Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu will receive competition from RBs Chris Thompson and Lache Seastrunk for the role of third-down running back. Helu is criticized for rarely getting more than what defenses give him, and the coaching regime who selected him out of college are no longer with the organization. It is expected Helu will win the job because the other two are unproven in pass-protection situations at the NFL level.
Redskins | Third-down back position battle

New England Patriots FB James Develin has an inside track for a spot on the final roster because of his play on special teams.
Patriots | James Develin has good chance to make team

Washington Redskins CB Richard Crawford (knee) spent the offseason program rehabilitating and strengthening his knee in hopes of reclaiming his position as the team’s punt returner. Crawford will compete with WRs Andre Roberts, DeSean Jackson, Santana Moss, Nick Williams and RB Chris Thompson. Crawford will also compete for playing time with CBs E.J. Biggers, Tracy Porter, Chase Minnifield and Bashaud Breeland.
Redskins | Richard Crawford hopes to regain return-game role

Buffalo Bills LB Ty Powell appears to have a good chance on making the final roster since LB Kiko Alonso (knee) is expected to miss the 2014 season. Powell is also considered one of the team’s better special teams player and has the ability to play inside and outside linebacker.
Bills | Ty Powell has a good chance to make team

Free-agent CB Jabari Greer (knee) is progressing really well, but does not expect to be able to work out of any teams in time for training camp. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and total posterior lateral compartment during a game Sunday, November 17, last season. However, his medial collateral ligament and meniscus remained perfectly healthy. Greer is not actively pursuing any opportunities to return to the NFL right now, and he will not attempt a comeback until he is 100 percent healthy. Currently, he can do everything in his rehab, but not at full speed.
NFL | Jabari Greer not ready to return

Buffalo Bills SS Da’Norris Searcy appears to be entering training camp as the leading candidate for the starting safety job next to SS Aaron Williams.
Bills | Da’Norris Searcy has edge for starting job

The Miami Dolphins likely will not consider releasing DE Dion Jordan after he received a four-game suspension, because they would have to deal with $7.9 million in dead money on their salary cap.
Dolphins | Dion Jordan unlikely a cut candidate

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon’s appeal of his suspension is scheduled to be heard at some point in late July, according to a source. There is a chance the NFL and NFL Players Association could negotiate a reduced sentence for Gordon.
Browns | Josh Gordon’s appeal to be heard

Green Bay Packers DE Datone Jones and DT Mike Daniels will tandem as the primary inside pass rushers in the nickel package. Jones would like to be a three-down player, but he has not carved out a role in obvious run situations. By his own admission, Jones relied too much on his quickness and athleticism last season rather than using his power. This year, he plans to attack offensive linemen with his strength in an effort improve upon his 3.5-sack rookie season.
Packers | Datone Jones and Mike Daniels will work in nickel packages