CAR - Cam Newton to report earlySource: Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will be reporting to training camp with the rookies so he can start getting his timing down with new wide receivers. MIN - RB Toby Gerhart preparing to be Week 1 starterSource: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings RB Toby Gerhart said he is preparing as if he will be the starting running back Week 1 but is not ruling out the possibility that RB Adrian Peterson (knee) will be ready for the start of the regular season. SEA - Robert Turbin to start?Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli If Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch is suspended for his recent off-field legal issues, the presumptive starter is rookie RB Robert Turbin. The Utah State demonstrated some toughness in spring workouts, but he is obviously untested in regular season play. IND - Some WRs work out with new QBSource: The Indianapolis Star - James Oldham Indianapolis Colts WRs Reggie Wayne, Donnie Avery and Griff Whalen recently worked out with QB Andrew Luck in Florida. Wayne said it will take time for he and Luck to build chemistry on the field but expects training camp to help their connection. SEA - RB situation affects QBsSource: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli The potential suspension for Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch for his off-field conduct has a trickle-down impact on the team's quarterback position. While the potential absence of Lynch won't make a difference in the competition between QBs Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson, the performance at the position might suffer. BAL - Serious about negotiations with QB Joe FlaccoSource: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli The agent for Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has carried on an amicable dialogue with Ravens vice president Pat Moriarty regarding an extension for months now. Some feel a deal might be close, and could even come before the open of training camp Friday, July 27. However, Flacco's agent wasn't so sure. 'It could get done (Friday). It could get done on Halloween. It could get done three years from now,' the agent said. 'But I will say this: They're serious.' MIA - Daniel Thomas may be pushed for No. 2 RB jobSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas may be pushed by RBs Lamar Miller and Steve Slaton for the No. 2 running back job if he is not able to improve on his 3.5 yards per carry and his yards after contact which ranked fifth worst among NFL running backs last season. MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco expected to make rosterSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco is expected to make the final roster unless he has trouble learning the offense during training camp. NE - Jeremy Ebert's injury not considered seriousSource: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR Jeremy Ebert's (leg) leg injury is not considered serious but his chance for a spot on the roster would be affected greatly if he misses time during training camp. PIT - Two rookie starters along offensive line?Source: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli The plan is for the Pittsburgh Steelers to use two rookies, OG David DeCastro and OT Mike X. Adams, along the offensive line, starting right away. If they do, they'll have to overcome long odds and, to some extent, history as well. In the past 45 years, just three rookie offensive linemen have started for the Steelers in season openers: OG Tom Ricketts (1999), OT Marvel Smith (2000) and C Maurkice Pouncey (2010). ARI - Trio of RBs to likely get long lookSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban With Arizona Cardinals RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) likely to see limited touches during the preseason, RBs Javarris James, LaRod Stephens-Howling and Alfonso Smith are likely to see an extended look during training camp and the preseason. James is considered a long shot to make the team, while Stephens-Howling and Smith will both have a role with the team. ARI - Likely to be careful with top two RBsSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RBs Beanie Wells (knee) and Ryan Williams (knee) are an important part of the success of the team's offseason, but the team is likely to be very careful with both during the preseason so nothing delays their regular season work. ARI - Battle for No. 3 QB jobSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban The Arizona Cardinals not only have a battle for the No. 1 quarterback job between QBs Kevin Kolb and John Skelton, but veteran QB Richard Bartel is trying to hold off QB Ryan Lindley for the third quarterback job during training camp and the preseason. SEA - No progress in talks with DE Chris ClemonsSource: The Sports Xchange - Len Pasquarelli The Seattle Seahawks have not made progress in contract talks with DE Chris Clemons. It is not known if Clemons will report to training camp on time. ARI - DT Dan Williams expected to be starter at NTSource: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers Arizona Cardinals DT Dan Williams is expected to win the starting nose tackle job as long as he is in shape during training camp. He appears to be recovered from the broken arm he suffered last season. DET - CB Aaron Berry arrested for second timeSource: ESPN.com Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry was arrested Saturday, July 21, and charged with three counts of simple assault. **UPDATE** Aaron Berry was released by the Lions. CIN - Taylor Mays has leg up for starting jobSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals SS Taylor Mays enters training camp as the favorite for the starting job at strong safety, although head coach Marvin Lewis said last week that the job is wide open. Mays has familiarity with the playbook, and worked with coaches during the offseason. It's likely Mays opens alongside FS Reggie Nelson in Week 1. CIN - Wait and see with CB Leon HallSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (Achilles') said during minicamp that he wanted to be ready for the first practice of training camp. However, head coach Marvin Lewis said the club is taking more of a wait-and-see approach.
