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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The Miami Dolphins’ offense perked up Wednesday, delivering a respectable showing on the second day of the team’s mandatory minicamp.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The 49ers conclude organized team activities Wednesday and Thursday before next week’s mandatory minicamp.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Then buckle up for mandatory minicamp June 16-18.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
When the team opened mandatory minicamp Tuesday, Porter and fellow 2023 draft pick Nick Herbig were present and in uniform.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The 49ers conclude organized team activities Wednesday and Thursday before next week’s mandatory minicamp.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Then buckle up for mandatory minicamp June 16-18.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
When the team opened mandatory minicamp Tuesday, Porter and fellow 2023 draft pick Nick Herbig were present and in uniform.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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“Minicamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minicamp. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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