New England Patriots WR Jeremy Gallon’s ability to return kicks and punts could improve his chances of making the final roster this season. RB LeGarrette Blount was the team’s main kick returner last year, but he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason.
Patriots | Jeremy Gallon could help out on special teams
NCAA, others file in Northwestern union effort
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Minnesota Vikings FB Jerome Felton could receive decreased playing time on offense this upcoming season unless he can find a niche in several different facets of the offense.
Footballguys View: Felton’s role as blocker decreased tremendously last season and with Matt Asiata playing well and rookie Jerick McKinnon looking good in OTAs and minicamps.
Vikings | Jerome Felton could see playing time drop
Green Bay Packers DE Jerel Worthy will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp, because he is not guaranteed to make the team.
Packers | Jerel Worthy not guaranteed a spot
Indianapolis Colts WRs Da’Rick Rogers and Griff Whalen have a better chance to make the final roster if the team decides to keep six receivers on the final roster, because WR LaVon Brazill has been suspended for the 2014 season.
Colts | Two WRs have better chances to make team
Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Josh Gordon’s suspension appeal hearing will be held at the end of July, according to a source familiar with the appeal’s timing.
Josh Gordon appeal hearing scheduled for late July
Some people close to Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon are concerned that Gordon may have a hard time getting back into the NFL if he is away from the team and his support system for a year, according to sources.
Browns | Some worried about Josh Gordon if out for year
Tennessee Titans PKs Maikon Bonani and Travis Coons will compete for the kicker job during training camp. Bonani may have an edge because he has a stronger leg.
Titans | Two to compete for kicker job
Tennessee Titans RB Shonn Greene (knee) will need to compete for playing time during training camp, because he missed 13 practices this offseason while recovering from offseason surgery.
Titans | Shonn Greene will need to compete for time
Tennessee Titans CB Marc Anthony will be given the chance to compete for a spot on the final roster during training camp, according to head coach Ken Whisenhunt. Anthony said he worked mostly as an outside cornerback during offseason workouts.
Titans | Marc Anthony to compete for roster spot