New York Jets LB Lorenzo Mauldin has lost 10 pounds this offseason in hopes of regaining his rookie year agility.

New York Jets SS Calvin Pryor could be released before the 2017 season if FS Rontez Miles outperforms him during training camp, in the opinion of NJ.com’s Connor Hughes.

New York Giants OG Justin Pugh said he believes he is in line for a lucrative contract if he plays well again in 2017. ‘I’ve gone out there and done everything they’ve ever asked me to do. So I know my worth. I’m going to go out there and play my best season of football and hopefully the Giants say, ‘Let’s pay him what he deserves,” Pugh said. Pugh said he has noticed the deals other guards have signed this offseason and knows where he stands among the guards in the NFL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Roberto Aguayo said he is ready to compete with PK Nick Folk for the kicker job during training camp and the preseason.

Free-agent WR Andrew Hawkins (Browns) said he has received contract offers from four teams this offseason and is looking to sign with a contending team.

Denver Broncos QB Trevor Siemian had little trouble holding off 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch last season, and 9News’ Mike Klis would be ‘surprised’ if the quarterback competition plays out the same way this season.

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Free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Buccaneers) had a workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, according to a league source.

The Washington Redskins are not expected to move any of their outside linebackers to defensive end, despite the logjam of players at the position created by the selection of LB Ryan Anderson in the second round of the draft.

Although Miami Dolphins FS T.J. McDonald will miss the first eight games of the 2017 regular season due to a suspension, head coach Adam Gase said the team plans to give him full reps over the next few months. McDonald is eligible to participate in organized team activities, next month’s minicamp, training camp and preseason games. He will be able to rejoin the club for Week 9’s contest against the Oakland Raiders Nov. 5, and is expected to compete for a starting job upon his return.

Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller (foot) said Satrurday, May 20, that he is ‘close to 100 percent’ but plans to take it easy during OTAs.