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Rueben Randle - WR - Giants

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Giants have been thrilled with second-round pick Rueben Randle so far at OTAs.

"(The Giants) thought he was the most NFL-ready receiver in the draft. What they've seen so far has justified that," Mort said on ESPN 32. With Hakeem Nicks nursing a fractured foot, Randle will continue to be fast-tracked with first-team reps deep into training camp. Even if Nicks makes it back for Week 1, Randle should open the season no worse than the Giants' No. 3 receiver.
May 25 - 7:19 PM
Mike Jenkins - DB - Cowboys

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports that the Cowboys remain uninterested in trading disgruntled CB Mike Jenkins.

Adam Schefter reported Friday that the Colts were aggressively pursuing Jenkins, but they clearly haven't knocked Dallas' socks off yet. "I'm told by the Cowboys there's basically zero chance that they're gonna trade (him)," said Mort. This is somebody they wanna keep. He's very affordable." We still suspect Dallas would pull the trigger if offered a third- or fourth-round pick.
May 25 - 7:15 PM
Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Friday that the Chiefs have "no concerns whatsoever" about Jamaal Charles' ACL recovery.

"Chiefs tell me no concerns whatsoever," Mort reported on ESPN 32. "... They expect him certainly to be ready for training camp. They're excited about him." Though Charles is sitting out OTAs, all signs point to him returning fully in camp. Mort also noted new Chiefs OC Brian Daboll's success with a somewhat similar player in Reggie Bush last year with the Dolphins. Bush set career highs in carries (216) and rushing yards (1,086) in Daboll's scheme.
May 25 - 7:13 PM
Knowshon Moreno - RB - Broncos

Appearing on ESPN 32 Friday, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post characterized Knowshon Moreno as a player "fighting for a roster spot" at Broncos OTAs.

Moreno's scholarship in Denver expired when Josh McDaniels was kicked out of town, and he'll now have to fight off Mario Fannin and Lance Ball just to be third string. Moreno underwent surgery to repair his right ACL on December 1. While he is participating in OTAs on a limited basis, Moreno can't afford to lose any burst. We wouldn't be surprised to see Moreno traded before the season.
May 25 - 6:42 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, the "expectation" at Broncos headquarters is that third-round pick Ronnie Hillman will be an immediate contributor in Denver's offense.

The 67th overall pick, Hillman reportedly impressed as a pass catcher in OTA workouts, and it sounds like he's already No. 2 on the projected depth chart, behind Willis McGahee. While we weren't smitten with Hillman's game coming out of San Diego State, he could be headed for a significant role in what will be a much more pass-heavy Broncos offense. McGahee doesn't play in the passing game, and the Broncos soured on Knowshon Moreno long ago.
Source: Denver Post
May 25 - 6:34 PM
Mario Fannin - RB - Broncos

Updating previous items, the injury that sidelined Broncos RB Mario Fannin for all of last season was a torn ACL.

Reports last August suggested Fannin went on I.R. due to an ankle injury, but beat reporter Jeff Legwold confirms it was a torn knee ligament. Fannin is taking part in OTAs now, and remains an intriguing size-speed project at 5-foot-11, 231 with 4.37 wheels. He'll be a player to monitor closely in training camp.
Source: Denver Post
May 25 - 6:24 PM
Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks

The Texans will work out free agent Justin Forsett next Wednesday.

Forsett has drawn surprisingly scant interest since the end of last season, and it's believed this will be his first trip on the visit/workout circuit. In Houston, Forsett could be the No. 3 running back behind Arian Foster and Ben Tate.
Related: Texans
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
May 25 - 4:56 PM
Hakeem Nicks - WR - Giants

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter Friday that there is optimism in the Giants' organization about Hakeem Nicks' (foot surgery) availability for the season opener.

