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Chad Johnson - WR - Free Agent

Free agent Chad Johnson has been arrested for violating the terms of his probation in his 2012 domestic violence case.

Ochocinco violated the terms of his probation by missing two visits with his probation officer, and failing to prove he had enrolled in a domestic violence education class. The 35-year-old former NFLer is now facing jail time.

Source: TMZ.com

May 20 - 11:25 AM

E.J. Manuel - QB - Bills

E.J. Manuel believes the Bills offense has been easier to learn than Florida State's.

Somewhere, coach Doug Marrone is wondering if that's good or bad. "To be honest, it’s a true West Coast type progression offense and that’s really what I wanted coming through the pre-draft process where I could just go in and go 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and just check it down or run," Manuel said. "It’s that simple and I love it." Manuel should learn in the preseason that he doesn't have this NFL thing figured out just yet.

Source: buffalobills.com

May 20 - 11:20 AM

Knowshon Moreno - RB - Broncos

Knowshon Moreno (knee scope) is expected to participate in this week's OTAs.

Moreno is three months removed from his arthroscopic operation. He is believed to be fighting with Willis McGahee for one roster spot. According to the Denver Post, there "isn't much doubt" the Broncos want second-round pick Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman to be their "1-2 punch" at running back.

Source: Denver Post

May 20 - 11:02 AM

Michael McAdoo - DL - Ravens

Ravens DE/OLB Michael McAdoo says he's "very comfortable" coming off of last year's Achilles' surgery.

A 2011 undrafted free agent, McAdoo has spent his entire NFL career on injured reserve. Suspended for his final year at North Carlina, he hasn't played a competitive down in over three years. He knows he's a roster long-shot. "I just feel like I can do my thing now, move around, McAdoo said. "My goal is to open up some eyes and let them know this is what they really brought me in for."

Source: baltimoreravens.com

May 20 - 10:51 AM

Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions

Calvin Johnson confirms he played through broken fingers last season, and has been "trying to straighten them out."

There were rumors that Johnson played through as many as three broken fingers, though he hasn't confirmed that number. He will not undergo surgery. Coupled with his knee issues, the disclosure makes Johnson's record-breaking 1,964-yard season all the more mind-boggling. Still four months shy of his 28th birthday, Megatron is smack dab in the middle of his prime. He's without peer at wide receiver.

Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter

May 20 - 10:43 AM

Jerry Hughes - LB - Bills

BuffaloBills.com expects Jerry Hughes to get looks as both a strong-side linebacker and rush end.

The Bills are going to use Hughes in multiple spots as they attempt to salvage him from "bust" status. Not in line for a starting job, the majority of Hughes' snaps will likely come as a sub-package rusher.

Source: buffalobills.com

May 20 - 10:38 AM

Ed Reed - DB - Texans

The Houston Chronicle confirms the Texans expect Ed Reed (hip surgery) back for the beginning of training camp or "midway through it."

Owner Bob McNair first let slip that Reed might not be ready for the beginning of camp after coach Gary Kubiak had previously insisted he would. Things have a history of not quite going to plan with Reed and his injuries, so we'd be far from surprised if he misses a sizable chunk of his first Texans camp. Going on 35, there's a chance Reed is damaged goods.

Source: Houston Chronicle

May 20 - 10:17 AM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

ESPN Boston confirms doctors are "confident" the infection in Rob Gronkowski's surgically-repaired arm has subsided.

They won't know for sure until they study samples taken during Gronkowski's Monday operation. If the samples confirm Gronk is infection-free, doctors will replace the metal plate in his arm. If everything goes to plan — a big if at this point — Gronk will then undergo "minor" back surgery in 3-4 weeks. Considering Gronk's recent health history, he should be considered highly questionable for Week 1.

Source: ESPN Boston

May 20 - 10:09 AM

Desmond Bishop - LB - Packers

Packers ILB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) says he'll be "110 percent" for training camp, and is aiming to be the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013.

Bishop missed all of 2012 with a torn hamstring. Going on 29, Bishop is one of the Packers' better defenders when healthy, but has never flirted with All-Pro status. In other words, his DPOY talk is just aimless chatter. Bishop was bandied about as a trade candidate during the draft, but is locked into a starting job at inside linebacker.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

May 20 - 9:40 AM

Will Smith - DL - Saints

Saints GM Mickey Loomis says Will Smith will start off at outside linebacker in OTAs.

Smith is 6-foot-3, 282 pounds. It's a comical attempt to fit Smith into the Saints' new 3-4 defense, and an experiment almost certain to end in failure. Aside from a few snaps at weak-side linebacker as a rookie, Smith has spent his entire career as a base 4-3 end. Due a non-guaranteed $3 million after restructuring his contract, Smith is a candidate for trade or release.

Source: Larry Holder on Twitter

May 20 - 9:30 AM

Dwight Freeney - DL - Chargers

New Chargers pass-rusher Dwight Freeney expects to see snaps at both outside linebacker and defensive end.

"They'll run both (the 3-4 and 4-3)," Freeney said of the Chargers, who operate out of a 3-4 base. "They're willing to feature me and free me up to make plays. And they're going to put me in good matchups in the 3-4." Freeney's play slipped as a stand-up outside linebacker in Indianapolis last season, but the Chargers didn't sign him to put him in position to fail. He should get opportunities to put his hand in the dirt.

Source: Sports Illustrated

May 20 - 9:19 AM

Quentin Jammer - DB - Free Agent

Free agent CB Quentin Jammer would "love" to re-sign with the Chargers.

"I’ve had conversations with them," Jammer said. "They said the door wasn’t completely closed. Hopefully, maybe down the road a little bit, the Chargers will offer me something." Jammer went on to say that his "expectation is to be elsewhere," and that he's not considering retirement. Going on 34, Jammer's lone free-agent visit was to the Redskins in late-April.

Source: Union-Tribune San Diego

May 20 - 9:07 AM

Tom Brady - QB - Patriots

Tom Brady says he's "have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football."

Brady says he's cleaned up his mechanics with the help of QBs guru Tom House. "Over the years, I was a little inefficient and I learned how to get away with it," Brady said. "I've been working (on) what's called ground-force production ... Getting the power from the ground, which translates from the ground to your legs, to your hips, to the shoulder, and all the energy is going toward the target." Going on 36, Brady's arm strength isn't quite what it used to be, but it hasn't mattered as he's averaged 4,654 passing yards and a 36:8 TD:INT ratio over his past three seasons. He's locked in as a top-five fantasy QB.

Source: Sports Illustrated

May 20 - 8:57 AM

Jason Campbell - QB - Browns

OC Norval Turner considers Jason Campbell a "bonus" in the Browns' quarterback competition.

In other words, he's insurance. Campbell is going to "compete" with Brandon Weeden in Browns camp, but only because the new braintrust doesn't want to just hand the job to Weeden. Campbell could very easily get on the field if Weeden struggles early in the year, but the odds he leads the team in pass attempts are low.

Source: ESPN Cleveland

May 20 - 8:53 AM

Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Browns OC Norval Turner wants to get Brandon Weeden "speeded up."

"The physical act of your drop(back), putting your foot in the ground, turning the ball loose," Turner cited as something Weeden needs to get faster at. "What helps speed that up is recognizing where we want to throw the ball and then making quick decisions." Turner did go on to say Weeden's footwork is improving a "great deal," and that he's "got the physical skills to do what we want to do." The Browns don't want to anoint Weeden, but the starting job remains his to lose.

Source: ESPN Cleveland

May 20 - 8:49 AM