San Diego Chargers RB Melvin Gordon (knee) has made a speedy recovery from knee surgery and has been cutting aggressively in team drills during minicamp. ‘If you had seen him last Thursday do the conditioning part of the program in the offseason, you would have never known he was injured last year,’ head coach Mike McCoy said.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Bears | Tony Moeaki signs with Bears
Free-agent TE Tony Moeaki (Falcons) signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears after a successful tryout Thursday, June 16. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Seahawks | Eugene Monroe interests Seahawks
Free-agent OT Eugene Monroe (Ravens) has been discussed by the Seattle Seahawks, according to sources.
49ers | Eugene Monroe interests Niners
Free-agent OT Eugene Monroe (Ravens) has preliminary interest from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources.
Bills | Rex Ryan praises Dezmin Lewis
Buffalo Bills WR Dezmin Lewis caught the eye of head coach Rex Ryan during offseason workouts.
Redskins | Jamison Crowder has impressed
Washington Redskins WR Jamison Crowder has excited the coaching staff in offseason practices. Crowder thought he wore down late last year, but he has looked decisive and explosive in his routes in practice this year. Washington will be reluctant to sit Crowder based on how he looked this spring, even when WR Josh Doctson (Achilles’) is back. Crowder must show that he can shake defensive backs in press coverage, though.
Redskins | Arie Kouandjio could earn spot
Washington Redskins OG Arie Kouandjio has been rotating with the starting offensive group in spring practices with OG Spencer Long. OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle) is the starter but hasn’t been healthy. Kouandjio could earn the starting nod if he improves as a blocker.
Redskins | Kirk Cousins taking charge
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins had some good and bad days during offseason practices, but it’s clear that he’s taking charge of the offense more and being decisive.
Redskins | Matt Jones shows improvement
Washington Redskins RB Matt Jones took better paths off handoffs during offseason workouts and showed improvement in mandatory minicamp. The Redskins feel they’re in a better spot they were in a year ago with Jones’ development. The big question remains how Jones will respond to being the main back for a full season.
Redskins | Jordan Reed has looked good
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (ankle) missed three days of practice this week but looked very good when he was in camp, and the coaches’ confidence in him has increased. Reed will work out on his own before reporting to training camp next month, and his work ethic has been an underrated part of his game. Reed has improved on getting free on certain routes.