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Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Neal (undisclosed) will be limited at minicamp due to a minor injury suffered in early June, Erin Summers of ESPN reports.

Neal's exact injury remains undisclosed, but it doesn't appear severe enough to cause concern about his status for the start of training camp in July. Still, the 2025 sixth-round pick will be limited at mandatory minicamp as he competes for a backfield role. With New Orleans having inked Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract in March while still carrying Alvin Kamara on the roster, there may not be much work available for backups Neal, Kendre Miller (ACL), Ty Chandler and Audric Estime.

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Prescott will be limited at mandatory minicamp due to knee soreness, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Schottenheimer downplayed the severity of Prescott's injury, saying it's a "sore knee, nothing we're concerned about." By all appearances, Dallas is simply taking a cautious approach to the health of the veteran quarterback, who will turn 33 years old in July. It doesn't look like the team has any concerns about Prescott's availability for the start of training camp. Meanwhile, George Pickens has reported to mandatory minicamp after skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason program, though the wideout won't participate in any team drills, per Jon Machota of The Athletic.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that Pickens won't take part in team drills at mandatory minicamp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Pickens has reported for the start of Dallas' mandatory minicamp, as despite his desire for a long-term deal with the team he would have been subjected to fines for any absences. Though Pickens signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys back in April, he abstained from voluntary workouts with the team during spring. Schottenheimer said the plan is for Pickens to go through a normal ramp-up period after the start of training camp in July and for the 25-year-old wideout to practice in full shortly thereafter, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Olave (illness) will remain limited at mandatory minicamp, as he was during voluntary OTAs, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Olave is practicing Monday but not participating in team drills, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. The star wide receiver is continuing his recovery from January treatment for a blood clot which caused him to miss Week 18 of last season. Moore said there are "no issues" with Olave's recovery progress and that the team is simply avoiding any risks during contact drills. Rookie first-round pick Jordyn Tyson (undisclosed) also remains limited at mandatory minicamp, but it doesn't appear that New Orleans has serious concerns about the status of either player for the start of training camp.

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Tuesday that Tyson (undisclosed) will remain in the rehab process at mandatory minicamp, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Tyson has been on a maintenance plan since rookie minicamp and voluntary OTAs in May, and it looks like he will continue to participate on a limited basis at mandatory minicamp while prioritizing his rehab process. The exact nature of Tyson's injury remains undisclosed, but it doesn't appear that New Orleans' coaching staff has any real concerns about his status for the start of training camp in July. Meanwhile, Chris Olave also remains limited at mandatory minicamp, per Underhill.

Rice (knee) has been released from Dallas County Jail on Tuesday after serving his 30-day sentence for violating probation with a positive THC test, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Kansas City head coach Andy Reid said last Thursday that he expects Rice to be ready for the start of training camp in July. The fourth-year wide receiver is recovering from a minor clean-up surgery undergone in May on his right knee, and while in jail he was able to both rehab and maintain communication with the team. He was unable to attend mandatory minicamp, however. It's possible that Rice could still face league discipline as a result of his probation violation, but he appears on track to be fully healthy in advance of the regular season.

Chicago signed Davis to a one-year contract on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Davis went undrafted out of Northwest Missouri State in 2022 and has spent time with the Broncos, Cardinals, Lions, and Browns in his NFL career, though all three of his regular-season appearances have come with Cleveland. The wide receiver and return specialist has also spent time in the UFL. Davis will compete for a role on special teams with the Bears.

The Eagles signed Ezukanma to a contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Ezukanma, a 2022 fourth-round pick, spent the first three seasons of his career with the Dolphins before being cut by the team last August. He then spent part of the 2025 campaign on Jacksonville's practice squad. All five of his career regular-season appearances have come with Miami. Ezukanma will now compete for a reserve role with Philadelphia.

The Steelers signed Wentz to a contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Wentz was initially signed by Seattle as an undrafted free agent in May, but he was waived last week. The Kansas product now will get a look in Pittsburgh. He'll be a longshot to make the season-opening roster, but it's nonetheless a favorable situation for Wentz given the Steelers' lack of experienced wideouts behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

Green Bay signed Lachey to a contract Monday.

Lachey was drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Houston and spent all of last season on the Texans' practice squad. The Packers plucked him off waivers in mid-May but subsequently waived him with a failed physical. Lachey appears to be past whatever was ailing him given his reunion with Green Bay. He'll compete for a depth role in the team's TE corps, though it wouldn't be surprising if he begins the campaign on the practice squad.