New Orleans Saints DL Mitchell Loewen, who stood out last offseason and made the final roster before going on the Reserve/Injured list following a Week 2 ankle injury, flashed a few times during OTAs and minicamp again this spring.

Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers ‘didn’t get many chances to catch the ball in practice’ during OTAs, according to The Dallas Morning News’ Kate Hairopoulos, who added ‘it remains to be seen if the coaches believe he’s absorbed the all-around duties of the position.’

Atlanta Falcons TE Eric Saubert did ‘a nice job’ catching the ball during offseason workouts and could push for a meaningful role after playing only 31 offensive snaps last season, according to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure.

Minnesota Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell spent spring workouts running with first-team offense and reportedly feels as if he is working smarter in his third season than he has before, putting him in the conversation to challenge for the No. 3 receiver role, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin.

Chicago Bears WR Kevin White is to stay healthy throughout the off-season program and ‘looked better than expected,’ according to ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson.

Dallas Cowboys DL Jihad Ward got a lot of work with the first team this spring and has a chance to be a contributor during the season if he shows as well in training camp as he did during OTAs and minicamp, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.

San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne has been one of the most consistent pass-catchers in the offseason program and could potentially push for an expanded role in 2018 behind Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin, according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Auden Tate was one of the most impressive players during OTAs and minicamp this spring thanks to his size (6-5) and ability to high-point the ball.

New York Giants DT R.J. McIntosh (undisclosed) will have a procedure for an undisclosed medical condition, and he’s hopeful for training camp.

Indianapolis Colts RB Nyheim Hines has been lining up in the backfield, in the slot and out wide in practice. Hines was among the most active players on the offense through spring and summer workouts, a clear indication that head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni have big designs for him.