ESPN staffJul 24, 2024, 03:50 PM ET

With training camps starting around the NFL this week, most of the buzz is about players preparing for the 2024 season. But it's not that simple for several standouts.

The start of training camps brings contract situations to a head, resulting in players staying away from camp or, in recent years, reporting to camp to avoid fines but avoiding practice until their financial situations are addressed. That's what we're tracking, as several big-name players are limiting their participation in practice, not practicing at all or not reporting and subjecting themselves to daily fines that won't be reimbursed.

Here's a look at seven players who are in limbo as camps get ramped up, including two 49ers and one of the Cowboys' three stars looking for a big deal.

Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 49ers

Status: Reported to camp, not practicing

As the 49ers reported for training camp Tuesday, general manager John Lynch again reiterated that Aiyuk remains in the team's plans despite his recent trade request. After an offseason of contract negotiations that have yet to yield a lucrative contract extension, Aiyuk formally requested a trade last week, sources confirmed to ESPN. But the Niners have been steadfast in their position that they want to keep Aiyuk in 2024 and beyond. Aiyuk reported to training camp later Tuesday, a source told ESPN. Read more

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Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints

Status: Reported to camp, expected to practice

Saints coach Dennis Allen said Kamara is expected to practice when the team opens training camp Wednesday morning. Wide receiver Chris Olave, who was placed on the non-football injury list last week, and defensive end Chase Young, who is recovering from an offseason neck procedure, are also expected to practice "in some form or fashion" on Wednesday, according to Allen. Kamara participated in two practices this offseason before leaving the final practice of mandatory minicamp for contract related reasons, a decision that appeared to take Allen by surprise. But Kamara was with the team when offseason activities resumed this week and went through the conditioning test on Tuesday. Read more

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Cowboys

Status: Not expected to report to camp

Lamb, who has been unable to land the type of contract extension that other wide receivers have, is not expected to report to training camp Wednesday with the rest of his team, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday night.Lamb is entering the last year of a deal scheduled to pay him $17.99 million this season, and the Cowboys have been bracing for the All-Pro to miss the start of camp. The holdout will not become official until Wednesday, but Lamb was not on the team's charter flight from Dallas on Tuesday. Read more

Jordan Love, QB, Packers

Status: Reported to camp, not practicing

The Packers and Love may be nearing an agreement on a contract extension, but until it's done, the starting quarterback won't participate in practice or any games this preseason. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Monday shortly before the team's first practice of training camp that Love's representatives informed him Saturday night of their plans before a deal gets done. Love did report for training camp on time and take part in meetings and other training camp activities except for practice. Previously, Love took part in the entire offseason program and the team's mandatory minicamp in June to fulfill requirements for a $500,000 workout bonus. Read more

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Haason Reddick, Edge, Jets

Status: Holding out of camp

Four months ago, the Jets trumpeted their trade for Reddick, a Pro Bowl edge rusher. Now the organization and its marquee defensive addition are embroiled in a contract dispute. The Jets reported to training camp Tuesday without Reddick, who is holding out for a new contract. His hard-line stance will cost him $50,000 per day, the mandatory fine under the collective bargaining agreement. By rule, the fine can't be waived. Reddick, entering the final year of a three-year, $45 million contract, is due to make a non-guaranteed $14.25 million in base pay, plus another $500,000 with incentives. Read more

Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Dolphins

Status: Reported to camp, limited practice

Tagovailoa was present for the team's first practice of training camp Wednesday, although his participation was limited amidst ongoing contract negotiations. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa's participation will likely continue to be limited for the foreseeable future, and mirror his workload in previous practices this offseason. The former No. 5 overall pick attended mandatory minicamp in its entirety in June but was absent for at least a portion of the team's offseason program before that. When he was present during organized team activities, he did not participate in 11-on-11 drills. Read more

Trent Williams, OT, 49ers

Status: Holding out of camp

Williams didn't report to training camp because he is seeking an adjustment to his contract, coach Kyle Shanahan said after the team's first practice. Williams joins wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as key 49ers players seeking new contracts. Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowler who has been selected to the past three first team All-Pro teams, is signed through the 2026 season. He is slated to make a base salary of $20.05 million this season. Read more