The Oakland Raiders have signed LB Shilique Calhoun, their third-round selection in the 2016 NFL draft, to a four-year contract. He is expected to serve as a backup to LB Bruce Irvin.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Dolphins | Ifo Ekpre-Olomu feeling great
Miami Dolphins CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (knee) said he is feeling great but couldn’t put a percentage on his health at this point.
Dolphins | Ryan Tannehill’s accuracy needs work
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill had had some issues with ball placement and wasn’t on the same page as his receivers at times during OTAs, head coach Adam Gase said.
Vikings | Second-team reps for Laquon Treadwell
Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell performed well with the second-team offense during spring workouts, and beat writer Matt Vensel believes Treadwell will be a starter in Week 1.
Vikings | Charles Johnson working with starters
Minnesota Vikings WR Charles Johnson received most of his reps as the split end with the first-team offense during spring workouts.
Chiefs | Dee Ford dealing with tendonitis
Kansas City Chiefs LB Dee Ford (knee) is dealing with tendonitis in his knee, but he practiced Thursday, June 16, in a limited capacity.
Saints | Drew Brees likes Coby Fleener
New Orleans Saints TE Coby Fleener has an uncanny ability to separate and get open, according to QB Drew Brees. ‘There’s always a place to throw the ball where he can get it,’ Brees said. Fleener was targeted eight times during 7-on-7 drills and 11-on-11 drills this week — the same number of targets as WRs Brandin Cooks and Willie Snead.
Panthers | Luke Kuechly should be ready for camp
Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (shoulder) should be ready to go for the start of training camp, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Kuechly had surgery in February for a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Dolphins | Jay Ajayi could catch more passes
Miami Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi said he’s been working on new routes, acknowledging that head coach Adam Gase’s offensive system implements the running backs more in the passing game. Ajayi said he didn’t have as many routes last year as he does this year.
NFL | Jake Long healthy again
Free-agent OT Jake Long (Falcons) said he’s the healthiest he’s felt in five or six years, adding that his knee is back to full health. Long said he’s been working out and is ready for his next opportunity in the NFL. ‘When I wake up and my knee doesn’t hurt, you know what I mean,’ Long said. ‘I feel the strength back. You can see it. You can feel it. My body feels good the way I’m moving, working out and how good I feel moving on it.’