Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery averaged 1.6 yards after contact as a rusher in 2019 – tied for the second-worst mark among qualified rushers.

New England Patriots RB Sony Michel averaged 1.6 yards after contact as a rusher in 2019 – tied for the second-worst mark among qualified rushers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones drew raves from the coaching staff for how he played near the end of the 2019 season, and beat writer Mark Cook believes that he doesn’t ‘think there is any question at this point that (Jones) is the starting running back … unless he completely melts down in (training) camp – or gets injured.’

Footballguys View: Jones is at the top of the depth chart but there is still buzz about the Bucs adding another veteran running back to the mix. We’ll see if someone like Devonta Freeman ends up with the team and how any RB added would change the role for Jones.

New York Giants WR Darius Slayton could have a sophomore season comparable to Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (2018) or Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (2013), according to Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com. Rosenblatt bases those comparisons on Slayton’s rookie production of 740 yards, eight touchdowns and 48 receptions while working with fellow rookie QB Daniel Jones.

Footballguys View: We’ll see if Slayton can take that next step. Injuries to Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard opened the door for Slayton in 2019 and the rookie came through in a big way. This year, Slayton is the slot receiver and that makes him a WR3/deep flex play with upside in 2020.

Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow is focused on helping his team improve the rushing attack in 2020. ‘Obviously, we’ve added some weapons,’ Ragnow said ‘It’s kind of been an emphasis since I’ve been here and with (head coach Matt) Patricia and I’m definitely excited to see what we can do this year. The one thing that running the ball is all about is the toughness, it’s the hard work, it’s the dirty work, and that’s kind of something that we can all – even though it’s different virtually and different on our own – we have to take it day by day.’ The Lions added RBs D’Andre Swift and Jason Huntley in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders is expected to carry the load in the backfield in 2020, with the team’s decision to not address the position in free agency being a sign of head coach Doug Pederson getting away from his usual running back by committee approach, according to Geoff Mosher of Inside the Birds.

Updating a previous story, free-agent S Andrew Soroh (Chiefs) officially signed an undisclosed contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday, June 9.

Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley can be argued to be ‘the best back in the game,’ according to offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter Tuesday, June 9.

New York Jets QB Sam Darnold is organizing an informal three-day passing camp for key skill position players expected to include RBs Le’Veon Bell and Frank Gore, WRs Breshad Perriman, Jamison Crowder and Denzel Mims, and TE Chris Herndon. The workouts will start Thursday, June 11, at Bommarito Performance System in Aventura, Fla.

Seattle Seahawks consultant Alonzo Highsmith was hired as a full-time member of the scouting department Tuesday, June 9. The team website lists Highsmith as a personnel executive.