Training Camp Report: Aug. 3
NFL training camps are entering critical evaluation phases. The Chicago Bears saw safety Xavier Woods record an interception and a heavy hit on Colston Loveland during Sunday's practice. The Green Bay Packers completed their ninth session, where wide receiver Savion Williams performed well and cornerback Keisean Nixon worked with the second-team defense. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are seeing an offensive impact from Davis Webb and a strong push for the WR3 spot from Pat Bryant. These developments follow earlier reports of padded practices for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders.
What changed
Training camp reports now include performance updates from the Bears, Packers, and Broncos.
Live updates
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NFL Training Camps Progress as Bears, Packers and Broncos Evaluate Rosters
NFL training camps are entering critical evaluation phases. The Chicago Bears saw safety Xavier Woods record an interception and a heavy hit on Colston Loveland during Sunday's practice. The Green Bay Packers completed their ninth session, where wide receiver Savion Williams performed well and cornerback Keisean Nixon worked with the second-team defense. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are seeing an offensive impact from Davis Webb and a strong push for the WR3 spot from Pat Bryant. These developments follow earlier reports of padded practices for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders.
Why it matters
Teams are currently refining depth charts and integrating new personnel ahead of the 2026 regular season. These camp observations determine starting lineups and roster cuts. This phase follows the transition to padded practices reported earlier in August.
What is confirmed
- The Green Bay Packers held their ninth training camp practice.
- Xavier Woods intercepted a long pass during the Chicago Bears' Sunday practice.
- The Denver Broncos are evaluating the influence of Davis Webb on their offense.
Still unconfirmed
- Pat Bryant is making a claim to the WR3 position for the Denver Broncos.
- Savion Williams had a big day during the Packers' ninth practice.
- Keisean Nixon spent time with the Packers' No. 2 defense.
What to watch next
- Further roster moves by the Philadelphia Eagles following workouts of three free agents.
- Preseason game results that validate training camp standout performances.
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NFL Training Camps Progress as Bears and Packers Evaluate Talent
NFL teams are deepening roster evaluations through August practices. The Chicago Bears saw safety Xavier Woods secure an interception and a hard hit on Colston Loveland during Sunday's session. The Green Bay Packers completed their ninth practice, where wide receiver Savion Williams performed well and cornerback Keisean Nixon worked with the second-string defense. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos are seeing offensive influence from Davis Webb and a strong push for the WR3 spot from Pat Bryant. These developments follow earlier reports of padded practices for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders.
Why it matters
Training camps serve as the primary evaluation period before the 2026 regular season. Teams use these sessions to integrate new leadership and determine depth charts. Recent activity focuses on standout individual performances and defensive rotations.
What is confirmed
- The Green Bay Packers completed their ninth training camp practice.
- Chicago Bears safety Xavier Woods recorded an interception during Sunday's practice.
- The Denver Broncos are evaluating Pat Bryant for the WR3 position.
Still unconfirmed
- Davis Webb is having a non-subtle influence on the Broncos offense.
- Savion Williams had a big day during the Packers' ninth practice.
- Keisean Nixon spent time with the Packers' No. 2 defense.
What to watch next
- Preseason game results for the Bears and Packers
- Roster cuts following the conclusion of training camps
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- foxbaltimore.com — Kristi Noem's life-sized bronze statue of her and horse unveiled honoring her governorship
- sports.yahoo.com — ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Aug. 7, 2026
- www.latimes.com — The Sports Report: A look at USC’s new football training center
- foxbaltimore.com — Economy sheds 23K jobs in July, wage gains soften as report shows 'weakness in payrolls'
- turnto10.com — Former Air Force secretary loses security clearance over alleged Air Force One disclosure
- www.denverpost.com — The Davis Webb effect, an “unblockable” DL and other Broncos camp takeaways
- www.forbes.com — The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ 9th Training Camp Practice
- www.chicagobears.com — Bears training camp report: Sunday, Aug. 9
- sports.yahoo.com — Eagles work out 3 free agents
- sports.yahoo.com — Packers training camp report: Live updates from Practice No. 9
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Steelers and Commanders Enter First Padded Practices of 2026 Camp
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders have transitioned to padded practices as training camps progress. Aaron Rodgers showed strong performance during his fourth practice with Pittsburgh, which is now operating under head coach Mike McCarthy in the post-Mike Tomlin era. Meanwhile, Washington's first padded session saw Sonny Styles emerge as a standout performer. Both teams are integrating new leadership and evaluating roster depth as they move toward the 2026 regular season, with the Steelers also hosting Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the second consecutive year.
Why it matters
The Steelers are navigating a significant cultural and leadership shift following the departure of long-time coach Mike Tomlin. Washington is focusing on offensive development and defensive standouts during their early camp phase. These sessions mark the first high-intensity physical evaluations for both rosters this year.
What is confirmed
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the post-Mike Tomlin era under head coach Mike McCarthy.
- The Washington Commanders have conducted their first padded practice of training camp.
- Pat McAfee is bringing his ESPN show to Steelers training camp for the second straight year.
Still unconfirmed
- Aaron Rodgers performed well during his fourth practice with the Steelers.
- Sonny Styles stood out during the Commanders' first padded practice.
- Mike McCarthy is implementing a tempered vision for the Steelers.
What to watch next
- Performance of young Steelers players in upcoming padded drills
- Further offensive output from the Washington Commanders in subsequent practices
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- Yahoo Sports — 3 encouraging performances from Day 4 of Commanders training camp
- WTOP — Intensity rises at Commanders training camp during the first padded practice
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Steelers and Commanders Begin Padded Training Camp Practices
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders have transitioned to padded practices as their 2026 training camps progress. Aaron Rodgers performed well during the Steelers' fourth practice, while the Commanders saw Sonny Styles stand out during their first padded session. The Steelers are operating under a new vision from head coach Mike McCarthy in the first full-pads practice following the Mike Tomlin era. Meanwhile, the Commanders' offense showed improvement during Monday's session as intensity rose across the camp.
Why it matters
These practices mark a shift from non-contact drills to full-contact evaluations. For Pittsburgh, this transition is significant as it is the first time the team is utilizing pads under a new coaching regime.
What is confirmed
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are in their post-Mike Tomlin era under head coach Mike McCarthy.
- The Washington Commanders have begun their first padded practices of training camp.
Still unconfirmed
- The Commanders' offense improved during Monday's practice.
What to watch next
- Performance of young Steelers players during full-contact drills
- Further implementation of Mike McCarthy's vision for the Steelers offense
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- ESPN — 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp: Latest intel, updates
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — When the pads go on at Steelers training camp, who will shine?
- Behind the Steel Curtain — Steelers training camp: Aaron Rodgers lights up fourth practice
- Behind the Steel Curtain — The Steelers couldn’t have asked for a better start to training camp
- ESPN — 2026 Washington Commanders training camp: Latest intel, updates
- NBC Sports — Steelers prepare for first full-pads practice of post-Mike Tomlin era
- Washington Commanders — Training camp notebook | Sonny Styles stands out during first padded practice
- The Washington Post — Commanders’ offense gets cooking and other observations from Monday’s practice
- Steelers.com — Training Camp Report: Aug. 3
- CBS News — Pat McAfee brings popular ESPN show to Steelers training camp for 2nd straight year
- Yahoo Sports — 3 encouraging performances from Day 4 of Commanders training camp
- WTOP — Intensity rises at Commanders training camp during the first padded practice