NFL training camp previews for all 32 teams.

[Greenbacks]

Carolina Panthers

Wide receiver Devin Funchess
He was the MVP of the 2016 training camp, then did little during the season to warrant attention. But with the addition of first-round pick Christian McCaffrey to open up the offense (coupled with the breakout history of NFL third-year receivers), this could be Funchess' year. Defenses will focus on McCaffrey, Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, so Funchess should have plenty of opportunities as the second wide receiver. It's a new role, and the Panthers want to take advantage of his 6-foot-4 frame and speed.

 

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New Orleans Saints

Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins
The 12th pick in the 2016 draft missed the first seven games last year because of a broken fibula, but he finished with four sacks and a forced fumble. Rankins said he wants those "flash" plays to come on a much more consistent level now that's he's fully healthy and has a full year in the system. Actually, he stressed multiple times that he wants to "dominate" on a consistent level. The 6-foot-2, 305-pounder has real Pro Bowl potential as an athletic big man who can get to the passer and disrupt the run. The Saints are counting on him in the wake of the heart condition that ended veteran DT Nick Fairley's season.​

 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Linebacker Kwon Alexander
Some believe he already had a breakout season last year when he led the NFL with 108 solo tackles. He also had a whopping 21 tackles (tied for fourth-most in Buccaneers' history) against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Still, much of the football world has no idea who the Bucs' third-year middle linebacker is. Having another year in Mike Smith's defense has done wonders for his confidence. He's routinely stuffing running backs and popping receivers during training camp practices.

 

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NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

Linebacker Scooby Wright III
It hasn't taken Wright long to show he loves to hit; he doesn't seem to care what he hits or if he's even allowed to. Wright is a special-teams coach's dream. He plays with a controlled reckless abandon and isn't afraid to mix it up. He was a stud linebacker at the University of Arizona as a sophomore, but a knee injury curtailed his career prematurely. He could, doubtless, be a breakout player on special teams, but if given the chance, he could also make a mark as a reserve linebacker.

 

[Greenbacks]

Los Angeles Rams

Tight end Tyler Higbee
He was targeted only 29 times as a rookie, but now -- with Lance Kendricks on the Packers and new coach Sean McVay a master at getting tight ends involved -- Higbee figures to have a prominent role in the offense. He's 6-foot-6 and athletic with reliable hands and an ability to stretch the deep middle of the field. He and Jared Goff, his roommate during training camp, have already developed some nice chemistry. Higbee is competing for snaps with rookie Gerald Everett but has a leg up.

 

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San Francisco 49ers

Cornerback Rashard Robinson
Robinson had already turned heads in the spring with his cover skills and unrelenting competitiveness, but he'll draw even more attention when he's able to put the pads on and start getting more physical. At 6-foot-1 and following an offseason in which he added weight to get to around 190 pounds, Robinson is an ideal fit in coordinator Robert Saleh's defense. His length and physical approach will be essential for a defense with a lot of questions at cornerback, even if he struggles early as the No. 1 corner.

 

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Seattle Seahawks

Running back C.J. Prosise
He played in only six games last season, but Prosise looked like an explosive weapon. He caught 17 of 18 targets for 208 yards and averaged 5.73 yards per carry on 30 rushes. It's a small sample size, but the coaches loved what Prosise brought to the offense and knew exactly how to use him. At the very least, expect him to be on the field on every third down and other obvious passing situations. If Prosise can show his durability, he could be the running back Seahawks fans end up talking about the most this season.

 

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AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills

Defensive end Shaq Lawson
The Bills' first-round pick in 2016 missed the first six games of his rookie season because of shoulder surgery and was never a natural fit as an outside linebacker in Rex Ryan's 3-4 system. Lawson is back to being a 4-3 defensive end and has impressed so far in camp, overpowering right tackles on a consistent basis. He has slimmed down to 268 pounds after weighing 275 pounds last year and in the 280s at Clemson.

 

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Miami Dolphins

Wide receiver DeVante Parker
Last year, running back Jay Ajayi was Miami's breakout star. This year, that player will emerge from the passing game. Entering his third season, Parker has all the physical tools to be a dominant receiver but hasn't been able to stay healthy and put it all together. He has been one of the most impressive players in training camp thus far.

