Things are heating up across the NFL.

As more and more teams report to training camp, NFL clubs are ramping up preparations for the 2024 season. It's an opportunity for young players to impress. For veteran players to get into game shape. And for fringe players to show that they belong on the 53-man roster.

Of course, in the NFL there's usually as much action off the field as on it—and Tuesday was no exception. One star quarterback reported to camp despite still not receiving the mega-extension he seeks. One young cornerback got his massive payday. And at least one high-end wide receiver doesn't appear to be getting an extension any time soon.

There's news on the field as well, including updates on a couple of quarterbacks who were selected at the top of this year's draft. Here at Bleacher Report, we'll be keeping you abreast of all the comings, goings and rumblings of note around the NFL—starting with the NFL's passing yardage king from a season ago making his first appearance at camp Tuesday without pulling into the parking lot driving an armored car filled with cash.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Reports to Camp amid Contract Talks

As Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa enters his fifth season, there has been no shortage of speculation regarding his second contract. What it might look like. When it might get done.

Well, to date that contract has yet to be written. But Tagovailoa isn't letting that interfere with his preparations for the season to come.

Tagovailoa arrived at Dolphins training camp Tuesday, and star wide receiver Tyreek Hill told reporters the 26-year-old is in "great spirits" and appears ready to get down to business.

"He's very excited to be back in the building with the rest of the guys," Hill said. "Still going through his business here even without a contract."

Now, just because Tagovailoa, who threw for an NFL-high 4,624 yards last year on the way to his first Pro Bowl, reported to camp doesn't necessarily mean that everything is sunshine and puppies. Tagovailoa could still "hold in" and refuse to participate in workouts—a practice that has grown in popularity in recent years. But just having the young quarterback in the building is a good sign for the Dolphins.

The reality is that an extension will get done at some point. The only question is when and how much the Dolphins pay a quarterback who has piled up stats but had durability issues and has yet to have success in the postseason.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill Not Sweating New Deal

Hill has something of a contract kerfuffle of his own going on. The 30-year-old has a deal—he's entering the second season of a four-year, $120 million pact. But with Hill set to make less than $20 million this season after leading the NFL in receiving yards a year ago and the wideout market exploding, there has been speculation that Hill could be eyeing a bigger payday.

However, while appearing on ESPN recently, Hill said that he's confident that the Dolphins will do what's right and that he's happy right where he is.

"I'm just very glad the position that I'm in now, man," Hill said. "The reason I say that is: I know when it's time for me to get a deal, the Miami Dolphins will do what's right. I'm very content with where I'm at right now. My mindset and my focus right now is making sure that I'm able to help this team win it all, which is the Super Bowl, and I'm real content with that. I'm going into Year 9 now. Money is the least of our worries right now. Like the biggest thing right now is to be able to grab onto something that we can hold onto the rest of our lives, as a brotherhood, as a fanbase, as an organization. And if we're able to do that, I'll be happy."

Hill reiterated that stance on Tuesday, telling reporters he made it clear to agent Drew Rosenhaus that he has no desire to play anywhere but Miami.

Well, the weather is really nice there. So is no state income tax.

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, Broncos WR Courtland Sutton Both Report Amid Contract Impasse

With the wide receiver market exploding, there has been no shortage of NFL receivers seeking to get a huge raise.

But two of the bigger names among them aren't going to hold out of training camp.

It's no secret that 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is unhappy with his current contract, which is set to expire in 2025. After topping 1,300 receiving yards last year, the 26-year-old has requested a trade out of San Francisco. But despite that impasse, Aiyuk will reportedly show up for training camp.

Courtland Sutton of the Denver Broncos is in a similar boat. Sutton is under contract through 2025, but the 28-year-old left the door open for a holdout while simultaneously expressing optimism a revised deal would get done in a video from Troy Renck of the Denver Post (via Chatean Williams of Pro Football Talk).

"Obviously, it's something that has been conversed about," Sutton said. "My team and I have been in contact with the guys upstairs who handle all that stuff. We kind of have been going back and forth trying to find the best way to find a middle ground to the situation. We were in a stalemate in a sense. But I have confidence that the right thing will be done."

While Sutton may not be happy about his $13 million base salary in 2024, Broncos head coach Sean Payton indicated that he will be at the facility for the start of training camp.