NYG - RB Ahmad Bradshaw expected to get goal line carriesSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw is expected to receive a majority of the goal line carries this season. ARI - Michael Floyd not in great shapeSource: NFL.com Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd is reportedly not in great shape, which explains why he currently is projected as the team's No. 4 wide receiver. There are also some early questions about his quickness and work ethic. ARI - WR Andre Roberts could start at WRSource: NFL.com Arizona Cardinals WR Andre Roberts is the favorite to start opposite WR Larry Fitzgerald at wide receiver. OAK - Can RB Darren McFadden stay healthy?Source: CBSSports.com - Clark Judge Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden has missed 16 of his last 44 starts and has not gone one of his four pro seasons without sitting down because of injury. DEN - Need more than QB Peyton ManningSource: NFL.com Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway said the team will need more than QB Peyton Manning to be considered a Super Bowl favorite this upcoming season. 'One guy doesn't win a world championship for you, even though he gives you a hell of a chance to be able to compete,' Elway said. 'As I told (Manning), my job is to get the best quality people around him, the best coaches to give us the opportunity to win a world championship. It's fun to be able to put that puzzle together, but there are so many different pieces to put in a team that has the ability to win a world championship.' NYJ - Tim Tebow works out with throwing guruSource: ESPNLosAngeles.com New York Jets QB Tim Tebow has been working out with a throwing guru on the campus of the University of Southern California for the past week. Tebow has spent the past five days making adjustments to his throwing motion under the tutelage of Tom House, a former major league pitcher now working as a volunteer pitching coach at USC. SD - Two favorites for complementary touches at RBSource: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown and FB Le'Ron McClain are considered the favorites for complementary touches behind starting RB Ryan Mathews heading into training camp and the preseason. BAL - Anthony Allen likely to open camp as No. 2 RBSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB Anthony Allen is likely to open training camp July 26 as the primary backup to starting RB Ray Rice. Allen will be trying to hold off RBs Damien Berry, Bernard Pierce and Bobby Rainey. GB - Could trade WR James JonesSource: ProFootballWeekly.com The Green Bay Packers may consider trading WR James Jones at some point if a serious need at another position develops. DEN - Expected to sign two picks before campSource: The Denver Post - Mike Klis The Denver Broncos are expected to sign second-round draft choice QB Brock Osweiler and third-round draft choice RB Ronnie Hillman before the start of training camp. BUF - No. 2 QB still undecidedSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey remained coy regarding the battle for the team's No. 2 quarterback job, only saying QBs Tyler Thigpen and Vince Young will battle it out during training camp and the preseason. 'I think it's going to be a good competition,' Gailey said. 'Tyler has the advantage of being here and being in the system. Vince has the advantage of playing in games and the experience. Vince has more experience than Tyler. Tyler has more experience in this offense than Vince. So there's a trade-off there. It depends on who ends up doing the best job during the course of the entire preseason.' NFL - Matt Barkley drafted ahead of Robert Griffin?Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith Southern California QB Matt Barkley said he is confident he would have been selected ahead of Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III if he had declared for the 2012 NFL Draft. 'I had confidence in that - I think I could have been,' Barkley said. MIN - QB Brett Favre returned for the moneySource: Pioneer Press Former NFL QB Brett Favre said the reason he decided to forgo retirement in 2010 and return to the Minnesota Vikings was due to financial reasons. 'The money was too good,' Favre said. 'I hate to say it's about money, but I felt the money was a lot.' The Vikings lured Favre back for a 20th season with a contract worth upwards of $20 million. NFL - Still many first-round picks unsignedSource: NFL.com Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson, Minnesota Vikings OT Ryan Kalil, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon, Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne, Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill, Kansas City Chiefs DT Dontari Poe, Tennessee Titans WR Kendall Wright, Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden, Detroit Lions OT Riley Reiff and Pittsburgh Steelers OG David DeCastro are the remaining first-round draft picks left to be signed. BUF - Chan Gailey likes team depthSource: NFL.com Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said the 2012 version of the team is his deepest yet. 'Not even close,' Gailey said. '(General manager) Buddy (Nix) and I laugh from time to time. It's a good laugh. We were trying to find 53 players that we thought could help us win that first year. This year we may have to let some good football players go that we wouldn't even have thought about (releasing) two years ago.' DAL - QB Tony Romo expects WR Dez Bryant to emerge from incidentSource: ESPN.com Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo said he expects WR Dez Bryant to come back to the team stronger than ever following a domestic altercation with his mother. 'He had a great offseason, he's improved tremendously in the last six months, and he's going to have a good season this year and he's going to continue to develop as a football player,' Romo said. SD - Trio of RBs have added companySource: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken The San Diego Chargers signed RB Jackie Battle Friday, July 20, making things much tougher for RBs Edwin Baker, Curtis Brinkley and Michael X. Hayes heading into training camp and the preseason. STL - Trumaine Johnson could change positionSource: ProFootballWeekly.com The St. Louis Rams may decide to move CB Trumaine Johnson to safety during training camp. TB - DT Roy Miller expected to be on bubbleSource: ProFootballWeekly.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Roy Miller is expected to be on the roster bubble during training camp. Miller’s playing time likely will decrease if he does make the roster unless there is an injury. ATL - ILB Lofa Tatupu to meet with Dr. AndrewsSource: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Falcons LB Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) is scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews Monday, July 23, to determine the extent of his pectoral injury.
