Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Samuels has been doing all the things RB Le’Veon Bell normally does for the offense during practice. ‘He’s a hybrid guy who can move around and do some things,’ wide receivers coach Darryl Drake said. ‘I like his skill set.’

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph has lived up to expectations, according to offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner, and could open the year as the No. 2 quarterback.

Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson said he will have a variety of responsibilities in head coach Steve Wilks’ defensive scheme and won’t simply shadow No. 1 receivers. ‘It should be fun,’ Peterson said. ‘I’m looking to make a ton of plays this year.’

Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny looks ‘comfortable’ in pass protection, according to head coach Pete Carroll.

Indianapolis Colts RB Robert Turbin ‘brings an element of size and power’ to the offense, according to head coach Frank Reich, and Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star believes Turbin will have an ‘important place’ on the offense.

Jacksonville Jaguars TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been ‘awesome’ during OTAs, according to QB Blake Bortles, and John Oehser of Jaguars.com expects Seferian-Jenkins to be an ‘integral part’ of the offense in 2018.

Houston Texans LB Benardrick McKinney agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Texans Thursday, June 14, worth $50 million, according to sources. The deal includes $21 million in guaranteed money.

Carolina Panthers OT Daryl Williams said his agents have had preliminary contract extension talks with the Panthers.

Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (ankle) participated in practice Thursday, June 14. He sat out practice Wednesday, June 13, because he is recovering from an ankle injury.

New York Giants LB Alec Ogletree said he is wearing a brace on his elbow as a preventative measure because he suffered a hyperextended elbow last season.