Kansas City Chiefs WR Chris Conley (Achilles’) showed some ‘burst’ during OTAs Thursday, May 24, according to Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Chiefs | Spencer Ware not on the field
Kansas City Chiefs RB Spencer Ware (knee) did not participate in OTAs Thursday, May 24.
Steelers | James Conner up to speed
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (knee) has been practicing during OTAs, and TE Jesse James said Conner looks more confident this year. ‘He’s running fast, running every ball to the end zone,’ James said. ‘He looks good.’
Lions | Kerryon Johnson set for big role?
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount were ‘no doubt’ the top two running backs during OTAs Thursday, May 24, according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com.
Seahawks | Germain Ifedi still the starter
Seattle Seahawks OT Germain Ifedi is the frontrunner to start at right tackle again in 2018, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, but Condotta believes OT George Fant could also be given a look.
Broncos | Chad Kelly may be No. 2 QB
Denver Broncos QB Chad Kelly will compete with QB Paxton Lynch for the No. 2 quarterback job during training camp, according to general manager John Elway. Kelly and Lynch has been splitting snaps evenly with the second-team offense during offseason workouts.
Lions | Nick Bellore seeing time at FB
Detroit Lions LB Nick Bellore received snaps at fullback during organized team activities this week.
Jaguars | DJ Chark contract update
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark’s four-year deal is worth around $4.5 million.
Eagles | Corey Clement hopes for bigger role
Philadelphia Eagles RB Corey Clement said he hopes to be more involved in the offense this upcoming season. ‘I definitely want to get more touches, more carries, more catches out of the backfield this year. I want to be more of a key contributor. I don’t think that’s being greedy. I have a job to do and that’s to put this team in the best position possible [to win],’ Clement said.
Footballguys View: Clement should compete with Darren Sproles for the receiving back/change-of-pace role in Philadelphia. Jay Ajayi should be the lead ball-carrier for the Eagles in 2018.
Raiders | Coach impressed with Eddie Pineiro
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he has been impressed with PK Eddie Pineiro his offseason and expects Pineiro to compete with PK Giorgio Tavecchio for the kicker job during training camp.