6/19/2013

Aaron Hernandez, TE, NE

Latest update on Aaron Hernandez

News: Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has not yet been ruled out as a suspect in the homicide investigation involving a semi-pro football player who was "an associate" of his, a source told CBS Boston on Wednesday. Hernandez is also not cooperating with police according to the report.

There is, however, a conflicting report from SI.com that says Hernandez is not believed to be a murder suspect.

Also revealed Wednesday: Hernandez is being sued by a man who claimed Hernandez shot him in the face. The lawsuit, reported by TMZ, was filed on June 13, five days before investigators checked into Hernandez's house in connection with the homicide. The case was originally dismissed because of a paperwork error that has since been rectified.

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6/19/2013

Hakeem Nicks, WR, NYG

Hakeem Nicks noncommittal on future with Giants

News: Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks said he's happy to be a Giant "right now" but that he does "understand the business side of football." In a Q&A with the New York Post, Nicks talked about a lot of things including his future with the team, hinting that he's not promising a return to the team after this season when his contract runs out. He said he's focused only on the 2013 season.

Nicks also said he did promise coach Tom Coughlin he would attend voluntary OTA workouts but skipped them because he didn't want to open himself up to injury. Nicks broke his foot at OTA workouts last year. The receiver said he did apologize to his coach.

"At the end of the day, there's stuff that's mandatory and there's things that are not mandatory," he said. "From my eyes, anytime you can let your body rest [is good]. Football is a physical sport, and it's a long season, too. Anytime you can let your body rest, I feel like that's always a blessing."

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6/19/2013

Knowshon Moreno, RB, DEN

Ronnie Hillman wants bigger role

News: Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman is out to prove he can be the starter in Denver this season. He knows people knock him because of his size and see him better suited to be just a change-of-pace back.

"You get that when you're a smaller guy," Hillman said, according to NFL.com. "You can't take the pounding, but I just brush it off. Of course you hear things. I'm not going to sit hear and say I don't hear what they say, but you just got to let it go. Obviously, getting 22 carries in negative 13-degree weather against the Ravens (in the divisional playoffs), they shouldn't have much else to say about that if they're paying attention."

The report says Hillman put on 15 pounds of muscle in the offseason and now weighs 200 pounds. He said the Broncos actually want him to drop weight and play in the 190-to-195 range.

Hillman is competing for the starting job with rookie Montee Ball. Knowshon Moreno is also in the mix for playing time now that Willis McGahee has been released.

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6/19/2013

Justin Smith, DE, SF

Justin Smith signs two-year extension

News: Defensive end Justin Smith has signed a two-year extension through the 2015 season with the 49ers, according to Comcast Sportsnet. Smith wouldn't speculate much on his future a week ago when meeting with the media but did say he will be ready for training camp after playing through a triceps injury last year and having surgery for it during the offseason.

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6/19/2013

Daryl Washington, ILB, ARI

Daryl Washington walking 'thin line'

News: Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is concerned about linebacker Daryl Washington and his off-field behavior. Washington is due in court in early July for the next proceedings related to assault charges brought against him following a May arrest for allegedly grabbing his girlfriend by the throat and throwing her to the floor.

Should that case reach a conclusion before the start of the 2013 season, Washington could face discipline from the league under the Personal Conduct Policy and that might extend his early season absence beyond the four-game suspension Washington will serve for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

"Well, it’s all up to him. He's had double incidents and, as an organization, that throws a red flag up," Arians said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. "But I think Daryl is a very bright young man who understands the mistakes he's made, and he's walking a very thin line in the league right now. Super talented, but you have to adhere to the rules."

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6/19/2013

Carson Palmer, QB, ARI

Carson Palmer can still throw down field

News: New Cardinals coach Bruce Arians runs an offense that stresses throwing the ball down the field. He said Tuesday that quarterback Carson Palmer can still chuck it when needed.

Appearing on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Arians said Palmer's deep arm strength is fine. His arm strength has come into question in recent years following elbow problems toward the end of his tenure in Cincinnati, but Arians is not concerned at all.

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6/19/2013

Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE

Report: Rob Gronkowski could return early

News: An optimistic report that tight end Rob Gronkowski will be back on the field before the end of the preseason was delivered by USA Today Wednesday. Gronkowski is a day removed from a microscopic lumbar discectomy surgery that went well according to a statement by his doctor, Dr. Robert Watkins.

It was originally estimated that Gronkowski would need 12 weeks of rehab on his back while also rehabbing his forearm. That put him on a timeline that would end Sept. 10, two days after the Patriots' first game against the Bills. But a source told USA Today there's optimism he'd finish his rehab early. This is Gronkowski's second microdiscectomy; he had his first one while in college in 2009.

Gronkowski is a lock to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If he's still on the list by Aug. 31, he'll miss the Patriots' first six games.

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6/19/2013

Chad Greenway, OLB, MIN

Chad Greenway to be ready for camp

News: Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last week, expects to be ready for training camp.

"There will be no doubt in my mind unless I get in a car accident or something," said Greenway, according to 1500ESPN.com. "From the knee perspective, it'll be 100 percent, good to go."

Greenway had surgery last Wednesday to repair some residual fraying of the meniscus, which had bothered him during OTA workouts. He hasn't missed a game since a torn ACL in the same knee in 2006.

"I didn't want to be that guy in training camp or Week 1 saying, 'Oh, I've got to miss two (games),'" Greenway said. "That's not my mentality. I'd rather, unfortunately, miss these practices in order to get ready for the season. Just kind of felt like it was the right thing to do."

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6/19/2013

Jake Locker, QB, TEN

Jake Locker healthy heading into camp

News: Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker appears healthy heading into training camp. The Tennessean reports Locker hasn't missed a practice after recovering ahead of schedule from surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in January.

"Physically he is in the best shape of his life. The dude is a beast," wide receiver Marc Mariani said. "As a quarterback, he wins every sprint in conditioning drills. He is just an animal. And he is a natural-born leader. Jake is a guy people look at as an example, and that is what you look for in your leader, your quarterback."

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6/19/2013

Joseph Randle, RB, DAL

Lance Dunbar showing off skills

News: The Dallas Cowboys are expected to use rookie Joseph Randle as the No. 2 running back behind DeMarco Murray, but Lance Dunbar could carve out a role for himself.

According to ESPN, Dunbar had a terrific offseason and appears to have earned the trust of quarterback Tony Romo with his receiving skills. The report says Dunbar can be elusive out of the backfield and give linebackers some trouble. He also has proven to be a willing blocker.

The bad news for Dunbar, however, is Randle has been out all offseason with a thumb injury. When Randle returns in training camp he could reduce Dunbar's role.

