Free-agent LB Ausar Walcott (Browns) was not claimed off waivers and has become a free agent.
NFL | Ausar Walcott not claimed

New England Patriots TE Michael Hoomanawanui could get a bigger role in the offense this season after the team released TE Aaron Hernandez.

Our View: “Uh-oh” is an athletic TE who knows how to use his frame to get open. However, we’ve been hearing more this offseason about 2013 UDFA Zach Sudfeld (Nevada). We’ll see guys like Daniel Fells, Sudfeld, and Hoomanawanui compete for more playing time.
Patriots | Michael Hoomanawanui could get bigger role

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he believes DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back) will be ready for the start of the regular season. Tuck said Pierre-Paul also believes he will be ready for Week 1.
Giants | Teammate thinks Jason Pierre-Paul will be ready

Updating a continuing story, if free agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) signs with another NFL team, he would be required to have a hearing with commissioner Roger Goodell to determine if he should be suspended or other action be taken before his legal case is resolved.
NFL | If signed, Aaron Hernandez would face NFL hearing

Free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) was not claimed off waivers and has become a free agent.
NFL | Aaron Hernandez not claimed

Dallas Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar will not be given the No. 2 tight end job and will have to compete with TE James Hanna for the job during training camp.
Cowboys | Gavin Escobar will not be handed No. 2 TE job

New Orleans Saints LB Junior Galette saw time at strongside outside linebacker and weakside outside linebacker during offseason workouts.
Saints | Junior Galette sees time at both OLB spots

The Baltimore Ravens could consider signing TE Dennis Pitta and OT Michael Oher to contract extensions at some point before next offseason.
Ravens | Two could be options for extensions

Detroit Lions RBs Theo Riddick and Steven Miller could compete for one roster spot during training camp because both are speed backs that could be used as a kick returner.

Our View: Riddick (2013 sixth-round) played both RB and slot WR during his time in college at Notre Dame. He also contributed as a return man for the Fighting Irish. Miller (2013 undrafted) played his college ball at Appalachian State and was a standout player because of his big play ability. We like Miller’s willingness to run inside, lower his shoulder, and keep his feet moving upon contact. Either back is a good option for the practice squad if they don’t make the final roster.
Lions | Two RBs could compete for one spot