Shadowy league figures have nearly succeeded in their quest to make the NFL a year-round sport. In truth, there are only five dead weeks off during the pro football calendar. Summer vacation starts now. Jonathan Song Jersey *Twenty-five teams wrapped up their mandatory minicamps this week, and will go into hibernation until late July. Here's what we learned from each one of them before the break: *Atlanta FalconsThe best thing to happen in Atlanta this week happened during a media se sion. confirmed he in the coming months (and years) as he seeks a new deal. The struggled to replace Tony Gonzalez at tight end last year. probably won't change that trend, but he has of the tight end job this offseason. The release of former first-round tackle this week highlighted Atlanta's dramatic offensive line overhaul. Change can't be a bad thing for this group. Chicago BearsSecond-year corner . While the focus has been on the front seven, Vic Fangio's D has a history of developing good, physical pre s corners and Fuller could be the next one. 's could eventually lead to a permanent move to tackle that could upgrade a weak unit. The question is whether a change happens this year or down the line. John Fox said key injured players, receiver and linebacker , are expected to be back for training camp. The rookie, White, will have to battle up the depth chart, as said he's currently No. 4. The also in advance of training camp. Carolina Panthers hurt his hamstring for the second time and Ron Rivera questioned whether it was weight related -- the receiver reportedly came in eight to nine pounds overweight. (We refuse to call it WeightGate!) General manager Dave Gettleman .No one player has grabbed the defensive end position opposite . According to Ron Rivera, the will likely enter the season with a committee approach once again. It was the spot formerly held by . has been attempting this offseason. Imagine if Cam ever became a precision pa ser...Dallas CowboysIt's easy to see why owner Jerry Jones and coach Jason Garrett about 's threat to sit out the season opener after the franchise player for the final practice of minicamp on Thursday. The deadline for Bryant to Dwayne Sutton Jersey sign a long-term contract is July 15.While Bryant's status remains cloudy, No. 2 receiver has been lavished with praise all offseason. Wide receivers coach Derek Dooley and quarterback are both about .Running back and linebacker will enter training camp at full health. McFadden sat out last week with a hamstring tweak and Lee is coming off ACL surgery.Detroit LionsRookie running back has been the talk of the week. If he continues his performance when the pads come on, he'll cut deeply into 's carries this season -- and could even usurp them. With a depleted front line and a bevy of options at defensive back -- even after releasing -- the could . The changes in personnel could unleash an even more creative coordinator in Teryl Austin. Speaking of the defensive front, second-year tackle took the majority of first team reps alongside as the try to replace , per the Detroit News' Josh Katzenstein. A training camp battle between and Reid will be something to watch, as Detroit needs to find production inside. Green Bay Packers Mike McCarthy said is the offseason MVP and won't stop gushing about the receiver. The coach also added he expects his offensive line to be even better than last year (he's right). This offense could be unstoppable. The spent one day at a team-building event and McCarthy gave most of the veterans the day off, so many on-field questions remain unanswered. But by giving up his play-calling duties this year, the coach has had more time to spend with the defense, .Linebacker revealed he had shoulder surgery that hindered his play last year. With expected to move inside more this season, Perry could take over some of those snaps if he can stay healthy. Minnesota VikingsAfter a dismal season, Norv Turner thinks . We'll have to see it in August to believe the group won't short circuit an otherwise intriguing offense. Linebacker only worked out during individual drills as he returns from a knee injury. Meanwhile, rookie linebacker looked impre sive, especially in pa s coverage, per beat reporters. Mike Zimmer's defense could be studly in Year 2. , and are currently atop the receiver depth chart, but Turner said "is in the mix" as well.New Orleans Saints and were the stars of minicamp, dominating practices with their speed and elusivene s. Aaron Green Jersey We expect big things out of both players, perhaps as the top two weapons in Sean Payton's arsenal.Keep an eye on cornerback , a former Hamilton Tiger-Cats star who shut down the ' in last year's CFL playoffs. Breaux worked as the first-team nickelback in Wednesday's practice.After trading and , the are giving long looks to Seantavious Jones and , a pair of undrafted wide receivers who impre sed throughout the offseason. They are battling and veteran for snaps behind Cooks and .New York GiantsWide receivers and were held out of minicamp practices. The are being cautious with Beckham after last summer's lingering hamstring injury. Cruz hopes to avoid the physically unable to perform list for the start of training camp. Doran Grant Jersey All indications from offseason practices suggest free-agent acquisition will have a significant role in the ' offense. As a tandem partner to , Vereen should top his career-high of 148 touches from last season.Unsigned franchise player skipped minicamp, as expected. If momentum for a new deal doesn't pick up by early July, he's likely to play under the one-year tag for 2015.Philadelphia EaglesAlthough has yet to graduate from 7-on-7 drills, he fully expects his knee to be ready for full-team practices in training camp. He has his hands full trying to hold off an improved .First-round pick has not disappointed, but that doesn't mean he will enter the season in a starting role. Second-year wideout has been lining up opposite on the outside in three-wide receiver sets, with in the slot. The coaching staff is high on Huff, per multiple reports.After more than a year of contract squabbling, the released guard . His starting job is up for grabs, with working ahead of , and at right guard this week. Seattle Seahawks and both showed up for the team's one-day mandatory minicamp Thursday after skipping voluntary work. Irvin says the team's decision not to pick up his fifth-year option has motivated him to work harder, which was precisely the point.Pete Carroll announced that cornerback experienced a setback in his recovery from the broken arm he suffered in the . The valuable reserve sounds unlikely to be ready for camp. It was a luxury to use a third-round pick on a return specialist in . But all reports indicate that he has looked sensational in practice and could be a factor as a receiver as well. Tampa Bay Buccaneers is saying all the right things and progre sing well by all accounts. He was still taking snaps behind during some minicamp practices, but don't expect that to continue for long in training camp. lined up as the "X" receiver in camp, with moving inside more often. This is the next logical step in Evans' evolution into a true "No. 1" wideout. It's also a change for Evans. Despite a few rough seasons, continues to get the starter snaps at running back. Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter seems to like him, which doesn't bode well for second-year player .Washington RedskinsCoach Jay Gruden is cautiously optimistic about 's progre s, noting that the quarterback is "" in his pocket presence and going through progre sions. Griffin will have to play better this August than he did in last year's preseason action.Rookie bruiser has vowed to "" on for the starting running back job. Since the draft, the ' bra s has been as a potential impact player. 's playmaking ability too often went to waste in the switch from Kyle Shanahan's offense to Gruden's last season. Garcon has moved from the "X" spot to Eddie Goldman Jersey the "Z," which is the featured position in Gruden's scheme. The coaches are determined to get Garcon more involved this season.The latest Podcast including 's contract situation and the latest on . 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