DAL - League to review WR Dez Bryant incident Source: The Dallas Morning News - Rainer Sabin The NFL will look into the domestic incident that led to Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant's arrest, league spokesman Michael Signora said. 'We are aware of it and it will be reviewed as appropriate,' Signora said. SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch officially charged in DUI case Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Eric D. Williams Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has been officially charged with driving under the influence of alcohol stemming from his arrest Saturday, July 21. SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch arrest could be costly Source: SiriusXM Sports Radio Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch's DUI arrest could prove to be costly as a suspension for conduct detrimental or substance abuse defaults his four-year, $31 million contract and voids his guaranteed money, according to a league executive. DEN - DE Elvis Dumervil confident truth will come out Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis Denver Broncos DL Elvis Dumervil said he is confident the truth will come out regarding his arrest on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. 'The truth will come out,' Dumervil said. According to two sources close to Dumervil, he was not carrying a gun and neither the Land Rover or the confiscated gun belonged to him. WAS - Robert Griffin signs Source: ESPN.com The Washington Redskins have signed QB Robert Griffin III to a four-year deal, according to a source. Under the collective bargainning agreement, Griffin's contract is due to be roughly $21 million, about two-thirds of which would be the signing bonus. DET - WR Larry Fitzgerald says WR Calvin Johnson better fantasy option Source: NFL.com Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said Wednesday, July 18, that Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is a superior fantasy option than Fitzgerald due to their quarterback situations. HOU - Contract not a distraction for QB Matt Schaub Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub said his contract status will not serve as a distraction for the upcoming season. Schaub is entering the final year of a six-year, $48 million deal. 'I'm just getting ready for training camp, and I'm going to keep the blinders on and try to accomplish everything we know we're capable of doing,' Schaub said. 'We'll worry about camp and regular season, and the rest will take care of itself as we go.' NFL - RB Cedric Benson wants a legitimate offer Source: NFL.com Free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) is hoping to join a team; however, he has no interest signing for the veteran minimum. BAL - QB Joe Flacco could get extension before camp Source: NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco is the team's next priority to sign to an extension following RB Ray Rice's deal and there is a '75 percent chance' a deal will get done prior to the start of training camp, according to a source close to the situation. KC - RB Dexter McCluster should still see time at RB Source: KCChiefs.com - Josh Looney Kansas City Chiefs RB Dexter McCluster should still factor in the team's running game in 2012. McCluster is just too versatile, and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll values game-specific matchups far too much. PIT - S Troy Polamalu has lied about concussions Source: ProFootballTalk.com Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu said that he has lied about symptoms of concussions so that he'd be cleared to stay on the field. 'Yes, I have, for sure,' Polamalu said. However, Polamalu sees a distinction between just saying he doesn't feel dazed after a hit to the head when maybe he actually does, and blatantly lying about a significant injury. 'I wouldn't say I've had any major lies,' Polamalu said. 'Somebody may say, 'Is your knee messed up?' It may be kind of messed up but you just kind of push yourself to be out there with your brothers. I wouldn't say there are any major lies where I totally lied my way out of concussions. In fact, during concussions, if it's serious enough you can't even be conscious enough to lie.' IND - Andrew Luck was waiting for Robert Griffin deal Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck's camp was waiting for Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III to sign his contract before finalizing Luck's deal, according to a league source. DEN - Ryan Clady contract talks hit snag Source: The Denver Post - Mike Klis Contract negotiations between the Denver Broncos and OT Ryan Clady have hit a snag. The two sides recently exchanged proposals but the numbers were far enough apart that a league source said an extension by the time the team reports to training camp next week does not seem likely. Clady is scheduled to make $3.5 million this season in the final year of his rookie contract. ATL - QB Michael Vick did not study playbook Source: CBSSports.com Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said he was more concerned with dogfighting than learning his playbook while with the Atlanta Falcons. 'Back when I was involved in those activities, I may have become more dedicated to the deep study of dogs than I was to my Falcons playbook,' Vick said. 'I became better at reading dogs than reading defenses. That's just so sad to say right now, because I put more time and effort into trying to master that pursuit than my own profession ... which was my livelihood ... which put food on the table for my family.' CIN - WR Jordan Shipley figures to be near 100 percent Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals WR Jordan Shipley (knee) figures to be near 100 percent for the start of training camp after seeing limited work during organized team activities (OTAs). He is making his way back from a serious knee injury. CIN - Mohamed Sanu figures to be in mix Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu showed flashes during offseason workouts, and he figures to be in the mix for a starting job with a solid training camp and preseason. CHI - Questions remain at LT Source: ESPNChicago.com - Michael C. Wright and Jeff Dickerson Chicago Bears OLs J'Marcus Webb and Chris Williams are expected to battle for the starting left tackle spot in training camp and preseason. Webb committed an NFL-high 15 offseason penalties last season. DET - DE Cliff Avril won't report to camp Source: ESPN.com Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril said he doesn't plan on reporting to the team's training camp next week. Avril was tagged as the team's franchise player in March, but the two sides failed to reach a long-term agreement before the July 16th deadline. PIT - OLB Joey Porter to retire as member of team Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Free-agent LB Joey Porter (Cardinals) said he will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers so he can retire as a member of the team. NE - Dont'a Hightower agrees to terms Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice LB Dont'a Hightower on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. BAL - Family member believes S Ed Reed will play in 2012 Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora One of Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed's family members believes Reed will play football in 2012 and not hold out of training camp. 'Everyone is talking about a holdout,' the family member said. 'Ed isn't going to hold out. He told me he isn't going to hold out. He speaks his mind about some things, gets some things off his chest, but he's never said he is going to hold out. He'll show up when he has to be there and he'll play out his contract.
SEA - RB Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI Source: The Seattle Times - Danny O'Neil Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch was arrested early Saturday, July 14, in Northern California on suspicion of driving under the influence. Lynch was suspended for violating the league's personal conduct policy in 2009 after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge, and he missed the first three games because of that suspension. TEN - WR Kenny Britt had surgery on both knees Source: The Tennessean - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knees) underwent arthroscopic surgery in May on his right knee after he tore his anterior and medial collateral ligaments last September. His recent knee surgery was to clean out his other knee. HOU - QB Matt Schaub not discussing foot injury Source: The Associated Press Houston Texas QB Matt Schaub (foot) did not answer questions about his right foot injury during a charity event Monday, July 16, saying that he will do so only when training camp starts at the end of next week. 'My foot is doing great,' Schaub said. 'We'll touch on that as we get going here at camp next week. Everything feels good and ready to go.' QB T.J. Yates will enter camp as the backup. DAL - More details on WR Dez Bryant Source: WFAA - Rebecca Lopez and Jason Whitely Updating previous reports, Desoto police say Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant pulled his mother's hair and slapped her across the face. The report says Bryant's mother had asked him to leave when he allegedly assaulted her. NE - WR Wes Welker might need to take hometown discount Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Updating a previous report, the deadline for signing franchise players to long-term extensions came and went Monday, July 16, and the New England Patriots and WR Wes Welker failed to reach an agreement. He'll play under the franchise tag this season, and it would be a surprise if that happened again in 2013. Welker might need to decide between getting paid or playing with QB Tom Brady at a hometown discount for future years. KC - Ricky Stanzi could become starter Source: KCChiefs.com - Josh Looney Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli and quarterbacks coach have praised the work of QB Ricky Stanzi as he battles for the backup job with QB Brady Quinn. 