San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said TE Delanie Walker (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season even though he missed a portion of offseason workouts with a knee injury.
49ers | Delanie Walker expected to be ready for camp
The Tennessee Titans have not started contract extension talks with TE Jared Cook even though he is entering the final year of his contract. Cook said he would like to stay with the team but is not sure what his future will look like at this point. The team could place the franchise tag on him next offseason if they do on agree to an extension before free agency.
Titans | Have not had extension talks with Jared Cook
Arron Sears’ parents have filed a lawsuit on behalf of their son, who has experienced “almost total loss of function” since leaving the NFL in 2010.
Arron Sears’ family aims negligence suit at Buccaneers
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said WRs Jarius Wright and CBs Marcus Sherels and Josh Robinson are expected to compete for the punt return duties during training camp.
Vikings | Three expected to be mix for punt return job
The Bills showed some promise last season, but whatever progress the team made fell off by the end of the season. However, C.J. Spiller says the team is close to being a Super Bowl team if they can stay consistent.
C.J. Spiller: Bills close to being Super Bowl team
The Chicago Bears have not worked on signing DT Henry Melton to a contract extension at this point even though he is entering the final year of his contract. Melton said he is fine with not getting an extension yet because he knows he has to prove himself on defense this season.
Bears | Have not worked on extension for Henry Melton yet
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence, having an open container of alcohol, reckless driving, attempting to allude police and failure to have proof of insurance which stem from his arrest in May. Fairley is looking for the judge to set a trial date for the charges.
Lions | Nick Fairley pleads not guilty
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said the team hopes RB Adrian Peterson (knee) will be ready for the start of the regular season but will not rush his recovery to make it happen.
Vikings | GM hopes Adrian Peterson will be ready Week 1
New England Patriots WRs Donte’ Stallworth and Deion Branch may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp if the team decides to keep six wide receivers on the roster.
Patriots | Donte’ Stallworth, Deion Branch may fight for one spot
Seattle Seahawks OL Lemuel Jeanpierre is expected to be the primary backup at center this season.
Seahawks | Lemuel Jeanpierre expected to be No. 2 C