Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said LB Daryl Washington is walking a very thin line right now due to his legal issues. ‘He’s had double incidents and, as an organization, that throws a red flag up,’ Arians said.
Cardinals | Daryl Washington on thin ice
San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis practiced exclusively with the wide receivers in the most recent minicamp.
49ers | Vernon Davis practiced with WRs
Tony Romo has his fans and his critics. Dallas Cowboys great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach says Romo can lead the ‘Boys to a championship.
Roger Staubach: Cowboys ‘lucky’ to have Tony Romo
New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who is running for re-election this year, made an interesting reveal Tuesday when asked about his favorite sports teams.
Chris Christie confessional: He is a Dallas Cowboys fan
New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who is running for re-election this year, made an interesting reveal Tuesday when asked about his favorite sports teams.
Chris Christie confesses he is a Dallas Cowboys fan
Carolina Panthers TE Ben Hartsock spent most of his first nine seasons in the NFL clearing space for running backs and protecting quarterbacks, rarely getting any balls thrown his way. However, during minicamp, QB Cam Newton targeted Hartsock on a number of underneath routes and Hartsock did not have any noticeable drops.
Panthers | Ben Hartsock to see more targets?
Carolina Panthers undrafted rookie SS Robert Lester reportedly looked good during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp, and he is in the mix for the starting strong safety spot opposite FS Chrles Godfrey.
Panthers | Robert Lester in mix for job
Carolina Panthers DE Star Lotulelei showed up to offseason workouts in good shape. The team also drafted pass-rusher DT Kawann Short, so it was thought Lotulelei might come out in certain passing situations. However, Lotulelei was on the field a lot during minicamp, and head coach Ron Rivera said Lotulelei has ‘come a long way’ as far as using his hands to shed blockers.
Panthers | Star Lotulelei in good shape
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera says both cornerback spots are wide open, but CBs Josh Norman and Josh Thomas spent a lot of time working with the first-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. Secondary coach Steve Wilks said Norman came back for his second NFL season more disciplined and focused after being benched toward the end of last season due to inconsistent play and freelancing in coverage.
Panthers | Both CB spots wide open
The Atlanta Falcons and QB Matt Ryan both would like to extend the quarterback’s contract, but an agreement has not yet been reached. However, casual talks are ongoing, with the expectation that things will heat up after the July 4 holiday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Falcons | Matt Ryan extension talks expected to pick up