Free-agent WR Dez Bryant (Cowboys) probably will not be an option for the New England Patriots even if WR Julian Edelman is suspended for four games, in the opinion of ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss.

The Los Angeles Rams signed third-round draft choice OT Joseph Noteboom, fourth-round draft choices C Brian Allen and DE John Franklin-Myers, fifth-round draft choices LB Micah Kiser and DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, sixth-round draft choice RB John Kelly, OT Jamil Demby, DT Sebastian Joseph and DE Trevon Young and seventh-round draft choices LB Travin Howard and DE Justin Lawler to four-year deals Friday, June 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon could be the next player in line for a contract extension, in the opinion of ESPNCleveland.com’s Tony Grossi. He is scheduled to make $790,001 in 2018 and will be a restricted free agent next offseason.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Jason Pierre-Paul did not participate in any of the organized team activities but will take part in the mandatory minicamp next week.

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller is a ‘huge part’ of what the Texans want to do on offense, according to wide receivers coach John Perry.

New England Patriots TE Troy Niklas said he feels the transition from the Arizona Cardinals to the Patriots has been smooth, and he is hoping to ‘grind out a little bit of a role here in the passing game.’

San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo threw touchdowns on all four of his pass attempts from inside the 9-yard in 11-on-11 drills Tuesday, June 5.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis is off to ‘one of the fastest starts’ of any rookie, according to head coach Dirk Koetter, and Davis has spent some time working with the first-team defense.

Indianapolis Colts TE Eric Ebron said he looks forward to playing with QB Andrew Luck (shoulder) because he is ‘always open’ in head coach Frank Reich’s offensive system.

New England Patriots WR Cordarrelle Patterson was called a ‘talented player’ by head coach Bill Belichick during OTAs, and Patterson said Belichick told him that the Patriots can make him the player that he should be.