"He'll be here and ready to go," Payton told reporters.

The question now is whether either wideout will actually do anything at camp, or if we're headed for one of those "hold-in" situations mentioned earlier.

Holdout Alert! Jets EDGE Haason Reddick a No-Show to Open Training Camp

Not every NFL player in search of a new contract reported for camp—a big-name addition on defense for the New York Jets in the offseason was a no-show in Cortland.

After piling up 50.5 sacks the past four seasons and making the Pro Bowl the last two years, the Jets traded for edge-rusher Haason Reddick. But as it turns out, part of the reason the Eagles traded Reddick may have been to avoid the headache the Jets now have. Headed into the last year of a contract that carries a base salary of $14.5 million, the 29-year-old Reddick wants a new deal—and he's apparently willing to hold out to get it.

Teammate Quinnen Williams, who re-upped with the Jets a year ago, told reporters he's confident a compromise will be struck at some point.

"I was in this position last year, so I know how the organization works," said Williams. "I know how Joe Douglas and Coach Saleh and all those guys work. Knowing [Reddick] personally as a great competitor and a great person who wants to be here, who wants to win championships, I know they're going to get everything ironed out."

Williams is probably right. The Jets will either extend Reddick, restructure his current pact to include more guarantees or the veteran will simply cave and report. The reality is that under the current CBA the players have precious little leverage in situations like this. The fines are going to start adding up—quickly.

Still, for a Jets team that seemingly just cannot catch a break, it's a problem the team just doesn't need. The sooner it's resolved, the better.

Jaguars Sign CB Tyson Campbell to Massive Extension

Tua Tagovailoa may not have gotten his new contract yet, but Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell hit the proverbial jackpot.

Per ESPN's Michael DiRocco, on Tuesday Campbell and the Jaguars agreed to a four-year, $76.5 million extension. The deal, which includes $53.4 million in guarantees, makes the 24-year-old Campbell the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL who has yet to make a Pro Bowl.

"Tyson is a young, talented player who is an integral part of our defense and core member of our locker room," general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. "He is a consummate professional on and off the field and we are confident that his best lies ahead. We have consistently messaged the importance of extending our core players and this is another step forward in honoring that commitment."

Campbell echoed those sentiments in his own statement.

"I'm blessed to stay in Jacksonville and thankful God is allowing me to continue building something special with my brothers on the field and in the community," Campbell said. "I want to thank the Jaguars for making my NFL dreams come true three years ago and for still believing in me today."

Campbell missed six games a year ago, but he has made 42 starts over three seasons in the league. His 2023 season wasn't his best performance-wise either (a career-high passer rating against of 128.5). But given the size of this deal (the third big contract Baalke has handed out in 2024), it appears the Jaguars believe the best is yet to come with Campbell.

Bengals Owner on WR Tee Higgins: 'You Can't Just Pay People Willy Nilly'

As the Cincinnati Bengals open training camp, they do so with some major contract questions at wide receiver looming over the organization. Ja'Marr Chase is entering the fourth season of his rookie deal, and Tee Higgins is playing under the franchise tag in 2024.

While speaking to reporters, Bengals owner Mike Brown said that he'd love to sign everyone due a big payday to a fat contract—but that's just not how the NFL works.

"The pie is not going to grow. It's only going to be a certain size, but when you reach a point with your quarterback that you have to pay him a big contract, that takes a disproportionate piece out of the pie," Brown said. "Which means you have less left to pay the others. Sometimes that impacts whether you can get the others signed. You can't just pay people willy nilly. You're restricted on how much you can pay, and we really like Tee Higgins. We would wish to sign him, but it has to be at a certain level to fit within the cap or it can't be done."

To his credit, Higgins hasn't groused about his situation or held out—he already signed his franchise tender and reported to mandatory minicamp. But Brown doesn't have a reputation as the NFL's most free-spending owner, and almost every player the Bengals have ever tagged have played out that season and then departed.

There's zero doubt that Chase is going to get a contract—one that could surpass Justin Jefferson's rate of $35 million per season. But odds are good that the 2024 campaign will be Higgins' swan song in the Queen City.

