Arizona Cardinals TE Todd Heap does not appear to be in danger of being released during training camp unless he is unable to stay healthy. Heap is scheduled to make $2 million this season.
Cardinals | Todd Heap does not appear to be cut candidate
The Arizona Cardinals believe WR Andre Roberts is ideally suited to be a slot receiver. Roberts likely will play there this season with WR Michael Floyd playing on the outside.
Cardinals | Like Andre Roberts in slot
Arizona Cardinals RB Alfonso Smith is considered the favorite for the final running back roster spot if the team decides to keep five backs on their roster. Smith likely has an edge because he has value as a special team player.
Cardinals | Alfonso Smith leader for final RB job
While Ryan Tannehill is the Dolphins quarterback of the future, the team won’t be thrusting him into the lineup. A report Monday says the rookie signal caller is not in the running for the starting spot.
Ryan Tannehill reportedly set to be Dolphins’ No. 3 QB
Arizona Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley may be the favorite over QB Richard Bartel for the No. 3 quarterback job because the team used s sixth-round draft choice on Lindley.
Our View: Lindley had arguably the strongest arm in this draft class, but suffered through a poor senior season at San Diego State which caused his draft stock to fall. He’s shown great downfield accuracy on bucket throws but needs to do so on a consistent basis. Bartel has bounced around the league for years but has made an impression in a reserve role with the Cardinals.
Cardinals | Ryan Lindley could have edge as No 3 QB
Arizona Cardinals QB Ryan Lindley may be the favorite over QB Richard Bartel for the No. 3 quarterback job because the team used s sixth-round draft choice on Lindley.
Cardinals | Ryan Lindley could have edge in No. 3 QB list
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Dan Orlovsky and Brett Ratliff will compete for the primary backup quarterback job during training camp. The team likely will decide whether to keep two or three quarterbacks on their final roster based on how Orlovsky and Ratliff perform.
Buccaneers | Two competing for backup QB job
The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with franchise free-agent PK Matt Prater on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Broncos | Matt Prater agrees to long-term contract
Chicago Bears franchise free-agent RB Matt Forte said he is the healthiest he has been in a while because sitting out the last four games of the season allowed him to heal injuries other than his knee injury. ‘I’ve been lifting a little harder this offseason and running more,’ Forte said. ‘Just because I was able to heal a lot earlier having to sit out the last four games and having that time, and I was able to heal from the other injuries.’
Bears | Matt Forte says he is in great shape
The Green Bay Packers are expected to keep only two quarterbacks on their final roster unless QB B.J. Coleman has a very impressive preseason.
Packers | Expected to keep two QBs