'We drafted a quarterback last year who I truly believe has good ability and has the potential to start in this league,' Pioli said. 'I really do believe that.' NFL - WR Terrell Owens training with current players Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal Free-agent WR Terrell Owens (Bengals) worked out with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer and free-agent QB Kyle Boller (Raiders) a few weeks ago, and Owens worked out with Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate Monday, July 16. Owens also trained with Carolina Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen Monday. PIT - Max Starks re-signs Source: KFFL.com The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed OT Max Starks to a one-year deal Tuesday, July 17. Financial terms were not disclosed. NYJ - WR Santonio Holmes changes stance on two QBs Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR Santonio Holmes said he thinks QBs Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow can be effective this year because everything will be scripted, with Tebow operating on a set number of plays. Without that dynamic, Holmes doesn't think a two-QB system can work in the NFL. 'You have to allow one quarterback to get into the rhythm of a game and it starts from the preparation in practice,' Holmes said. '(It's) knowing the first couple of plays that he's going to take these reps, it's getting the feel for coming onto the field with the crowd awaiting you, it's making the mistakes early in the game to finishing the games at the end.' Holmes expressed confidence that Tebow will execute the plays that he's called upon in certain wild-cat situations. Holmes praised both QBs during Sanchez's annual passing camp last week. MIN - WR Jerome Simpson looks to give receiving corps big boost Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Dan Wiederer Outside of Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin, no other receiver topped 40 catches or 500 yards in 2012. The team added the speedy WR Jerome Simpson, and offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is very excited about his addition, especially because of his speed on the outside. He also said there is a nice rapport building between Simpson and QB Christian Ponder. 'I think they sense we're going to give both of them a chance to make a ton of plays,' Musgrave said. MIN - Greg Childs looking to get speed back Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Dan Wiederer Minnesota Vikings WR Greg Childs (knee) was slowed in 2011 as the result of a torn patellar tendon suffered in 2010. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is looking to take advantage of his speed, as long as he is healthy. 'He's got the speed to get down the field. But he also has the size to muscle little DBs at the same time,' Musgrave said. 'We're counting on the human body healing up. With the significant injury he had, it's usually a 15-to-18 month healing process. And he's just getting to that threshold.' MIN - Excited about TE John Carlson in red zone Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Dan Wiederer Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is excited about the addition of TE John Carlson and his potential in the red zone. 'In the red zone, he has a sense for zone and an ability to slide into an opening and then make a tough, contested catch,' Musgrave said. KC - No deal for WR Dwayne Bowe before deadline Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora The Kansas City Chiefs and WR Dwayne Bowe failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract before the deadline Monday, July 16. Bowe might be entering his final season with the team, as the club continued to grab young receivers in the NFL Draft. Bowe might be a very attractive free-agent when he hits the market after this season, especially since several receivers signed long-term deals this offseason. DET - DE Cliff Avril not mad with lack of new deal Source: The Associated Press Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril isn't upset that he wasn't able to reach a new deal with the team before the deadline Monday, July 16. 'I'm not mad,' Avril said. 'Business is business. You can't take it personal.' He will play under the franchise tag this year with a $10.6 million deal. SF - Weren't very close with S Dashon Goldson Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora The San Francisco 49ers and SS Dashon Goldson were never really close to an agreement on a long-term contract before the deadline Monday, July 16, according to sources.
DEN - DE Elvis Dumervil Arrested - No charges filed yet per agent Source: Scout.com - Aaron Wilson Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos DL Elvis Dumervil was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm in Miami Saturday, July 14. The case is a third-degree felony. Dumervil was freed on $7,500 bail. 'No charges have been filed,' Dumervil's agent said Sunday, July 15. 'No assault took place and it's likely once the full investigation is complete no charges will be filed against Elvis.' NE - May not sign WR Wes Welker to deal Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss The New England Patriots have not been overly active in long-term contract talks with WR Wes Welker and there is a chance the two sides will not able to reach an agreement before the deadline Monday, July 16. MIA - QB Matt Moore may need preseason to gain edge in QB battle Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Kevin Fishbain Miami Dolphins QB Matt Moore may need to play well during the preseason to get an advantage in his competition with QB David Garrard for the starting quarterback job because he is not considered a great practice player. DET - May go with two QB this season Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman The Detroit Lions may decide to keep only two quarterbacks on their final roster and use the extra roster spot on another position. If the team does keep three quarterbacks, QBs Kellen Moore and R.J. Archer will compete for that spot during training camp. SEA - Cutting Mike Williams about dollars and sense Source: Scout.com - Aaron Wilson The Seattle Seahawks released WR Mike X. Williams Friday, July 13, and as always in the NFL, it was mostly a business decision. Williams' contract included base salaries of $3 million and $3.4 million in 2012 and 2013, plus $150,000 annual weight clauses. In addition, Williams was also due a $15,625 roster bonus for every game he was active for a total of $187,500, plus a $150,000 workout bonus. DET - QB Matthew Stafford might be in line for new deal Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett The five-year, $100 million contract signed by New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees might play a part in the not-too-distant future for the Detroit Lions and QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford is nine years younger and not nearly as accomplished as Brees, but the two are represented by the same agent in Tom Condon. Stafford has two years left on his rookie contract, but after converting the bulk of his base pay to signing bonuses the past two years, Stafford does have a cumbersome salary-cap number of $20 million in 2013, and $19 million in 2014. That means the Lions might try signing him to a long-term extension next spring. SF - Colin Kaepernick expected to hang onto backup job Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is expected to enter training camp as the No. 2 quarterback behind starter QB Alex Smith. However, he'll need to hold off a charge from QB Josh X. Johnson. TEN - Kendall Wright looks like he will enter camp as No. 3 WR Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky Tennessee Titans WR Kendall Wright has a good chance to enter training camp as the No. 3 wide receiver. HOU - Keshawn Martin may be favorite for No. 3 WR job Source: ESPN.com - Paul Kuharsky Houston Texans WR Keshawn Martin may enter training camp as the favorite for the No. 3 wide receiver job. The team will use camp to determine Martin’s role in the offense. CIN - Two will compete for No. 3 QB job Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Joe Reedy Cincinnati Bengals QBs Zac Robinson and Tyler Hansen will compete for the No. 3 quarterback job during training camp. Robinson has the benefit of being in the system for the year but Hansen did make some good throws during offseason workouts. MIA - Jeff Fuller may have trouble making roster Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Jeff Fuller showed some flashes during offseason workouts but he may have a hard time making the final roster. Fuller has some drops during the workouts which was a problem he had during his college career. MIA - Jonathan Martin needs work before starting at RT Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin will need a lot of work at right tackle before he can start at the position because he played left tackle in college and is not used to the right side. MIA - Roberto Wallace impresses during workouts Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Roberto Wallace impressed the coaching staff with how he used his size and speed during offseason workouts. Wallace was able to make several tough catches during the workouts. DAL - WR Dez Bryant feeling stronger Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is feeling 'a lot stronger' this offseason, and his body fat was recorded last month at 3.1 percent.
