Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson said he was still working on his timing after the first day of training camp Thursday, July 28, and at one point, he lined up on the outside in a four-receiver set.

Green Bay Packers LB Nick Perry took snaps with the first-team defense at practice Friday, July 29, opposite LB Clay Matthews. The team wants Perry to play more snaps this year in an attempt to lessen the workload of LB Julius Peppers, so that the 36-year-old veteran won’t wear down near the end of the season.

Arizona Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche (ankle) is considered day-to-day after suffering a sprained ankle during rookie drills Tuesday, July 26, according to head coach Bruce Arians. He is wearing a walking boot and was spotted riding a stationary bike on an auxiliary field Friday, July 29.

New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount is going to have the opportunity to show the team what he can be, running backs coach Ivan Fears said Wednesday, July 27.

Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate has expressed his interest in continuing to serve as the club’s primary punt returner this season. He averaged 7.5 yards per return in 2015.

New York Jets QB Geno Smith is expected to remain with the team in 2016, general manager Mike Maccagnan said Friday, July 29.

Buffalo Bills WR Robert Woods had just two catches for more than 22 yards last year, and beat writer Jerry Sullivan believes QB Tyrod Taylor’s love for the deep ball will lead to Woods being replaced as the No. 2 receiver.

The Chicago Bears re-signed C Dan Buchholz Friday, July 29.

Denver Broncos QB Paxton Lynch took all of the reps with the third-team offense during practice Friday, July 29, and head coach Gary Kubiak worked with Lynch on a separate field.

Chicago Bears P Ben LeCompte was waived Friday, July 29.