Free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez’s uncle’s Bristol, Conn., home was searched by police Wednesday, June 26. Police were seen taking photos of a black folder that was removed from the home.
NFL | Another home searched in Aaron Hernandez case
Former New England Patriots OT Matt Light had disparaging remarks about former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez. ‘I never talk about other guys, but I will say I have never embraced – never believed in – anything Aaron Hernandez stood for,’ Light said.
Patriots | Former teammate rips Aaron Hernandez
Barkevious Mingo’s production tailed off at LSU last season, but fellow rookies Luke Joeckel and D.J. Fluker believe the Cleveland Browns got a stud pass rusher in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Barkevious Mingo draws praise from Joeckel, Fluker
When healthy, Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas is one of the team’s most dynamic players. After missing minicamp, he says he’s feeling great and hoping to enter this season at “100 percent.”
Detroit Lions’ Louis Delmas: Knee is ’88 to 90 percent’
Seattle Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin reportedly was a standout during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. He and rookie WR Chris Harper were impressive, but they are still behind WRs Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice and Golden Tate as far as the pecking order is concerned.
Seahawks | Doug Baldwin stands out
Seattle Seahawks WR Golden Tate is playing on the last year of his rookie contract. He was second on the team with 45 receptions in 2012, but the team has since added WR Percy Harvin.
Seahawks | Golden Tate entering contract year
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee) said Wednesday, June 26, that he is not quite back to 100 percent after multiple knee injuries last season. ‘I’m feeling great. I’m not all the way back 100 percent yet, but I can go around the range of 88 or 90 percent right now,’ Delmas said. ‘I still got a long road ahead of me. I plan on going through camp, trying to build my knee up as much as possible so I can go into the season 100 percent.’
Lions | Louis Delmas not 100 percent
New York Jets RB Bilal Powell is in need of a strong training camp and preseason to stick around, as the team brought in RBs Chris Ivory and Mike Goodson during the offseason. Powell and RB Joe McKnight are fighting for jobs, and McKnight has value due to his skills as a kick returner. Powell’s value increases if Goodson is suspended for his recent arrest.
Jets | Bilal Powell fighting for roster spot
New York Jets TE Konrad Reuland’s roster spot might be in jeopardy following the signing of TE Kellen Winslow (knee). The fate of Reuland could be tied to Winslow’s health.
Jets | Konrad Reuland’s job in jeopardy
New York Jets WR Clyde Gates needs to have a strong training camp and preseason if he wants to win a roster spot. Gates is on the team because former offensive coordinator Tony Sparano liked Gates from their days together with the Miami Dolphins, but Sparano has since moved on to a job with the Oakland Raiders.
Jets | Time is now for Clyde Gates