The Tennessee Titans likely will not pick up the fifth-year option in QB Jake Locker’s contract. The team may look to sign Locker at a contract extension at some point.
Titans | Unlikely to pick up Jake Locker’s option
Auburn DE Dee Ford said he believes he will be able to play in a 3-4 defensive alignment even though he played defensive end in college.
NFL | Dee Ford thinks he can play in 3-4
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said CB Darius Slay has to improve in certain areas but believes he will play better with reps and time. Austin said Slay has shown flashes of great play but needs to improve his consistency.
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Lions | DC looking for improvement from Darius Slay
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said CB Darius Slay has to improve in certain areas but believes he will play better with reps and time. Austin said Slay has shown flashes of great play but needs to improve his consistency.
Lions | DC looking for improvement from Darius Byrd
Colter to meet with legislators about N’western union
Colter to meet with legislators about N’western union
The Atlanta Falcons have no interest in Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson.
Falcons | No interest in Chris Johnson
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (shoulder) believes he will be cleared for full activity this week, after recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Footballguys View: Martin is looking to have a bounce-back year in 2014. His sophomore season was a disappointment due to this injury, but if healthy Martin is a top 12 fantasy RB.
Buccaneers | Doug Martin close to being medically cleared
Tavon Austin struggled in 2013, but the Rams’ Jeff Fisher believes the speedy wide receiver will show big improvements this season. The St. Louis offense might be counting on it.
Jeff Fisher expecting big things from Tavon Austin
Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce says he will be ready by training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Ravens’ shaky run game — and Ray Rice’s legal troubles — necessitate a healthy Pierce in 2014.
Ravens’ Bernard Pierce says he’ll be ready for camp
Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce says he will be ready by training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Raven’s shaky run game — and Ray Rice’s legal troubles — necessitate a healthy Pierce in 2014.
Ravens’ Bernard Pierce to be ready for training camp