Jacoby Brissett Is Patriots' Starting QB—at Least for Now

The New England Patriots hit the rest button at quarterback this offseason, jettisoning Mac Jones and selecting North Carolina signal-caller Drake Maye with the third overall pick. But based on what we're hearing from Foxborough, it appears that it may be a while before we see Maye in a game that counts.

While speaking to reporters, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo made it clear that veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett is the team's starting quarterback.

"Coming out of the spring, I don't think there's any doubt, Jacoby is the starting quarterback at this point and time," Mayo said. "We can look at these other quarterbacks on the roster, at the same time it's about competition. When we get out on the field this summer with the pads on, we'll see how it all plays out. But coming out of the spring, I think it's clear that Jacoby is the most pro-ready guy we have."

Now, this isn't entirely unexpected—Maye was widely regarded as the least pro-ready of this year's "Big Three" quarterback prospects, and the reason Brissett was signed in the first place was that he's done the whole bridge starter/mentor thing before.

It may not be what Patriots fans want to hear—after two decades of dominance, the idea of an extended rebuild likely isn't especially appealing. But it's far more important that said rebuild is done right than quickly—and the last thing the team needs is to rush Maye into action before he's ready.

Commanders will "Know" When Jayden Daniels is Ready to Start at Quarterback

While it was somewhat expected that Drake Maye might not be the Week 1 starter in New England, most pundits (and most assuredly fantasy football drafters) have been operating under the assumption that No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels would open the season as the starter for the Washington Commanders.

On Tuesday, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn threw some cold water on that notion—sort of.

While speaking to reporters, Quinn said that Daniels and veteran Marcus Mariota will alternate first-team reps in camp—and the 2023 Heisman trophy winner won't take the reins for good in the nation's capital until he's ready.

"As far as the reps go, obviously with him and Marcus and moving around, there'll be certain days that feature more of another," Quinn said. "But I'm glad that you brought it up. It's certainly not a secret. It's a journey and a process. Through practices, through scrimmages and preseason games all the way down, that's where the journey will take us. And then -- not trying to hold back the info, but when we know, we'll say it."

Frankly, this could be coachspeak as much as anything—a head coach making his young quarterback "earn" the starting job. Or it could be that something Quinn has seen from Daniels this summer has given him at least some pause about rushing him out there.

But given what we've seen from Mariota in recent seasons (a menagerie of "meh") and what we saw from Daniels last year at LSU, it would be a significant upset if the rookie isn't under center when the Commanders open the regular season in Tampa.

NFL, NFLPA in Talks About 18-Week Regular Season

You can file this one under, "Well, we knew it was coming."

Per Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the NFL and the NFLPA have begun discussions on extending the regular season to 18 games—before the current CBA expires after the 2030 season.

"We have talked at a very, very, very high level superficially, with a recognition … about, 'Yeah, this is something that we should be talking about. And we should really kick the tires and understand what else goes into that decision-making process,'" NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell said.

Howell acknowledged that there are more than a few details that will need ironing out before an 18-game schedule becomes a reality.

"Where does the 18th game come from? I think the foregone conclusion is well, you just grab it, like, in what would otherwise be [preseason games] in August. You play it forward," he said. "But these are details that really need to be fleshed out. But, again, there are other economic, health and safety matters that also need to be clear to our members before there's ever an agreement about an 18th game."

Frankly, the moment that the NFL moved to a 17-game schedule, it was only a matter of time until the 18th followed. It may well have been the plan all along. But adding that 17th game barely passed when the players voted on it, so tacking on yet another week (and the physical toll it will take) will require some sort of concessions from the owners.

Still, an 18-game schedule is coming. It's just a matter of when.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford Gets Restructured Contract, Reports to Camp

Not that long ago, quarterback Matthew Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a victory in Super Bowl LVI. But with no guaranteed money on his contract after the 2024 season, there were grumblings about the 36-year-old's future with the organization. All the way back in March, Stafford approached the team about restructuring his deal to alleviate that uncertainty.

On Tuesday, Stafford got his wish.

Per ESPN's Sarah Barshop, terms of Stafford's restructured contract weren't disclosed. But head coach Sean McVay said that he was relieved player and team worked things out and proud of the way both sides handled the negotiations.

