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T. Bridgewater - QB

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Although Bridgewater will have the first opportunity to replace Drew Brees (thumb) during his absence, coach Sean Payton could be quick to replace him with Taysom Hill if Bridgewater struggles early, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

Bridgewater had Payton's full support Monday after a so-so performance in emergency duty versus the Rams on Sunday following Brees' first-quarter exit. The 26-year-old signal caller completed 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, a serviceable but uninspired line that ultimately failed to give the Saints a realistic chance of keeping pace with Los Angeles. While Payton named the team's poor offensive line play and 11 penalties as primary culprits for the offensive struggles, he may not be as tolerant should the Saints find themselves at 1-3 following their next pair of contests. Hill outperformed Bridgewater in the preseason and is more of a dual threat than the current starter, making him a natural candidate for a crack at the top job should the offense need a spark a couple of games into Brees' projected 6-to-8-week absence.

Added Sep 17 3:28 am (EST)

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J. Jeudy - WR

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9News' Mike Klis reports Broncos QB Drew Lock has been throwing to first-round WR Jerry Jeudy in Denver daily.

All signs point to the Broncos' facilities opening to players later this month, but Lock, entering his first full year as the team's starter, has been proactive in gathering a handful of players for throwing sessions at a nearby park the past two weeks. Phillip Lindsay and K.J. Hamler were also spotted participating. There's obviously no guarantee this improves Jeudy's rapport with Lock out the gates, but it's a step in the right direction. Both rookies are expected to start in three-wide sets alongside Courtland Sutton.

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J. Runyan - OL

Packers signed sixth-round rookie OL Jon Runyan to a four-year contract.

Son of Jon Runyan Sr., a 14-year pro who was once the highest-paid lineman in the NFL, the Wolverines' left tackle was groomed in the sport and inherited his father's trademark nastiness in bulldozing oncoming defenders in the run game. His versatility at both left and right tackle in college, as well as the few snaps he took in between at guard, should compensate for his subpar feet, length, and strength at the next level. Overall, Runyan (6'4/306) is an above-average athlete who projects best on the interior line but may be asked to compete at multiple positions with the Packers in camp.

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K. Long - OG

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New York Daily News' Manish Mehta reports the Jets have talked to RG Kyle Long, formerly of the Bears, about coming out of retirement.

It's the same approach GM Joe Douglas took last year in persuading Ryan Kalil to get off the couch and return to the field. Long, 31, battled through a lingering hip injury throughout his final season with the Bears before hanging up his cleats in January. He hasn't logged a full 16 games in any campaign over the last four years but has played well (three Pro Bowl berths at two positions) when available. It's currently unclear what the Jets would have to pay Long as an unrestricted free agent after Chicago declined his $9.6 million club option last year.

Added Yesterday 12:57 pm (EST)

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D. Jones - QB

NYG

The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports Giants QB Daniel Jones is training specifically to increase his ball security this season.

Jones' carelessness handling the ball at Duke (19 fumbles across 36 games) carried over into his rookie year off the bench as the 23-year-old recorded a league-high 18 fumbles across 12 starts. Duggan notes that Danny Dimes has since been training with an emphasis on ball security during the offseason, bulking to 230 pounds (up from 221) for a stronger grip, reaching out to Tony Romo (who infamously began his career with ball issues), and diligently working through drills that are designed for tight pocket movement. Jones flashed highs and lows, notably recording four games of 28-plus fantasy points against poor competition, in place of Eli Manning last year, but any concerted efforts into improving his own glaring weakness is a step in the right direction. Jones is a bet to bounce back as a fringe QB1 for fantasy assuming he survives the Giants' opening murderer's row against the Steelers, in Chicago, versus the Niners, and the team's cross-country bout against the Rams.

Added Yesterday 11:50 am (EST)

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J. Fromm - QB

BUF

Bills OC Brian Daboll said QB Jake Fromm "has a lot of work to do to earn his teammates' trust."