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6/18/2013	Justin Hunter, WR, TEN
	Rookie Justin Hunter misses minicamp practice News: Titans rookie receiver Justin Hunter remained sidelined with what is believed to be a hamstring strain, according to The Tennessean. Hunter has yet to practice with the Titans since getting drafted in April. Analysis:

6/18/2013	Danny Coale, WR, DAL
	Danny Coale hoping to be ready for camp News: Cowboys receiver Danny Coale is aiming to participate in the first day of training camp with his team after tearing his ACL last November. Coale did not work in any of the team's offseason practices but says he's "heading in the right direction" according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Analysis:

6/18/2013	Cliff Avril, DE, SEA
	Cliff Avril should be ready for camp News: Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril participated in the team's final minicamp practice last week and should be ready for the start of training camp in late July, per the Seattle Times. Avril was suffering from plantar fascia. Analysis:

6/18/2013

Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC

Maurice Jones-Drew says his ankle is healed

News: Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew said his foot is healed following offseason surgery and rehab for a Lisfranc injury. He's now focused on strengthening his ankle and running. By doing these things he can lose any excess weight he put on during the offseason.

"The weight's going to come off as I work out," Jones-Drew told the official team website. "All I could do (after surgery) was eat. With this injury, you don't want to break the screws and have to get the surgery over again. I couldn't move."

Finally, Jones-Drew likens this offseason to the one he had before his 2011 season when he came back from microfracture surgery and led the league in rushing. He's especially optimistic because he had only 100 touches last season (86 carries).

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6/17/2013	Desmond Bishop, LB, GB
	Bishop release is official News: On the same day the Packers released linebacker Desmond Bishop, Packer Report has learned the Vikings might make "a strong run" at him. Bishop also told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he's "completely healthy" following a hamstring injury last year. Analysis:

6/17/2013	Alex Green, RB, GB
	Green working with starters News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that through the Packers OTA workouts and minicamp practices that running back Alex Green started and finished as the No. 1 back ahead of rookies Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin. Analysis:

6/17/2013

Ryan Broyles, WR, DET

Broyles surprise of offseason

News: The Lions official team website reports that the biggest surprise of the offseason was receiver Ryan Broyles. Broyles participated fully in minicamp despite the fact that he's less than six months removed from ACL surgery. The report says "he wasn't just out there running around. He was making plays across the middle of the field and really looked good." Broyles is still not 100 percent, but "he is poised for a breakout season."

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6/17/2013

DuJuan Harris, RB, GB

Harris hopeful for start of camp

News: The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that Packers running back DuJuan Harris has no doubt he'll be participating in the first day of training camp. After having a "grapefruit"-sized, noncancerous cyst removed from his lung, Harris expects to be full go July 26. "I'll be ready," Harris said. "I'll be there." For Harris, the removal was a blessing in disguise. He would've never even known about the cyst if not for the routine check-up and now his breathing may improve without the cyst jammed up against his lungs. Harris enters training camp in competition with Eddie Lacy, Johnathan Franklin, Alex Green and James Starks. By the postseason a year ago, Harris finished as the starter. In six games, Harris rushed for 257 yards on 62 carries with four touchdowns.

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6/17/2013

Brian Cushing, ILB, HOU

Brian Cushing to be cleared by mid-July

News: Texans linebacker Brian Cushing believes he'll be cleared to resume football activities on July 17 following a check-up with noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. Cushing is working his way back from a torn left ACL suffered last October.

"As far as camp goes, the first day, I'll be out there; I'll be in pads," Cushing said. "As far as how much I'll do in camp, I'm not sure yet, but I know I will definitely be doing a good amount of it, try to get a preseason game in for sure, just knock some of that rust off and be 100 percent come the first game."

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6/17/2013	Kyle Williams, WR, SF
	Williams in lead to start News: The Sacramento Bee reports that the 49ers could open training camp with Kyle Williams as the starter opposite Anquan Boldin with Michael Crabtree (Achilles) out. Williams, according to the report, is listed ahead of A.J. Jenkins for the "X" receiver with Boldin starting at the "Z." Analysis:

6/17/2013	Blaine Gabbert, QB, JAC
	Gabbert in lead to start News: The Florida Times-Union reports that Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert is on top of the depth chart heading into training camp ahead of Chad Henne for the starting job. The report says that "barring a horrific August, Gabbert will be the starter against Kansas City on Sept. 8." Analysis:

6/17/2013

Santonio Holmes, WR, NYJ

Holmes foot injury was worst kind

News: Jets receiver Santonio Holmes told the official team website the Lisfranc injury he was diagnosed with was a Grade 4, which is the most serious kind, meaning a muscle tear and joint separation in his mid-foot. Screws and a plate were removed in a follow-up surgery in March, but he said two screws will remain in his foot permanently. Holmes hopes to be ready for the first day of training camp, but that seems overly ambitious, considering he still isn't running and cutting.

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6/17/2013	Stephen Hill, WR, NYJ
	Hill has work to do News: ESPN reports that Jets receiver Stephen Hill has a lot of work to do heading into training camp. The report says Hill "followed a disappointing rookie year with a drop-filled minicamp." Hill has dealt with a knee injury this offseason, which could have contributed to his poor minicamp. Analysis:

6/17/2013	Arian Foster, RB, HOU
	'More than likely' Foster ready for camp News: Arian Foster told FOXSports.com he would "more than likely" be ready for training camp after straining his calf in late May. “It’s just a small calf strain," he said of the injury. "News is dry in the offseason, so it made headlines." Analysis:

6/17/2013

Willis McGahee, RB, DEN

Health a big issue for McGahee?

News: The Colorado Springs Gazette reports that Willis McGahee was cut by the Broncos in part because of health concerns. McGahee tore his MCL and broke his leg last season and had only a limited amount of reps in minicamp last week. The official team website reports McGahee was cut because the team wanted to get younger at running back. Saving salary cap space was also a benefit for the Broncos.

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6/17/2013	Heath Miller, TE, PIT
	Report: Miller won't be ready for Week 1 News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports Steelers tight end Heath Miller might not be ready for the start of the regular season as he continues to work his way back from a torn ACL along with other ligaments in his knee. Miller hurt himself late last December. Analysis:

6/17/2013

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, IND

Bradshaw to start for Colts?

News: The Indianapolis Star speculates that Ahmad Bradshaw will start for the Colts even though he might also begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Bradshaw has yet to practice with the team, missing minicamp last week while wearing a boot on his right foot, but it's believed that was done for precautionary reasons. Vick Ballard will challenge Bradshaw for playing time.

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6/13/2013

David Wilson, RB, NYG

Wilson has made 'significant growth'

News: Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride has noticed second-year rusher David Wilson working his tail off this spring as he prepares to split the rushing workload with teammate Andre Brown. "[Y]ou see a guy like David Wilson who started with no clue on who to block, much less how to block, to a pretty good understanding of what it is that he has to do. Now it is a matter of doing it. And it is a matter of getting better at it. He is still not 100 percent. He still makes mistakes but there has certainly been some significant, some significant growth," Gilbride said. "[H]e realizes that in order to get the playing time that he wants to get that he is going to have to become a pass receiver; he is going to have to become a good pass protector. And he is going to have to do the things that maybe don’t fall into the strict definition of running the football. But the good thing is that he has been working his tail off."

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6/13/2013

Jon Beason, MLB, CAR

Beason at 100 percent

News: Jon Beason participated in full at Panthers practice Wednesday. He missed 12 games last year because of shoulder and knee injuries but looks good now. "(Jon's) moving around like he's 100 percent," coach Ron Rivera said. "You really see the energy coming back, you see that quickness. Jon works so hard at everything. It didn't surprise that he'd be ready to go (in OTAs)."

