MIN - RB Adrian Peterson injury update
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) is on pace in his rehabilitation from a significant knee injury late last season, according to head coach Leslie Frazier.
NE - TE Rob Gronkowski says ankle feels 'great'
Source: CSNNE.com - Mary Paoletti
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) said Monday, June 18, that his ankle is feeling 'great.' Gronkowski also touched on his new six-year, $54 million deal. 'I'm just happy. Both sides are really happy,' Gronkowski said. 'I love all my fans out there. It's a great community, a great team. It's awesome going out there every single Sunday in front of that crowd. I'm happy to be here long-term, definitely. It all worked out well.
ATL - Turner still the lead RB
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter - Atlanta Journal Constitution
D. Orlando Ledbetter, from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, in an interview on 102.3 ESPN Denver with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom said Michael Turner is still going to be the lead RB for the Falcons. Ledbetter believes the team could split the touches 70/30 in favor of Turner.
GB - WR James Jones says he's underappreciated
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Green Bay Packers WR James Jones said he feels he often goes unnoticed on the team because of the depth they possess at the wide receiver position. 'At times - I ain't going to lie to you - it does get frustrating - for all of us,' Jones said. 'And I'm sure it gets frustrating for our quarterback (Aaron Rogers). He's got five, six good receivers to throw to, a tight end to throw to, so I'm sure it gets tough.
MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco looking good in workouts
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked in shape and impressive during organized team activities Tuesday, June 19, while working with the second team offense. 'He definitely has a lot of ability left,' rookie QB Ryan Tannehill said. 'Today was the first day he really flashed.
IND - RB Mewelde Moore signs
Source: KFFL.com
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent RB Mewelde Moore (Steelers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, June 19, and released QB David Legree in a corresponding move.
OAK - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey looks like legit No. 1 WR
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Paul Gutierrez
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey performed well during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, and he looked like a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver.
IND - Andrew Luck not worried about contract
Source: The Associated Press
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck said he's not worried about his contract negotiations as the No. 1 pick in the draft, and he won't let it affect him as he reports to training camp next month.
CAR - WR Plaxico Burress interested
Source: USAToday.com - Nate Davis
Free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Jets) said he wants to play for the Carolina Panthers this year. 'Not just that, but playing with Cam (Newton), who I think is one of the top-five quarterbacks in all of football, and as long as I can remember (wideout) Steve Smith has been one of my favorites. I just think it's a great situation,' Burress said.
OAK - Looking at RB Cedric Benson
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders are eyeing free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals). The Raiders currently have RBs Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones as backups to RB Darren McFadden.
MIN - WR Percy Harvin says there are different issues
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (shoulder), as an update to previous reports, said he has different issues that he is unhappy with. 'It's hard to try to tell you guys without telling you guys,' he said to the Minnesota media Tuesday, June 19. Harvin has base salaries of $915,000 in 2012 and $1.55M in 2013 left on his contract, plus workout bonuses of $27,500 in each year.
NE - WR Wes Welker involved in near brawl
Source: New York Post
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker and some of his close friends were involved in a near fight with security guards during a bachelor party in Aspen, Colo. Friday, June 15. Nobody in Welker's group were arrested, but cops threatened to do so.
MIN - QB Joe Webb to focus primarily on QB position
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Judd Zulgad
Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Webb will concentrate primarily on the quarterback position during minicamp and training camp. Last season he entered camp uncertain if he would be used at quarterback or as a wide receiver. 'Yeah, it's easier,' Webb said, about not having to concentrate on multiple positions. 'But quarterback is still a difficult position. You still have to be on top of your game. Study the game and know where you're going to go with the ball.'
ATL - Jacquizz Rodgers trying to hold off RB Jason Snelling
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling are expected to have a heated battle during training camp and the preseason for the primary backup job to starter RB Michael Turner.
PHI - New looks for RB LeSean McCoy
Source: CSNPhilly.com - Ray Didinger
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg came up with new looks during minicamp that split out RB LeSean McCoy, almost as a flanker, to take advantage of his improved receiving skills.
ARI - O'Brien Schofield expected to start
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield has been eager to start, and he is expected to get that chance at left outside linebacker. He wants to prove he belongs, and the team intends on giving him the chance in training camp.
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) is on pace in his rehabilitation from a significant knee injury late last season, according to head coach Leslie Frazier.
