Rookies engage in key positional battles at NFL training camps
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
As NFL training camps begin, several rookies are locked in critical positional battles. Undrafted free agents Kahlil Benson and Esa Pole challenge veteran Jaylon Moore for a starting role on Kansas City’s offensive line. With the Miami Dolphins drafting three receivers, Caleb Douglas is among those vying for immediate playing time. In Indianapolis, A.J. Haulcy competes for a starting safety spot while the Houston Texans evaluate first-round pick Keylan Rutledge against veteran Jake Andrews at center. The competition is expected to intensify as teams finalize their rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Kahlil Benson and Esa Pole challenge Jaylon Moore for the right tackle position.
- •Caleb Douglas competes for a receiver role among several Dolphins rookies.
- •A.J. Haulcy battles Hunter Wohler for a starting safety spot.
- •Keylan Rutledge contends with Jake Andrews for the Texans' center position.
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"From early-round selections to undrafted free agents, these 10 key rookies are already making serious noise and pushing veteran starters during the first week of training camp
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