New York Jets QB Geno Smith remains in line to start with the contract impasse between the organization and free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Head coach Todd Bowles said he is confident in Smith as the starter. ‘I think Geno can be a good starter, but he’s got to prove it in training camp like everybody else,’ Bowles said. ‘It’s not just about the quarterback position. You got to have a team around that position to play ball, but he’s been in the system a year. He has a better grasp of it going into training camp and we’ll see what he does.’

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins said he is not looking for a ‘certain range’ for his next contract but wants to be paid what he is worth. General manager Rick Smith said he is hopeful Hopkins will be around for a long time.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived OT Dominique Robertson with a Non-Football Injury designation Saturday, July 23.

Free-agent WR Jonathan Krause (Eagles) was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, July 23.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Spencer Ware caught lots of passes in OTAs, according to beat writer Terez A. Paylor.

New York Giants WR Victor Cruz (knee, calf) has made good progress in his recovery, and there is optimism he can return to his pre-injury form.

Detroit Lions TE Cole Wick looked ‘spectacular’ in offseason practices and could be in line to push TE Eric Ebron for a starting job if he can carry over that momentum into training camp, according to Detroit Free Press reporter Carlos Monarrez.

The Cincinnati Bengals released S Taylor Mays on Saturday, July 23.

New York Giants RB Andre Williams is poised for a bounce-back year in the opinion of head coach Ben McAdoo.

Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (knee) was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list prior to training camp next week.