New Orleans Saints WRs Marques Colston and Lance Moore are considered the only real certainties for spots on the 53-man roster, with several battling for jobs in training camp and the preseason. WR Joseph Morgan is considered the biggest pre-camp sleeper.
Saints | Joseph Morgan considered sleeper
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder) said Tuesday, July 17, that he expects to be ‘full-go’ once training camp begins in late July. Orakpo had surgery in January after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 17 last season. ‘I’m one hundred percent ready to go,’ Orakpo said. ‘In OTA’s and minicamp, we kind of got held out because there was no point in re-injuring anything. But once training camp starts, I should be full-go.’
Redskins | Brian Orakpo expected to be full-go
According to a team source, Washington Redskins CB Chase Minnifield (knee) is expected to begin training camp on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list.
Redskins | Chase Minnifield not expected to be ready
According to a team source, Washington Redskins RB Tristan Davis (undisclosed) is expected to start training camp on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list.
Redskins | Tristan Davis to start on PUP list
After the Baltimore Ravens signed RB Ray Rice to a long-term deal, the next priority for the organization is locking up QB Joe Flacco to a long-term contract. Flacco is concentrating on focusing on the season, and he isn’t worried about the business side. ‘Joe is very, very excited for the season,’ his agent said. ‘He’s really adamant about getting the Ravens to the next step. The contract at this point is secondary to that goal. Joe has the attitude that he’ll earn it.’
Ravens | Joe Flacco focused on season, not contract
Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry will enter a diversionary program for first-time offenders following his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and other chargers last month, according to a Dauphin County (Penn.) district attorney. Berry waived his preliminary hearing last week. He will perform 20-40 hours of community service over a six-month period and submit to an alcohol evaluation as part of Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program.
Lions | Aaron Berry to enter diversionary program
The San Francisco 49ers could keep SS Dashon Goldson beyond this season, but if they used the franchise tag on him again in 2013, it would cost $7.45 million, or 120 percent of his 2012 salary. If the team does not use the franchise tag on him, he can become an unrestricted free agent.
49ers | Would be expensive to franchise Dashon Goldson again
Arizona Cardinals TE Rob Housler has shown improvement during offseason workouts. ‘Rob continues to work everyday and he’s definitely gotten better,’ tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens said. ‘He just need sto come to the field and get better everyday; if he does, he’ll be the player that we thought he could be.’
Cardinals | Rob Housler showing progress
Arizona Cardinals TE Jeff King (quadriceps) missed all of the organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp after suffering a partially torn quadriceps muscle. However, he is expected back in the coming weeks. ‘The prognosis on him is that he’s going to be back at some point during training camp,’ tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens said. ‘I’m not too concerned with him. He’s going to work his tail off and do everything he needs to do to get back.’
Cardinals | Jeff King expected to be ready soon
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jordan Shipley (knee) figures to be near 100 percent for the start of training camp after seeing limited work during organized team activities (OTAs). He is making his way back from a serious knee injury. Shipley is considered the favorite for the No. 3 receiver job at this point.
Bengals | Jordan Shipley figures to be near 100 percent