The Carolina Panthers and QB Cam Newton ran the ball by design on 46% of their offensive plays this year, which was highest in the NFL. The Denver Broncos allowed just 3.28 yards per rush in 2015, which was the fewest in the NFL.

Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis (forearm) was at the early portion of practice Thursday, Jan. 28, before going in for conditioning. He didn’t have a helmet but ran around and took mental repetitions.

Cleveland Browns new head coach Hue Jackson has yet to meet with QB Johnny Manziel, and Manziel hasn’t tried to reach out to the team’s new head coach in the two weeks since he’s been hired. ‘There’s no rhyme or reason why I haven’t talked to him, but it’s just the process I’m in right now. I’m just kind of picking the guys as I go,’ Jackson said. Jackson has studied tape of Manziel and knows that he’s athletic and can succeed in the NFL, but he suggested that talent alone doesn’t make a quarterback.

Cleveland Browns new head coach Hue Jackson has yet to meet with QB Johnny Manziel, and Manziel hasn’t tried to reach out to the team’s new head coach in the two weeks since he’s been hired. ‘There’s no rhyme or reason why I haven’t talked to him, but it’s just the process I’m in right now. I’m just kind of picking the guys as I go,’ Jackson said. Jackson has studied tape of Manziel and knows that he’s athletic and can succeed in the NFL, but he suggested that talent alone doesn’t make a quarterback.

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (rest), RB Mike Tolbert (knee) and RB Fozzy Whittaker (ankle) were out of practice again Thursday, Jan. 28.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte hasn’t had any meaningful contract talks with the team as of a couple of weeks ago.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent RB Matt Forte hasn’t had any meaningful contract talks with the team as of a couple of weeks ago.

Oakland Raiders WR Amari Cooper (foot) was nearly shut down in December due to a foot injury. General manager Reggie McKenzie said Wednesday, Dec. 27, that he was impressed how the rookie toughed it out and finished the season.

Ohio State WR Braxton Miller was impressive in his Senior Bowl practice Tuesday, Jan. 26, catching the ball well. He has picked up the nuances of the wide receiver position well, and his stock is improving heading into the NFL Draft.

Rutgers WR Leonte Carroo finished the day Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Senior Bowl practice showing his route running is better than expected. He also displayed soft, strong hands while using his big frame to block out defenders for the reception.