Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin has earned the opportunity to begin the regular season as a starter, according to offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross said he was thinking about everything he was doing in his rookie season and it took away from his talent. Ross said the coaching staff told him he performs better when he’s himself and relaxes. A shoulder injury also got the best of Ross, who said he was trying to do more than he could because of it. ‘You have to come in and prepare. I’ve learned that. It’s growth and progression from here on [out].’

Undrafted free-agent QB Nick Stevens (Colorado State) signed an undisclosed deal with the Denver Broncos Thursday, May 17.

Green Bay Packers CB Josh Jackson signed his rookie four-year deal Thursday, May 17. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson (wrist) said his wrist feels great, and he’s aiming for 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards.

New York Jets WR Robby Anderson will have a felony charge for resisting arrest with violence dismissed on Thursday, May 17, according to Anderson’s attorney. This was the last of four felony charges remaining, and Anderson now faces only a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving from that arrest.

Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen is a player that head coach Matt Nagy is excited to work with this upcoming season. ‘You see how he is in the meeting rooms – he listens to the play and when he comes out here how serious he is and he knows how to have fun. He’s a player that for me, you get giddy about,’ Nagy said.

Chicago Bears OG Kyle Long (elbow, neck, shoulder) is making good progress in his recovery from multiple offseason surgeries, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Long participated in individual drills and the walkthrough portion of practice Wednesday, May 16.

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles DE Brandon Graham (ankle) said he will not be able to participate in practice until training camp.

Free-agent LS Jon Condo (Raiders) recently worked out for the Houston Texans, according to a source.