minicamp
noun
mini·camp
ˈmi-nē-ˌkamp 
: a special abbreviated training camp for football players held usually in the spring or early summer
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Dart, who was selected 25th overall by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, shared the heartwarming story behind his shimmering chain when he was asked by reporters about it after his first practice of rookie minicamp.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The Broncos drafted rookie RJ Harvey in the second round of the draft, but the real difference-maker has been Dobbins, the veteran back who signed in the middle of the team’s June minicamp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
The moment Princely Umanmielen was introduced to Carolina Panthers fans — as in, truly introduced — didn’t arrive when he was drafted, or during rookie minicamp, or at any of those other offseason workouts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr stepped up as interim defensive coordinator during OTAs and minicamp in Williams’ absence and will take on a great responsibility this week.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The Broncos drafted rookie RJ Harvey in the second round of the draft, but the real difference-maker has been Dobbins, the veteran back who signed in the middle of the team’s June minicamp.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
The moment Princely Umanmielen was introduced to Carolina Panthers fans — as in, truly introduced — didn’t arrive when he was drafted, or during rookie minicamp, or at any of those other offseason workouts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr stepped up as interim defensive coordinator during OTAs and minicamp in Williams’ absence and will take on a great responsibility this week.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Minicamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minicamp. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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