The San Diego Chargers are not planning to talk to Eric Weddle about a new contract as he pulls a holdout that could last into training camp and this comes as the team may work on an extension with quarterback Philip Rivers after trade talk this offseason, while rookie Melvin Gordon looks poised to start for the team after strong workouts in OTAs.
Read full storyThe Houston Texans have Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett competing to start at quarterback in OTAs this offseason and Bill O'Brien feels he has two strong options to pick from and this comes as Jaelen Strong and Kenny Hilliard are expected to give depth for Arian Foster, DeAndre Hopkins and Alfred Blue on offense this season.
Read full storyThe Carolina Panthers signed Cam Newton to a five year contract extension this week worth $103.8 million and the deal includes $60 million in guarantees for the quarterback, making him the latest player to get an average of $20 million per year and this comes as wideout Kelvin Benjamin is missing some OTA workouts with a hamstring injury.
Read full storyThe Dallas Cowboys have been in OTA workouts this week and Greg Hardy has been impressing the coaching staff with his skills on the defensive line, while rookies Randy Gregory and Byron Jones have also looked good and Jones potentially could push into the starting lineup with Brandon Carr and Orlando Scandrick, which could give the Cowboys a chance to trade Morris Claiborne.
Read full storyThe San Diego Chargers are coming into training camp with Melvin Gordon as the likely starter for Philip Rivers on offense ahead of Donald Brown, Branden Oliver and Danny Woodhead after the running back was taken in the first round of the draft and this comes as Rivers could be open to a contract extension, while Eric Weddle may holdout if he doesn't get a new deal.
Read full storyThe Oakland Raiders are coming into the 2015 season looking for a major improvement and quarterback Derek Carr is part of that and in OTAs he has been limited with a hand injury but has resumed throwing and this comes as Latavius Murray,. Trent Richardson and Roy Helu are battling for playing time, while Clive Walford is trying to push himself into the starting lineup with Amari Cooper.
Read full storyThe Seattle Seahawks have been working on a contract extension with Russell Wilson this offseason and talks are reportedly not close and he is not the only player with a dispute, Michael Bennett wants a new deal and a trade could go down if he holds out of camp and this comes as Frank Clark and Tyler Lockett are trying to make an impact and could push to start in OTA workouts.
Read full storyThe NY Giants have opened OTA workouts without Jason Pierre-Paul and while head coach Tom Coughlin expects him in training camp, the defensive end has not agreed to a contract yet and this comes as Odell Beckham Jr. and Larry Donnell sat out of practice with injuries.
Read full storyThe Dallas Cowboys are not looking at a trade for Adrian Peterson or Matt Forte this offseason, but players like Chris Johnson, Felix Jones, Ben Tate and Daniel Thomas could be free agent options to add heading into training camp to help Darren McFadden and Joseph Randle on the roster and this comes as Dez Bryant may not hold out while working on a new contract.
Read full storyThe Buffalo Bills deny that they are interested in running back Ray Rice after reports came out that the team could sign the free agent and this comes as Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel and Tyrod Taylor are expected to battle in OTA workouts and training camp to start for head coach Rex Ryan at quarterback.
Read full storyThe Denver Broncos have Montee Ball and CJ Anderson splitting first team reps in OTA workouts this offseason and those two are battling to start with Ronnie Hillman and this comes as Peyton Manning has been working under center more for Gary Kubiak and his new offense, which will combine with the shotgun formations that Manning likes to use.
Read full storyThe Houston Texans are set to be on HBO for "Hard Knocks" this summer and one storyline to watch is the competition to start at quarterback, as Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett are competing for the job for Bill O'Brien after splitting reps in OTA workouts and this comes as Jaelen Strong and Kenny Hilliard are expected to help DeAndre Hopkins and Arian Foster on offense as rookie players.
Read full storyThe Philadelphia Eagles have Sam Bradford as the starter for Chip Kelly heading into the 2015 season and with Mark Sanchez signed to be the main backup, Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley are battling this offseason to be the third stringer and how they perform in OTAs and training camp likely will dictate how things go and if Barkley loses out, his trade or release could be an option.
Read full storyThe Buffalo Bills have a quarterback battle in OTAs and camp this summer with Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel and Tyrod Taylor all battling to start and reports have all three players getting first team reps and this comes as LeSean McCoy is injured for OTA workouts, leaving Fred Jackson and Anthony Dixon to start things off for Rex Ryan.
Read full storyThe NY Giants have brought in offensive lineman Jake Long in for a free agent visit after the team lost Will Beatty to an injury, which has pushed Ereck Flowers into a starting spot on the offensive line as a rookie and now Jerry Reese could look at bringing in the Pro Bowl tackle on a deal and this comes as Victor Cruz is getting ready to return from his knee injury.
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