2024 NFL training camp: Position battles on each depth chart - ESPN

NFL training camp is off and running, and the 2024 season is right around the corner. While observing about two weeks of practices, our NFL Nation reporters have been logging their observations daily.

One of the biggest storylines throughout every camp is that players are battling for positions on the depth chart. Players spend camp making their cases to be included on the final 53-man rosters at the end of August. Just making it isn't enough, though. Coaches are seeking clarity on who starts and who will provide backup. For example, the Dolphins are looking to secure their third receiving option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, while the Vikings, Broncos, Raiders and Steelers are still trying to decide which quarterback will start Week 1.

Here are 32 of the biggest position battles going on at camps across the NFL.

Jump to a team:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Safety

The competition at safety to go pair with likely starter Taylor Rapp can go in so many ways, and the task of replacing seven-year starters Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer is not an easy one. Hyde is contemplating retirement but hasn't ruled out a return, however. As for the candidates on the roster, injuries have played a part early.

Damar Hamlin, veteran Mike Edwards and rookie Cole Bishop were early contenders, but Edwards is now week-to-week with a hamstring injury and Bishop is also week-to-week with a shoulder injury, leading the team to bring in Kareem Jackson and Terrell Burgess for veteran depth. Considering the importance the Bills place on the safety positions, the openness of this battle and number of