Houston Texans defensive backs coach Vance Joseph said Friday, July 6, that CB Brandon Harris was limited to just nine games as a rookie last season, mostly playing on special teams, because he wasn’t ready to play a major role last season. ‘We had guys last year who were playing well for us to win. So, I wasn’t down on Harris for not being ready to play last year,’ Joseph said. ‘And that’s the thing about me. If a guy’s ready to play, I’m gonna play him. If he’s not ready, I’m not gonna play him.’
Texans | Taking it slow with Brandon Harris

New England Patriots CB Ras-I Dowling (hip) was able to participate fully in offseason activities, and he is on track to be on the field for the first day of training camp July 26.
Patriots | Ras-I Dowling participates fully

Baylor WR Josh Gordon will hold his Pro Day Tuesday, July 10, at Rice University in Houston, as he gets ready for the NFL Supplemental Draft. The reasons he stated for entering the draft are purely due to financial need.
NFL | Josh Gordon to hold Pro Day July 10

Free-agent WR Antwaan Randle El (Steelers) will announce his retirement from the National Football League July 14 at his skills training academy, according to his brother.
NFL | Antwaan Randle El to announce retirement

Philadelphia Eagles PK Alex Henery showed plenty of power and height with his kicks during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. He appears to be kicking with plenty of confidence.
Eagles | Alex Henery kicked with power

Philadelphia Eagles WR Mardy Gilyard, CB Cliff Harris and WR Damaris Johnson might get a chance to return kickoffs during training camp and the preseason. Johnson’s biggest competition for a roster spot might come from WR Chad Hall.
Eagles | Three to get chance on kickoff returns

Philadelphia Eagles OL Steve Vallos might be the leading candidate to serve as the backup center heading into training camp and the preseason. OL Michael Gibson looks to have the best chance of landing the backup guard job.
Eagles | Two candidates emerge for backup OL jobs

Philadelphia Eagles OT King Dunlap looks to be the top backup offensive tackle heading into training camp and the preseason.
Eagles | King Dunlap looks to be top backup

Philadelphia Eagles TE Clay Harbor moves well, and might be given the chance to stretch the field a bit. The Eagles have been missing a tight end who has the ability to move the ball down field in the air.
Eagles | Clay Harbor might get chance to stretch field

Philadelphia Eagles TEs Brett Brackett and Chase Ford are competing for roster spots, and both showed off good speed for their position. They have a shot at a spot on the 53-man roster if the team chooses to keep three tight ends.
Eagles | Two TEs looking for opportunity