Back Together Weekend: Highlights, buzz from Saturday's NFL training camps

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All 32 NFL teams are kicking off training camp by holding practices this weekend with club-led fan events, and NFL Network, NFL+ and NFL.com will provide complete coverage through Back Together Weekend on Saturday and Sunday. NFL.com provides highlights and buzz below from Saturday’s camp offerings.

Market emerging for Christian Wilkins?

The Raiders’ decision to release star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was one of the first big surprises of the start of training camp this week.

The parting of ways centered on Wilkins’ foot injury that he continues to rehab. The Raiders wanted him to have a second procedure this offseason when the injury was not healing properly, but Wilkins did not want the procedure, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. This led to Las Vegas attempting to void the remaining $35.25 million in guarantees in Wilkins’ contract, which prompted the NFL Players Associated to file a grievance.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Wilkins’ foot, there appears to be a healthy market for him. Rapoport indicated on Saturday that “several teams remain interested” in Wilkins’ services, but that “it remains to be seen when he’ll be able to get back on the field.”

One team expected to discuss the possibility of adding Wilkins is the New England Patriots. Head coach Mike Vrabel, who recruited Wilkins out of high school when he was Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, told reporters on Friday that he’s “sure (the Patriots) will have conversations” about signing Wilkins.

And who do the Patriots play in Week 1? Yes, it’s the Raiders.

Fields looks unbothered by toe injury

Justin Fields was back in action on Saturday, just two days removed from dislocating a toe in his right foot. The short-lived injury scare looks to be behind Fields, who wowed Jets fans with a downfield strike to Tyler Johnson.

Justin (launched a ball down the) Fields pic.twitter.com/HMfU5JPGIz

— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 26, 2025

Jameson emerging as leader on Lions’ offense

If the wide receiver contract extensions that were handed out this offseason were any indication, it’s a massive 2025 season for Jameson Williams in Detroit.

Williams, 24, enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024, with 58 catches for 1,001 yards (17.3-yard average) and seven touchdown catches, adding one on the ground. His five regular-season catches of 50-plus yards led the NFL, and Williams also had two TDs on two touches in the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders.

This was a welcomed development after his first two NFL seasons, with Williams slowed by injury, immaturity and inconsistency. He was suspended six games for gambling in 2023 and two more last season for PEDs.

But Williams is now eligible to receive a multiyear extension from the Lions, and another big season could convince them he’s too valuable not to lock up long term. Lions head coach Dan Campbell told NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero on Saturday that he’s been impressed with Williams’ personal development early in Lions camp.

“Growth. Growth and development,” Campbell said. “He’s going on Year 4, and what you see is a much more polished player, man. A much more mature player. I mean, he’s leading the young guys now.”

Campbell also praised Williams’ strides on the field.

“His route development is so much better — the detail, the explosiveness, the body demeanor,” Campbell said. “He’s understanding with his abilities what he’s capable of. … It’s great to see where he’s at.”

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