The final 11 NFL teams will conduct mandatory minicamps this week, representing the last practices before training camps start in late July.
Seventeen teams held their three-day minicamps last week, and the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers held theirs June 2-4. The Los Angeles Rams, who were going to hold theirs this week, canceled their minicamp, as did the San Francisco 49ers.
And while minicamps are mandatory, there's still some uncertainty about whether certain players will attend, including New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens.
Here is one key thing our NFL Nation reporters will be watching from each team that hits the field this week:
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AFC EAST
New York Jets
Who is emerging as Geno Smith's No. 2 target?
We know Garrett Wilson is the No. 1, but the Jets need another reliable option in the passing game. Right now, the No. 2 is receiver Adonai Mitchell, but the Jets expect a push from first-round wideout Omar Cooper Jr.
First-round tight end Kenyon Sadiq could be a factor down the road, but he's sidelined until training camp because of hernia surgery. Incumbent tight end Mason Taylor recorded a team-high 44 catches last season, and now he has a chance to build on that. -- Rich Cimini
AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals
How will the Bengals use their new additions?
Cincinnati made a major move this offseason by trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II. But he wasn't the only big addition. Cincinnati also added defensive lineman Jonathan Allen and edge rusher Boye Mafe. The Bengals lived up to their billing of pass rush being the king for winning defenses.
Minicamp will provide a much better glimpse as to how the Bengals plan on using all of their new players alongside Myles Murphy and Shemar Stewart, two young and ascending edge rushers. -- Ben Baby
AFC SOUTH
Tennessee Titans
How is QB Cam Ward's timing with rookie wideout Carnell Tate?
The Titans believe Tate has the tools to be a No. 1 receiver. The rookie is off to a good start so far, after Ward connected with him frequently during OTAs.
Ward said he believes it's important to show Tate that he trusts him with the football early in the process. How well they're able to connect, especially in the vertical passing game, will open up other parts of the offense. That doesn't happen unless they bank reps to develop chemistry. Minicamp is the next opportunity for them to take what they discuss in the film room to the football field. -- Turron Davenport
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
How does QB Bo Nix look?
By all accounts, especially coach Sean Payton's, Nix has progressed on schedule from a second surgical procedure. This one was in April, on the right ankle Nix fractured in the closing minutes of the playoff win against the Buffalo Bills.
And Nix has begun throwing in some limited drills before OTA practices over the past two weeks. This week's minicamp is expected to be Nix's first in full-view work in team drills of the offseason. Payton has said Nix will be "full go'' when training camp opens in late July, so the minicamp sessions will be the last benchmark of the team's offseason work for Nix to meet. -- Jeff Legwold
Los Angeles Chargers
How different will QB Justin Herbert's footwork and timing be?
The focus since new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel took this job has been speeding up Herbert's throwing motion and adjusting his footwork to what McDaniel believes will take Herbert and this offense to another level.
Herbert is spending a day per week not throwing to focus on this change. Minicamp will be the first significant evaluation point to see how comfortable he is with a new technique in Year 7. -- Kris Rhim
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys
Will we see receiver George Pickens?
Pickens signed his franchise tag, guaranteeing him $27.3 million for 2026, and the Cowboys have said they will not negotiate a longer term deal with him this offseason. Because he signed the tender, Pickens would be fined if he does not show for the minicamp.
He has not taken part in the voluntary OTAs, but he has worked out with QB Dak Prescott and the other receivers at times during the offseason.
If he does practice, does he do everything? Do the Cowboys limit his work for fear of injury, because he has not been at the workouts? All eyes will be on Pickens, much like they were on edge rusher Micah Parsons during last year's minicamp. At the time, Parsons said he was dealing with a lower back strain, which is why he didn't practice, and that carried into training camp.
Of course, that ended in a trade to Green Bay. -- Todd Archer
Washington Commanders
How does the Commanders' pass game look?
Quarterback Jayden Daniels looked sharp during OTA practice sessions while learning a new offense and taking more snaps from under center. It helps that receiver Terry McLaurin is in camp without the contract situation of a year ago. Those two have shown good chemistry once again this spring. But how does it look overall?
The Commanders do seem to like their receiver room -- even if there are question marks -- though that doesn't mean they wouldn't potentially add a player such as Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs.
Last spring and summer, the passing game looked off with McLaurin sidelined. The Commanders have added receiver Antonio Williams (draft) and tight end Chig Okonkwo (free agency). Will we see in minicamp the early signs that predict a bounce-back season for the pass game? -- John Keim
NFC NORTH
Detroit Lions
How will All-Pro offensive lineman Penei Sewell adjust to left tackle?
Sewell has thrived at right tackle for most of his NFL career, but the Lions are switching him to left tackle for the 2026 season. Sewell is entering his sixth season with the Lions as a four-time Pro Bowler, but coach Dan Campbell is confident he can make the move.
Detroit also drafted Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller, who is expected to compete for a starting role at right tackle.
"[Sewell has] been working it even before we started the offseason," Campbell said during OTAs on May 29. "So, it'll be like riding a bike for him. Will it be things he'll have to learn? Yeah, of course there will be. But, I mean, he has played left. That's muscle memory." -- Eric Woodyard
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Will Tua Tagovailoa gain a leg up in the quarterback competition?
Michael Penix Jr. is coming off a torn ACL from last November and has yet to be cleared for 11-on-11 team sessions. Will that change for minicamp?
"We'll see," Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said.
Tagovailoa has been able to do everything, and Stefanski is on record saying he believes accuracy is the most important trait for a quarterback, something Tagovailoa historically has had in abundance. None of this means Tagovailoa will for sure win the job, especially if Penix impresses in training camp. But Tagovailoa might have something of a head start in this new offense. -- Marc Raimondi
New Orleans Saints
What happens with running back Alvin Kamara?
Kamara unexpectedly showed up to a practice in the second week of OTAs but did not return for the third week. Now all eyes will be on mandatory minicamp to see whether there is a resolution.
Saints coach Kellen Moore said early in the spring that there are enough snaps to go around between Kamara and newcomer Travis Etienne Jr., and that he's preparing as if Kamara will be on the team in 2026.
Two days of minicamp might provide more clarity as to how the Saints handle the running back situation and whether Kamara appears to be in the team's plans moving forward. -- Katherine Terrell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What is there to expect from QB Baker Mayfield?
Mayfield said June 5 that he and the team are "not anywhere close" on a new deal. He said he and his agent have given the Bucs until training camp to work with them on a new contract.
The veteran QB said this would not affect the way he leads, and he has never been one to shy away from a challenge. A strong three days of camp in new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's system heading into the summer could help his case. -- Jenna Laine