Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson’s public trade request won’t hinder the team at training camp, according to WR Jarvis Landry. ‘It will not be a distraction,’ Landry said Friday, July 19. ‘Our focus is pretty clear. We want to win a championship and the guys that are here, that’s going to help us do that. We start on Thursday. Let’s get it done.’

Footballguys View: Johnson’s value will go up if he’s traded, but there doesn’t seem to be a strong market for his services. He does have the potential for a value bump and he’s much better than his ADP indicates, so this could be a good time to deal for Johnson in dynasty leagues.

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield was likened to former NFL QB Brett Favre, by Favre himself. ‘There’s no question that the sky is the limit for Baker,’ Favre said. ‘And, yeah, I think his style of play, and I’ve heard the same thing about (Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick) Mahomes, and I agree with both, that their styles of play – if you had to pick a former player – would certainly match up to my style.’ Favre complimented Mayfield’s demeanor and improvisation in particular.

San Francisco 49ers WR Jordan Matthews is expected to make the 53-man roster along with Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin, Jalen Hurd and Deebo Samuel, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News.

Free-agent WR Travis Rudolph (Dolphins) worked out for the Denver Broncos the week of Monday, July 15. It was reportedly his first workout since undergoing ACL surgery for the injury which ended his 2019 campaign. The Broncos opted to sign WR Jamarius Way instead of Rudolph at this time.

Denver Broncos RBs Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman remind offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello of former Atlanta Falcons running mates Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman. Coleman has since moved on to the San Francisco 49ers via free agency.

Footballguys View: Freeman is better suited for short yardage carries and carries to finish games, and Lindsay is the better big play threat. Both should be used more as receivers this year. Most signs point to their workloads and fantasy values being closer together than they were last year.

Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant is impressing with his run blocking so far in training camp. ‘One of the things I think was undervalued with him ahead of the draft is I think he’s an excellent run-blocker,’ Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello said Sunday, July 21.

Footballguys View: Fant’s run blocking won’t result in fantasy points for him, but it can get him on the field more as a rookie and earn the trust of his coaches. If he can become a clear starter and every down player right out of the gate, Fant could be a low-end TE1 this year.

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones reported for training camp Sunday, July 21, as he continues waiting for a new contract. The 30-year-old enters the 2019 campaign on the second-to-last year of his current deal and will carry a cap hit of $12.9 million.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill could be traded early next season if a contract extension can’t be worked out, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.

Seattle Seahawks WR Amara Darboh could ‘steal a roster spot’ if he can build on his performance from OTAs, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.

Seattle Seahawks WR Jaron Brown will likely enter the 2019 season as a starter in three-receiver sets, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.