NFL minicamps see roster cuts and player evaluations across teams

NFL teams entered mandatory minicamps following the 2026 OTAs, using the period to assess rosters and make early cuts. The Pittsburgh Steelers evaluated their 90‑player offseason roster, highlighting punter Cameron Johnston and defensive lineman Logan Lee as players at risk of being released before the preseason.

The Chicago Bears reported several promising developments at minicamp, including the emergence of rookie Zavion Thomas as a deep‑threat receiver and a possible rebound for left tackle Braxton Jones, while also noting healthy returns from injured players such as Dayo Odeyingbo and T.J. Edwards.

These updates reflect broader league‑wide trends of teams scrutinizing contract disputes, injury recoveries, and depth‑chart battles as they prepare for training camp in July.