New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis (knee) is back at practice for the first time Monday, June 13.
Footballguys View: Getting Lewis back is a huge boost for the Patriots offense. He can make plays as a runner in space or as a receiver out o the backfield. Lewis has the speed and foot-frequency to make field-flipping plays on most any touch. We’ll be monitoring his continued recovery closely. Lewis is recovering from November surgery to fix a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Miami Dolphins SS Reshad Jones’ holdout is expected to continue through mandatory minicamp, and he’s subject to fines.
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (undisclosed) is on the field for the organized team activities Monday, June 13.
Baltimore Ravens PK Justin Tucker, who has signed his $4.57 million franchise tender, is confident a long-term deal will be reached and termed it ‘a matter of when, not if.’
Buffalo Bills CB Stephon Gilmore is expected at minicamp this week after sitting out of organized team activities amid contract talks. He won’t do much in camp, if anything at all, though.
Free-agent WR Andre Roberts (Redskins) signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions Monday, June 13.
Free-agent WR Anquan Boldin (49ers) is visiting the Detroit Lions Monday, June 13.
Free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jets) hasn’t made progress on contract talks with the New York Jets, as of Monday, June 13. It’s unknown if something will get done before training camp.
Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky may have a lock on the No. 2 job despite the presence of QB Jake Rudock on the roster. Lions coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter were singing Orlovsky’s praises after OTAs ended last week.
Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky may have a lock on the No. 2 job despite the presence of QB Jake Rudock on the roster. Lions coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter were singing Orlovsky’s praises after OTAs ended last week.