The Houston Texans aren’t handing anyone the starting gig under center. New coach Bill O’Brien told reporters after the first day of OTAs that the team’s quarterback competition remains “wide open.”
Bill O’Brien: Houston Texans’ QB battle wide open
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) said he is right on schedule in his rehab from back surgery. Romo said he started throwing at full velocity about a month ago.
Cowboys | Tony Romo right on schedule
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jordan Matthews has signed. Per NFL rules, all rookie contracts are four years in length. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Eagles | Jordan Matthews signs
San Diego Chargers OT Michael X. Harris (ankle) sat out of OTAs Tuesday, May 27. Harris had ankle surgery in 2013 and ended his season on Injured Reserve.
Chargers | Michael Harris sits out of OTAs
The Ravens signed No. 17 overall pick C.J. Mosley to a rookie contract on Tuesday. Will the former Alabama star linebacker become an immediate starter in Baltimore?
C.J. Mosley, Baltimore Ravens strike rookie contract
Oakland Raiders OG Lucas Nix (undisclosed) and DT Antonio D. Smith (undisclosed) did not participate in OTAs Tuesday, May 27. Nix was present but did not practice, while Smith underwent an unspecified procedure.
Raiders | Lucas Nix and Antonio Smith don’t practice
Houston Texans CB Johnathan Joseph (toe) did not participate in the first day of OTAs Tuesday, May 27.
Texans | Johnathan Joseph sits out of OTAs
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) did not participate in the first day of OTAs Tuesday, May 27.
Texans | Brian Cushing sits out of OTAs
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Telvin Smith has signed. Per NFL rules, all rookie contracts are four years in length. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Jaguars | Telvin Smith signs
Cincinnati Bengals RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis may have an uphill battle to make the team this year, according to Bengals.com editor Geoff Hobson. The Bengals will probably only keep four running backs, including Cedric Peerman, who has proven to be very valuable on special teams. After drafting Jeremy Hill, a roster battle may take place between Green-Ellis and Rex Burkhead, who offensive coordinator Hue Jackson likes a lot. Green-Ellis turns 29 in July.
Bengals | BenJarvus Green-Ellis possibly on his way out?