 

[Greenbacks]

New England Patriots

Running back Mike Gillislee
When the Patriots were in full pads for the first time and worked on their goal-line running, it was Gillislee who got the first crack at powering the ball over the goal line. He did so with authority, first on an A-gap run and then following fullback James Develin off the left side of the line. Gillislee, who was signed as a restricted free agent from the Bills, looks primed to be the Patriots' top option to replace LeGarrette Blount, and he appears to be off to a nice start in training camp.

 

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New York Jets

Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins
The former Bucs bust is trying to revitalize his career, and the early signs are promising. He addressed a drinking problem, changed his off-the-field habits and dropped 33 pounds. The tight end position will play a key role in the Jets' new offensive system, and ASJ fits the bill because of his pass-catching ability. Once he returns from a two-game suspension stemming from a DUI arrest last September, he will be one of the featured skill players in the Jets' offense.

 

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AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens

Nose tackle Michael Pierce
Pierce has built on an impressive rookie season by dominating in training camp. His strength and athleticism have been a handful for all of Baltimore's centers, and it's clear opponents won't be able to stop him one-on-one. The Ravens should have one of the top interior defensive line combinations with Pierce and Brandon Williams, a virtual stop sign for opposing run games.

 

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Cincinnati Bengals

Outside linebacker Carl Lawson
Joe Mixon is certainly a candidate here, but Lawson has thoroughly impressed Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, who said he will have to "unleash" Lawson at some point. Lawson was considered one of the steals of the draft after falling to the fourth round due to injury concerns, but he has already made a name for himself in the early days of camp.

 

[Greenbacks]

Cleveland Browns

Running back Isaiah Crowell
It's tough to call a guy who averaged 4.9 yards per carry someone who will "break out." That average alone indicates he has arrived. But coach Hue Jackson admitted he did not give Crowell the ball enough in 2016, and he plans to rely more on the run this season. As Jackson said, if Crowell tallied nearly 1,000 yards when he didn't get the ball enough, imagine what he can do when he gets a heightened workload.

 

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Cornerback Artie Burns
Burns has shadowed Antonio Brown exclusively throughout training camp, and he has held his own against the Pro Bowler. Brown wins his share of matchups, but Burns' range, speed and length are showing up in a big way. Burns will enter the season as Pittsburgh's No. 1 cornerback.

 

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AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans

Cornerback Kevin Johnson
The 2015 first-round pick was playing his best football of the season when he broke his foot in Week 6 against the Colts. Now, he enters training camp healthy and has been a standout in the first week. The Texans' secondary finished the 2016 season as the second-ranked unit in passing defense, but Houston lost cornerback A.J. Bouye to free agency and needs someone to fill that void.

 

[Greenbacks]

Indianapolis Colts

Wide receiver Donte Moncrief
T.Y. Hilton is the Colts' best receiver, but Moncrief has the tools to become the team's best all-around receiver because of his size and speed. The key for Moncrief is to stay healthy. He missed seven games with a shoulder injury last season but was effective when he was healthy, recording seven touchdowns on just 30 receptions in nine games.

 

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Running back Leonard Fournette
The fourth overall pick has drawn praise from coaches and teammates alike regarding his study habits, attitude, maturity and demeanor. They're also loving what they've seen from him in camp. His vision and burst get praised the most, and he has completely busted the narrative about not being a good receiver out of the backfield. Expect Fournette to get 250-plus carries as the Jaguars try to take the pressure off QB Blake Bortles.

 

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Tennessee Titans

Running back Derrick Henry
The 2016 second-round pick landed on one of the few teams with which he couldn't become an immediate starter. He's a rare physical specimen with the skill set to be one of the NFL's elite backs. Henry considers his rookie campaign, in which he averaged 4.5 yards per carry and scored five touchdowns, a disappointment. That's scary news for defenses around the league, as they will have to face a motivated running back who is built like a linebacker. Titans offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie said Henry is having a phenomenal summer, and he'll continue to push DeMarco Murray for reps in a run-heavy offense.

 

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AFC WEST

Denver Broncos

Cornerback Bradley Roby
As the Broncos' third cornerback, Roby has essentially been a starter for the league's best pass defense in each of the past two seasons. However, even his hard-to-please teammates say he has taken a big step this offseason through the start of training camp. As he enters his fourth season, Roby has flashed the ability to turn turnovers into touchdowns -- he has scored three times in his career (two interception returns and one fumble return) -- but the corner has shown a better understanding of the big picture on defense and has been far more vocal on the field. As Aqib Talib said, "[Roby] was like a mute last season." Roby is poised to make a leap this season, and the Broncos have already engaged the fifth-year option on his deal for 2018.