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The Kansas City Chiefs evaluated four tryout players—Tanner Knue, Geor’Quarius Spivey, Ricky Lee, and Joe Lombard—during their mandatory minicamp, aiming to strengthen their roster with these prospects.
Two players who participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie minicamp but were not signed have been drafted by XFL teams. Delaware LB Johnny Buchanan was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks, while Northern Arizona WR Stacy Chukwumezie was picked up by the Vegas Vipers. The XFL draft was not televised or streamed, but the league holds exclusive rights to the players drafted.
The Kansas City Chiefs have invited several tryout players to their mandatory minicamp, including former Cal WR Kekoa Crawford and former Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars RB Darrell Henderson. Crawford previously participated in the team's rookie minicamp and posted a strong performance during the mandatory camp. Henderson is a four-year NFL veteran who previously met with the Chiefs at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.
The Detroit Lions have announced their roster for rookie minicamp, which includes their eight draft picks, 15 undrafted rookie signings, three second-year players, and 10 tryout players. The tryout players include four defensive linemen, two wide receivers, two defensive backs, two safeties, and a kicker. The Lions have two remaining spots on their 90-man roster, which could potentially be filled by players from the rookie minicamp.
The Green Bay Packers held their rookie minicamp over the weekend, with head coach Matt LaFleur praising the energy and effort of the 48 participants. The camp included the debut of the Packers' 13-player draft class, as well as 11 undrafted free agents, 14 tryout players, nine returning players, and one international player. The Packers allocated Nigerian linebacker Kenneth Odumegwu through the NFL's International Pathway Program, while local player Jack Plumb was among the 14 tryout players competing for a spot on the 90-man offseason roster. Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia received his first opportunity to lead a practice as assistant head coach.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold their rookie minicamp from May 12th to 14th, where they will invite roughly 20 tryout players to practice alongside rookies, UDFAs, and select first-year players. One reported invitee is QB Hunter Johnson, who played at Northwestern and Clemson and has accepted invites to rookie minicamps with both the Steelers and Giants.