San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick said he has been impressed with WR Bruce Ellington this offseason. ‘Bruce has been amazing out here,’ Kaepernick said. ‘He’s picked thing up very quickly. Good route runner. Very good feel for the game and he’s made plays when we’ve given him the opportunity.’
49ers | Teammate praises Bruce Ellington
New York Giants WR Rueben Randle said the coaches have talked with him about the possibility of lining up as the slot receiver at times this upcoming season.
Giants | Rueben Randle could see time in slot
The San Diego Chargers’ meeting with free-agent CB Brandon Flowers (Chiefs) went well, but Flowers left the meeting without a contract.
Chargers | Brandon Flowers leaves without contract
While Patrick Peterson and Richard Sherman debate their standing as the NFL’s top cornerback, Antonio Cromartie tells “NFL Total Access” that he and Darrelle Revis are still on top.
Antonio Cromartie: Revis and I still NFL’s best CBs
Seattle Seahawks LB Korey Toomer (hamstring), WR Kevin Norwood (foot), LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (groin), FS Bryan Walters (shoulder), LB Heath Farwell (undisclosed) and S Dion Bailey (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 19.
Seahawks | Several players miss practice
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said LB Bruce Irvin (hip) probably will not be ready to participate until late in training camp.
Seahawks | Bruce Irvin expected to miss most of camp
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Sidney Rice (knee) is looking great at this point but there is a chance he may not be ready for the start of training camp.
Seahawks | Sidney Rice may not be ready for start of camp
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said OT Russell Okung (foot), LB Malcolm Smith (ankles) and SS Kam Chancellor (hip) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Seahawks | Three expected to be ready for camp
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said FS Earl Thomas is the leading candidate to fill the punt return role this upcoming season. WR Percy Harvin, WR Doug Baldwin and CB Richard Sherman are also candidates for the role.
Seahawks | Earl Thomas top punt return candidate
Oakland Raiders OG Austin Howard (finger) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 19, because of a finger injury. He will undergo X-rays on his injured finger.
Raiders | Austin Howard misses practice