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6/13/2013

Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR

Stewart might miss start of camp

News: ESPN reports that "there’s a good chance" Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, who is recovering from surgery on both ankles, might not be ready to go at the start of training camp. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said in late May that Stewart was "very limited" during an OTA practice. He had successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle in January.

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6/13/2013

Ryan Mathews, RB, SD

Mathews refocusing in 2013

News: Referring to himself as an "average back" up to this point in his career, Chargers running back Ryan Mathews admitted to Union-Tribune San Diego that he stressed himself out over trying to play like LaDainian Tomlinson, the guy he replaced when he was taken with a first-round pick in 2010. Since entering the league Mathews has 14 touchdowns, one year with over 1,000 total yards, 10 games missed, seven fumbles lost, one high-ankle sprain, two broken collarbones and some regrets. But Mathews is far from quitting and has even shed some of the weight he put on last year. He's been studying more than he has in the past and working on his blocking technique. And he has a new outlook on this season. "I’m just gonna be myself," he said. "In practice, I’m just trying to focus on what I do. I’m not trying to focus on what would (Tomlinson) do? I’m just gonna go back to like I was playing at Fresno State -- just running the ball catching the ball and scoring touchdowns."

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6/13/2013	Marquess Wilson, WR, CHI
	Wilson tweaks hamstring News: ESPN reports that Bears rookie receiver Marquess Wilson missed minicamp practice Wednesday because of what coach Marc Trestman called a “light” hamstring tweak. Wilson participated in Tuesday's workout, but it's unknown whether he strained his hamstring in that session or during Wednesday's practice. Analysis:

6/13/2013

Brandon Marshall, WR, CHI

Hip still an issue for Marshall

News: ESPN reports that Bears receiver Brandon Marshall missed minicamp practice Wednesday because of his previous hip injury. Marshall was able to practice Tuesday, but the report says the Bears want to be careful with how they handle his recovery from offseason arthroscopic hip surgery. Marshall anticipates being 100 percent when training camp opens in July.

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6/13/2013	Justin Blackmon, WR, JAC
	Blackmon dealing with groin problem News: The Associated Press reports that Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon is dealing with a left groin injury, which has limited him during minicamp practice. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Latavius Murray, RB, OAK
	Murray dealing with sore foot News: The Contra Costa Times reports that Raiders rookie running back Latavius Murray remains sidelined during minicamp with a sore foot. Murray, a sixth-round pick from Central Florida, is competing with Rashad Jennings to be the No. 2 running back in Oakland behind Darren McFadden. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Ryan Swope, WR, ARI
	Swope still not at practice News: Cardinals rookie receiver Ryan Swope is still not practicing, ESPN reports. He's suffering from concussion-related symptoms. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Victor Butler, OLB, NO
	Saints' Butler has torn ACL News: Saints pass rusher Victor Butler tore his ACL at practice on Tuesday and is expected to miss the 2013 season according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Butler was expected to start opposite Will Smith. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Alshon Jeffery, WR, CHI
	Jeffrey injury not serious News: ESPN reports that the injury Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery suffered was a tweaked hamstring. The report said the "injury isn't believed to be serious," and the Bears are "just being cautious" with the second-year receiver. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Zach Miller, TE, SEA
	Seahawks' Miller wearing a boot News: Seahawks tight end Zach Miller missed Tuesday's minicamp practice with what coach Pete Carroll called a sore foot. He was wearing a boot on the same leg he suffered a torn plantar fascia against the Falcons in the playoffs last year, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. Analysis:

6/12/2013	Keenan Allen, WR, SD
	Allen starting to look better News: The Union-Tribune San Diego reports that Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen ran faster and cut more sharply than he did a month ago at rookie minicamp. The report says Allen doesn't seem at all limited by the posterior ligament knee injury that sidelined him late last season and prevented him from performing at the NFL combine. Analysis:

6/12/2013

Isaiah Pead, RB, STL

Schottenheimer: RB battle is open

News: Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that the running back job is wide open as four guys compete. He added that whoever can pass protect will have a leg-up in getting reps. "Daryl (Richardson) and Isaiah (Pead), Zac Stacy is a guy that’s doing great. Terrance Ganaway’s a guy that we like," Schottenheimer said. "You need multiple backs in this league. We’re going to try to play to their strengths. With ‘Jack’ (Steven Jackson) last year, it was a little bit different. It was harder to do the committee because every time you took him out, you knew you were missing his leadership and his toughness. This year I think we've got nice pieces to try to blend in and differently attack people."

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6/11/2013	Tony Romo, QB, DAL
	Romo 'full speed' by mid-June News: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo told the Dallas Morning News he plans on being 100 percent healthy by the middle of June. Romo had back surgery to remove a cyst, costing him practice time in OTAs and minicamp. Romo should be fine for training camp. Analysis:

6/11/2013

Robert Griffin III, QB, WAS

Griffin confident he'll be ready for camp

News: Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III said he plans to begin cutting on his surgically repaired right knee next week. Griffin spent part of practice Tuesday racing teammates and another part throwing while rolling out of the pocket. All of this is being done in hopes of being ready for the start of training camp in late July. "I feel comfortable sprinting now," Griffin told the Washington Post. "The next big stage is just cutting. And it’s not that I go cut for two days and I’m ready to go. It’s just a month of just doing cutting drills, change of direction. That way I can train my body to get back for that. ... The shocking thing is every week that does pass by that I don’t talk to you guys, I am feeling better. ... When it comes to training camp, it’s just a matter of how my body feels when I get back on July 25 before we go down to Richmond. We’ll go from there. But I've said it a bunch of times: I’m pretty confident I’ll be ready."

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6/11/2013	Julian Edelman, WR, NE
	Edelman out of the boot News: Julian Edelman practiced at Gillette Stadium on his own Tuesday for about 20 minutes, catching passes from a Patriots staff member while being mostly stationary. He also did some light jogging. Analysis:

6/11/2013	Anthony Spencer, OLB, DAL
	Knee sidelines Dallas' Spencer News: Cowboys pass rusher Anthony Spencer hyperextended his knee in OTA workouts last week and missed the first day of the team's minicamp. He told ESPN he also had a bone bruise but would try and practice later this week. Analysis:

6/11/2013	Scott Chandler, TE, BUF
	Chandler able to work at minicamp News: The Bills official team website reports that tight end Scott Chandler is participating in minicamp Tuesday. This is a surprise since he's just five months removed from ACL surgery after he was injured in Week 16. It is not known if Chandler worked in team drills or did individual work on the side. Analysis:

6/11/2013

Louis Delmas, FS, DET

Delmas sidelined at minicamp

News: Lions safety Louis Delmas (knee) did not participate in the start of the team's minicamp and will not participate at all according to coach Jim Schwartz. "He has to be able to be patient enough to work through [his injury] and give it enough time to heal," Schwartz said. "And then you’ve got to take it as that comes, and you can’t get ahead of yourself. But Lou’s working hard. He’ll be back on the field for us sometime, but it’s not going to be this minicamp."

