NFL Teams Embrace Fans With Special Training Camp Events
WHO:
commanders.com - D.C. native India Brown, a lifelong fan of Washington Commanders, and her 10-year-old grandson, DeAngelo.
commanders.com - Commanders Team President Mark Clouse, Washington Legends John Riggins and Darrell Green.
commanders.com - Veteran safety and special teamer Jeremy Reaves.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Servicemen and women from all branches of the Armed Forces, families from the Travis Manion Foundation, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Eagles players including linebacker Jihaad Campbell, defensive end Ta'Quon Graham, tackle Lane Johnson, and wide receiver Elijah Moore.
WHAT:
commanders.com - Commanders Team President Mark Clouse announced that John Riggins will provide color commentary for all preseason games and Darrell Green will assist with community relations for the new stadium.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles practiced red zone and third-down situations, with the defense winning eight of twelve plays in a competitive period.
panthers.com - The Panthers distributed 47,736 tickets for Fan Fest, which included a fireworks and laser show.
panthers.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was placed on injured reserve and will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.
clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns have a total of nine open practices for fans to attend during training camp as they prepare for the 2026 season.
clevelandbrowns.com - The Browns rank first in total yards per game, opponent first downs allowed per game, third down percentage, fourth down percentage, total passing yards per game, and first downs per pass attempt since 2023.
commanders.com - India Brown arrived at the Commanders training camp parking lot at 3 a.m. to secure a prime spot, stating, "When you want prime real estate, you have to sacrifice some things."
commanders.com - Micah Worsley brought a custom-designed poster to training camp, which featured him and quarterback Jayden Daniels, and he stated, "I gotta come here with something, and it's gotta be big and something nobody else would do."
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles excused four players from practice for non-injury reasons: Jihaad Campbell, Ta'Quon Graham, Lane Johnson, and Elijah Moore.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Jeremiah Trotter Jr. took first-team linebacker reps in the absence of Jihaad Campbell, who returned to the University of Alabama to receive his degree.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Braden Mann, who signed a four-year contract with the Eagles in March, set the franchise record for gross punting average (49.9 yards per punt) last season.
panthers.com - The Panthers distributed 47,736 tickets for Fan Fest, which included a fireworks and laser show.
panthers.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was placed on injured reserve and will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.
panthers.com - Defensive tackle Derrick Brown and linebacker Devin Lloyd were given veteran rest days during Fan Fest.
commanders.com - Thousands of fans attended the first open practice of the Commanders training camp, known as "Back Together Saturday."
commanders.com - Mark Clouse announced that John Riggins will provide color commentary for all preseason games and Darrell Green will assist with community relations for the new stadium.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles held their annual Military Day at training camp, giving away jerseys to servicemen and women.
philadelphiaeagles.com - Injury updates included second-year tackle Cameron Williams (knee contusion) and rookie safety Cole Wisniewski (hamstring) not practicing.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles practiced red zone and third-down situations, with the defense winning eight of twelve plays in a competitive period.
WHERE:
commanders.com - The Commanders training camp took place in Ashburn, Virginia.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles training camp was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WHEN:
commanders.com - The event was part of the NFL's "Back Together Weekend."
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles training camp event occurred on a Saturday.
WHY:
commanders.com - The event aimed to celebrate the return of football season and engage with fans.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Military Day event was designed to show appreciation for servicemen and women.
HOW:
commanders.com - Fans accessed a renovated entrance and viewing area with increased seating for the practice.
philadelphiaeagles.com - The Eagles organized a tackling circuit period during practice to enhance defensive skills.
In a significant announcement, Commanders Team President Mark Clouse revealed that John Riggins will be providing color commentary for all preseason games, while Darrell Green will assist with community relations for the new stadium. Meanwhile, the Eagles practiced red zone and third-down situations, with their defense winning eight of twelve plays in a competitive drill. In other news, the Panthers distributed nearly 48,000 tickets for Fan Fest, which featured a fireworks and laser show, but they also placed rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II on injured reserve due to a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.