The Denver Broncos could start RB Ronnie Hillman for Week 1, but he is expected to eventually give way to rookie RB Montee Ball, perhaps by the end of September. Veteran RB Knowshon Moreno likely will be used often, as he is the best pass-protecting running back on the team.
Broncos | Offensive backfield notes

Paul Klee, of the Colorado Springs Gazette, believes the primary reason free-agent RB Willis McGahee (knee, Broncos) is no longer a Denver Broncos roster member is because of his health status. Broncos head coach John Fox said McGahee’s decision to skip voluntary minicamp had nothing to do with the veteran’s release.
NFL | Willis McGahee released because of his knee injury?

Detroit Lions DE Jason Jones is perfectly fine with flying under the radar of the media.
Lions | Jason Jones likes being under the radar

Miami Dolphins OT Tyson Clabo believes he has to earn his way into a leadership role with his new team. At 31 years old, he is the second oldest player on Miami’s roster.
Dolphins | Tyson Clabo not yet ready to assume leadership role

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson clarified but ultimately stood behind his comments about wanting to have the Eagles’ starting quarterback named before training camp.
Eagles | DeSean Jackson clarifies QB comments

Seattle Seahawks CB Brandon Browner responded to San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh’s recent comments about the Seahawks’ rash of performance-enhancing drugs violations.
Seahawks | Brandon Browner addresses Jim Harbaugh’s comments

Buffalo Bills DE Mario Williams warned his teammates about staying in shape in the weeks leading up to training camp.
Bills | Mario Williams cautions teammates

Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) is not worried about his contract expiring after this season, saying it will take care of itself.
Redskins | Brian Orakpo not worried about contract situation

Denver Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno is getting healthier and getting a small handful of first-team reps this offseason. Moreno knows that he may be behind Ronnie Hillman and rookie Montee Ball (Wisconsin) but he’s pushing for more playing time after the release of Willis McGahee. “It’s not an opportunity now that he’s gone because I’m trying to push for more time even if he was here. When he’s not here I still have six other guys to compete with. So it’s just a matter of his experience I was competing with.”

Our View: Moreno may be third on the depth chart right now and the team is bringing him back slowly as he recovers from the knee injury he suffered in the playoff game against the Ravens. He proved last year that he could be a capable starter if called upon. We’ll see Ball and Hillman compete for the starting job in training camp. Moreno gives the team veteran insurance in case the two younger backs don’t work out or get hurt.
Broncos | Moreno pushing for more playing time