NE - TE Rob Gronkowski says ankle feels 'great'
Source: CSNNE.com - Mary Paoletti
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) said Monday, June 18, that his ankle is feeling 'great.' Gronkowski also touched on his new six-year, $54 million deal. 'I'm just happy. Both sides are really happy,' Gronkowski said. 'I love all my fans out there. It's a great community, a great team. It's awesome going out there every single Sunday in front of that crowd. I'm happy to be here long-term, definitely. It all worked out well.
ATL - Turner still the lead RB
Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter - Atlanta Journal Constitution
D. Orlando Ledbetter, from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, in an interview on 102.3 ESPN Denver with Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom said Michael Turner is still going to be the lead RB for the Falcons. Ledbetter believes the team could split the touches 70/30 in favor of Turner.
GB - WR James Jones says he's underappreciated
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Green Bay Packers WR James Jones said he feels he often goes unnoticed on the team because of the depth they possess at the wide receiver position. 'At times - I ain't going to lie to you - it does get frustrating - for all of us,' Jones said. 'And I'm sure it gets frustrating for our quarterback (Aaron Rogers). He's got five, six good receivers to throw to, a tight end to throw to, so I'm sure it gets tough.
MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco looking good in workouts
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked in shape and impressive during organized team activities Tuesday, June 19, while working with the second team offense. 'He definitely has a lot of ability left,' rookie QB Ryan Tannehill said. 'Today was the first day he really flashed.
IND - RB Mewelde Moore signs
Source: KFFL.com
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent RB Mewelde Moore (Steelers) to an undisclosed deal Tuesday, June 19, and released QB David Legree in a corresponding move.
OAK - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey looks like legit No. 1 WR
Source: CSNBayArea.com - Paul Gutierrez
Oakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey performed well during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, and he looked like a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver.
IND - Andrew Luck not worried about contract
Source: The Associated Press
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck said he's not worried about his contract negotiations as the No. 1 pick in the draft, and he won't let it affect him as he reports to training camp next month.
CAR - WR Plaxico Burress interested
Source: USAToday.com - Nate Davis
Free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Jets) said he wants to play for the Carolina Panthers this year. 'Not just that, but playing with Cam (Newton), who I think is one of the top-five quarterbacks in all of football, and as long as I can remember (wideout) Steve Smith has been one of my favorites. I just think it's a great situation,' Burress said.
OAK - Looking at RB Cedric Benson
Source: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson
The Oakland Raiders are eyeing free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals). The Raiders currently have RBs Mike Goodson and Taiwan Jones as backups to RB Darren McFadden.
MIN - WR Percy Harvin says there are different issues
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (shoulder), as an update to previous reports, said he has different issues that he is unhappy with. 'It's hard to try to tell you guys without telling you guys,' he said to the Minnesota media Tuesday, June 19. Harvin has base salaries of $915,000 in 2012 and $1.55M in 2013 left on his contract, plus workout bonuses of $27,500 in each year.
NE - WR Wes Welker involved in near brawl
Source: New York Post
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker and some of his close friends were involved in a near fight with security guards during a bachelor party in Aspen, Colo. Friday, June 15. Nobody in Welker's group were arrested, but cops threatened to do so.
MIN - QB Joe Webb to focus primarily on QB position
Source: 1500ESPN.com - Judd Zulgad
Minnesota Vikings QB Joe Webb will concentrate primarily on the quarterback position during minicamp and training camp. Last season he entered camp uncertain if he would be used at quarterback or as a wide receiver. 'Yeah, it's easier,' Webb said, about not having to concentrate on multiple positions. 'But quarterback is still a difficult position. You still have to be on top of your game. Study the game and know where you're going to go with the ball.'
ATL - Jacquizz Rodgers trying to hold off RB Jason Snelling
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Jacquizz Rodgers and Jason Snelling are expected to have a heated battle during training camp and the preseason for the primary backup job to starter RB Michael Turner.
PHI - New looks for RB LeSean McCoy
Source: CSNPhilly.com - Ray Didinger
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg came up with new looks during minicamp that split out RB LeSean McCoy, almost as a flanker, to take advantage of his improved receiving skills.
ARI - O'Brien Schofield expected to start
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Arizona Cardinals LB O'Brien Schofield has been eager to start, and he is expected to get that chance at left outside linebacker. He wants to prove he belongs, and the team intends on giving him the chance in training camp.
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