NFL Training Camp Over the Years

Vince Lombardi, the new head coach and general manager of the Washington Redskins, conducts his first training camp at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Penn.

Joe Namath demonstrates his throwing form at the Jets' training camp at Hempstead, N.Y.

Wide receivers John Stallworth (82) and Lynn Swann pose during training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn.

Minnesota coach Bud Grant reviews a play with his offense during training camp in Mankato, Minn.

Bill Parcells, in his first season as head coach of the Giants, shouts instructions to his players at training camp in Pleasantville, N.Y.

Mike Singletary helps teammate Wilber Marshall stretch at Bears training camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Miami quarterback Dan Marino and teammates struggle through a 12-minute run at Dolphins' training camp in Miami.

Jim McMahon and Walter Payton sign autographs for fans during training camp at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Steelers defensive coordinator Tony Dungy shouts instructions during a training camp session.

Tony Meola (left), who served as goalkeeper during the U.S. soccer team's 1994 World Cup run, stretches with Nick Lowery during Jets training camp at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

Dallas' Troy Aikman signs autographs for fans at Cowboys camp in Austin, Texas.

Dallas offensive lineman Nate Newton finds an easy way to move around the Cowboys' training camp facility in Austin, Texas.

Six months after winning the Super Bowl, Brett Favre and Antonio Freeman had some fun at Packers training camp.

Running backs Jerome Bettis (36) and Tim Lester work on their form at Rams' camp. Bettis was the first round selection, 10th overall, of the Rams from the University of Notre Dame.

Former Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard (left) and teammate Willie Jackson (center) sign autographs while standing in trash cans filled with ice water during training camp for the expansion Jaguars at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus.

Miami head coach Jimmy Johnson drills rookie linebacker Zach Thomas during opening day of Dolphins' training camp in Davie, Fla.

Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin ride in a golf cart during the Cowboys training camp at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas.

New England wide receiver Terry Glenn loses possession of the ball to a dog during Patriots training camp in Foxboro, Mass.

Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning (center) drops back with backup quarterback Pete Gonzalez (left) and Kelly Holcomb during a drill at the teams' training camp in Terre Haute, Ind.,

St. Louis quarterback Kurt Warner signs autographs following the Rams' practice at training camp at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Randy Moss get in sync during a training camp practice in Foxboro, Mass.

Newly acquired quarterback Michael Vick speaks with veteran Donovan McNabb during training camp in Philadelphia.