HOU - WR Andre Johnson expects to miss 3-4 weeks
Source: The Associated Press
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) is expected to miss three to four weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
CLE - Expect Brandon Weeden to start
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he expects QB Brandon Weeden to be the team's starting quarterback this year over QB Colt McCoy. 'The best guy is going to play and we fully expect Brandon to be that guy,' Heckert said.
ARI - Beanie Wells had clean-out procedure
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Sando
Sean Howard, the agent for Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee), said his client underwent 'a clean-out procedure' and not microfracture surgery, which would have required extensive rehab. 'He's in shape and looks good,' Howard said. 'The doctors and the Cardinals have decided to play it safe. Rather than rush him back, the consensus opinion was to let him heal.
CLE - Competition nothing new for QB McCoy
Source: Nate Ulrich - Akron Beacon-Journal
Nate Ulrich, from the Akron Beacon-Journal, reports Browns QB Colt McCoy is no stranger to competition. "I had to earn my job at [the University of Texas] every year, basically except my senior year," McCoy said. "I had to earn my job in high school. My dad didn’t start me when I was a freshman. I had to play when I was a sophomore, so I understand the idea.
PHI - QB Michael Vick willing to play safer
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick watched film of all 18 of his turnovers a season ago and vowed to be smarter and safer with the ball this year. 'He's learned from that. I think it makes him a better quarterback going forward, obviously. If we cut those two areas down, be more efficient in the red zone, don't turn the ball over as much ... your chances of success obviously go up,' quarterbacks coach Doug Pederson said.
NE - Want to keep WR Wes Welker around
Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that he wants to see WR Wes Welker remain a Patriot for life. Welker said over the weekend that negotiations on a long-term contract had gotten worse.
PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger has good relationship with Todd Haley
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said he and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley aren't on bad terms to begin the season. Under Haley, the team is expected to a more balanced attack, and Roethlisberger admitted that the new scheme is 'a 90 percent change.'
DAL - Rookie WR Coale needs surgery
Source: Todd Archer - ESPN Dallas
Todd Archer, from ESPNDallas.com, reports Cowboys rookie WR Danny Coale will need surgery to repair a broken bone in his left foot.
CIN - WR Tate opens OTAs as 2nd WR
Source: Joe Reedy - Cincinnati Enquirer
Joe Reedy, from the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Bengals veteran WR Brandon Tate opened up OTAs as the team's second WR oppositeA.J. Green.
MIN - WR Jenkins says he's ready to go
Source: Jeremy Fowler - Pioneer Press
Jeremy Fowler, from the Pioneer Press, reports Vikings WR Michael Jenkins said the torn meniscus in his knee has fully healed and he will be with the team for the start of Organized Team Activities that start on May 30th.
MIN - Sign six draft picks
Source: KFFL.com
The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Jarius Wright (fourth-round pick), WR Greg Childs (fourth round), DB Robert Blanton (fifth round), PK Blair Walsh (sixth round), LB Audie Cole (seventh round) and DT Trevor Guyton (seventh round) to undisclosed deals Tuesday, May 22.
PIT - S Troy Polamalu joining workouts
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu is joining the team for their organized team workouts this season, which is something he usually skips in order to workout with a personal trainer in Los Angeles.
Source: The Associated Press
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) is expected to miss three to four weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
CLE - Expect Brandon Weeden to start
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he expects QB Brandon Weeden to be the team's starting quarterback this year over QB Colt McCoy. 'The best guy is going to play and we fully expect Brandon to be that guy,' Heckert said.
ARI - Beanie Wells had clean-out procedure
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Sando
Sean Howard, the agent for Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee), said his client underwent 'a clean-out procedure' and not microfracture surgery, which would have required extensive rehab. 'He's in shape and looks good,' Howard said. 'The doctors and the Cardinals have decided to play it safe. Rather than rush him back, the consensus opinion was to let him heal.
CLE - Competition nothing new for QB McCoy
Source: Nate Ulrich - Akron Beacon-Journal
Nate Ulrich, from the Akron Beacon-Journal, reports Browns QB Colt McCoy is no stranger to competition. "I had to earn my job at [the University of Texas] every year, basically except my senior year," McCoy said. "I had to earn my job in high school. My dad didn’t start me when I was a freshman. I had to play when I was a sophomore, so I understand the idea.
PHI - QB Michael Vick willing to play safer
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick watched film of all 18 of his turnovers a season ago and vowed to be smarter and safer with the ball this year. 'He's learned from that. I think it makes him a better quarterback going forward, obviously. If we cut those two areas down, be more efficient in the red zone, don't turn the ball over as much ... your chances of success obviously go up,' quarterbacks coach Doug Pederson said.
NE - Want to keep WR Wes Welker around
Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that he wants to see WR Wes Welker remain a Patriot for life. Welker said over the weekend that negotiations on a long-term contract had gotten worse.
PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger has good relationship with Todd Haley
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said he and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley aren't on bad terms to begin the season. Under Haley, the team is expected to a more balanced attack, and Roethlisberger admitted that the new scheme is 'a 90 percent change.'
DAL - Rookie WR Coale needs surgery
Source: Todd Archer - ESPN Dallas
Todd Archer, from ESPNDallas.com, reports Cowboys rookie WR Danny Coale will need surgery to repair a broken bone in his left foot.
CIN - WR Tate opens OTAs as 2nd WR
Source: Joe Reedy - Cincinnati Enquirer
Joe Reedy, from the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Bengals veteran WR Brandon Tate opened up OTAs as the team's second WR oppositeA.J. Green.
MIN - WR Jenkins says he's ready to go
Source: Jeremy Fowler - Pioneer Press
Jeremy Fowler, from the Pioneer Press, reports Vikings WR Michael Jenkins said the torn meniscus in his knee has fully healed and he will be with the team for the start of Organized Team Activities that start on May 30th.
MIN - Sign six draft picks
Source: KFFL.com
The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Jarius Wright (fourth-round pick), WR Greg Childs (fourth round), DB Robert Blanton (fifth round), PK Blair Walsh (sixth round), LB Audie Cole (seventh round) and DT Trevor Guyton (seventh round) to undisclosed deals Tuesday, May 22.
PIT - S Troy Polamalu joining workouts
Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu is joining the team for their organized team workouts this season, which is something he usually skips in order to workout with a personal trainer in Los Angeles.
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