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Ryan Smith
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![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-9-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/Smith-Schuster-JuJu-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the New England Patriots releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Fri, 09 Aug 24 21:30:56 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-8-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/Williams-Mike-Alamy.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Mike Williams being activated from the PUP list.
Thu, 08 Aug 24 20:00:24 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-7-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/Williams-Connor-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Seattle Seahawks signing free-agent center Connor Williams.
Wed, 07 Aug 24 20:00:15 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-6-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/Smith-ZaDarius-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Cleveland Browns edge defender Za'Darius Smith being carted off with an injury.
Tue, 06 Aug 24 20:00:11 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-5-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/Bosa-Joey-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Los Angeles Chargers edge defender Joey Bosa suffering a hand/wrist injury in practice.
Mon, 05 Aug 24 20:00:44 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-august-2-2024](https://media.pff.com/2023/10/Hopkins-DeAndre-Alamy-2-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including DeAndre Hopkins suffering an injury in practice Wednesday.
Fri, 02 Aug 24 20:00:50 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-and-storylines-august-1-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/2XNM177-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Tristan Wirfs' new contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Thu, 01 Aug 24 20:17:54 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-31-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Shakir-Khalil-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Khalil Shakir impressing in Buffalo Bills camp.
Wed, 31 Jul 24 20:00:26 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-30-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Ebukam-Samson-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including the Samson Ebukam being ruled out for the season with a torn Achilles.
Tue, 30 Jul 24 20:00:05 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-29-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Decker-Taylor-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including tackle Taylor Decker signing a new contract with the Detroit Lions.
Mon, 29 Jul 24 20:00:57 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-26-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Tua-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Tua Tagovailoa signing a four-year extension with the Dolphins.
Fri, 26 Jul 24 21:30:06 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-and-storylines-from-july-25](https://media.pff.com/2023/07/2MDD1CR-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including star cornerback Trevon Diggs getting put on PUP ahead of Cowboys camp.
Thu, 25 Jul 24 18:22:16 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-24-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/05/Williams-Trent-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including star left tackle Trent Williams holding out of 49ers camp.
Wed, 24 Jul 24 20:00:47 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-23-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Campbell-Tyson-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Tyson Campbell signing a big-money extension.
Tue, 23 Jul 24 20:00:37 +0000![nfl-training-camp-roundup-highlights-storylines-july-22-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/07/Love-Jordan-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Jordan Love's contract situation.
Mon, 22 Jul 24 20:00:51 +0000![nfl-tyreek-hill-jaylen-waddle-best-wr-duo-miami-dolphins](https://media.pff.com/2024/06/Waddle_Hill-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Miami Dolphins recently signed Jaylen Waddle to a three-year, $84.75 million extension.
Mon, 03 Jun 24 11:45:23 +0000![nfl-every-nfl-teams-highest-graded-rookie-since-2006](https://media.pff.com/2022/12/USATSI_19646699_168392742_lowres.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Every season, some rookies come in and play at a high level from Day 1. Here's a look at every team’s highest-graded rookie in the PFF era.
Mon, 27 May 24 09:30:22 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-3-teams-trending-up-and-3-teams-trending-down-after-rounds-2-and-3](https://media.pff.com/2024/03/2T9PC07-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Ryan Smith breaks down which teams are trending up and down after Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sat, 27 Apr 24 04:48:42 +0000![draft-2024-nfl-draft-3-teams-trending-up-and-3-teams-trending-down-after-round-1](https://media.pff.com/2023/11/Latu-Laiatu-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Ryan Smith breaks down which teams are trending up and down after Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fri, 26 Apr 24 14:20:58 +0000Bio
Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.
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