What happened: The San Francisco 49ers have canceled next week's mandatory minicamp, a move framed as a reward for full attendance and strong work during the voluntary offseason program. Reacting to the news, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he would expect San Francisco not to be the last team to scrap its minicamp this offseason.

Why it matters: Mandatory minicamp is one of the few offseason sessions clubs can require players to attend, so waiving it signals high coaching confidence in buy-in and conditioning heading into the 2026 season. It also reflects a broader trend of staffs trading reps for goodwill, betting that veteran-led, well-attended programs no longer need the extra mandatory days.

What to watch: Watch whether other NFL teams follow San Francisco's lead and cancel their own mandatory minicamps before training camps open later this summer.