Dallas Cowboys DE Charles Tapper has lost nearly 20 pounds since the end of last season and is down to 11 percent body fat from 13 percent in an attempt to increase his agility. Defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli wants Tapper to shift from an interior spot on the defensive line to a spot where he lines up on the outside shoulder of the tackle.

The Carolina Panthers hired Ron Turner to serve as a consultant to the coaching staff Friday, June 16. He had previously served as the head coach at Florida International University from 2013 to 2016 and last worked in the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012.

Atlanta Falcons WR Reggie Davis’ speed ‘jumps out,’ according to head coach Dan Quinn, and Quinn said Davis has made ‘an impact’ during spring practices.

Minnesota Vikings WR Rodney Adams will have the first chance to handle kick return duties, and Ben Goessling of ESPN.com believes Adams could have a role in the offense as a slot receiver this season.

Green Bay Packers WR Trevor Davis has made significant improvements and is playing with more confidence, according to wide receivers coach Luke Getsy.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Demarcus Robinson has had a good offseason, according to head coach Andy Reid. ‘He can go after it,’ Reid said. ‘He can run, and he can do the short stuff, too. His strength coming in was that he was good after the catch wherever you get it to him.’

Indianapolis Colts WR Chester Rogers is running sharper routes this year, according to QB Andrew Luck, and Mike Wells of ESPN.com believes Rogers has put himself in the mix for the No. 3 receiver job.

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater is looking better throwing the ball, according to head coach Mike Zimmer, and WR Laquon Treadwell said he has been impressed with the timing of Bridgewater’s throws.

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater is looking better throwing the ball, according to head coach Mike Zimmer, and WR Laquon Treadwell said he has been impressed with the timing of Bridgewater’s throws.

Minnesota Vikings WR Michael Floyd said Thursday, June 15, that he still has plenty of work to do in order to be comfortable with the offense before training camp begins in July.