Denver Broncos rookie DT Adam Gotsis (knee) is expected to be good to go for the start of the regular season. It shouldn’t take long for him to become part of the starting rotation either, according to ESPN.com’s Jeff Legwold.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Broncos | Third-down role for Devontae Booker?
Denver Broncos rookie RB Devontae Booker could be put in a third-down role right away thanks to his pass-catching prowess.
Broncos | Ronnie Hillman may not make team
Denver Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman could be in jeopardy of not making the final roster if he can’t contribute more on special teams during training camp.
Eagles | McLeod Bethel-Thompson re-signs
hiladelphia Eagles QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson re-signed to an undisclosed deal Sunday, July 24, according to a source.
Falcons | Several Falcons competing for return job
Atlanta Falcons WRs Devin Fuller, Aldrick Robinson and Eric Weems and RBs Tevin Coleman and Terron Ward are all under consideration to serve as the team’s primary returner on kickoffs and punts if WR Devin Hester (toe) is unable to return to form in 2016.
Patriots | Tom Brady can’t work with teammates
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady will be prohibited from engaging in any football-related activities or discussions during the course of his four-game suspension, even if he is away from the team facility, according to NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy. The ban also prohibits Brady from attending games and practices as a spectator and receiving game and practice film from club personnel.
Ravens | Dennis Pitta cleared to practice
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) has been cleared to participate in the start of training camp.
Lions | Taylor Decker works exclusively on left
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker worked exclusively at left tackle in spring practices, pushing OT Riley Reiff to the right side. The team will get a better sense of what Decker can do when the team is in pads and he is working against DE Ziggy Ansah at full speed in training camp.
Lions | Is Jake Rudock future in Detroit?
Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock was drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, and he might be the future backup to QB Matthew Stafford with veteran QB Dan Orlovsky only signed through 2016. If Rudock sees second-team reps in training camp and the preseason, it might signal the team would prefer to keep Rudock and cut Orlovsky.
Lions | Last year for Dan Orlovsky?
Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky remains the backup seeing second-team reps in the spring, but he is only signed through 2016 and does not have a future in Detroit. The team drafted QB Jake Rudock in the sixth round and he looked competent in minicamp.