Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said RB Adrian Peterson (groin) was able to participate in the team’s workout Tuesday, April 29.

Footballguys View: Peterson is a machine. The Vikings will monitor him closely so there is no aggravation of the injury.
Vikings | Adrian Peterson taking part in practice

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team expects QB Kyle Orton to attend the mandatory minicamp in June. Orton did not report for the start of offseason workouts.

Footballguys View: Orton is a seasoned veteran who decided to skip voluntary workouts. He’ll be pushed by Brandon Weeden for the backup job behind Tony Romo.
Cowboys | Expect Kyle Orton to be at minicamp

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cam Heyward said he expects DE Cam Thomas to see time at defensive end and nose tackle this upcoming season.
Steelers | Cam Thomas expected to be used at DE, NT

Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cam Heyward said he expects DT Steve McLendon to significantly improve his upcoming season. ‘I’m expecting a lot out of Steve,’ Heyward said. ‘He’s struggled with some injuries (in 2013) but that’s part of the game. He’s definitely grown a lot and he sees his mistakes and definitely wants to be the best he can be.”
Steelers | Teammate expects Steve McLendon to play well

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Lance Moore said he has been told that he will used mostly as a slot receiver and that he is comfortable with that role.
Steelers | Lance Moore likely to be used in slot

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team has received calls from teams interested in trading for the 17th overall pick.
Ravens | Receiving interest in first pick

Free-agent TE Dustin Keller (knee) has recovered from the serious knee injury he suffered during the preseason and is working his way back into game shape, according to a source.
NFL | Dustin Keller recovered from injury