Mon Jun 22nd 2026

Mini-Camp Reports Week One

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler believes the “best guess” is that a team uses a Day 3 pick on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft.

• Sorsby’s decision to enter the NFL’s supplemental draft has forced dynasty leagues to create rules for handling a supplemental rookie draft for one player. I consulted with the managers in my most active league to decide on a supplemental draft plan, and we’ve agreed. I will implement this plan across all four leagues I commish. After the NFL’s supplemental draft, we will hold our own supplemental rookie draft for Sorsby. Each manager wishing to bid on Sorsby will send me their bid, which must include a 2027 rookie draft pick and the amount of offseason FAAB they wish to add to the bid. If multiple managers are willing to give up a pick in the same round of the 2027 rookie draft, their FAAB bid will break the tie. The 2027 draft pick given up to draft Sorsby will become a dead pick in next year’s rookie draft. For integrity’s sake, as commissioner, I will send my bid (if I send one at all) to the co-commissioner at the same time he sends me his. I think this is the fairest way to handle this unique situation, and I think it will add a little fun to each league. In superflex leagues, Sorsby could be a very valuable draft pick, especially depending on which NFL team drafts him.

Tyler Warrren

The Athletic’s James Boyd believes that “regardless of whom the Colts add at wideout,” Tyler Warren will be the team’s No. 2 pass catcher in 2026.

FOX 59’s Mike Chappell reports that the Colts are asking for more from TE Tyler Warren this season.

• These opinions from reporters can hardly be called breaking news. Most dynasty managers expect Warren to be the second-most targeted pass catcher for the Colts next season and to build significantly on his highly productive rookie season last year. The Colts will ask more of Warren this season, and he’s fully capable of taking on more and becoming even more productive than last season. Michael Pittman’s departure means 111 targets are available from last year. While I am confident Alec Pierce and Josh Downs will absorb many of Pittman’s vacated targets next year, too, Warren can benefit the most this season. In the last game of the season, when Warren received 8 targets, he surpassed Pittman by one target to become the Colts’ most targeted player last year. He was their top target last year, and this year I expect he will be again. It’s hard to say that Warren’s dynasty stock will rise this season because he’s already become a top-five dynasty tight end, but I expect he will be even more productive in year two.

Adonai Mitchell

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes Adonai Mitchell “feels pretty locked into the No. 2 wide receiver role.”

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt believes the Jets are hoping to make Adonai Mitchell “a crucial piece of their offense” this season.

The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt reports AD Mitchell has demonstrated “budding chemistry” with Geno Smith in offseason practices.

• I’m buying these reports from Rosenblatt at the Jets’ camp, and think Mitchell will become a crucial piece of their improved offense this season. After getting traded to the Jets last season, Mitchell immediately stepped into a WR-2 role and received more than 7 targets per game. For the first time in his young career, he had a significant role in an offense. Unfortunately, his quarterback play was terrible, so he only caught 24 of his 58 targets with the Jets. That’s just a 41% completion rate. The average completion rate for a wide receiver is 63%! Geno Smith will drastically increase Mitchell’s completion rate and lead Mitchell to the most productive year of his career. I’m excited about Mitchell in year three and would love to target him in trades before training camp begins.

Denver Backfield

The Denver Post’s Luca Evans thinks Broncos RB Jonah Coleman will “probably” play right away.

The Denver Post’s Luca Evans reports RJ Harvey underwent surgery this offseason to repair a torn labrum he suffered in the AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots.

• Harvey’s injury will allow for more practice reps for Coleman, and I believe he can take advantage of it, making the Broncos’ running back mess for dynasty managers this season and possibly in the years to come. I’m banking on J.K. Dobbins to lead the backfield this season. Coach Payton trusts his veteran backs most. From a dynasty perspective, Harvey and Coleman are better players to roster in the long term, but I am concerned that they will share the backfield in Denver for years. Coach Payton loves having a committee backfield ever since he had such success in New Orleans with Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. Sometimes, like in New Orleans, both became productive backs for dynasty managers. I am unsure he can do the same in Denver this year or in the years to come. I am 100% in on J.K. Dobbins this year on new win-now teams and 100% out on the Harvey and Coleman in the future. I did not draft Coleman, and I only have one share of Harvey. I sold a share of Harvey last year and hope to do so with my final share this season, ideally before training camp

George Pickens

Cowboys WR George Pickens said he will not hold out or hold in at training camp.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he plans to move WR George Pickens around the formation more this season.

• I’ve loved the quotes from Pickens after reporting to mini-camp. It’s encouraging for his dynasty managers that he’s reported to camp and seems eager to prove himself again this season and earn a new contract with the Cowboys this season or with another team after this season. Pickens was arguably the biggest surprise of the year last season and the most valuable player on dynasty rosters. His stock rose last season as high as any other dynasty players, after finishing as the fourth-highest scoring receiver in the league. He’s now the 10th-ranked dynasty receiver in my rankings. I doubt that Pickens will ever have a season as productive as last year, but he could come close, especially if coach Schottenheimer does have plans to move Pickens around the offense and Pickens can maintain his “prove-it” attitude throughout the season.

Dallas Backfield

ESPN’s Todd Archer reports that Cowboys RB Phil Mafah took the first rep with the first-team offense on Tuesday.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said RB Jaydon Blue brought “a great work ethic” to organized team activities and will be “a huge part of what we want to do.”

