Carolina Panthers WR Stephen Hill (knee) only participated in some individual drills last week when the Panthers began organized team activities. Hill is still recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last season. He doesn’t want to rush his recovery, but Hill said he also wants to take his time. ‘I’m just trying to do all I can with what they’ve given me to do, and then I’ll just go from there.

Footballguys View: The story with Hill will likely always be “what might have been.” Following in a line of Georgia Tech WRs that include Calvin Johnson and Demaryius Thomas, Hill has seen his pro career set back by injury and inconsistency. It would be a great story if Hill was able to turn things around, stay healthy and play up to his potential. It’s a story we’re not counting on being written.

Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch’s four-year rookie contract is expected to earn him around $9.5 million. It was reported earlier that Lynch’s agent believes a deal will be completed soon.

Detroit Lions WR T.J. Jones was ‘one of the obvious stars’ in a recent organized team activity on Thursday, May 26, and has earned praised from head coach Jim Caldwell and QB Matthew Stafford for his offseason work.

Footballguys View: A sixth-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft out of Notre Dame, Jones hasn’t done much as a pro. He missed all of his rookie season due to a shoulder injury, and in 2015 he was targeted 18 times catching 10 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown. We’ll be watching him in our super-deep dynasty leagues.

Washington Redskins rookie WR Josh Doctson can be a great weapon in the red zone for the Redskins, according to QB Kirk Cousins. ‘It’s very natural for him to go up and catch [the contested pass],’ Cousins said. ‘He can run well. He has got great size. Having a guy like Josh could also be a great weapon in the red zone.’

Washington Redskins WRs Jamison Crowder will come into his second season with more confidence and common sense, according to QB Kirk Cousins. Cousins said Crowder has a natural sense of how to get open, knows how to run different routes, has great natural hands and can break away after the catch.

New York Jets WR Devin Smith (knee) is considered doubtful to start the regular season and will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Smith continues to recover from his torn anterior cruciate ligament and subsequent surgery.

Buffalo Bills WR Marcus Easley (knee) is making good progress in his rehab but there is still no official timetable for his return, according to wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal.

Buffalo Bills WR Greg Salas is a player the team expects to make another step in his progression and be a reliable part of the offense, according to wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal.

Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Johnson said he believes he and RB David Johnson can be the best running back tandem in the NFL. David Johnson said Chris Johnson has helped him become a more patient running back.

Green Bay Packers WR Ty Montgomery (ankle) said he has been pain free since having surgery on his ankle, and his flexibility has been making consistent progress. Head coach Mike McCarthy said he has no ‘long-term’ concerns about Montgomery’s ankle.