New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo has made great strides, according to head coach Bill Belichick. ‘The reps that he’s gotten on the field in preseason games and in practice,’ Belichick said, ‘I think he’s shown a lot of development – better understanding, quicker recognition and reading of the defenses, more awareness of what’s happening on the defensive side of the ball, better communication, better understanding of the offense – really everything.’

Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott and UCLA LB Myles Jack are two players the Miami Dolphins would consider trading up from No. 13 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft to select, according to sources.

UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) and his knee have scared some teams away, but according to a source the New York Giants feel Jack’s knee is ‘OK.’

UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) and his knee have scared some teams away, but according to a source the New York Giants feel Jack’s knee is ‘OK.’

San Diego Chargers OT King Dunlap (concussion) said Monday, April 25, that he is not concerned about the possibility of another concussion. ‘I’m good,’ Dunlap said. ‘As far as I’m concerned, if I have another one that’s not the end. I appreciate people being concerned, but I’m fine. I feel great. The ankle is good, head is good. Concussions, they happen. We play a contact sport.’

Free-agent OLs Nate Chandler (Panthers) and Brandon Mosley (Giants) will be with the team on a tryout basis for the team’s three-day minicamp this week.

Cincinnati Bengals OT Cedric Ogbuehi appears to be in line to start at right tackle. ‘He’ll be one of the five,’ offensive line coach Paul Alexander indicated Monday, April 25. ‘He’s got rare quickness and athleticism and he’s got ideal physical, athletic and competitive traits. He’s the real deal, the real package.’

The Denver Broncos asked about Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Bradford, according to a prominent league source. According to a league source, the asking price from the Philadelphia Eagles was too high.

UCLA LB Myles Jack had a private workout with the Oakland Raiders Thursday, April 21.

Dallas Cowboys CB Brandon Carr has agreed to accept a pay cut and is now expected to make around $6 million in base salary in 2016. He was scheduled to make $9.1 million in 2016 and have a cap hit of $13.8 million.