NFL minicamp 2025 -- Teams, rookies veterans we're watching - ESPN

The second week of NFL minicamps kicks off Monday, with 30 teams gathering for workouts after the Detroit Lions canceled their sessions and the Chicago Bears held theirs last week.

It's a chance to see who shows up after skipping voluntary workouts, how rookies perform against veterans, and how offensive and defensive systems look under new coordinators.

Here is one key thing our NFL Nation reporters will be watching from each team that hits the field this week:

Will James Cook make an appearance?

The running back has not attended organized team activities (OTAs) as he seeks a contract extension, but the team has insisted that Cook will be playing for the Bills this season. Three other members of the Bills' 2022 draft class received extensions. Cook, 25, is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and though there have been discussions with his representation, the two sides didn't agree.

Whether Cook comes to mandatory minicamp will be the next big step in how his situation progresses. — Alaina Getzenberg

Who steps up in the secondary?

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is publicly on the trade block, but there is no obvious replacement on a team that was looking for a starting cornerback before deciding to move the former All-Pro.

Kader Kohou has been a starter, albeit primarily at nickel back, throughout his career. Can players such as fellow corners Cam Smith or Ethan Bonner take a major step forward in their development, or will the Dolphins rely on veteran free agents to fill the void? — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Will any wide receivers separate from the pack in mandatory camp?

The numbers bear watching, with Kayshon Boutte noting that the Patriots have 12 and, likely, only six will be on the initial roster.

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