The Ravens drafted WR Devontez Walker in Round 4 last year to a team with a shallow pass-catching depth chart. He managed all of 1 reception on 3 targets despite appearing in nine games as a rookie. But that doesn't mean the team is casting him aside. Walker's lone catch did, at least, go for a 21-yard TD in Week 15, the start of a four-game stretch that found increased playing time. According to the team site, HC John Harbaugh "proposed the play" that produced the TD. And it sounds like Harbaugh remains optimistic.
Are you wondering how the Denver backfield will sort out for 2025? Of course. We all are. And HC Sean Payton says that even he doesn't know yet. "I'm looking forward to seeing how they play," he told ESPN's Jeff Legwold in late June. "They're going to get opportunities. Audric is going to get opportunities. We've seen Jaleel. Don't try to figure out the club right now. It's way too early." Harvey became the immediate fantasy favorite after the Broncos drafted him in Round 2 and Payton drew comparisons to versatile RBs from his past. But the more recent J.K. Dobbins signing complicates the fantasy outlook.
K Justin Tucker has been suspended for the first 10 weeks of the season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. He's been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 different massage therapists. The Ravens released Tucker in May.
Browns WR Cedric Tillman is “still viewed internally as an ascending player,” per The Athletic’s Zac Jackson. Tillman turned just 25 in April.
Insider Aaron Wilson hears that Texans RB Joe Mixon is expected to be ready "at some point" during training camp. Mixon aggravated the right ankle injury he suffered last September while working out on his own this offseason, according to Wilson. He was in a walking boot in early June but has now graduated to a soft brace, Wilson adds.
Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald doesn’t project Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk to make the final roster.
Per ESPN's Kris Rhim, Chargers RB Omarion Hampton has been “the talk of the Chargers’ offseason activities for his play on the field and his physical stature.”
Eagles DC Vic Fangio says the team doesn't expect first-round LB Jihaad Campbell to be ready for full practice until sometime in August, according to ESPN's Tim McManus. The team is still prepping Campbell as much as it can, though. And LB Nakobe Dean's recovery increases the potential that the rookie will find a starting gig right away. Campbell's capable of running as both a standup LB and playing on the edge, but Fangio says they're starting with him at ILB because "there's a lot more to learn there."
Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic believes that the following Ravens saw their stock rise during OTAs/minicamp: TE Mark Andrews, RB Keaton Mitchell, and WR Devontez Walker.
ESPN's Jenna Laine says you should expect to see WR Emeka Egbuka play a "big role" for the Buccaneers right away -- "especially with Chris Godwin still recovering from ankle surgery, and even after." Laine says Egbuka has helped the Bucs "stretch the field horizontally" so far while also hauling in some big downfield plays.
Colts TE Tyler Warren reportedly impressed in his first set of team workouts, immediately taking on a significant offensive role.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson said this week that his right shoulder is "all good," and that he'll be ready for the start of training camp.
Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer called the 2024 season a “fluke” for TE Jake Ferguson. The 26-year-old missed one game due to an MCL sprain and two with a concussion. He failed to score on any of his 59 catches.
Titans QB Cam Ward is “everything the Titans hoped for, off the field,” per The Athletic’s Joe Rexrode. Ward has also impressed with his performance in offseason practices.
Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton regularly ran with the first-team offense this spring. The Athletic's Tashan Reed lists Thornton as a starter in his 53-man roster projection, alongside Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker.
Giants HC Brian Daboll expects WR Malik Nabers (toe) to be ready for the start of training camp, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan. Nabers didn't do much this spring as he continues to deal with a toe injury he's battled since college.
Jacksonville's backfield will be one of the most interesting to watch through summer. SI.com Jaguars beat writer weighed in (mildly) this week by positing, "My guess is Travis Etienne is the lead running back." That came as part of a full 53-man roster projection, and he followed that with "but all four get some run at some point." The other three: Tank Bigsby, fourth-round rookie Bhayshul Tuten, and seventh-round rookie LeQuint Allen. The standing seems particularly noteworthy for Etienne because he's been a subject of recent trade rumors.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been impressed by TE Travis Kelce this offseason. "If it's the last ride, you would never know," Mahomes said. Kelce briefly considered retirement after Kansas City's Super Bowl loss but has been a full participant in the team's offseason program.
Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden has drawn praise from multiple members of the coaching staff this spring and summer.
Jaguars GM James Gladstone said rookie Travis Hunter's number of snaps on offense vs. defense could vary from game to game.
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