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6/11/2013

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, PIT

Big Ben feels ready to go

News: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is off crutches and feels ready to go following last week's minor right knee surgery. Roethlisberger said Tuesday he will be ready to begin training camp July 26. "It feels great," Roethlisberger said. "I've been off crutches for a couple days now and moving around pretty good. I think I could play Sunday if I had to. According to doc, the surgery went really well, my knee is in great shape. They took care of the little problem. It had been bothering me a little bit last year and we just decided now is the time to take care of it." Roethlisberger missed three games last season with injuries to his right arm and chest. He had played a full 16-game schedule only once in his nine seasons in the NFL. He had the same procedure done to his right knee during the 2005 season, which caused him to miss three games. "I think it was just general wear and tear. It's my right leg, so it's my plant leg. Every time I drop back I put a lot of pressure on my right leg," he said. "A lot of quarterback's right knees are probably a little banged up."

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6/11/2013

Percy Harvin, WR, SEA

Harvin doing it all for Seattle

News: USA Today reports that new Seahawks receiver Percy Harvin has practiced as a slot receiver, outside receiver, running back and kick returner. Harvin sees similarities to how he was used under offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell in 2009 and 2010 in Minnesota, and also has had some flashbacks to his time at Florida, where he was the X-factor in the Gators' read-option offense. "We're always trying to find unique qualities in our guys, and then hopefully express that in our play," coach Pete Carroll said. "He's a different athlete, because not only is he so fast, but he's steel strong. Just really tough, physical for a guy who only weighs 197 pounds. We hope to see him catch the ball on the move, so he can use his stuff. That doesn't mean we give him the ball in the backfield just to hand it to him, we want to throw the ball to him all over the field. It's not going to change our football team in terms of what we want to do, we're just going to add him in and cut him loose, let him go."

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6/11/2013	Shea McClellin, DE, CHI
	McClellin has plantar fasciitis News: The Chicago Tribune reports Bears defensive lineman Shea McClellin is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot but isn't expected to miss any offseason workouts. Analysis:

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6/11/2013	Brandon Bolden, RB, NE
	Bolden out of the boot News: Patriots backup running back Brandon Bolden is no longer wearing a walking boot. He had missed the Patriots' OTA workouts with what was believed to be an ankle sprain. Analysis:

6/10/2013	Kendall Wright, WR, TEN
	Wright has sore back News: The Tennessean reports that Titans receiver Kendall Wright missed practice Monday for an OTA workout because of back soreness. Analysis:

6/10/2013

Darrelle Revis, CB, TB

GM: Revis expected for Week 1

News: Bucs general manager Mark Dominik told NFL Network he expects cornerback Darrelle Revis to be ready for Week 1 against the Jets. Revis tore his ACL last September while playing for the Jets. "Fully confident," Dominik said. "He's in great shape right now. He's running full speed. He's cutting, he's doing all the things we wanted him to do from a training standpoint and a rehabilitation standpoint. We're going to keep him at our pace but the whole point is he'll walk out there the first day of training camp, he'll have pads on and he'll be ready for the Jets in Week 1. We're expecting that."

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6/10/2013	Jordan Cameron, TE, CLE
	Cameron should return for camp News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Browns tight end Jordan Cameron, who has been dealing with groin and hamstring issues during offseason workouts, is expected to be ready for training camp. The report says he could be "somewhat limited" even if he does practice on time. Analysis:

6/10/2013	Nick Toon, WR, NO
	Toon plays well at camp News: After missing his rookie season after foot surgery, Saints receiver Nick Toon looked at ease on the field, hauling in passes on mid- and deep routes according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Analysis:

6/10/2013

Josh Gordon, WR, CLE

Gordon needs to stay out of trouble

News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Browns receiver Josh Gordon already has two strikes against him after testing positive for codeine in February and could get kicked out of the NFL for at least a year if he fails a third drug test. Gordon's two-game suspension and four-game fine for the codeine -- which he said was contained in cough syrup prescribed for strep throat -- means he was already in Stage 2 of the NFL's substance abuse program. For a player to be suspended, he must have violated the policy at least one other time. That means that Gordon -- who failed three marijuana tests in college and was dismissed from Baylor and Utah -- has tested positive at least five times since October 2010. The report says "one more failed test and Gordon's storybook NFL career could be in serious jeopardy."

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6/10/2013

Trent Richardson, RB, CLE

Browns expect Richardson for camp

News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer says on- and off-the-record conversations suggest running back Trent Richardson will indeed be ready for the start of Browns training camp on July 25. Richardson is expected to start a running program for his strained muscle behind his right shin, something he wouldn't do if there was concern about a stress fracture. It is possible Richardson will get his legs checked out by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews before camp and if there's still some concern could sit out the first week of camp.

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6/7/2013

Roy Helu, RB, WAS

Shanahan glad Helu is back

News: The Washington Post reports that Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is glad running back Roy Helu is back at practice, and he hopes Helu can make an impact this season. Helu, who has been out with an ailing toe, will compete for playing time with Evan Royster, Keiland Williams and rookies Chris Thompson and Jawan Jamison behind starter Alfred Morris. “Helu brings a lot to the table,” Shanahan said. “I’m glad he’s feeling good. He has practiced the last couple of days. He has looked good in practice. … It’s fun to have him out there. Hopefully he keeps on getting better and better, but anytime you have a guy that weighs [215] pounds, he’s under that 4.5-[second], 40 [yard dash range], has receiving skills and the opportunity to make a big play, it’s good to have him back and a chance to compete.”

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6/7/2013

Jared Cook, TE, STL

Cook 'adds dimension' to Rams

News: Rams coach Jeff Fisher was told Thursday that tight end Jared Cook felt he was underutilized in Tennessee. Fisher hopes that's not the case in St. Louis. “What we’re getting from Jared out here is what we expected," Fisher said. "The ball’s going around, we’re matching him up, we’re creating mismatches, he’s making plays. Whether he was or not, we feel like he can add a dimension to our offense that we don’t have.” Quarterback Sam Bradford is also impressed with Cook. “He’s good. I don’t know if you guys have noticed that, he’s good," Bradford said. "Cook, he’s been great so far. Just the added dimension. He’s a big body running down the middle of the field. It’s going to be hard for people to match up with him. ... It’s just going to give us the ability to open the playbook and kind of stretch the middle of the field and put stress on the defense in there.”

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6/7/2013	Lance Kendricks, TE, STL
	Kendricks remains out News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams tight end Lance Kendricks continues to sit out during OTA workouts Thursday following knee surgery in April. Analysis:

6/7/2013

Cecil Shorts, WR, JAC

Prisco: Shorts a breakout candidate

News: CBSSports.com Senior NFL Columnist Pete Prisco believes Jaguars receiver Cecil Shorts will break out in 2013. Shorts revealed he's put on seven pounds of muscle this offseason to help shed defensive backs that jam him on the line of scrimmage. He said he feels stronger and more explosive. He's also headed to Larry Fitzgerald's workouts in Minneapolis this summer for the second year in a row. "Fitzgerald is the ideal pro," Shorts said. "He's an extremely hard worker, extremely humble. He's the professional of all professionals. He gets it. You can see why he's one of the best. I want to work to get there."

