San Francisco 49ers RB Carlos Hyde averaged 2.5 yards per carry last season on runs designed to go outside the tackles, and Grant Cohn of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat believes Hyde is a bad fit for an offense run by head coach Kyle Shanahan, who calls more runs outside the tackles than any other coach in the league.

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur believes he can utilize his weapons more effectively with a full offseason in his role, and Conor Orr of NFL.com thinks WR Laquon Treadwell could be one of the main beneficiaries.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Cody Core is seeing the benefits from the playing time he received last year when WR A.J. Green was injured, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. ‘It gives him the confidence to come out and work in the offseason and know that he can achieve higher goals,’ Lewis said.

The Philadelphia Eagles cut WR Dorial Green-Beckham in part because of their confidence in WR Mack Hollins.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Marcus Johnson’s strong offseason is one of the reasons WR Dorial Green-Beckham was released.

New York Giants TE Matt LaCosse could carve out a role in the offense if he can stay healthy throughout training camp, according to John Schmeelk of Giants.com.

New York Giants TE Evan Engram could finish this season with 45 to 50 catches, according to John Schmeelk and Lance Medow of Giants.com.

New York Jets C Wesley Johnson will enter training camp as the No. 1 center, and the starting job is his to lose, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post.

Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay (knee) will have his snaps limited in practices this season to try to manage his chronic knee issues, according to head coach Sean McDermott.

Free-agent LB Zach Orr (Ravens) is not receiving interest from the Tennessee Titans.