Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin appears to have worked himself back in shape, in the opinion of beat writer Joseph Person. Head coach Ron Rivera said that Benjamin didn’t weigh the reported 280 pounds in April, but he might have been 270 pounds. On the final day of minicamp, Benjamin reached down to catch a pass a couple of inches off the ground and got both feet inbounds.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Panthers | Michael Oher may be cut
Carolina Panthers OT Michael Oher (concussion) may not be in the team’s plans as he remains in the concussion protocol. The Panthers could save $4.5 million against the salary cap by cutting Oher, who would likely qualify for the maximum $1.1 million a year under the league’s injury protection benefit.
Vikings | Trae Waynes likely to start
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings CB Trae Waynes has been the starter at left cornerback throughout the spring. He’s likely to start there this season.
Vikings | Danielle Hunter poised to start
Minnesota Vikings DE Danielle Hunter is in line to start at left defensive end with DE Brian Robison moving to a situational role. Hunter had 12.5 sacks as a reserve last season, and he’s likely to play in at least 80 percent of the snaps this year.
Vikings | David Morgan impresses with blocking
Minnesota Vikings TE David Morgan II impressed with his blocking skills, and he doesn’t have much competition for the second tight end spot, according to beat writer Matt Vensel.
Vikings | Dalvin Cook flashes speed
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook flashed his speed in minicamp last week and is a fast, long strider in the open field.
Vikings | Teddy Bridgewater could be cleared this year
Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) could receive clearance to return at some point this season, in the opinion of beat writer Matt Vensel. Bridgewater has surfaced in videos throwing 40-yard passes.
Redskins | Nate Sudfeld impresses
Washington Redskins QB Nate Sudfeld impressed senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams in practice Tuesday, June 13. Williams said that the way Sudfeld practiced, he would have been a first- or second-round pick.
Lions | Kenny Golladay signs
Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay, a third-round pick, signed his rookie four-year deal Monday, June 19.
Titans | Bra’Lon Cherry waived
Tennessee Titans WR Bra’Lon Cherry was waived Monday, June 19.