NFL training camp 2024: Brandon Aiyuk requests trade, Caleb Williams signing deal

The performances of the first-round rookie quarterbacks, including Chicago‘s Caleb Williams, Washington’s Jayden DanielsNew England‘s Drake MayeMinnesota‘s J.J. McCarthyAtlanta‘s Michael Penix Jr., and Denver‘s Bo Nix will be watched closely.

In terms of contract situations to monitor, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk all could be in line for new deals these next few weeks — or lingering drama if they don’t get them.

As always, there are buzzy QB competitions in store as well, highlighted by Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields in Pittsburgh. Another to keep an eye on is Gardner Minshew vs. Aidan O’Connell in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Maye, Nix, McCarthy and Penix will all try to push presumed starters as much as possible in their camps, and here’s a wild card: Daniel Jones vs. Drew Lock with the Giants.

Find out with Frank Schwab’s season preview power rankings countdown right here.

The Chicago Bears are among the first teams to get activities underway this month, with rookies (including No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams) reporting Tuesday. Here’s when every team officially opens training camp:

Wednesday, July 17 — Houston Texans

Friday, July 19 — Chicago Bears

Saturday, July 20 — Kansas City ChiefsBaltimore Ravens

Sunday, July 21 — Green Bay Packers

Tuesday, July 23 — Arizona CardinalsBuffalo BillsCarolina PanthersCincinnati BengalsCleveland BrownsDenver BroncosDetroit LionsJacksonville JaguarsLas Vegas RaidersLos Angeles ChargersLos Angeles RamsMiami DolphinsMinnesota VikingsNew England PatriotsNew Orleans SaintsNew York GiantsNew York JetsPhiladelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle SeahawksTampa Bay BuccaneersTennessee TitansWashington Commanders

Wednesday, July 24 — Atlanta FalconsDallas CowboysIndianapolis ColtsPittsburgh Steelers

The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will meet in the 2024 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Canton, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC.

The preseason ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, and NFL roster cutdown day is Tuesday, Aug. 27.

The entire preseason and regular season schedule can be found right here on Yahoo Sports.

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