Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hernia) said he is close to 100 percent after recovering from surgery to fix a sports hernia this offseason. He resumed lifting weights just over a month after his procedure in February. ‘It was a cakewalk compared to recovering from the ACL and what I had to go through to bounce back from that,’ he said.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson near 100 percent
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he does not think RB Mikel Leshoure (hamstring) is dealing with a long-term injury. Schwartz said the team is taking a cautious approach with Leshoure because they do not want him to rush him back.
Lions | Coach does not think Mikel Leshoure’s injury is long term
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Sean Spence (knee) said he’s expecting to play at some point this year after injuring his left knee in the preseason finale last year. Spence underwent surgery to fix three torn ligaments in his knee. He can run but is sitting out of organized team activities as a precaution. There is no timetable for when Spence will be able to play.
Steelers | Sean Spence expects to play
Rob Gronkowski is going to spend some more time under the knife, which is starting to affect his fantasy value. Marcas Grant looks at what this means for Gronk, Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots.
More surgery coming for Rob Gronkowski. Now what?
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm) will need to undergo back surgery this offseason and is tentatively scheduled to undergo the procedure in mid-June. He likely will miss at least part of training camp.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski to have back surgery
Rob Gronkowski’s injury-riddled offseason continued, with Albert Breer reporting that the New England Patriots tight end will need back surgery. Will Gronk be back for Week 1?
Rob Gronkowski to have back surgery next month
Rob Gronkowski’s injury-riddled offseason continued with Wednesday’s news that Gronk will need to have back surgery. Will the New England Patriots have their tight end for Week 1?
Gronk to have back surgery, likely to miss part of camp
A cause of death was not determined Wednesday after an autopsy on Cullen Finnerty, who played Division II football and was one of the most successful quarterbacks in college history.
Sheriff: No immediate cause of death for ex-QB Cullen Finnerty
C.J. Spiller was rarely used as the Buffalo Bills’ featured back under Chan Gailey. Will new coach Doug Marrone give Spiller a chance to prove he can shoulder the load?
Doug Marrone: C.J. Spiller can be Bills’ featured back
The Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson is being used as a kick returner during organized team activities.
Vikings | Cordarrelle Patterson being used as returner