Vikings | Kyle Rudolph recovering from surgery

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle) said Tuesday, Feb. 28, that he underwent surgery to repair the injured right ankle which affected him at the end of the 2017 season. ‘I knew it was inevitable to have it fixed,’ he said in a radio interview. ‘That’s what the offseason is for. The glamorous life of the NFL offseason. You roll around on a scooter.’

Vikings | Big jump for Laquon Treadwell?

Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell is being counted upon for a big jump in 2018, his third NFL season. General manager Rick Spielman said Tuesday, Feb. 28, that he is hopeful for the former first-round pick will take a step forward. ‘It’s going to be a big year for him. Hoping to see that jump this year,’ Spielman said. ‘I know he does work extremely hard at it. He’s a pleaser. He wants to do good. You just got to learn to relax a little bit and not press so much – enjoy playing. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.’

Bills | Zay Jones on track for workouts

Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones (shoulder) is on track for the start of offseason workouts, according to head coach Sean McDermott.

Footballguys View: Jones is the FBS all-time leading receiver but as a rookie with the Bills he was not productive. We’ll see if he can get healthy, stay healthy and get more involved and successful in the passing game.

NFL | Sony Michel measured up in Indy

Georgia RB Sony Michel checked in with a height of 5-foot-10 and 5/8 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 28, while being listed with a weight of 214 pounds. He also had measurements of 9 1/8 inches (hands), 31 1/4 inches (arms) and 73 5/8 inches (wingspan).

Footballguys View: Michel’s draft stock has been on the rise since the College Football Playoff. He’s most comparable to LeSean McCoy because of his speed and big play ability. Michel’s fumble rate is a concern, but if he takes care of the ball he can be an All-Pro in the NFL. We could see Michel going in the late first or early second round of the 2018 NFL draft.

NFL | Royce Freeman measured at combine

Oregon RB Royce Freeman officially had a height of 5-foot-11 and 1/2 inches with a weight of 229 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 28. He also had measurements of 9 1/2 inches (hands), 32 inches (arms) and 76 3/4 inches (wingspan).

Footballguys View: Freeman is your traditional power back with the size and intent to grind down opponents as the game goes on. His game is a bit like Jonathan Stewart’s because Freeman is relentless when running between the tackles. He should be a fourth- or fifth-round pick.