CLE - Believe Josh Gordon can be No. 1 WR Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team believes WR Josh Gordon has the ability to become a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. Gordon is expected to compete for the starting wide receiver job opposite Greg Little during training camp. SF - WR Randy Moss can still make an impact? Source: NFL.com San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said WR Randy Moss is motivated to prove people wrong this upcoming season. Moss received great reviews during offseason workouts. 'His motivation level is high,' Jacobs said. 'I think Moss has a chip on his shoulder. I've spoken to him a lot, and he starts off everything with, 'Just wait.' He's got a chip on his shoulder, he's ready to go out there and show everybody that he can play still.' CLE - Planned on getting Josh Gordon in second-round Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said the team planned on using their second-round draft choice on WR Josh Gordon no matter where they were slotted during the NFL supplemental draft. The Browns was the second team to choose in each round based on a lottery. NYG - TE Bear Pascoe expected to enter camp as starter Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Ohm Youngmisuk New York Giants TE Bear Pascoe is expected to enter training camp as the starting tight end and could be used more in the offense if TE Martellus Bennett is not comfortable with the offensive system when the season starts. NYG - RB Brandon Jacobs explains why he did not re-sign Source: The Star-Ledger - Jorge Castillo San Francisco 49ers RB Brandon Jacobs said he did not re-sign with the New York Giants because he was offered more money by the 49ers. Jacobs said he and the Giants were a couple hundred of thousand dollars apart in contract talks. NO - QB Drew Brees optimistic about a new deal Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees is optimistic he will sign a long-term deal by the July 16 deadline. 'I'm an eternal optimist, so I'm still very confident a deal will get done by Monday,' Brees said. 'I think I've been around this league long enough to understand how this works at times. In a lot of cases, it does go down to the wire, and you need a stopping point in order to bring everyone together and make sure it can get done. That stopping point is Monday, so let's hope we get something done by then.' MIA - WR Chad Ochocinco coming along Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco looked good in offseason workouts, making a few acrobatic catches. However, the key is how quickly he will be able to learn the offense after having just four and a half weeks to study, all the while getting married and having a reality television show at the same time. One longtime NFL general manager had good and bad words on Ochocinco. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the anonymous GM said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.' PHI - Bryce Brown expected to get a lot of reps during camp Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown is expected to receive significant snaps behind RBs LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis during training camp. MIA - Former executive says WR Chad Ochocinco not disciplined Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco might still have a burst of speed at age 34; however, he lacks discipline at the receiver position, according to one longtime general manager. 'His best asset is his ability to get separation on routes,' the general manager said. 'But you want a disciplined receiver to be in the right spots, and that's not what this guy is. I would not have touched him. His personality issues are not going to change. I don't know if he's ever going to get it.' ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald pushing Michael Floyd Source: USAToday.com Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has been pushing WR Michael Floyd to get his offseason training regimen into gear. Fitzgerald scolded Floyd via Twitter for skipping workouts; however, Floyd appeared to have received the message as he has resumed workouts this week. DAL - DeMarco Murray confirms he's ready to go Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (ankle) reiterated Wednesday, July 11, in a chat that he is healthy and he does not expected to be limited in training camp. 'The ankle is doing great,' Murray said. 'I'll be able to do whatever the coaches want me to do.' CLE - GM expects first-round picks to be at camp Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert said he has not talked with the agents for RB Trent Richardson and QB Brandon Weeden lately but is confident deals can be done with both before the start of training camp. PHI - QB Trent Edwards may not get many reps in camp Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com - Dave Spadaro Philadelphia Eagles QB Trent Edwards may have trouble getting significant snaps during training camp since there will only be one full practice a week during camp. NFL - Larry Lumpkin runs a 4.69 in 40-yard dash Source: Scout.com - Aaron Wilson Carson-Newman LB Larry Lumpkin posted times of 4.69 and 4.72 seconds in the 40-yard dash during his workout Wednesday, July 11, in front of a handful of NFL teams, according to a league source. The running surface at Lumpkin's high school in Alabama was muddy due to recent storms, per a source. Lumpkin also recorded 27 reps in the 225-pound bench press. PHI - QB Michael Vick excited for upcoming season Source: Philadelphia Daily News Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said there is so much optimism surrounding the team that he cannot wait to begin the 2012 season. 'Usually I don't want to go to camp,' Vick said. 'That part I will admit. But this year, I feel like we're going to have fun with it. We're going to really enjoy it and make the most out of it. I'm excited. Like I said, I have never been this excited for a season.' ATL - Jerry Rice a fan of Julio Jones Source: ProFootballTalk.com Former NFL WR Jerry Rice is a fan of Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones and believes Jones will have a breakout campaign in 2012. 'I love this kid,' Rice said. 'He's awesome. He's big, he's fast ... I think he's gonna have a breakout season this coming year.' ATL - Mike Smith knows he is judged by playoffs Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith knows that playoff success will ultimately define his tenure with the team. In four seasons under Smith, the Falcons are 43-21, but are 0-3 in the postseason. 'I think ultimately we are both going to be judged on success in the postseason,' Smith said. 'There have been a lot of teams and a lot of players that have broken through and gotten that first win. That's why we are doing everything in our power to figure out how to get that done. GB - WR Donald Driver wants to play two more seasons Source: NFL.com Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver said he expects to play two more seasons in the NFL. 'I'm going to play two more years, this one, then next year, then I'm completely done,' Driver said. '(I'm) gonna put my cleats on the shelf and do something different.' MIN - WR Percy Harvin won't play in 2013 with no deal Source: 1500ESPN.com - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin has dropped his trade demand, and intends to report to minicamp and play the regular season. However, he has made it clear he expects a new deal after this season. He is due only $655,000 in base salary this season, plus a $27,500 workout bonus. The final year of his deal is loaded with escalators designed to grease the wheels on renegotiation - $375,000 of which Harvin unlocked as a rookie to push his base salary to $1,550,000 and another $2.825 million available . MIA - WR Legedu Naanee trying to hold off youngsters Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR Legedu Naanee looked good in the offseason program, and he has a good change to wind up as one of the team's top four receivers. However, he still needs a strong training camp and preseason, as he tries to hold off WRs Roberto Wallace and Marlon Moore, who are believed to be on the roster bubble . BAL - S Ed Reed continues to hint at possible holdout Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Vensel Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed was noncommittal Wednesday, July 11, about his status for the upcoming season. He is physically prepared to play this season, but insists he is 'still thinking things through.' He is slated to report to training camp July 25, but he eluded to the possibility of a holdout. 'The only way we protect ourselves, the only way a player gets what he wants is by holding out,' Reed said. 'So if Ray Rice doesn't show up, so be it. If Joe Flacco didn't show up and got a contract, so be it.'
NFL - Six teams with multiple reps at WR Gordon's workoutSource: John McClain - Houston Chronicle John McClain, from the Houston Chronicle, reports via Twitter that there were 21 teams on hand for Josh Gordon's pro day. There were six teams with multiple representatives at the workout. NFL - WR Gordon interviews wellSource: John McClain - Houston Chronicle John McClain, from the Houston Chronicle, reports via Twitter that former Baylor WR Josh Gordon interviewed well at his pro day. Gordon said all the right things, and admitted he was suspended by Baylor after a failed drug test (marijuana). Gordon said he learned his lesson and vowed never to do it again. NFL - WR Gordon slow 40 'not a big deal' for scoutsSource: Cecil Lammey - 102.3 ESPN Denver, Footballguys.com Cecil Lammey, NFL Insider for 102.3 ESPN Denver and senior writer for Footballguys.com, reports via Twitter that a source in the scouting community told him that Josh Gordon's slower than expected 40-yard dash time is 'not a big deal.' Some thought Gordon to run in the high 4.3 or low 4.4 range, but he clocked in at 4.5 during his Tuesday workout in front of representatives from 21 NFL teams. CHI - QB Jay Cutler making better decisionsSource: ProFootballWeekly.com Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler was knocked by scouts early in his career for making poor decisions, but he has cleaned up the mistakes over the years. '(Cutler is) managing the game better,' a league evaluator said. 'He's not making as many dumb mistakes. He's not forcing the ball as much. In Denver, he was spraying the ball all over the place. NFL - WR Gordon hurt quad during workoutSource: Tony Pauline - TFY Draft Tony Pauline, from TFY Draft and Sports Illustrated, reports via Twitter that former Baylor WR Josh Gordon pulled/hurt his quad during his 40-yard dash. He continued with the workout and reportedly did not drop a pass. DAL - Three likely to begin on PUPSource: DallasCowboys.com - Josh Ellis Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), OG Mackenzy Bernadeau (hip) and WR Danny Coale (foot) are expected to begin camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. BUF - RBs to be on field together moreSource: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills RBs Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller are expected to be on the field together more often this season. SEA - Three WRs considered locks for 53-man rosterSource: The Seattle Times - Danny O'Neil Seattle Seahawks WRs Doug Baldwin, Sidney Rice and Golden Tate are the only receivers of the 13 on the team considered to be locks for the 53-man roster. BAL - S Ed Reed sends shot at managementSource: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Vensel Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed sent a loud message to Ravens management on his Twitter account recently as he tweeted: 'Back home with my son, he's riding his bike (and) I'm doing yard work! Tell the bosses I'm comfortable!' Reed has skipped voluntary mini-camps and could be trying to gain leverage for a new contract. He'll make $7.2 million in the final year of his deal. DEN - DE Robert Ayers entering crucial yearSource: ProFootballWeekly.com Denver Broncos DL Robert Ayers is reportedly entering a crucial year. The former first-round pick is a starter, but he hasn't been much of a factor in his three NFL seasons. Ayers has managed a total of just 39 tackles in each of the past two seasons and he has 4 1/2 career sacks. Ayers has a lot to prove in 2012.
SF - Coach says WR Randy Moss No. 1 WR right nowSource: San Jose Mercury News - Cam Inman San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said during a radio interview that WR Randy Moss is the team's top wide receiver at this point based on how he performed during offseason workouts. NO - QB Drew Brees deal could get done soonSource: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Mike Triplett The New Orleans Saints are expected to get a deal done with franchise free-agent QB Drew Brees prior to the July 16 deadline. It will be considered the biggest upset of the NFL season if they don't. The two sides will probably keep haggling over the details right up until the deadline; however, it will be stunning if Brees doesn't ultimately sign a contract worth somewhere between $19.2 million and $20 million per year. CLE - Plan to run more in 2012Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto The Cleveland Browns ranked dead-last in the NFL with four rushing touchdowns last season, and their longest run of the year went for 40 yards. In two season as the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams, head coach Pat Shurmur gave the ball to RB Steven Jackson enough for him to gain 2,657 yards and average 327 carries per season. New offensive coordinator Brad Childress also likes to run the ball, so look for RB Trent Richardson, as well as the other running backs, to see ample touches this year. DET - Coach thinks Mikel Leshoure can help between the tacklesSource: Detroit Free Press - Carlos Monarrez Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he believes RB Mikel Leshoure can be an inside runner that will be able to gain the tough yards during games. 'No matter how we do it, running the football, throwing the football, short yardage, first-and-10, we need to have the ability to pick up tough yardage, and I think that's something that Mikel can do for us,' Schwartz said. NYJ - Former teammate says QB Mark Sanchez dealt with shoulder issuesSource: ESPNNewYork.com - Jane McManus Free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Jets) said QB Mark Sanchez dealt with shoulder issues during the 2011 season but believes Sanchez has the arm strength to be successful. 'He definitely has enough arm,' Burress said. 'He was battling some injuries last year, shoulder-wise that a lot of people didn't know about ... different things like that. But I think he really turned a corner.' NFL - Josh Gordon could go early in supplemental draftSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter Baylor WR Josh Gordon could go as early as the second round of the 2012 NFL supplemental draft. NFL - Plenty of interest in Josh GordonSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter The Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins are just some of the teams that figure to be interested in former Baylor WR Josh Gordon in the NFL supplemental draft. CLE - RB Brandon Jackson making stridesSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Terry Pluto Cleveland Browns RB Brandon Jackson is healthy, and he has reportedly established himself as the No. 2 back in the depth chart battle with RBs Montario Hardesty and Chris Ogbonnaya. Jackson showed solid blocking and catching skills, as well, which is what the coaches expect in the West Coast offense. CLE - Will be present at Josh Gordon's Pro DaySource: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich The Cleveland Browns will be sending a representative to Baylor WR Josh Gordon's Pro Day Tuesday, July 10. DAL - Will have rep at Josh Gordon's Pro DaySource: FOXSportsSouthwest.com - Matt Mosley The Dallas Cowboys will have a representative present at Baylor WR Josh Gordon's Pro Day Tuesday, July 10. SF - WR Ted Ginn could be on roster bubbleSource: ProFootballWeekly.com San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (undisclosed) could be on the roster bubble if he is not able to stay healthy during training camp. BUF - Could show interest in WR Braylon EdwardsSource: ESPN.com - James Walker The Buffalo Bills could show interest in free-agent WR Braylon Edwards (49ers) if they want to add a veteran receiver to their team. BUF - Will be at Josh Gordon's Pro DaySource: ESPN.com - James Walker The Buffalo Bills will be sending representatives to Baylor WR Josh Gordon's Pro Day Tuesday, July 10. HOU - RB Arian Foster says he is a veganSource: ESPN.com Houston Texans RB Arian Foster said on his Twitter account that he is now a vegan. 'Officially a vegan now. We'll see how this goes. But week one down. So far, so good. Feels wonderful,' Foster said of giving up any form of animal products. MIN - RB Adrian Peterson hires Roger Clemens lawyerSource: ESPN.com Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has hired lawyer Rusty Hardin to represent him following his arrest at a Houston nightclub. Hardin just won a high-profile case representing former MLB SP Roger Clemens. Hardin successfully defended Clemens against charges he lied about not using performance-enhancing drugs in testimony he made before Congress. BAL - QB Joe Flacco receives unfair criticismSource: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk said QB Joe Flacco does not receive the benefit of the doubt from fans and media. 'Certain guys don't get the benefit of the doubt,' Birk said. 'He's shown in big spots that he's come through most of the time and he can play. Our gameplan isn't designed to have Joe Flacco throw 450 yards a every game to help us win. That's not our style of football. I guess that's not the cool, hip way to play football in the NFL these days.' GB - Randall Cobb to remain kick returnerSource: NFL.com Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb will remain the team's kick returner in 2012, even if he has an increased role on offense. KC - QB Matt Cassel gets booed at celebrity softball gameSource: ProFootballTalk.com At the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, held at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium, fans booed Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel during player introductions. Fans then provided polite applause prior to Cassel's at-bats. NE - Gap in contract talks with WR Wes WelkerSource: NFL.com There is a considerable gap in guaranteed money in talks between the New England Patriots and WR Wes Welker. The gap in guaranteed money between the two sides is roughly $6 million, which likely places the team's number at around $15 million. KC - WR Dwayne Bowe unlikely to sign extension before deadlineSource: ESPN.com - Bill Williamson Kansas City Chiefs franchise free-agent WR Dwayne Bowe is unlikely to sign a contract extension prior to the July 16 deadline. MIA - QB David Garrard appears to be slight favoriteSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins QB David Garrard appears to be slightly ahead of QB Matt Moore and rookie QB Ryan Tannehill for the starting job, but head coach Joe Philbin characterizes the battle as 'close.' The starter will be determined on the field during training camp and into the preseason. MIA - Ryan Tannehill not out of running to startSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is not completely out of the running for the No. 1 job with the team, but he received by far the fewest first-team reps during offseason workouts. BUF - T.J. Graham playing catch-upSource: BuffaloBills.com - Jared Kracker Buffalo Bills WR T.J. Graham is expected to compete for the No. 2 wide receiver job despite a slow start during offseason workouts. 'Everybody else has been here and knows the system. So he's been struggling to catch on because we're at an advanced stage and we're trying to catch him up,' head coach Chan Gailey said. 'He's got a big load of talent. We've just got to get him caught up
