What happened: Joe Alt entered camp cleared after a season-ending ankle injury in 2025. Akheem Mesidor is competing for work in the edge rotation during his first NFL camp.
Why it matters: The head-to-head work gives Mesidor an early benchmark against an established tackle. Alt's return is central to stabilizing an offensive line disrupted by injuries last season.
By the numbers: Mesidor totaled 63 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 2025 before going No. 22 overall.
What to watch: Watch whether Mesidor sustains that pressure as preseason competition intensifies and Alt accumulates more live reps.