0–0
Pittsburgh Steelers — 0–0–0
AFC South
Houston Texans — 0–0–0
Indianapolis Colts — 0–0–0
Jacksonville Jaguars — 0–0–0
Tennessee Titans — 0–0–0
AFC West
Denver Broncos — 0–0–0
Kansas City Chiefs — 0–0–0
Las Vegas Raiders — 0–0–0
Los Angeles Chargers — 0–0–0
NFC Divisions — 2026 Preseason
Super Bowl LX champs: Seattle Seahawks (29–13 vs. New England)
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys — 0–0–0
New York Giants — 0–0–0
Philadelphia Eagles — 0–0–0
Washington Commanders — 0–0–0
NFC North
Chicago Bears — 0–0–0
Detroit Lions — 0–0–0
Green Bay Packers — 0–0–0
Minnesota Vikings — 0–0–0
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons — 0–0–0
Carolina Panthers — 0–0–0
New Orleans Saints — 0–0–0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 0–0–0
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals — 0–0–0
Los Angeles Rams — 0–0–0
San Francisco 49ers — 0–0–0
Seattle Seahawks 🏆 — 0–0–0
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