The Giants are on a slightly shorter timeline than the rest of the league because they play the Cowboys in the Wednesday night NFL opener on September 5. Per Schefter, however, Giants doctors don't believe Nicks' fractured fifth metatarsal is a "dire" injury, and he could be back at some point in August. Nicks' injury caused an initial scare, but he sure seems likely to play in Week 1, barring setbacks. He's just not going to do much, if anything, in camp.
May 25 - 4:51 PM
Mike Jenkins - DB - Cowboys

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Colts are actively trying to trade for Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins.

Per Schefter, Indianapolis has made "multiple trade offers," and the latest remains on the table. Though Cowboys coach Jason Garrett stated adamantly this week that Jenkins would not be traded, a league source familiar with the situation told Schefter that he believed a deal could be worked out "for the right price." It all comes down to the amount of compensation. So far, Dallas has been unwilling to accept lowball offers for the disgruntled cornerback.
Related: Colts
Source: ESPN.com
May 25 - 4:15 PM
Ras-I Dowling - DB - Patriots

Though second-year CB Ras-I Dowling (hip surgery) is participating in Patriots OTAs, he's reportedly looked "very stiff" and appears to be "working his way back from the ground floor."

Dowling's surgery repaired a torn tendon in his leg from last September. A rookie starter in Week 1, Dowling is now seeing few OTA reps while apparently still trying to heal from the injury. Dowling will have to hold off Sterling Moore, Will Allen, and Alfonzo Dennard for snaps behind RCB Kyle Arrington and LCB Devin McCourty. We wouldn't bet on Dowling being a big 2012 contributor.
Source: Boston Globe
May 25 - 4:08 PM
Tracy White - LB - Patriots

Patriots LB Tracy White is sitting out OTAs while recovering from sports hernia surgery.

White suffered the injury late last season, but didn't miss any time. The Pats reportedly expect him back for training camp. A 31-year-old kick and punt coverage ace, White recorded 14 special teams tackles in 2011 and 18 in 2010.
Source: Boston Herald
May 25 - 3:51 PM
Jon Beason - LB - Panthers

Panthers coaches are only allowing MLB Jon Beason (Achilles' surgery) to participate in installation walkthroughs at OTAs.

"I'd like to believe when we get to training camp, we can put Jon in full-go at that point," said coach Ron Rivera. Observed Beason, "I think they're just protecting me from myself. Practice is practice." Beason tore his left Achilles' tendon in early September last year. He's expected to start in Week 1.
Source: Charlotte Observer
May 25 - 3:38 PM
Jamaal Charles - RB - Chiefs

The Chiefs do not intend to let Jamaal Charles (ACL surgery) participate in any pre-training camp activities.

The club is taking a conservative approach with its three ACL patients, holding Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry out of OTAs, as well. The goal for all three is to be ready by late July. "We’re going to do everything we can to get them as healthy as they can get before we put them back out there," coach Romeo Crennel said. "If they continue to make progress, they should be cleared by camp time."
Source: Kansas City Star
May 25 - 3:22 PM
Matt Flynn - QB - Seahawks

The Seahawks are rotating quarterbacks with the first-team offense day by day during Organized Team Activities.

Tarvaris Jackson got the reps on Tuesday, Matt Flynn took the lion's share on Wednesday, and Thursday was rookie Russell Wilson's time to shine. There won't be enough reps to go around by late summer, so either Wilson or Jackson will be weeded out behind Flynn. Appearing on PFT Live Friday, NBC's Ross Tucker called "three-way QB battle" a sham. "Please," said Tucker. "I mean, Matt Flynn's gonna start the opener. They gave him $10 million guaranteed."
Related: Tarvaris Jackson, Russell Wilson
Source: Seattle Times
May 25 - 3:14 PM
Chris Givens - WR - Rams

Sam Bradford singled out fourth-round rookie Chris Givens as a player who will add a perimeter, vertical threat to the Rams' offense.

The Rams have lacked separation skills in the wideout corps for years. "I think he’s a guy that defenses are going to have to be extremely aware of," Bradford said. "If they fall asleep on him for a half second at all, he’s going to be by them. I think that’s nice to have, just that added speed." Givens is expected to battle Greg Salas for the starting receiver job opposite fellow rookie Brian Quick.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
May 25 - 1:59 PM


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