👀 QB battles, rookies, more from NFL minicamps
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- NFL kicks off the second week of mandatory minicamps on Monday, June 8, with 17 teams—including the Bills, Patriots, and Ravens—holding workouts after the Dolphins and Steelers completed theirs last week.
- San Francisco 49ers canceled their minicamp, citing it as a reward for players' attendance during the earlier OTAs.
- Buffalo Bills are installing a new defensive scheme under coordinator Jim Leonhard, with limited participation from DT Ed Oliver due to injury.
- New England Patriots have cornerback Christian Gonzalez absent from voluntary practices while negotiating a contract extension, according to coach Mike Vrabel.
- Baltimore Ravens are actively searching for a replacement center after Tyler Linderbaum's departure.
Why it matters: Teams get early insight into roster health and scheme fit, while the 49ers' camp cancellation rewards OTAs attendance; the Bills' defensive overhaul, Patriots' contract talks, and Ravens' center search could shape each club's competitive outlook for 2026.