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6/7/2013

Arthur Brown, ILB, BAL

Brown back on the field

News: Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown did individual drills on Thursday, a step in the right direction after having sports hernia surgery in May. “I feel great,” Brown told the Carroll County Times. “It was my first time out there physically participating. I’m really taking it slow. I’m four weeks into my recovery process, but I feel great. Things have been kind of slow, but that’s needed. I’ve been taking mental reps every day at practice and really just staying in tune in the meeting room."

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6/6/2013

Brandon Weeden, QB, CLE

Browns won't name starter yet

News: Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said Thursday that the quarterback battle for the starting job has not been decided yet, but Brandon Weeden is the leader heading into training camp ahead of Jason Campbell and Brian Hoyer. "We are where we are right now," Chudzinski said. "I know Brandon is working with the first group right now. Jason is a second-teamer working with the twos, and Brian is with the third group. There is a lot of time between now and when we are playing, whether it's the preseason or our opener. All these guys are going to get plenty of opportunities. There are a lot of reps and a lot of practices between now and then."

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6/6/2013	Fred Davis, TE, WAS
	Shanahan holding back Davis News: The Washington Post reports that Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday that tight end Fred Davis might be able to practice next week, but he doesn't want him to. Shanahan said he wants to use caution with Davis in his comeback from last year's Achilles injury. Analysis:

6/6/2013

Pierre Garcon, WR, WAS

Garcon ready to go

News: NFL.com reports that Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon said Thursday that his injured toe and shoulder would not keep him out of a game right now. "If there was a game tomorrow, I would be able to play," Garcon said. "We are just taking precautions to make sure it heals properly." As for the torn ligament in his right foot that plagued him most of the 2012 season, Garcon said it's improving. He also said he's going to get some help from his apparel company. "It's coming along, I'm getting special shoes made by Russell (Athletic) so they're helping me out with that," Garcon said. "And (I) continue to go along with the process of rehabbing, but it's an everyday ongoing process. I have to learn a lot about my foot and how I run and things like that with all these injuries, but it's getting better."

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6/6/2013	Justin King, DB, PIT
	King placed on IR News: The Steelers have placed cornerback Justin King on injured reserve. Analysis:

6/6/2013

Ed Reed, FS, HOU

Reed might miss some games

News: While visiting the President at the White House with his former Ravens teammates, new Texans safety Ed Reed admitted to the Ravens' official team website that he could miss some games thanks to his injured hip. He had surgery for it after signing with Houston and needs up to three months of recovery time. "I plan on being back for Week 1," Reed said. "But as you've known me for the longest time, I’m going to be smart about my injuries and make sure I’m there for the later part of the season when the team really needs me."

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6/5/2013

David Nelson, WR, CLE

Nelson returns to work

News: New Browns receiver David Nelson claims he's "about 90 percent" healthy following a torn ACL suffered last September. "It felt great," Nelson said of Tuesday’s practice according to the official team website. "It was the first time I was able to put the uniform on, first time I was able to be out here for practice and it was a lot of fun to see the guys flying around and being out here, being part of a team again. I haven’t been a part of a practice like this since September, so it’s really nice to be back out here."

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6/5/2013	Jarrett Boykin, WR, GB
	Boykin rests during minicamp News: Packers receiver Jarrett Boykin got hurt during a previous OTA session and did not participate in the team's minicamp practice on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Coach Mike McCarthy wouldn't speculate on Boykin's injury. Analysis:

6/5/2013

DeVier Posey, WR, HOU

Posey could return to action soon

News: The Houston Chronicle reports that Texans receiver DeVier Posey is closer than he’s ever been to returning to participation. Posey suffered a torn Achilles in January and had surgery four and a half months ago. “I should be out on the field next week doing drills and getting acclimated to the heat and getting my foot on that solid ground again,” Posey said. Posey has attended OTAs while only being able to watch from the sidelines. “We’re making a decision on him at the end of camp because of the PUP and those type of things,” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. “He’s doing everything he can. He’s going to come back and he’s going to play for us next year. How early is the question.”

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6/5/2013	Gabe Miller, TE, CHI
	Miller suspended four games News: The NFL has suspended Bears tight end Gabe Miller four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances. Analysis:

6/4/2013	Alfonzo Dennard, CB, NE
	Dennard carted off at OTAs News: The Boston Herald reports Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was carted from the sideline after hurting his left shoulder in practice Tuesday. The injury happened during team drills. Dennard walked slowly off the field where he received medical attention. The severity of the injury is not known. Analysis:

6/4/2013

Jake Ballard, TE, NE

Ballard tweaks his ankle

News: The Boston Herald reports Patriots tight end Jake Ballard stopped his work during the team's OTA practice Tuesday after hurting his left ankle while trying to catch a pass from Tom Brady in the back-right corner of the end zone. The severity is not known but he did stay to watch the end of practice, most likely a good sign. It is also not known if he will practice again this week.

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6/4/2013	Jason Babin, DE, JAC
	Babin has groin surgery News: Jaguars coach Gus Bradley announced defensive end Jason Babin had groin surgery Tuesday morning. He's expected back for training camp. Analysis:

6/4/2013

Nick Kasa, TE, OAK

Kasa missing from battle

News: The Contra Costa Times reports the departure of Brandon Myers to the Giants in free agency left a huge void for the Raiders to fill at tight end. Myers led the Raiders in receptions last season, and he played almost every down, while David Ausberry and Richard Gordon bided their time on the sideline. Ausberry and Gordon are back for another crack at earning more playing time. The Raiders drafted Nick Kasa and Mychal Rivera as a means of creating more competition. “It’s pretty wide open,” coach Dennis Allen said. “All those guys are doing a nice job. Obviously, it’s hurt not having Kasa (hamstring) out there because he’s a guy we really anticipated being able to step-in and potentially fill a role for us. So, hopefully, we’ll get him out there soon. The big thing, again, with those guys, just like it is with everyone else, it’s going to be the consistency issue because they are relatively young at the position.”

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6/4/2013

Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, NYG

JPP has back surgery

News: Giants pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul will undergo back surgery Tuesday to alleviate pain that forced him to take shots before games last season. Recovery is expected to take 12 weeks. "Jason has been experiencing lower back pain that past couple months," said Ronnie Barnes, Giants Sr. Vice President of Medical Services. "He has managed the discomfort with treatment and core strengthening exercises. Last week, he was examined by Drs. Russell Warren and Frank Cammisa at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Both felt this procedure was the most prudent course of action. Dr. Watkins, after examining Jason yesterday, agreed. We expect a full and complete recovery."