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team recently held RB Javonte Williams out of team drills to give RB Jaydon Blue and RB Phil Mafah more work.

• If Pickens wasn’t the biggest surprise of last season, his teammate, Javonte Williams, was. That’s why his dynasty managers grew so concerned with early reports from mini-camp that Mafah and Blue were getting so many first-team reps. Thankfully, by the end of mini-camp, coach Schottenheimer explained why. Mafah and Blue were getting work in camp because they needed it. Blue was a huge disappointment in his rookie season and rarely saw the field, nor did Mafah. Williams dominated touches, and Malik Davis became Williams’ primary backup. I expect the same this season and the years to come since Williams signed a three-year contract with the Cowboys this offseason. These early reports from camp needed the context that the head coach gave by the end of camp. Dynasty managers with Williams on their roster need not fear. They’ll have an every-week starter with Williams, and if they handcuff Williams with Davis, they are in even better shape.

Rams’ Tight Ends

The Athletic’s Nate Atkins believes that the Rams are hoping TE Terrance Ferguson “takes the lead” in the tight end position group.

The Athletic’s Nate Atkins believes Terrance Ferguson “has some of the best breakout potential of current Rams players who haven’t done so yet.”

• While I sadly don’t have any shares of Ferguson, I hope these reports are true and expect them to come true. Ferguson is the most complete tight end that the Rams have. They used him almost exclusively as a downfield target last season, but he’s capable of so much more. The Rams ran the most 13 personnel of any team last season, and I expect them to be among the top teams to do so this season, too. They even drafted another excellent pass-catching weapon in Max Clare. Ourlads continues to list Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee ahead of Ferguson on their depth charts, but I think Ferguson will earn the starting role by the end of the year. He’s too athletic to stay off the field and not be used as a weapon in the passing game. Even if he does earn a starting role, the Rams’ tight ends are always hard to put into starting dynasty lineups because they have so much competition in the passing game. I expect Ferguson to become their most productive tight end next season and have several monster games, but dynasty managers will never want to start him.

Charger Wide Receivers

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) is “working through something.”

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey said he strained his left hamstring but expects to be ready for training camp.

Sports Illustrated’s Thomas Martinez writes, Chargers WR Quentin Johnston “is built for” OC Mike McDaniel’s offense.

• These blurbs and several podcasts I listened to last week have me excited about Johnston and McConkey, but unsure about which of the two will have the most productive season of their career with Mike McDaniels. I fully expect one of them to break out in a big way this season, but I am undecided on who to place my bets on. The Chargers’ offseason moves have given a strong indication that they want to run a ton of 13 personnel, which would keep just two receivers on the field most of the time – McConkey and Johnston. As a result, both of them will get more targets than they have before, and one of them will break out in a big way this season. I plan to make trade offers for each of them before training camp starts, and since Johnston will be a cheaper target, I may hedge my bets on him. McConkey’s current injury and injury history also concern me, making me want to hedge my bets on Johnston.

Carolina Wide Receivers

The Athletic’s Joseph Person said Panthers’ HC Dave Canales “still seems bullish on Xavier Legette figuring things out” this season.

Bryce Young said he has had “next-level conversations” with Xavier Legette in the offseason.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Panthers agreed to terms with WR Jalen Coker on a three-year, $35 million extension.

• I’ve been a major believer in Legette. I drafted him in four leagues, including my two most recent startup drafts last year and this year. I’m alone on an island believing in him. Early in camp, these reports kept me believing in Legette because the coaches believed in him, and he seemed committed to putting in the work to improve in year three. The early reports kept me believing even after they drafted Chris Brazzell. But now that the Panthers signed Coker to this three-year deal, I’m the coolest I’ve been on Legette since he was drafted. Money speaks louder than words, and the Panthers have spoken. They believe their undrafted free agent, Jalen Coker, is a future starter for the team. That does not mean Legette will not be, or that they may not sign him to a deal once his rookie deal ends in two years, but it does significantly narrow his chances. Money speaks louder than words, and the Panthers’ money likes Coker. Dynasty managers who boldly believed that Coker was better than Legette early on have been rewarded with a good depth piece on their rosters, while I have a player I must consider dropping from my rosters this season unless he proves something very early.

Packer Running Backs

Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd remained “fully healthy” throughout the team’s spring workout program for the first time in his career.

• This is just one of many glowing reports that have come from Packers’ camp about Lloyd’s health and excellent play. Coaches and players have commented on his explosiveness and on how he’s earning the trust of his teammates. The Packers’ running back depth chart is one of the weakest in the NFL behind Josh Jacobs, who may get suspended this season at some point. It’s a backfield dynasty that managers should buy into because of all the uncertainty. I’ve picked up Chris Brooks in several leagues, expecting him to be Jacob’s backup, but if these reports are true, lloyd is the player to roster. I was surprised to see that Lloyd was not available in any of my dynasty leagues. Managers who were much more patient than I have kept him on their rosters even after IR spots went away in the offseason. I never believed in Lloyd as a rookie, so I never drafted him, but these reports and Jacobs’ legal situation made me curious enough to search the waiver wire for him for the first time ever. I’ll hold on to my Chris Brooks shares for now, but if the hype for Lloyd in training camp continues, I’ll admit I grabbed the wrong guy.

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