2017 Training Camp Preview

Training camp is one of the most important and confusing times of the year for dynasty owners. It’s the first chance we’ll have to watch and read about rookies fitting in and what their roles might look like. We find out how injured players are doing in their recovery process. We watch depth charts change dynamically. We also get blitzed with coach speak, beat writers trying to offer fantasy analysis, and the smallest stories become major headlines because after all, the NFL is king is sports media.

Below are dates on which each team will report for the first day of training camp (some have already started), along with some key situations we need to be monitoring for dynasty player value and 2017 performance purposes:

Arizona Cardinals – July 21 (all players)

How will John Brown (reportedly at 100 percent following his sickle cell anemia treatment) look after gaining 12 pounds?

Atlanta Falcons – July 26 (all players)

What will the backfield touch splits for Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman look like in new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian’s scheme?

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Baltimore Ravens – July 19 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Who will be the starting tight end?

Buffalo Bills – July 26 (all players)

Will the team bring in Anquan Boldin or another veteran wide receiver? Will Zay Jones earn a starting role?

Carolina Panthers – July 26 (all players)

What will the backfield touch splits look like for Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffrey?

Chicago Bears – July 26 (all players)

Who will emerge as the primary receiving weapon?

Is Tyler Eifert on schedule for a week one return? Who gets bumped down to WR4 – Tyler Boyd or Brandon LaFell?

Cleveland Browns – July 23 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Can Cody Kessler hold off DeShone Kizer for the starting quarterback role? Will David Njoku start right away?

Dallas Cowboys – July 19 (rookies), July 22 (veterans)

Will anyone push Terrance Williams for the WR2 spot?

Denver Broncos – July 23 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Who wins the starting quarterback job? Will CJ Anderson be able to prevent a backfield timeshare?

Detroit Lions – July 31 (all players)

Will Eric Ebron emerge as a primary offensive weapon this year?

Green Bay Packers – July 26 (all players)

Will either of the rookie running backs earn a timeshare with Ty Montgomery?

Houston Texans – July 25 (all players)

Can Tom Savage hold off Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback role?

Indianapolis Colts – July 29 (all players)

When will Andrew Luck start throwing at full strength?

Jacksonville Jaguars – July 19 (rookies), July 21 (veterans)

Will Leonard Fournette be a three-down bellcow?

Kansas City Chiefs – July 24 (rookies), July 27 (veterans)

What will the backfield touch splits look like for Spencer Ware and Kareem Hunt?

Los Angeles Chargers – July 29 (all players)

How do Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon look after returning from injury?

Los Angeles Rams – July 26 (rookies), July 28 (veterans)

How big of a second year leap can Jared Goff make under new head coach, Sean McVay?

Miami Dolphins – July 20 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Is the team committed to transitioning to a run-first offense featuring Jay Ajayi in an all-purpose role?

Minnesota Vikings – July 23 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Can Laquon Treadwell push Adam Thielen for a prominent role after a disappointing rookie campaign?

New England Patriots – July 24 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

How does Rob Gronkowski look after having off-season back surgery? Will newcomer Brandin Cooks be featured?

New Orleans Saints – July 19 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

What will the backfield touch splits look like for Mark Ingram, Adrian Peterson and Alvin Kamara?

New York Giants – July 27 (all players)

Will Evan Engram start right away?

New York Jets – July 28 (all players)

Who wins the starting quarterback job?

Oakland Raiders – July 24 (rookies), July 28 (veterans)

Will Marshawn Lynch look fresh, or old?

Philadelphia Eagles – July 24 (rookies), July 26 (veterans)

Has Carson Wentz corrected his throwing motion after breaking down with elbow fatigue in 2016?

Pittsburgh Steelers – July 27 (all players)

Will Le’Veon Bell show up?

San Francisco 49ers – July 26 (rookies), July 27 (veterans)

Who wins the battle for starting tight end, Vance McDonald or George Kittle?

Seattle Seahawks – July 28 (all players)

Does Tyler Lockett look right after a gruesome leg injury ended his 2016? Will Eddie Lacy meet his weight goals and earn a featured role?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – July 25 (rookies), July 27 (veterans)

How will the usage of Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard be balanced?

Tennessee Titans – July 28 (all players)

Does Eric Decker look 100 percent after multiple leg surgeries in the off-season? Can Derrick Henry earn a larger split in the timeshare?

Washington Redskins – July 26 (all players)

Will rookie Samaje Perine push Rob Kelley for the starting running back role?

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