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6/4/2013	Jacoby Ford, WR, OAK
	Hamstring sidelines Ford News: Jacoby Ford was held out of Raiders OTA practice with a hamstring injury. Analysis:

6/4/2013

DeSean Jackson, WR, PHI

D-Jax cool with Kelly's style

News: DeSean Jackson took umbrage to working with the second- and third-team offenses in Eagles spring workouts according to Philadelphia Magazine, even going straight to new coach Chip Kelly to ask why he was working with backups. But the two sorted the situation out and now Jackson is moving forward in lockstep with Kelly. "I think one of the biggest reasons was the offense was kind of new to myself and I never really had to learn every position in the offense [under Andy Reid]," said Jackson. "At the beginning of the process I didn't know the full offense and I didn't know every play, so that probably had to do with why I was moved to different teams and things like that. Now I am all-in on the offense and I’m very familiar with the whole system. It’s a good thing that I am able to learn that and know what everyone is doing instead of one person."

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6/4/2013	Michael Crabtree, WR, SF
	Stitches out of Crabtree's ankle News: Multiple news outlets are reporting Michael Crabtree's stitches have been removed from the right ankle where he tore his Achilles. He's expected to begin rehab shortly to have a chance to play this season. Analysis:

6/3/2013	Ace Sanders, WR, JAC
	Sanders compared to Austin News: NotedSports Illustrated NFL writer Peter King reports that he's hearing the Jags have some very interesting offensive wrinkles set to try with fourth-round pick Ace Sanders. King said Sanders could be a lesser Tavon Austin, who is a fellow rookie with the Rams. Analysis:

5/31/2013	Anthony McCoy, TE, SEA
	McCoy reverts to IR News: Anthony McCoy will spend the 2013 season on injured reserve after clearing waivers this week. McCoy tore his Achilles in an OTA workout on May 21. It's the second time in four years he's been on IR. Analysis:

5/30/2013	Joel Dreessen, TE, DEN
	Dreessen has knee surgery News: USA Today reports Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason but will be ready for the start of training camp. Analysis:

5/30/2013

Lee Smith, TE, BUF

Smith out until camp

News: The Bills official team website reports that tight end Lee Smith has been sidelined since late last week with an undisclosed lower right leg injury. He was seen on the sidelines Wednesday with his right leg in an immobilizer boot. Head coach Doug Marrone said Smith is unlikely to return to the field before late July. “We had an injury in the weight room and he’ll be available for training camp,” said Marrone.

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5/30/2013	D.J. Hayden, CB, OAK
	Hayden out of the hospital News: Raiders rookie cornerback D.J. Hayden is out of the hospital after having a procedure on his abdomen to remove scar tissue. He's not expected back on the field until training camp. Analysis:

5/29/2013

Fred Jackson, RB, BUF

Marrone will play hot hand at RB

News: Doug Marrone said he believes in playing the hot hand when it comes to running backs, not pulling them off the field in certain situations because of size or ability. That's a change for the Bills as the previous coaching staff preferred Fred Jackson in certain situations over C.J. Spiller. "We have two backs that can produce results," Marrone said. "C.J. has great ability to get outside and also run inside. I see C.J. Spiller, from the time I've been here, has worked extremely hard to really step his game up, and that's exciting. I see Fred as a veteran player really work hard and look good. I think we have an opportunity to have two backs back there that can be productive, and sometimes we've had them in the same backfield together in this camp."

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5/29/2013	Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, IND
	Heyward-Bey has hamstring injury News: The Indianapolis Star reports that Colts receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey is dealing with a sore hamstring during OTA workouts. The report says it's not considered the "least bit serious." Analysis:

5/29/2013

Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN

Peterson back from hernia

News: The ESPN radio affiliate in Minnesota reports that Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is participating in team drills Wednesday during OTA workouts about four months after sports hernia surgery. The report says there's no live contact in OTAs, but it appears "he's full go" in this setting. "I'm pretty much 100 percent," Peterson said. "Me knowing my body, I would like to be a little stronger in some areas. But I'm feeling great." Peterson said he "definitely earned a lot more respect for your abdominal muscles" and has been ramping up his weight training after initially gearing exercises to reduce pressure on the area.

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5/29/2013	Kendall Hunter, RB, SF
	Hunter does team drills News: 49ers running back Kendall Hunter participated in team drills this week according to the official team website. Hunter is working his way back from a torn Achilles. "Kendall’s on track," was all coach Jim Harbaugh said. He's expected to be ready for training camp. Analysis:

5/24/2013

Tony Moeaki, TE, KC

Moeaki out until training camp

News: Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Thursday that tight end Tony Moeaki, who underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee this offseason, could be out until training camp. "Probably see him at training camp,” Reid said. He was asked if Moeaki would be ready when training camp starts. “We’ll see," Reid said. "But right now, I’m thinking he will be, but we’ll see how it goes. He’s working like crazy.”

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5/23/2013	Mario Manningham, WR, SF
	Manningham rehabbing but no timetable News: Speaking on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Niners receiver Mario Manningham said he's feeling good and that his knee is getting stronger but has no timetable for his return. Manningham is hoping to be in the mix to help fill in for hurt Niners receiver Michael Crabtree but has to work his way back from a torn ACL first. Analysis:

5/23/2013

James Casey, FB, PHI

Casey has knee surgery

News: USA Today reports that Eagles tight end James Casey will undergo arthroscopic surgery to clean out loose cartilage his right knee and will be out of action for the rest of the spring. A team spokesman said Casey should be ready to go by the start of training camp. Casey signed a three-year deal with $14.5 million as one of the first additions for the Eagles in a busy opening few days in free agency. The former Texans fullback/tight end is expected to play a key role in coach Chip Kelly's offense.

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5/23/2013

Henry Hynoski, FB, NYG

Hynoski hurts knee

News: The Giants posted an update on fullback Henry Hynoski. The veteran "suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture to the lateral plateau." The injuries require surgery. He hopes to be ready in time for Week 1. "I am going to set my mind to being ready for the first game of the regular season," said Hynoski. "They said that is not an unrealistic goal, and I will do everything in my power to be ready for the start of the season."

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5/23/2013	Pat Angerer, ILB, IND
	Angerer out until camp? News: Colts linebacker Pat Angerer might be out until the start of training camp after undergoing a second surgery to fix a broken bone in his right foot. He said his foot “feels better now than it did all last year,” according to the Indianapolis Star. Analysis:

5/23/2013	Delone Carter, RB, IND
	Carter had shoulder surgery News: Backup Colts running back Delone Carter had recent shoulder surgery and isn't practicing in team OTAs according to the Indianapolis Star. He dealt with a thumb injury and two ankle injuries in 2012. Analysis:

5/23/2013

Ryan Williams, RB, ARI

Williams played 'scared' in '12

News: Cardinals running back Ryan Williams told the Arizona Republic that he was more concerned about his knee than his play last season, saying he played scared. Williams came back from a torn patella tendon suffered in 2011 and wasn't ready for the physical punishment that comes with playing running back. Per the story, he got nervous when then-quarterback Kevin Kolb would call '39 toss' because it exposed his right side and his injured knee. The lack of confidence left him "pretty much scared all last year to get the ball in my hands." He added hurting his shoulder was a "blessing" because it allowed him time to get his knee feeling good. Now he says he's not scared anymore. "This is the healthiest I've felt in the past two years," Williams said. "It feels good to be able to run like myself, instinctive and not having to think about what I’m doing, just going out and doing it. I've been working real hard, so things are looking good. My stars are aligned this year."

