NFL training camp 2022 live - Patrick Mahomes and other QBs work on receiver connections; Baltimore Ravens' J.K. Dobbins activated

We are officially one month away from the start of the NFL regular season — which kicks off with a Thursday night Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams matchup.

It sure was an active NFL training camp Monday. The Baltimore Ravens activated J.K. Dobbins off of the PUP list and also signed kicker Justin Tucker to a four-year extension. Najee Harris returned to the field for individual drills at the Pittsburgh Steelers' camp. Patrick Mahomes worked on deep passes, Jalen Hurts connected with A.J. Brown, as did Trevor Lawrence with Christian Kirk. And Jameis Winston left Saints' practice early today.

Teams are preparing as Thursday kicks off this week's preseason action with two games — the New York Giants at New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans at the Ravens — followed by five games Friday, eight games Saturday and one game Sunday.

Here's what you need to know from camps across the league.

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Washington Commanders: Tight end John Bates returned to practice after hurting his left calf early in training camp. His presence was noticeable, especially when it came to blocking. With No. 1 tight end Logan Thomas still on the physically unable to perform list, and with rookie Cole Turner nursing a left hamstring injury, Bates' return was welcomed. He'll help in the passing game, but he is also a terrific blocker in the run game. That was noticeable on one run during an 11-on-11 drill in which he was matched up vs. end Montez Sweat. Bates kept his feet and body square, then turned Sweat and wrestled him out of the way. It was an impressive block and a sight Washington needed to see. — John Keim

Carolina Panthers: It's not always a good sign when the general manager talks to a