The Washington Redskins’ nickname has been the subject of controversy for years. Ten members of Congress want the name changed. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell responded Wednesday.
Roger Goodell defends Washington Redskins’ nickname
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson said the team does not really have a running back depth chart at this point. ‘There really is no pecking order other than that’s how we ended the season. Guys are jumping in accordingly and rotating themselves. There really is no rhyme or reason to it,’ Wilson said. RB Jonathan Dwyer will enter training camp as No. 1 on the depth chart because he finished last season there.
Steelers | No depth chart for RBs
Mark Sanchez plans to hold his Jets West camp in California this summer. But when Geno Smith was asked if he’d be among the New York Jets in attendance, his reply made for more drama.
Geno Smith going to Sanchez’s Jets West? QB won’t say
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell and Isaac Redman appear to be the only two running backs that are guaranteed a roster spot this season. RBs Jonathan Dwyer, Baron Batch and LaRod Stephens-Howling could compete for two roster spots during camp.
Steelers | Two RBs appear to be safe
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said LB Chad Greenway (knee) underwent successful knee surgery Wednesday, June 12. Frazier said Greenway should be ready for the start of training camp.
Vikings | Chad Greenway undergoes surgery
New England Patriots FB James Develin is receiving some reps at tight end during minicamp this week.
Patriots | James Develin seeing time at TE
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola has established himself as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver by his performance during offseason workouts. He is shifty, quick and dynamic with the ball in space. He has also shown enough speed to stress a defense vertically. Amendola appears to have a clear rapport with QB Tom Brady.
Patriots | Danny Amendola clearly No. 1 receiver
Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles (knee) was able to fully participate in practice for the second consecutive day Wednesday, June 12.
Lions | Ryan Broyles able to practice
Detroit Lions OTs Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard have been splitting reps at right tackle with the first-team offense during organized team activities and minicamp.
Lions | Two splitting reps at RT
Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush (ankle) tweaked his ankle during practice Wednesday, June 12, but was able to return.
Lions | Reggie Bush briefly leaves practice with injury