What happened: Training camp report dates and the joint-practice schedule are now official across the NFL. The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers will have their veterans report one month from today, putting both clubs on the same opening timeline as the 2026 season ramps up.

Why it matters: Report dates mark the unofficial start of the football calendar and lock in when rosters reconvene to begin building toward Week 1. Confirmed joint-practice arrangements also matter competitively, giving teams structured work against an outside opponent before the preseason slate.

What to watch: Watch for full club-by-club report dates and the specific joint-practice pairings to be confirmed, along with any veterans who report early or are managed through the opening stretch of camp.