Dolphins | Another positive update for Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is doing ‘miraculously well’ as he continues his recovery from the fractured hip he suffered late last season, according to his Alabama-based physical therapist Kevin Wilk.’He’s doing miraculously well. The miraculous part is that he healed so well. The second part is, he’s been (doing so good at) getting his strength back, which usually takes a long time after something like this. He’s laser-focused. One of the most focused I’ve ever seen, to be honest,’ Wilk said.

Footballguys View: We can’t rely on these reports until we see Tagovailoa’s practice participation in camp, but this is certainly what you wanted to hear if you are rooting for the #5 pick to start sooner than later. He will be a downgrade from Ryan Fitzpatrick for the Dolphins passcatchers’ fantasy prospects when he takes over, but maybe not a significant downgrade with his advanced accuracy and anticipation.

Eagles | Darius Slay makes his presence felt

Philadelphia Eagles CB Darius Slay has forced 50 incompletions since the start of the 2017 season – tied for the second-highest total in the league over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.

Footballguys View: The Eagles sorely needed a #1 corner and got one for a third and fifth round pick this offseason. Slay will match up with Terry McLaurin in Week 1 in a must-see matchup.

Bears | Kyle Fuller slows down passing games

Chicago Bears CB Kyle Fuller has forced 50 incompletions since the start of the 2017 season – tied for the second-highest total in the league over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.

Footballguys View: Fuller has been a success since the Bears passed on his fifth-year option, transition tagged him, and then matched Green Bay’s four-year, $56 million dollar offer in 2018. He’ll face Kenny Golladay and the Lions in Week 1.

Patriots | Stephon Gilmore superb at breaking up passes

New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore has forced a league-high 54 incompletions since the start of the 2017 season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Footballguys View: Gilmore’s worst game of the year was against DeVante Parker in Week 17 and that’s who he will face in Week 1. He was playing at the highest level of his career last year, but if Parker has success opposing quarterbacks could test Gilmore more in 2020.