Detroit Lions FB James Bryant and TE Will Heller may compete for one roster spot during training camp because both can play in the backfield as a fullback. Bryant will have to show he is a good blocker and can be a successful short yardage back to beat Heller for the spot.
Lions | Will Heller, James Bryant may compete for roster spot
Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon failed two drug tests when at Baylor and another drug test after he transferred to Utah.
Browns | Josh Gordon failed three tests in college
Detroit Lions OTs Johnny Culbreath, Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard are expected to compete for one or two spots on the final roster. Hilliard appears to have the early edge for a roster spot.
Lions | Three OTs will compete for roster spots
New York Giants WR Victor Cruz would like to get a new contract but will not hold out during training camp and will focus on playing football. ‘Whenever the contract comes, it comes. I’m not going to be sitting back, waiting for it, thinking about it, because then I won’t be focused on football. When that time comes, we’ll cross that bridge,’ Cruz said.
Giants | Victor Cruz not worrying about contract
Cliff Avril has been optimistic about reaching an agreement on a new deal with the Lions prior to Monday’s deadline, but the franchised DE is now no longer as positive as he once was.
Cliff Avril not getting ‘good vibe’ on Detroit Lions deal
Detroit Lions franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril said he is still hopeful of getting a long-term contract at this point but is starting to get worried. ‘I’m hopeful, but I don’t know,’ Avril told the Free Press. ‘I’m not getting a good vibe, let’s put it that way. But I’m hopeful.’
Lions | Cliff Avril not getting good vibe in contract talks
Franchised running back Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears are moving toward an agreement on a long-term deal, a source told NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi on Saturday.
Matt Forte ‘extremely close’ to new Bears contract
Franchised running back Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears are moving toward an agreement on a long-term deal, a source told NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears extremely close on contract
Franchised running back Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears are moving toward an agreement on a long-term deal, a source told NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.
Matt Forte, Chicago Bears ‘extremely close’ to deal
Michael Vick is well aware that his aggressive style has led to numerous injuries in past seasons. This year the Eagles quarterback is making a conscious effort to protect himself from harm.
Michael Vick aims for full year with Philadelphia Eagles