Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said he is not sure if Greg Childs (knee) will receive medical clearance for the start of training camp. Frazier did not rule out the possibility of Childs practicing early in camp.
Vikings | Unsure about Greg Childs’ status for camp
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said QB Geno Smith is not ready to be a starting quarterback at this point but expects Smith to improve during training camp. ‘It’s not an easy process, but it’s one that I have confidence that when we get to Cortland…I think you’re going to see the guy keep improving and improving and improving,’ Ryan said.
Jets | Coach expects Geno Smith to improve
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said QB Tarvaris Jackson and Brady Quinn will compete for the backup quarterback job during training camp.
Seahawks | Two to compete for No. 2 QB job
The Chicago Bears will sign undrafted free-agent OL A.J. Lindeman (Toledo).
Bears | Will sign A.J. Lindeman
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DT Sedrick Ellis signed a one-year deal worth $1 million. The deal includes a $285,000 signing bonus.
Bears | Sedrick Ellis contract update
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians told reporters that when he was with the Indianapolis Colts as offensive coordinator and eventually interim head coach last season, WR Reggie Wayne started to embrace the idea of lining up at different spots along the line of scrimmage. Arians said WR Larry Fitzgerald has welcomed the idea, as well, as he’s being tried in the ‘X,’ ‘Z’ and ‘F’ positions.
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald’s situation resembles Reggie Wayne’s
The Seattle Seahawks signed QB Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year deal after he passed his physical.
Seahawks | Sign Tarvaris Jackson
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the Cowboys will look at giving ILB Sean Lee an extension.
Cowboys | Expect to consider Sean Lee extension
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed Tarvaris Jackson to a one-year contract, Jeff Darlington reported per a source. Will he have the edge on Brady Quinn to be Russell Wilson’s backup at quarterback?
Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle Seahawks sign contract
Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (back) revealed that the back injury he suffered in March was a slight fracture in his L-5 vertebrae. He was filming a workout session for BuffaloBills.com when it happened. Johnson said he was given a cortisone shot and an epidural during his recovery.
Bills | Stevie Johnson had back fracture