Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton still has an awful lot of room to grow, in the words of head coach Ron Rivera. ‘As he continues to learn and understand more and more about offensive and defensive plays, his decision-making is going to be even better,’ Rivera said. ‘As long as he continues to stay healthy and keep getting better physically and work on his base fundamentals, I think the young man is going to get better.’

Footballguys View: The eight best player in Pro Football Focus’ 101 Top Players list, Newton is still an unfinished product. He collapse near the end of the Super Bowl – as well as his press conference afterwards – show that. Still, he won a lot of Fantasy Championships last season and we expect him to continue to get better and better. He’s a lock as a QB1 and could go as high as late first round in fantasy drafts.

Free-agent OT Laurence Gibson (Chiefs) was signed by the Atlanta Falcons Thursday, May 19.

Carolina Panthers WR Avius Capers was re-signed Thursday, May 19.

Free-agent SS James Ihedigbo (Lions) isn’t ready to retire from the NFL and wants to play for a team that is capable of winning right now.

Dallas Cowboys WR Terrance Williams is in the final year of his rookie contract, but he’s focused on the upcoming season, not a possible extension or new team. ‘Now, I’m just ready to be quiet and work and let my play speak for [itself],’ Williams said. ‘You can always talk [about] what you’re going to do and then if it doesn’t go as planned, it’s like a slap to your face. So I’m just ready to work and just show my play.’

The deadline for free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jets) could be sooner than expected. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport posits that the first legitimate deadline is when the Jets’ organized team activities start Tuesday, May 24.

Jacksonville Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey, the Jags’ first-round pick, suffered a knee injury, according to a source. It’s believed to be a small meniscus tear, but a second opinion is coming next week. If everything is fine, Ramsey could be back by the start of training camp.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Patrick Murray was released Thursday, May 19.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) will be limited in organized team activities, according to head coach Andy Reid.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles (knee) will be limited in organized team activities, according to head coach Andy Reid.