Green Bay Packers TE Richard Rodgers weighed in at 258 pounds for the start of training camp after playing at 275 pounds last year, and he said his lighter frame makes it easier for him to come in and out of his breaks at the same speed.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford said he expects to lean on the running game a little more in 2016 with WR Calvin Johnson now retired. ‘I think it’ll make us different,’ he said Thursday, July 28. ‘It’s on us to make it more dangerous. We got to go out there and make the plays.’

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate said he added about five pounds of muscle since spring practices in order to improve his blocking and become a complete tight end.

Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley will likely see some playing time on third downs, according to beat writer Myles Simmons, but Simmons believes RB Benny Cunningham will still see most of the snaps in third-and-long situations.

Cincinnati Bengals OT Cedric Ogbuehi said he is entering training camp with the mindset he will be the starting right tackle, and he believes his athleticism allows him to block a variety of defenders.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) said Friday, July 29, an MRI on his right shoulder showed his injury is fully healed. ‘(The doctors) were really happy, because they felt like the muscle around it had built up and it looked really good,’ Roethlisberger said.

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Markus Wheaton said he isn’t sure if he will remain in the slot or will see more time on the outside with WR Martavis Bryant suspended for the 2016 season.

Denver Broncos TE Virgil Green said Thursday, July 28, this year’s offense will be more tight end friendly because of the current group of quarterbacks.

Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders said he wants a fair deal but isn’t trying to ‘break the bank’ during negotiations on a contract extension.

Green Bay Packers LB Blake Martinez practiced with the first-team defense Thursday, July 28. He saw the majority of the snaps in the dime package and also worked with the starters in the base and nickel packages as well.