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  • Early leader in competition
    Coach Antonio Pierce said O'Connell will take the first snap over Gardner Minshew in the Raiders' upcoming quarterback competition, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Pierce praised O'Connell's work so far this offseason, mentioning how he's "changing his body, his work ethic, being here every day, blocking out the outside noise." He did also talk up Minshew and make it clear that Las Vegas considers the starting role up for grabs, saying a quarterback competition is good for motivation across the roster. O'Connell led the Raiders to a 5-5 record as a rookie last season, and this offseason, he'll work to take a step forward and build increased chemistry with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and rookie tight end Brock Bowers. Rotowire.com Today, 12:07 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    325th
  • Officially named starting QB
    Coach Matt Eberflus named Williams' the Bears' starting quarterback at rookie minicamp Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Williams, the No. 1 overall pick of April's draft, was always a lock to start Week 1 over Tyson Bagent or Brett Rypien, but the team has wasted no time making Williams' position official, with Friday being the first day of on-field workouts for rookies. That allows Williams to immediately begin familiarizing himself with Chicago's offensive scheme without having to worry about splitting any reps. He can start establishing chemistry with fellow top-10 selection Rome Odunze during rookie camp, while veterans DJ Moore and Keenan Allen -- who both worked out with Williams and Odunze during the pre-draft process -- stand to arrive at team facilities for the start of OTAs. Rotowire.com Today, 9:31 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    110th
  • Minshew and O’Connell to compete for starting job
    Raiders GM Tom Telesco said Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell are expected to compete for the starting job in training camp.

    Advice: This was the presumed next step after the Raiders opted not to select a quarterback in this year’s draft. Playing in a division that includes Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, it goes without saying that the combination of Minshew/O’Connell is far from ideal, but both quarterbacks were solid in 2023, with Minshew nearly leading the Colts to a playoff berth. In 17 games, Minshew threw for 3305-15-9 last season while leading his team to a 7-6 record over 13 starts. O’Connell became the Raiders full-time starter in Week 9 and led the team to a 5-4 record over that span while throwing for 1905-11-5 in those nine games. Neither quarterback is built for shootouts vs. high-powered offenses, but they’re effective game managers who can give their team a chance to win any game within reach. Head coach Antonio Pierce said O’Connell has “earned the right to get the first snap,” but Minshew will almost certainly get some reps as things progress. Rotoworld Today, 7:11 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    218th
  • Will Levis expects more varied passing attack
    Will Levis expects a more varied passing attack under new coach Brian Callahan.

    Advice: Although Levis said he expects a balanced attack, he also believes the Titans will have “a lot of drop-back game in situations where we might not have seen that last year.” He also emphasized “we’re gonna throw the ball on first down.” In other words, the Titans are ditching Mike Vrabel’s archaic approach and even if they aren’t passing “harder,” they will be passing “smarter.” As astute observers of the modern game know, it’s not so much about volume as sequencing. Levis might not have a sophomore step forward to take, but he is at least going to be put in better position to succeed between his upgraded supporting cast and seemingly updated offensive philosophy. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:45 pm
    Will LevisTen - QB
    Bye
    Player Note
    Q
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    171st
  • Waived by New Orleans
    The Saints waived Mond on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Mond signed with New Orleans prior to the 2024 NFL Draft, but he ends up the odd man out in the team's quarterback room after the addition of fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler. A 2021 third-round selection, Mond will look for an opportunity to compete for a depth role elsewhere this offseason. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:40 pm
    Kellen MondInd - QB
    Bye
    Player Note
    NA
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    2184th

NFL Roster Changes

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Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusView Team Depth Chart
Jimmy Garoppolo LAR - QBSuspensionSUSPLAR
Samori Toure GB - WRKneeQGB
Courtland Sutton Den - WRAnkleQDen
Christian Kirk Jax - WRGroinQJax
David Durden Dal - WRKnee - ACLQDal
Rhamondre Stevenson NE - RBAnkleQNE
Nyheim Hines Cle - RBKnee - ACLQCle
Nate Adkins Den - TEHamstringQDen
Jaleel McLaughlin Den - RBHeadQDen
Brittain Brown LV - RBUndisclosedQLV