MIA - Teammate believes Ryan Tannehill will start on benchSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush said he believes QB Ryan Tannehill will start the season on the bench. Bush said it would allow Tannehill to learn by watching the veterans from the bench and be prepared for when he is called on to play. PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger less accurate in red zoneSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed only 50 percent of his passes in the red zone last season which was down from his 64.7 percent completion percentage outside the red zone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ OUR VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers would like Roethlisberger to improve that number this year, and the design of Todd Haley's offense should help do that. Roethlisberger's favorite target in the red zone could change from week to week. Haley's system spreads the ball around to multiple targets. Back to TopIND - Owner says deal with Andrew Luck closeSource: Twitter Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said on his Twitter page that the team is close to signing first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck. NE - TE Aaron Hernandez likely would look for WR money under tagSource: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to look for the wide receiver designation if the Patriots place the franchise tag on him next offseason. Hernandez would argue that he is more of a receiver than he is a tight end. NE - Want WR Wes Welker to take less moneySource: The Boston Globe - Greg A. Bedard The New England Patriots want franchise free-agent WR Wes Welker to take less money in a long-term contract in order to continue playing with QB Tom Brady. Welker would like a deal that guarantees him just below the $21 million he would get paid playing two years under the franchise tag. IND - Top three picks not under contractSource: The Indianapolis Star The Indianapolis Colts have not signed first-round draft choice QB Andrew Luck, second-round draft choice TE Coby Fleener and third-round draft choice TE Dwayne Allen at this point. CLE - Not expected to go after Josh GordonSource: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi The Cleveland Browns are not expected to select Baylor WR Josh Gordon in the 2012 NFL supplemental draft because of his off-field issues. NE - WR Wes Welker close to franchise recordSource: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR Wes Welker will only need four receptions in 2012 to become the Patriots' all-time leader in receptions. Welker will only need six seasons to complete to the task and it took current leader WR Troy Brown 15 seasons to get his 557 catches as a Patriot. NFL - Josh Gordon received third-round grade from one NFC teamSource: ProFootballTalk.com - Evan Silva Baylor WR Josh Gordon is the highest-rated prospect available for this summer's Supplemental Draft. A source with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, July 7, that Gordon has generated a third-round supplemental draft grade from at least one club which plays in the NFC. SF - A.J. Jenkins needs to build upper-body strengthSource: ProFootballWeekly.com - Dan Arkush San Francisco 49ers WR A.J. Jenkins was inconsistent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Jenkins needs to work on building up his upper-body strength in order to hold up against aggressive press cornerbacks at the pro level, according to sources. CLE - Unlikely to keep four RBsSource: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi Cleveland Browns RBs Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya might be fighting it out for the No. 3 running back job behind rookie RB Trent Richardson and RB Montario Hardesty in training camp and the preseason. It is unlikely the Browns will keep four running backs on the roster, so Jackson and Ogbonnaya might not make the roster. However, if Hardesty suffers an injury, Jackson might end up as the primary backup with Ogbonnaya as the No. 3. CLE - RB Montario Hardesty expected to be primary backupSource: ESPNCleveland.com - Tony Grossi Cleveland Browns RB Montario Hardesty is expected to serve as the primary backup to rookie RB Trent Richardson as long as he can remain healthy. If Hardesty suffers an injury, his roster spot might be in jeopardy. SD - Melvin Ingram expected to be role player initiallySource: ProFootballWeekly.com - Kevin Fishbain The San Diego Chargers are expected to use LB Melvin Ingram as a pass rusher in the nickel defense and as part of a rotation at outside linebacker.
MIN - RB Adrian Peterson injury updateSource: NFL.com Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday, July 3, RB Adrian Peterson (knee) is 'right on course' in his recovery, but added the team will defer to doctors and trainers for any timetable. Frazier expects Peterson will want to be on the field when training camp kicks off July 27, but that doesn't mean he'll get the green light. DEN - QB Peyton Manning close to 100 percentSource: NFL.com Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning's arm strength is reportedly at 85-to-90 percent of what it was prior to his surgeries. Although Manning has shown improvement this offseason, he may never be fully recovered. NE - RB Danny Woodhead could see less timeSource: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe New England Patriots RB Danny Woodhead could lose some reps this season if RB Shane Vereen emerges as a consistent contributor on offense. NE - Stevan Ridley could get inside carriesSource: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley may be considered the most likely candidate to receive the between the tackles carries this season. NE - 100 receptions for TE Aaron Hernandez in 2012?Source: ProFootballWeekly.com New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez could be ready to have a huge 2012 campaign. With opposing defenses focusing on fellow TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Wes Welkerunderneath and WR Brandon Lloyd on the outside, Hernandez has a chance to catch 100 passes and double-digit touchdowns according to Patriots writer Andy Hart. He did record 79 receptions last year despite missing some time due to injury. OAK - Likely to sign RB Cedric Benson?Source: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran It would not be surprising to see the Oakland Raiders sign free-agent RB Cedric Benson (Bengals) at some point, especially if Benson's asking price is low enough and he is content with a backup role. CLE - QB Colt McCoy says times are toughSource: NFL.com Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy said he's had a rough ride this far in his pro career, particularly with so many changes to the coaching staff. 'It's been a rough ride thus far,' McCoy said. 'We've had our ups and downs. I've had three (offensive) coordinators going into my third year. Two head coaches in two years. There's been some ups and downs and things you have to fight through. Most are things out of your control. But for me, I would just like a little consistency. TEN - WR Nate Washington emerging as a leaderSource: The Tennessean - David Climer Tennessee Titans WR Nate Washington has emerged as a leader of the team's young receiving corps this offseason. 'It's kind of funny to be the old man in the room,' Washington said. 'I'm very blessed to be here this long, looking forward to another season and having these guys looking to me for leadership. I accept that responsibility. I'm very proud to say that I am the guy they look to. I like having that leadership role. JAX - Resume talks with PK Josh ScobeeSource: The Florida Times-Union - Vito Stellino The Jacksonville Jaguars have resumed contract talks with franchise free-agent PK Josh Scobee. TB - CB Ronde Barber could start at CBSource: The Tampa Tribune - Ira Kaufman The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could move FS Ronde Barber back to cornerback if CB Eric Wright is suspended for any period of time following his DUI arrest.
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