Free-agent RB Reggie Bush (49ers) has received calls from two teams, but he hasn’t made a decision on where he’ll play in 2016.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
NFL | Reggie Bush has received interest
Free-agent RB Reggie Bush (49ers) has received calls from two teams, but he hasn’t made a decision on where he’ll play in 2016.
Lions | Ameer Abdullah focused on little things
Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (shoulder), who is expected to be ready for training camp, is focused on the little things in improving as a player. ‘I feel like I showed some flashes last year, but in this league you can’t show flashes,’ Abdullah said. ‘You have to be consistent. That definitely had a lot to do with growing pains. It also had a lot to do with me being immature as a player coming straight from college and not understanding what kind of preparation and mental focus it took for such a long amount of time. I know I have a lot to give to this team and a lot to give to this league. I know I can be a good back, but it starts with those little things I mentioned earlier.’
Redskins | Takoby Cofield could challenge for O-line
Washington Redskins OT Takoby Cofield could challenge for a spot on the active roster at left tackle with OT Trent Williams and OT Ty Nsekhe.
Raiders | DeAndre Washington might shine
Oakland Raiders RB DeAndre Washington spent some time with the first-team offense during the team’s minicamp, although there has been nothing guaranteed about Washington’s role going forward. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave see Washington as a player who can do a little bit of everything, plus help out on special teams.
Raiders | Roy Helu expected to be ready for camp
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) did not participate in the team’s offseason program as he recovered from offseason hip surgery, but head coach Jack Del Rio said Wednesday, June 22, that he expects Helu to be ready to go for training camp.
Giants | Owa Odighizuwa shines in spring
New York Giants DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa worked on the interior of the defensive line during spring practices, working alongside DT Johnathan Hankins in nickel pass-rushing defenses. His role might be similar to how the team used DE-LB Mathias Kiwanuka.
Dolphins | Backup nickel job up for grabs
Miami Dolphins CB Jordan Lucas said Wednesday, June 22, that he worked both on the boundary and in the slot over the past month. He is battling CBs Ifo Ekpre-Olomu and Tyler Patmon for the backup nickel job behind projected starter CB Bobby McCain.
Dolphins | Jakeem Grant works in return game
Miami Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant never returned a punt at Texas Tech, but he has been returning them in offseason practices, and said Wednesday, June 22, that he is quickly getting the hang of it.
Dolphins | Leonte Carroo to shed weight
Miami Dolphins WR Leonte Carroo made a favorable impressive on the coaching staff during the team’s offseason program. He said Wednesday, June 22, that his first priority is losing weight. ‘I’m 217 now, trying to get down to 210,’ Carroo said. ‘You become faster when you shed some pounds. I don’t have any bad weight on me. That’s what I was at the combine. Why not be as fast and explosive as I can be?’