Houston Texans OT Martinas Rankin (foot) is recovering from foot surgery but should be good to go for the start of the season. Rankin has yet to sign his rookie contract but is expected to do so once he passes his physical.

Houston Texans FS Justin Reid is the leading candidate to start at free safety in place of S Andre Hal (illness). Hal was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Oakland Raiders QB Christian Hackenberg was waived Tuesday, June 12, according to a source.

Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (knee) practiced without a brace on his injured knee Tuesday, June 12. He did not participate in team drills but did do some individual drills and 7-on-7 drills.

Free-agent RB Terrance West (Ravens) is scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, June 13.

Free-agent TE Scott Simonson (Panthers) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the New York Giants Tuesday, June 12. CB Aaron Davis (undisclosed) was waived/injured in a corresponding move.

Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (hip) is dealing with hip soreness and DT Corey Liuget (foot) is recovering from foot surgery. Hayward was limited to sideline work at minicamp Tuesday, June 12, and Liuget did not participate.

San Francisco 49ers WR Trent Taylor (back) underwent a minor procedure on his back this offseason. He is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco 49ers CB Richard Sherman (Achilles’) will participate in individual drills during minicamp Tuesday, June 12, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Denver Broncos OG Ronald Leary (back) and OT Jared Veldheer (ankle) will be good to go for training camp, according to head coach Vance Joseph.