New Orleans Saints DT David Onyemata could receive a bigger role on defense this season because DT Nick Fairley (heart) has been ruled out.

Minnesota Vikings RB Latavius Murray (ankle) said he expects to be the starting running back Week 1 even though the team added RB Dalvin Cook in the draft.

Detroit Lions OT Greg Robinson appears to be the leading candidate for the starting left tackle job entering training camp because he is the most talented option at the position with OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) sidelined, in the opinion of MLive.com’s Nate Atkins.

Washington Redskins LB Will Compton could keep his starting inside linebacker job this season but probably will lose snaps to LBs Zach Brown and Mason Foster, in the opinion of CSN Mid Atlantic’s Rich Tandler.

Washington Redskins OG Shawn Lauvao could be pushed by OG Arie Kouandjio for the starting left guard job during training camp but he is considered the heavy favorite for the job.

Los Angeles Chargers SS Tre Boston is pushing FS Dwight Lowery for the starting free safety job, according to defensive backs coach Ron Milus.

Los Angeles Chargers SS Jahleel Addae can line up at either free safety or strong safety this season, according to defensive backs coach Ron Milus. Milus said Addae will see a lot of time in the box and believes he can record at least 100 tackles.

Free-agent WR Marquez North (Rams) worked out for the Dallas Cowboys Monday, June 26, according to a source.

Houston Texans LB Dylan Cole displayed the traits that made him the largest investment of the Texans undrafted rookie class this spring, impressing the team with his athleticism, aggressiveness and hustle all over the field, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson.

Houston Texans LB Dylan Cole displayed the traits that made him the largest investment of the Texans undrafted rookie class this spring, impressing the team with his athleticism, aggressiveness and hustle all over the field, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson.