Jacksonville Jaguars WR Allen Hurns said he knows he has to play better than he did in 2016 and has been working to improve during the offseason. Hurns has added some weight but has cut his body fat. He has also worked on improving his change of direction during routes and has been strengthening his legs to help avoid hamstring injuries.

Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer plans to work with throwing coach Tom House leading up to training camp.

New York Jets OT Kelvin Beachum (knee) said he is been at full speed during offseason workouts and that he believes he is body is ready for the 2017 season.

Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen, RB Benny Cunningham and WR Deonte Thompson are expected to compete for the kick returner job during training camp.

Chicago Bears S Eddie Jackson is expected to enter training camp as the leading candidate for the punt returner job.

Houston Texans OG Jeff Allen dropped 21 pounds this offseason as a result of dramatically changing his approach to his conditioning, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson.

Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods is determined to be a ‘No. 1 receiver,’ according to the Los Angeles Times’ Gary Klein.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz is noticeably stronger and appears to be throwing the ball better than he did as a rookie, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane.

New York Jets QB Josh McCown is the ‘heavy favorite’ to be named the starting quarterback even though the team plans on having an open competition, giving McCown, Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg an equal amount of practice reps, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.

New Orleans Saints DE Hau’oli Kikaha (knee) is participating in part of the OTAs that began this week, although he did not participate in full-team sessions.