Baltimore Ravens LB Daryl Smith said he expects the defense to be even better this season now that he and his teammates have had a year to play together. ‘A lot of us are playing together again, and we started to learn each other last year,’ Smith said. ‘This year, we’ll be able to trust each other more.’
Ravens | Daryl Smith expects the defense to improve

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III looks more explosive this season, according to offensive coordinator Sean McVay. McVay also said he expects Griffin to return to his 2012 form now that he is playing without a knee brace. ‘I don’t think there’s any question: he looks explosive,’ McVay said. ‘He looks like he is exactly what he was in the 2012 season. I think people underestimate when you have a brace on your knee how much that truly restricts you… So I think being able to take that off, he looks extremely explosive.’
Redskins | Robert Griffin III back in 2012 form

Washington Redskins S Tanard Jackson needs a strong showing in training camp in order to make the 53-man roster, according to beat writer Ira Kaufman. Jackson has not played in two years because of multiple violations of the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Redskins | Tanard Jackson fighting for a roster spot

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon could be done with the team. Doubts are creeping up that the team may move on from him.
Browns | Josh Gordon may be done with team

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) appears to be on track for the start of the season.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski in line for season

Kansas City Chiefs TE Sean McGrath likely will be on the roster bubble if TEs Anthony Fasano and Travis Kelce (knee) are healthy during training camp. McGrath will be competing with TE Demetrius Harris for a spot on the final roster.
Chiefs | Sean McGrath may be on bubble