Carolina Panthers WR Corey Brown (formerly known as Philly Brown) has big-play speed and he has run more precise routes during offseason workouts. He has developed a nice rapport with QB Cam Newton and he could potentially be a deep threat, more so than WR Ted Ginn Jr.

Footballguys View: We’re not expecting much from Brown this season. He’s currently fourth on the depth chart behind Kelvin Benjamin, Devin Funchess and Jerricho Cotchery. In fact, there’s little change for Brown to rise up the depth chart outside of injury.
Panthers | Corey Brown could be deep threat

St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long (ankle) has been encouraged by his progress during organized team activities (OTAs), and he feels like he is almost back to his old self after missing 10 games due to a unique ankle injury in 2014. Long said he is almost back to 100 percent healthy.

Footballguys View: Long missed most of last season, but he did return for the final five games of 2014. He only had one sack last year as he didn’t look like his old self. Long has a $12.5 million cap number this year, so getting him back to full strength (and full production) is a must for the Rams.
Rams | Chris Long almost 100 percent

New York Giants TE Larry Donnell (Achilles’) missed a good chunk of organized team activities (OTAs) due to an Achilles’ problem. If the injury lingers it could open the door for TEs Jerome Cunningham and Adrien Robinson to see more responsibilities in the passing game. However, long term the team feels Donnell is still on the upswing, or has plenty of upside.

Footballguys View: We’re not going to hold our breath for guys like Cunningham–and certainly not for Robinson. Donnell is the guy for fantasy owners to monitor here. We’ll see what he can do for an encore in 2015 after last year’s 63-catch, 623-yard, six touchdown season. Consider Donnell a low-end TE2 with upside if he’s healthy.
Giants | Larry Donnell still on the upswing

Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker (foot) is expected to be ready by Week 1 after offseason foot surgery, president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum said Saturday, June 13.

Footballguys View: What a disappointment for the Dolphins. Parker has the speed to stretch the field, and he does a good job of tracking passes over his shoulder. The rookie is missing out on valuable time to build chemistry with QB Ryan Tannehill. Parker may be back by Week 1, but we feel the Dolphins would ease him into the lineup at that time. If healthy, watch for Parker to turn heads in Week 5 (or so) and beyond.
Dolphins | DeVante Parker targeting Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin is one of several running backs vying for playing time in the team’s backfield, along with RBs Dominique Brown, Bobby Rainey and Charles Sims. Martin has shed some body fat and re-gained weight in muscle. He is excited about the competition and feels good. “Competition out here helps us all,” Martin said. “If you don’t have anybody that’s pushing you then who’s going to make you better?”

Footballguys View: Don’t write Martin off just yet. Earlier this year, reports seemed to indicate that this was going to be Charles Sims’ backfield with Martin playing a supporting role. He was a breakout player as a rookie in 2012, but Martin has struggled with production and injuries over the last two seasons. If Martin is back to form, Sims is going to face a tough battle for the starting job. Watch this competition unfold in training camp.
Buccaneers | Doug Martin rising to occasion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Dominique Brown, an undrafted free agent, looked sharp during organized team activities (OTAs).

Footballguys View: Brown is a tall back, measuring in at 6’2″ 235 pounds. The former Louisville player can line up at running back or fullback for the Buccaneers. He’s a swift runner, but he doesn’t run with the power he should for a man his size. Brown fell out of favor with the Louisville coaching staff, and he’ll have to show better effort in practice (as apparently he’s doing) as a pro. Our very own Cecil Lammey watched Brown during the week of practice for the East-West Shrine Game earlier this year and was not overly impressed, but he does note that Brown can be effectively used as a receiver out of the backfield.
Buccaneers | Dominique Brown impressing

Free-agent C Jared Wheeler will visit the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, June 15. Wheeler was released by the Seattle Seahawks after the draft, and he is now expected to sign with the Eagles.

Footballguys View: Wheeler, and undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami in 2014, has bounced around to a few different teams during his brief time in the NFL. He’s largely a developmental player who might be able to make the Eagles practice squad. Wheeler was coached for his first two years with the Hurricanes by Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland.
Eagles | Jared Wheeler expected to sign

Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan said the Bills will do their ‘due diligence’ on free-agent OG Evan Mathis, but he is ‘pretty happy’ with his guards.

Footballguys View: Mathis is getting quite a bit of interest on the open market. It’s wise for the Bills to look into the possibility of adding him. Mathis is going to come with a decent-sized price tag as he’s considered one of the best guards in the game.
Bills | Rex Ryan to look at Evan Mathis