Patriots | Rex Burkhead unlikely to be cut?

Updating a previous story, New England Patriots RB Rex Burkhead will ‘almost certainly play the final year of his three-year contract’ after agreeing to restructure his deal and create just shy of $1 million in cap space Tuesday, July 7, according to Sean T. McGuire of NESN.com.

Footballguys View: That’s why guys restructure their contracts. Burkhead reworked his deal and his role will remain nearly the same with the team. He’s the no.3 back (at best) behind Sony Michel and James White.

Eagles | DeSean Jackson apologizes to brass

Updating a previous story, Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologized to team owner Jeff Lurie and general manager Howie Roseman Tuesday, July 7. The team told him he needs to be active to promote equality.

Footballguys View: Some thought Jackson was on the verge of being released after posting anti-Semitic messages on his Instagram. With this apology his job with the Eagles could be safe.

49ers | Teez Tabor clears waivers

Updating previous stories, San Francisco 49ers CB Teez Tabor cleared waivers Tuesday, July 7, and is now officially a free agent.

Footballguys View: Tabor (foot) recently underwent surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, according to a source. He is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. We should see some team interested in him after the start of the regular season but just as veteran depth.