"I was grateful that we were able to get the solution and I was also grateful for a lot of the dialogue that was able to exist," McVay said. "...I am relieved that it got done and I think in the manner at which it occurred was also healthy for everybody involved. And ultimately I'm excited for this team."

In honesty, Stafford's future with the Rams was never in question—the veteran rebounded from an injury-marred 2022 season to throw for almost 4,000 yards and lead Los Angeles to 10 wins and the playoffs. But bumping Stafford's guarantees (and rest assured—that's the meat of what happened) settles the matter and makes the leader of the Rams offense feel more appreciated.

It was just a smart thing to do for an underrated Rams team that could be better in 2024 than many fans and pundits alike believe.

49ers First-Round Pick Ricky Pearsall to PUP with Hamstring Injury

The San Francisco 49ers gave themselves insurance against the Aiyuk situation by selecting Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the 2024 draft. Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus lauded that as San Francisco's best move of the offseason.

"Perhaps some felt that drafting wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was overkill for the 49ers' receiver room or was done so in a way that may have alienated Brandon Aiyuk, but the move was brilliant," he wrote. "At that point in the draft, wide receiver was the best talent value. By drafting Pearsall, San Francisco gave itself backup if Aiyuk did end up being traded. And if Aiyuk was back in the fold, they'd have an even deeper and more talented offense. Pearsall can play all three receiver spots with skill, speed and toughness."

However, Pearsall's tenure with the 49ers has gotten off to a rocky start. Pearsall sustained a hamstring injury while away from the team that first landed him on the Non-Football Injury list. Now, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Pearsall will open training camp on the PUP list.

This is hardly a calamity. There's still plenty of time for Pearsall to get right ahead of the regular season. But it's far from ideal.

Pearsall isn't a grizzled vet who knows Kyle Shanahan's complex offense inside and out. He's a rookie who can use every camp and preseason rep he can get, and soft-tissue injuries like hamstring pulls have been known to linger.

Green Bay Packers Backfield Update

After the Green Bay Packers signed Josh Jacobs to a big contract in free agency, there's little question that he'll be their lead running back. Things get interesting behind Jacobs on the depth chart, especially after Green Bay used a third-round pick on USC running back Marshawn Lloyd.

Lloyd was sidelined by a hip injury on the first day of camp, but a familiar face in Titletown apparently showed up to camp ready to get after it. While addressing the media Tuesday, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that fifth-year running back AJ Dillon showed up to camp in the best shape of his career.

"This is the best I've seen him, hands down," LaFleur said. "I think he would tell you the same. I think it's just a testament to the work that he's put in. He came back in great shape. I mean, shoot, I was joking with him the other day, you see the abs on him and that's hard for a big man to do. He looks like he's in great shape and I think he's in a great place mentally. Obviously, we know what he's capable of doing. I think he's in a really good position to show his best."

Last season, Dillon missed a pair of games and averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry. He seemingly isn't giving up No. 2 duties in the Packers backfield without a fight, though.

Browns WR Amari Cooper Gets $5 Million Raise and Increased Guarantees

We'll wrap up Tuesday's look around NFL training camps with a wide receiver contract impasse that actually has a happy ending.

Don't we all love happy endings?

After setting a career high in receiving yards last year with 1,250, veteran wideout Amari Cooper of the Cleveland Browns skipped mandatory minicamp in the hopes of landing a contract extension. While appearing on the NFL Network's The Insiders last month, Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry said that he was confident the situation would be resolved soon.

"Sometimes all teams will have periods where they go through these types of situations," Berry said. "But it doesn't change our affinity for Amari. We'll navigate, call it, the business considerations and the business aspects as it goes. But he is a big part of our team. And just as importantly, he's a big part of our culture."

Cooper didn't get the new contract he sought. But Berry did negotiate a compromise—in addition to a $5 million raise in 2024, the remaining $20 million on Cooper's contract is now fully guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Odd though it may be to say (and with the glaring exception of the Deshaun Watson fiasco, which was more owner Jimmy Haslam than Berry), getting this deal done with Cooper is another example of just how much things have changed in Cleveland under Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski. The Browns may not be a Super Bowl contender in an AFC choked with elite quarterbacks and excellent teams, but they aren't the laughingstock anymore they were for so long.