NFL 2026 Training Camps Begin, Rookies Report Across Teams

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The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their 2026 preseason on July 17, with the rookie class reporting to the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara. The team will hold its first full‑team practice on July 26, a week before veteran arrivals on July 25.

Chicago Bears rookie prospects also arrived for camp, including first‑round safety Dillon Thieneman and position‑battle players Zavion Thomas (WR), Logan Jones (OL) and Malik Muhammad (DB), each vying for roster spots.

A broader schedule of 2026 NFL training camps has been released, listing report dates for multiple franchises and joint preseason practices. Separate coverage notes that travel agencies are offering fan packages for the anticipated New Orleans Saints‑at‑New York Giants game on October 17, though the official schedule remains unconfirmed.

Fantasy football analysts are using the upcoming camps to shape mock drafts and dynasty tips. Advice for the first‑round pick (1.06) highlights players such as Christian McCaffrey, Amon‑Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor, while dynasty guidance stresses the value and volatility of rookies entering NFL rosters this summer.