Recently acquired by the Philadelphia Eagles, Darren Sproles will help fill the hole left by DeSean Jackson. But the running back bristles at the idea of being called a wide receiver. Does coach Chip Kelly agree?
Darren Sproles calls wide receiver perception ‘crazy’
The Seattle Seahawks were a wrecking ball in 2013. That didn’t stop quarterback Russell Wilson from saying there are still a lot of ways his team can improve — and get even better — in 2014.
Russell Wilson: Seahawks ‘can be better’ in 2014
In today’s Three and Out: The Cowboys might have found their complement to DeMarco Murray; the Jets are planning to strategically deploy Chris Johnson.
Green Bay Packers TE Brandon Bostick (foot) reported in at 270 pounds and said he wasn’t able to run until four weeks ago. He hopes to drop 10 pounds before training camp.
Packers | Brandon Bostick overweight
Julio Jones played only five games in 2013 as the Chicago Bears’ Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery nabbed the top wide receiver duo ranking. Jones and teammate Roddy White plan to restake their claim in 2014.
Julio Jones: Roddy White and I are ‘best one-two’ in NFL
New York Jets running backs coach Anthony Lynn said the team plans to limit RB Chris Johnson’s touches to keep him fresh. ‘He’s got some miles on him,’ Lynn said. ‘So we’re going to have to be strategic in how we use him, and when we use him, to keep him fresh so that he can be the explosive guy that I know that he can be.’ Johnson will be in a committee with Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell.
Jets | To limit Chris Johnson
Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Geoff Hobson believes the Bengals will sign QB Andy Dalton to an extension before the start of the season.
Bengals | Andy Dalton not expected to walk
Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Geoff Hobson believes Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson wants to have a more ball-possession offense that runs it more but sets up more explosive passes efficiently. That would mean fewer pass plays, but more potential big plays off of play-action.
Bengals | Want ball-possession offense
Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Montgomery was cited in the morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, and ticketed for speeding after being pulled over for allegedly driving 89 mph in a 55 mph zone. He was fined $355 and released on his own recognizance. Montgomery, playing for his third team in 14 months, was released by the Houston Texans last season for allegedly smoking marijuana in his hotel room.
Bengals | Sam Montgomery cited for speeding
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Ricky Stanzi could be the No. 2 quarterback this upcoming season if the team decides to keep three quarterbacks on the final roster. Stanzi’s spot on the final roster likely will depend on how QB Blake Bortles progresses during training camp.
Jaguars | Ricky Stanzi could be No. 2 QB