With training camp now open for all 32 teams across the National Football League, a total of 30 former Huskers are battling for a spot on an NFL roster. Camps started as early as July 26, while the Detroit Lions were the last team to open camp with their first practice taking place on Monday, Aug. 3.
A few Huskers are making debuts with new teams this year, including Ndamukong Suh. The former All-American and Heisman finalist signed a 6-year $114 million contract with the Miami Dolphins in the offseason. The deal made Suh the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
2015 draft picks Ameer Abdullah (Detroit Lions), Randy Gregory (Dallas Cowboys) and Kenny Bell (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), along with multiple Huskers who signed with teams as undrafted free agents, are all getting their first taste of training camp.
The first preseason game of the year is the NFL/Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, Aug. 9 between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings, while the rest of the league opens the preseason starting Thursday, Aug. 13. The 2015 regular season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 10 when the Steelers visit the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.
Check out the start of training camp below.
.@NdamukongSuh is serving as a mentor to rookie Jordan Phillips. Learn more: http://t.co/XCJhs7nhaY pic.twitter.com/Fq9NpqiFhQ
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 2, 2015
“We’ve got a great foundation.” Hear @NdamukongSuh‘s thoughts on the team & what he’ll bring: http://t.co/ZR50DxxZZl pic.twitter.com/c4kYf49YKj
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) July 31, 2015
Thanks to the @Lions for starting my career. Excited to take the next step with the @Seahawks. #12thMan – here I come
— Mohammed Seisay (@SmooveSeisay) August 2, 2015
.@RandyGregory_4 heading out to #CowboysCamp with Tank pic.twitter.com/geznm7aHvt
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 1, 2015
Rookie Randy Gregory was the last player off the field as he stayed to sign autographs. pic.twitter.com/PxIBxKHGC2
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) July 31, 2015
Bengals notes: Burkhead is everywhere, LB’s can shine http://t.co/YPpm9lo8Z6 via @JimOwczarski pic.twitter.com/mLYeHv6asK
— Enquirer (@Enquirer) August 2, 2015
Rex Burkhead working in the slot on Leon Hall https://t.co/GP2bmOjLIc
— Brennen Warner (@BrennenWarner) August 2, 2015
With his big hair, Bucs rookie Kenny Bell can’t wear a helmet cover, he has it under headband on side of his head. pic.twitter.com/bFuZ7rf5Xo
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 2, 2015
Rookies Kenny Bell (@AFRO_THUNDER80) & Rannell Hall (@6_Speedo) shine at #BucsCamp READ: http://t.co/0a8Obwpzfd pic.twitter.com/b52G5c7Qib
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) August 3, 2015
Hear from @Ameerguapo after his first #LionsCamp practice: http://t.co/mChQOsE6k6 pic.twitter.com/uW8oqOAVcF
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 4, 2015
.@ttwentyman spotlights @Ameerguapo‘s performance in today’s #LionsCamp practice: http://t.co/WdMs8DBPAI pic.twitter.com/sNYigspaSf
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 3, 2015
a little slice of life during camp. Players fun in down time. Chris Baker likes a certain reality show. #Redskins http://t.co/oeMqwFOtCc
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 2, 2015
😂😂😂 “@wusa9: WATCH: @ThirdEyeSi_ channels his inner WWF wrestler moves Read more: http://t.co/2FKV1RtDOg https://t.co/bD0QsjZ1no”
— Niles Paul (@Niles_Paul84) August 2, 2015
Welcome Back @PrinceAmukamara! #GiantsCamp pic.twitter.com/ZC81YF6aF7
— New York Giants (@Giants) July 30, 2015
Back to camp with the boys!! @OBJ_3 @teamvic Shout out to @bkinnie84 and @husker_84 for @Huskers tee!! pic.twitter.com/u1ohgmSDBw
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) July 30, 2015
Been up a few days, but @LavonteDavid54 has first of the new Bucs player murals at Raymond James Stadium. pic.twitter.com/C5G6aDWw9m
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 2, 2015
After a short completion to VJ, Winston is picked again, this time by Lavonte for six. #Bucs pic.twitter.com/ve6MxCbp6u
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) August 4, 2015