Oakland Raiders LB Miles Burris is pleasing the coaching staff, and he has been seeing a lot of action with the first-team defense on the weakside in offseason workouts.
Raiders | Miles Burris impressing

The Carolina Panthers listed CB Charles Godfrey (Achilles’) as a limited participant during organized team activities, but Godfrey did very little in practice.
Panthers | Charles Godfrey limited in practice

Updating a previous report, the Green Bay Packers officially released RB Johnathan Franklin Friday, June 20.
Packers | Officially release Johnathan Franklin

New England Patriots RB James White may put RB Brandon Bolden on the bubble for a roster spot, according to a source. RB Roy Finch and TE Justin Jones could also make the team as undrafted rookies, while either RBs Stephen Houston or Jonas Gray could make the team in RB LeGarrette Blount’s previous role.
Patriots | Brandon Bolden may be on the bubble

New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola and QB Tom Brady have developed a nice rapport this offseason, according to a source. WR Kenbrell Thompkins also impressed during drills, beating new CB Brandon Browner frequently.
Patriots | Danny Amendola and Tom Brady building chemistry

New England Patriots WRs Kenbrell Thompkins and Josh Boyce may not have proven enough to earn the team’s fifth wide receiver spot, according to a source. They both struggled as rookies and New England brought in WR Brandon LaFell and drafted WR Jeremy Gallon for competition.
Patriots | Kenbrell Thompkin, Josh Boyce not locks to make team

New England Patriots rookie QB Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t ready to be the team’s No. 2 quarterback, according to a source. The source added that it would benefit the team to keep QB Ryan Mallett for another season as Garoppolo continues to learn from too many fumbles, interceptions and indecisive moments.
Patriots | Jimmy Garoppolo not ready for backup spot

New England Patriots WR Brandon LaFell could play the ‘Aaron Hernandez’ role this year, according to a source. LaFell’s former coach, Ron Rivera, said LaFell knew the tight end position in addition to all of their wide receiver positions. It helps that the Patriots aren’t deep at tight end behind TE Rob Gronkowski.
Patriots | Brandon LaFell could take on Aaron Hernandez role

New England Patriots OT Nate Solder, OG Logan Mankins, C Ryan Wendell and OT Sebastian Vollmer are all virtual locks for starting on the offensive line this year, according to a source.
Patriots | Four offensive linemen spots seem set

New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly may be in trouble heading into training camp, according to a source. Sophomore OG Josh Kline has impressed coaches, and the team would save $3 million by letting Connolly go.
Patriots | Dan Connolly may not make final roster