New Orleans Saints rookie WR Michael Thomas practiced with the first-team offense during organized team activities Thursday, May 26, with WR Brandin Cooks (undisclosed) missing practice.

New Orleans Saints RB C.J. Spiller’s (knee) health and movement skills are noticeably different so far this offseason, according to head coach Sean Payton. ‘He worked his butt off in the offseason to get the strength back in that leg he [injured],’ Payton said. ‘That’s been real encouraging.’

Footballguys View: Spiller has upside but at 29 and beat up, it’s not a lot. He’s well behind everyone else there and we don’t see him as worth a roster spot.

Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill said the Dolphins will mix things up in new head coach Adam Gase’s offense. Tannehill said there’s more variability and versatility under Gase than there was with former offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. Tannehill will also be adjusting more on the fly, whether that’s with routes, protection or even just the play in general.

Footballguys View: Gase is going to find out real quick how much he can depend on his quarterback. Tannehill has made some strides but can still be erratic. Gase’s offense is exciting, and could produce some good points if Tannehill is up to the task. We see him as a solid QB2 but he has some upside in this scheme.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie S Ryan Smith’s (undisclosed) injury is not serious and he should return to action soon, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.

Cleveland Browns DE Emmanuel Ogbah signed his four-year rookie contract Thursday, May 26. Financial terms were undisclosed.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and TE Martellus Bennett connected several times in the red zone, including some touchdowns, during organized team activities Thursday, May 26. Bennett was New England’s primary tight end in practice with TE Rob Gronkowski (undisclosed) not practicing.

New England Patriots WR DeAndre Carter showed quickness and good hands out of the slot during organized team activities Thursday, May 26.

New England Patriots CBs Malcolm Butler (knee), Logan Ryan (knee), Duron Harmon (knee) and Nate Ebner, LS Joe Cardona, OG Tre Jackson (knee), OL Josh Kline (biceps), OL Shaquille Mason (biceps), DE Frank Kearse (biceps) and OT Sebastian Vollmer (biceps) OT Nate Solder (biceps) and Alan Branch (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 26. Cardona is currently with the Navy, while Ebner is out of country for the World Rugby Sevens Series.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (foot), RB LeGarrette Blount (knee), RB Dion Lewis (knee), WR Danny Amendola (ankle, knee) and TE Rob Gronkowski (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 26.

Denver Broncos DE DeMarcus Ware’s (back) linger back issues are concerning to defensive coordinator Wade Phillips. ‘Sure, it’s a concern because he was out several games last year,’ Phillips said.