New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (foot) said he started to run a few weeks ago and believes he will definitely be ready for the start of the regular season. ‘I started running about two weeks [ago] but the coaches don’t really want me to force the issue right now so I still haven’t started running yet. They want me to just take my time with it — they feel like that’s what’s best. So right now I’m just taking my time with it … But I’ll definitely be ready for the season,’ Nicks said.
Giants | Hakeem Nicks starting to run

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released QB Troy Smith.
Steelers | Troy Smith released

Arizona Cardinals LB Paris Lenon has a good hold on one of the starting inside linebacker jobs and does not show any signs of letting go of the job soon. LB Stewart Bradley is expected to compete for the job during training camp.
Cardinals | Paris Lenon has hold on starting job

The Carolina Panthers coaching staff were pleased with how WR Brandon LaFell has performed during offseason workout and he appears to be the frontrunner for the No. 2 wide receiver job entering training camp.
Panthers | Brandon LaFell entering camp as top pick for No. 2 WR job

The Chicago Bears believe franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte will be able to pick up the new offense without any problems once he reports to the team under his one-year tender or a long-term contract.
Bears | Believe Matt Forte will be able to pick up offense