Houston Texans RB Ben Tate worked with the first-team offense during organized team activities (OTAs) with RB Arian Foster (calf) away from the team due to injury. Tate gets six total practices to shine in the top spot. ‘He steps up today and works as the starter, but Ben’s been working good either way,’ head coach Gary Kubiak said. ‘He’s had a really good offseason; he’s been here every day, and it’s an opportunity for him this next six practices to be the bell cow, so to speak, and that’ll be good for him in the long run.’ Tate is entering the final year of his contract.
Texans | Ben Tate getting chance to shine

Houston Texans FS Ed Reed (hip) is not in attendance at organized team activities (OTAs), as he is in Atlanta continue to rehab after minor hip surgery. Reed is expected to join the team before their three-day mandatory minicamp from June 11-13.
Texans | Ed Reed continues to rehab

The absence of Houston Texans FS Ed Reed (hip) from organized team activities (OTAs) has meant more work for SS Shiloh Keo, SS Eddie Pleasant and FS D.J. Swearinger.
Texans | More reps for trio of safeties

Detroit Lions DL Ronnell Lewis is working as the second-team left defensive end behind DL Jason Jones with DL Devin Taylor (hamstring) sidelined during organized team activities (OTAs).
Lions | Ronnell Lewis seeing more reps

Detroit Lions DL Devin Taylor (hamstring) is not participating in organized team activities (OTAs) due to a hamstring injury.
Lions | Devin Taylor not participating

The New York Giants signed free-agent LB Kyle Bosworth (Jaguars) Wednesday, May 29. Bosworth is the nephew of former NFL LB Brian Bosworth.
Giants | Kyle Bosworth added

The New York Giants signed undrafted free-agent TE Chase Clement Wednesday, May 29.
Giants | Chase Clement signed

The New York Giants brought in free-agent FBs Mike Cox (Falcons) and Tony Fiammetta (Patriots) for workouts Wednesday, May 29.
Giants | Two worked out

New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas (knee) said Wednesday, May 29, that he has already been cleared to return from his third anterior cruciate ligament surgery, but the team is simply taking it slow with him as a precaution.
Giants | Taking it slow with Terrell Thomas

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed undrafted free-agent RB Matt X. Brown (Temple) Wednesday, May 29, according to a source.
Buccaneers | Matt Brown added