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5/23/2013

Lardarius Webb, CB, BAL

Webb, McClain doing drills

News: The Carroll County Times reports Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb and linebacker Jameel McClain are "on schedule" with their injuries according to coach John Harbaugh. Both worked in individual drills for most of practice on Wednesday. "Very encouraged with Lardarius and Jameel, really throughout [their whole recovery process]" Harbaugh said. "They have both done a great job with their rehab [and] they have had no setbacks."

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5/23/2013

Jameel McClain, ILB, BAL

Webb, McClain doing drills

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5/22/2013

Nate Burleson, WR, DET

Burleson able to practice

News: The Detroit News reports Lions receiver Nate Burleson was able to practice during OTAs this week, which was a surprise. "I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to (practice)," said Burleson, who wasn't supposed to be back from leg surgery until July. "But it's like I always told you guys, if I can walk I can run, and if I can run I can play." Burleson took part in all the drills, including 7-on-7s. "It's as healed up as it's going to get," he said. "The good thing about being out there is I am playing at a high level and I am not 100 percent. When it gets stronger and I get endurance back in it, I will be back to playing with extreme confidence."

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5/22/2013

Mohamed Sanu, WR, CIN

Coach: Sanu's fine

News: Mohamed Sanu said he feels back to normal as he took the field for Bengals OTAs this week. The injured foot that ended his rookie season early appears to be in the rear-view mirror. Bengals receivers coach James Urban is confident Sanu will contribute. "There's things you have to do when there is 22 bodies on the field that you can't replicate," Urban said. "The cutting and the natural reaction stuff where you are putting your foot in the ground, doing all those things. He's fine."

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5/22/2013	Jerel Worthy, DE, GB
	Worthy: I will play in 2013 News: Packers defensive lineman Jerel Worthy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel he plans on playing at some point this season after tearing his ACL in Week 17 last season. Analysis:

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5/22/2013

Colin McCarthy, MLB, TEN

McCarthy at '80 percent'

News: Colin McCarthy told The Tennessean he's still not quite healthy following offseason ankle surgery but that symptoms following a concussion have passed. “If I had to put a percentage on it, I’d say I’m probably about 80 percent,” McCarthy said Tuesday. “I think the biggest issue I’m having is just some of the acceleration, some of the cuts, some of the backpedals, just coming in and out of breaks. I don’t feel 100 percent."

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5/22/2013	Aldon Smith, OLB, SF
	Smith might miss start of camp News: The San Francisco Chronicle reports Niners linebacker Aldon Smith isn't sure if he'll be cleared in time for the start of training camp after having surgery to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder earlier this offseason. Analysis:

5/22/2013	Robbie Gould, K, CHI
	Gould cleared to kick News: Updating a previous report, Bears kicker Robbie Gould has been cleared by his doctor to participate in the team's OTA workouts this week. He's apparently recovered from surgery to fix a ruptured hamstring. Analysis:

5/22/2013	Jeff King, TE, ARI
	King has knee surgery News: Cardinals tight end Jeff King had knee surgery earlier this offseason and might miss the start of training camp according to the Arizona Republic. Analysis:

5/21/2013	Jamar Taylor, CB, MIA
	Taylor has hernia surgery News: Dolphins rookie cornerback Jamar Taylor had surgery to repair a hernia and will cost him up to three weeks of practice time. He's a candidate to be back for a June minicamp and should be OK for the start of training camp. Analysis:

5/21/2013	Leon Hall, CB, CIN
	Hall has torn thumb ligament News: The Bengals official team website reports cornerback Leon Hall will return to OTAs eventually after suffering a ligament tear in his thumb. The injury occured lifting weights. He's expected to be fine for training camp. Analysis:

5/20/2013	Brooks Reed, OLB, HOU
	Reed ready for OTAs News: Texans linebacker Brooks Reed was present at the team's OTA workouts following offseason groin surgery. He's been lifting weights and running hard for the past three weeks without issue according to Comcast Sportsnet. Analysis:

5/17/2013

Bruce Irvin, DE, SEA

Irvin suspended four games

News: Seattle defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, the team reported Friday. Irvin will be eligible to return to the Seahawks' active roster on Monday, Sept. 30 following the team's Sept. 29 game against the Texans. Irvin is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games. "I want to apologize to my teammates, coaches and Seahawks fans for making a mistake when I took a substance that is prohibited in the NFL without a medical exemption," Irvin said in a statement. "I am extremely disappointed in the poor judgment I showed and take full responsibility for my actions. I will not appeal the discipline and instead will focus my energy on preparing for the season so I can begin earning your trust and respect again. I look forward to contributing to the team the moment I return."

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5/17/2013

Matt Ryan, QB, ATL

Ryan speaks on O-line

News: Matt Ryan's receiving threats are well documented and the Falcons' run game got a strong upgrade in Steven Jackson. But the offensive line is undergoing some changes as center Todd McClure retired and Tyson Clabo was released. Ryan says not to worry about it. "We've got a guy in Peter Konz that played guard for us last year, but during practice, I got a lot of snaps with Peter. Joe Hawley has played a little bit for us when Todd’s been out for a series or two throughout games the last couple of years. I’ll be fine. We’ll be fine with those guys in terms of the snap," Ryan told 790 The Zone in Atlanta. "It’s a little different and that takes some getting used to so it becomes something you don’t even think about. ... We've got Mike Johnson who has played a number of different roles for us. Then a young guy like Lamar Holmes, he’s a guy we drafted high last year that we feel really good about. He’s extremely talented and I think he’s beginning to learn the offense more and more and this offseason has been productive for him. I’m excited about those guys. I think they’re fully capable of coming in and playing good football for us. They just need to do it."

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5/17/2013

Josh Cribbs, WR, OAK

Cribbs still not healthy

News: The Raiders official team website reports that newly signed receiver Josh Cribbs hopes to have a role on offense as much as just being a return man. "Definitely. I feel like it’s a definite possibility for competition at that position," Cribbs said. "At this point, my job is to come in and be a special teams' guru to help solidify our special teams unit in the NFL and to raise our goals and our standards. If we do that, we will become an elite unit." Cribbs also addressed the health of his knee. "I’m doing well," Cribbs said. "If we were lining up to play football in June then it would be a hot topic. I will be ready to play football when it’s time to play football, and I think that is the important thing."

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5/15/2013

Donald Brown, RB, IND

Pagano: Brown looks 'fantastic'

News: When asked about his running backs Colts head coach Chuck Pagano conceded that Vick Ballard was the primary option but that Donald Brown would be in the mix. He even went as far as to call him a "home-run hitter" while expressing thankfulness for his health. "Donnie’s in great shape and healthy and looks fantastic to this point in the offseason program," Pagano said. "Can Vick be an every-down guy? Yeah. Can Donnie be an every-down guy? Yeah. They are different types of runners and are more than capable on third down, knowing the protections and picking up blitzers and being effective once they get out to catch the football and doing those things out of the backfield."

