Overview

• The defense has retooled under Allen’s varied pressure schemes, with veterans like Grady Jarrett and Montez Sweat spearheading a unit that consistently outpaced the offense in two-minute drills.
• Caleb Williams reports feeling “pretty solid” in mastering Ben Johnson’s intricate playbook but the offense continues to struggle with protection assignments and pre-snap alignment.
• Rookie tight end Colston Loveland has returned post-shoulder surgery and impressed coaches with his blocking instincts while wide receiver Luther Burden III is ramping up but still working through alignment issues.
• The competition for the No. 2 cornerback role remains wide open as Tyrique Stevenson, Nick McCloud and Nashon Wright rotate with first-team reps in Jaylon Johnson’s absence.
• Dennis Allen underscored the importance of depth, commending free agent addition Tanoh Kpassagnon and rookie Ruben Hyppolyte II for their impact in early pass-rush and linebacker drills.