Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu (knee) said he doesn’t necessarily want to play if he’s only at 90% health when the regular season begins. Mathieu’s goal was to return by the regular season opener Sept. 11, but he doesn’t want to make the mistake of coming back too early, which he said he did when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in 2013.

Footballguys View: We’ll be watching this situation closely as it continues to unfold. Obviously Mathieu is a fine player but injuries have knocked his pro career off track. Mathieu did say his rehabilitation is going as planned so far, though, but he wants to come back properly.

Jacksonville Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey (knee) will play a lot in his rookie season, according to general manager David Caldwell. Caldwell thinks tests on Ramsey’s torn meniscus this week will come back positive. However, the coaching staff is still ‘holding their breath’ that the second opinion Ramsey receives will confirm the injury is minor.

Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jets) wants to re-sign with the New York Jets. ‘I would like to be back,’ Fitzpatrick said. He’s been in a three-month contract stalemate with the Jets.

Cleveland Browns WR Brian Hartline was released Monday, May 23, according to a source.

Carolina Panthers LB Shaq Thompson was involved in a head-on car crash Sunday, May 22, but was not injured. Thompson was cited for crossing the center line.

Free-agent WR Vincent Brown (Chargers) is signing an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Monday, May 23, according to a source.

New York Giants WR Victor Cruz (knee, calf) and RB Orleans Darkwa (leg) were both working on the side with trainers during practice Monday, May 23. The Giants continue to take it slow with Cruz.

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns (hernia) was limited during organized team activities Monday, May 23, due to a sports hernia.

Free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jets) dispelled rumors that he was considering retirement Monday, May 23. ‘I’m playing,’ Fitzpatrick said. ‘I’m playing football next year.’

New York Giants CB Eli Apple worked on the outside and at nickel cornerback during organized team activities Monday, May 23. ‘It’s going to be a challenging transition,’ Apple said of working in the slot.