Cardinals | Chris Johnson could start for Arizona

Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Johnson could claim the starting job in Arizona’s backfield despite head coach Bruce Arians claiming that RB David Johnson is the bell cow back, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Josh Weinfuss.

Footballguys View: No matter who is the starter, the Cardinals are likely to use some form of RBBC. Chris Johnson proved last year that he still has some left in the tank…before getting hurt. David Johnson proved that he can be a big-time runner and receiver in the NFL. We think the latter gets the starting job with the seasoned veteran working as a change-of-pace back.

Chiefs | Justin Houston may not start season

Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin Houston (knee) may not begin the regular season on the active roster, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Adam Teicher.

Footballguys View: Zero surprise here. Houston should begin the season on the PUP list which would force him to miss the first six weeks of the regular season. After that point, the Chiefs would have three weeks to decide whether or not to activate Houston or put him on season-ending Injured Reserve. Houston is still recovering from surgery in February on his torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Cowboys | Darren McFadden could be traded

Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden may end up as trade bait before the regular season, in the opinion of ESPNDallas.com’s Todd Archer.

Footballguys View: Yeah, that’s fine and all but to which team? We just can’t imagine teams lined up around the block to add the oft-injured veteran back. The Cowboys could trade McFadden, but they better not be expecting much in return. They are more than set at the position with star rookie Ezekiel Elliott and veteran Alfred Morris.

Texans | J.J. Watt could return soon

Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt (groin) said he feels really good and hopes to return to practice soon.

Footballguys View: The Texans are wise to be cautious with their superstar here. The team has built and incredible roster on both sides of the ball and if QB Brock Osweiler doesn’t screw it up, the Texans can make a run at the postseason again in 2016.