New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said is not sure when CB Darrelle Revis (wrist) will be able to participate in team drills but believes Revis will be ready for Week 1.

Free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie (Jets) likely will not be an option for the Miami Dolphins because head coach Adam Gase did not like how Cromartie played against the teams he coached in the past, according to sources.

New York Jets DE Sheldon Richardson was excused from practice Friday, July 29, and will miss a few days of practice because of personal reasons, according to head coach Todd Bowles.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Mario Alford is entering an important training camp for him because the team wants to see if he is a legitimate candidate for the punt returner job, according to special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons. Alford returned five punts for 59 yards last preseason.

Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei (hamstring) practiced Friday, July 29, after he sat out with a tight hamstring Thursday, July 28.

Jacksonville Jaguars OT Kelvin Beachum (knee) was a full participant in practice Friday, July 29. When he was on the field OT Luke Joeckel moved to left guard.

Arizona Cardinals C A.Q. Shipley is likely going to be the starting center, head coach Bruce Arians said Friday, July 29.

Arizona Cardinals DT Robert Nkemdiche could be utilized as a fullback, according to head coach Bruce Arians. ‘He’s done it before and he’s been damn good at it,’ Arians said Friday, July 29.

Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (ankle) is expected to have the walking boot on his surgically repaired ankle removed at some point next week. He will test his ankle with mobility and other range-of-motion exercises when the boot is removed. Eifert said his rehab is going well but does not have a timetable for his return.

Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) said he wants to win the starting tight end job during training camp. He said he does not believe that he has lost a step even though he missed the last two years because of hip problems.