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5/15/2013	Shaun Draughn, RB, KC
	Draughn dealing with hernia News: The Kansas City Star reports that Chiefs running back Shaun Draughn missed a full-squad workout Tuesday while recovering from a sports hernia. Analysis:

5/15/2013

Daniel Thomas, RB, MIA

Thomas still hopes to start

News: The Miami Herald reports that Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas expects to compete for the starting job even though Lamar Miller is considered the front-runner. “I don’t know why [Miller] would have the inside track,” Thomas said. “It’s an open competition. Everybody has a fair shot. The best player is going to get the job. Nobody has a leg up. I’m looking to be that guy…. That’s why I put the work in.” Thomas said he trained in Arizona with other players including Tim Tebow, Terrell Suggs, LaRon Landry and James Harrison: “I wanted to get my legs back stronger [after knee surgery],” he said. “I’ve been very inconsistent. I’ve had a lot of injures. This is the year I’ve got to put everything together. When I’m healthy and on top of my game, I feel like I can play with the best of them.”

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5/15/2013	Melvin Ingram, OLB, SD
	Ingram tears ACL in OTAs News: Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the ACL in his left knee during OTAs, the team announced. There has been no timetable announced for his return but he's expected to miss the 2013 season. Analysis:

5/14/2013	Jordan Rodgers, QB, JAC
	Rodgers has hernia surgery News: Jaguars quarterback Jordan Rodgers will be out until the start of training camp after undergoing hernia surgery, the Florida Times-Union reports. Analysis:

5/14/2013	Matt Scott, QB, JAC
	Scott back at practice News: Jaguars rookie quarterback Matt Scott was back at practice on Monday. Analysis:

5/14/2013	Nick Foles, QB, PHI
	Foles still in the running News: Though Nick Foles did see some time with the first-team offense in minicamp practice Monday, Michael Vick still got the first rep and seemingly had at least a few more snaps. Head coach Chip Kelly downplayed the reps suggesting both quarterbacks were even in the race to start. Analysis:

5/13/2013	Kyle Williams, DT, BUF
	Williams had Achilles surgery News: Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams had Achilles surgery in mid-February, the official team site reports. Williams' injury was not a rupture and instead was a frayed ligament, helping his chances to be ready for the start of the season. Analysis:

5/10/2013

Dee Milliner, CB, NYJ

Milliner says he'll be ready for camp

News: Jets rookie cornerback Dee Milliner believes he'll be ready for the start of training camp. He was on a stationary bike during the first day of rookie minicamp drills as he recovers from shoulder surgery. "With the shoulder it's a long process, you can't just go right out there and jump right in," he told the Newark Star-Ledger. "You can't really swing your arm. Like I said, I'm just rehabbing, getting back in the role of things and I'll be fine. ... I'll be ready, you just have to go through your rehab now, do the things that's necessary to be able to get ready for training camp."

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5/10/2013

Marcus Lattimore, RB, SF

Lattimore 'fine' with sitting for '13

News: When asked about sitting out the 2013 season because of a knee injury suffered in college, 49ers rookie running back Marcus Lattimore told the San Francisco Chronicle "I think that would be fine." Coach Jim Harbaugh said the right knee "looks good structurally" but warned against a quick return. Lattimore suffered a dislocated right knee cap with three torn ligaments in a vicious play last October, ending his collegiate career after deciding to turn pro.

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5/10/2013	Greg Scruggs, DE, SEA
	Scruggs has torn ACL News: ESPN reported Seahawks defensive end Greg Scruggs suffered a torn ACL in April and will likely miss the entire season. Analysis:

5/9/2013

Sean Lee, ILB, DAL

Lee says he's ready to play

News: Sean Lee told the Dallas Morning News he would be ready for a game if one was coming up but would play through some nagging pain. Lee tore ligaments in his right big toe in Week 7 last year. "I'm pretty much 100 percent," Lee said. "I'll be going through all the OTAs and it’s getting better and better every week. Other than some soreness after practice, I’m pretty much 100 percent."

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5/8/2013

Titus Young, WR, STL

Young arrested twice

News: After a tumultuous couple of seasons in Detroit, the Lions released receiver Titus Young in February, and it's telling that there hasn't been much, if any, interest in the talented, yet troubled receiver. Getting arrested twice in a 15-hour span probably won't help. But that's where Young found himself Sunday, according to the Oakland Press, when he was handcuffed a little after midnight for suspicion of DUI and again at about 2:22 p.m. when Young allegedly was trying to retrieve his black Mustang from a tow company yard. He has been charged with burglary in his second arrest after police say he was trying to take back the car that was impounded after his first arrest.

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5/7/2013	Darius Slay, DB, DET
	Slay has knee surgery News: ESPN reports Lions rookie cornerback Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last Friday but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. The night he was drafted Slay said he didn't think he needed surgery for a torn meniscus suffered during a March workout. Analysis:

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Rob Gronkowski, TE, NE

Report: Rob Gronkowski could return early

Chad Greenway, OLB, MIN

Chad Greenway to be ready for camp

Jake Locker, QB, TEN

Jake Locker healthy heading into camp

Joseph Randle, RB, DAL

Lance Dunbar showing off skills

Justin Hunter, WR, TEN

Rookie Justin Hunter misses minicamp practice

Danny Coale, WR, DAL

Danny Coale hoping to be ready for camp

Cliff Avril, DE, SEA

Cliff Avril should be ready for camp

Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, JAC

Maurice Jones-Drew says his ankle is healed

Desmond Bishop, LB, GB

Bishop release is official

Alex Green, RB, GB

Green working with starters

Ryan Broyles, WR, DET

Broyles surprise of offseason

DuJuan Harris, RB, GB

Harris hopeful for start of camp

Brian Cushing, ILB, HOU

Brian Cushing to be cleared by mid-July

Kyle Williams, WR, SF

Williams in lead to start

Blaine Gabbert, QB, JAC

Gabbert in lead to start

Santonio Holmes, WR, NYJ

Holmes foot injury was worst kind

Stephen Hill, WR, NYJ

Hill has work to do

Arian Foster, RB, HOU

'More than likely' Foster ready for camp

Willis McGahee, RB, DEN

Health a big issue for McGahee?

Heath Miller, TE, PIT

Report: Miller won't be ready for Week 1

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, IND

Bradshaw to start for Colts?

David Wilson, RB, NYG

Wilson has made 'significant growth'

Jon Beason, MLB, CAR

Beason at 100 percent

Jonathan Stewart, RB, CAR

Stewart might miss start of camp

Ryan Mathews, RB, SD

Mathews refocusing in 2013

Marquess Wilson, WR, CHI

Wilson tweaks hamstring

Brandon Marshall, WR, CHI

Hip still an issue for Marshall

Justin Blackmon, WR, JAC

Blackmon dealing with groin problem

Latavius Murray, RB, OAK

Murray dealing with sore foot

Ryan Swope, WR, ARI

Swope still not at practice

Victor Butler, OLB, NO

Saints' Butler has torn ACL

Alshon Jeffery, WR, CHI

Jeffrey injury not serious

Zach Miller, TE, SEA

Seahawks' Miller wearing a boot

Keenan Allen, WR, SD

Allen starting to look better