"Jake [Fromm] spoke to the team yesterday," Daboll said. "He knows he has a lot of work to do to earn the trust of his teammates back. I believe actions speak louder than words and I believe he'll be committed to that." This all but confirms that the fifth-round rookie won't be cut after his racist text messages were leaked and posted to social media. He'll likely have a short leash off the field for the remainder of his career.

Added Yesterday 9:48 am (EST)

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D. Freeman - RB

Free agent RB Devonta Freeman said the Buccaneers can reach out "directly" to him if looking to negotiate a contract.

"A number of teams are interested, but we can’t negotiate through the media," Freeman stated on Twitter. "The Buccaneers can reach out to me directly." Coach Bruce Arians recently told media that Freeman is "asking for a lot of money," all but confirming the organization is still looking to add a veteran to their young backfield. With mutual interest on both sides, it would not be shocking to see the two come to an agreement over the summer. With Carlos Hyde already off the table to Seattle, LeSean McCoy and Lamar Miller would be the last remaining tenured dominos to fall once Freeman signs.

Added Yesterday 9:38 am (EST)

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J. Stidham - QB

Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham said he's been working out with Julian Edelman regularly in Massachusetts during the offseason.

Stidham, New England's fourth-round pick last year, only played 15 snaps as a rookie but is still expected to beat out veteran Brian Hoyer as the team's Week 1 starter. While a positive rapport with Edelman doesn't guarantee success under center, it's a step in the right direction following words of encouragement from C David Andrews, RB Rex Burkhead, and other teammates throughout the spring. The 23-year-old and Hoyer will compete to be named the team's starter during camp.

Added Yesterday 9:23 am (EST)

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L. Kuechly - LB

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Panthers hired ex-LB Luke Kuechly as pro scout.

Still only 29, Kuechly could have returned as one of the best defensive players in the league this season, but he decided to quit while he was ahead when it came to injury. "During the season, it'll be player evaluation and then advance scouting stuff," Kuechly said of his new gig. "So if we play a team next week, we've got to get everything set up and ready to go, so when the coaches come in on Monday, they're not starting from square one." Kuechly has previously expressed an openness to coaching, and this could be just the first of many jobs he has on the other side of the line.

Added Jun 04 9:46 pm (EST)

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W. Jackson - DB

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Bengals CB William Jackson revealed Thursday that he played through a torn labrum in 2019.

"I don't know how I did it, but I did it," Jackson said. "It was painful every game. I'm fully healthy and ready to go." On and off the injury report all season, Jackson sat out Week 17. Jackson did not reveal if he went under the knife, but he would likely still be rehabbing were that the case. Playing under his fifth-year team option, Jackson will be looking to bounce back ahead of free agency after a shaky 2019, one that was undoubtedly affected by his shoulder.

Added Jun 04 8:11 pm (EST)

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B. Mayfield - QB

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Browns OC Alex Van Pelt said Baker Mayfield is attempting to "streamline his footwork from under center."

“As far as the footwork goes, that’s the part that you can actually coach over the Internet, which is cool,’’ Van Pelt said. “The quarterbacks are sending the videos of their footwork to me. I can now go back, break it down and get on a one-on-one Zoom meeting with them and kind of coach them through the correction process of all the footwork we are going to use.” Van Pelt insists there was nothing seriously wrong with Mayfield's footwork, but that he needed to adjust it for Van Pelt's West Coast system. Van Pelt had previously said Mayfield's footwork led to some accuracy issues in 2019.

Added Jun 04 6:06 pm (EST)

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D. Brees - QB

Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas both said Thursday that they had accepted Drew Brees' apology following his Wednesday comments on the NFL's social justice protests.

“One of my brothers made a public statement yesterday that I disagreed with,” Thomas said. “He apologized and I accept it because that’s what we are taught to do as Christians." Kamara shared similar sentiments. “I’ve had a day to digest the comments that Drew made,” Kamara wrote. “I was disappointed and hurt. We talked and I explained to him where he dropped the ball and he understood. But now it’s time for us to be part of the solution, not the problem. We have to educate to progress.” Brees' apology made it through to two key teammates, but we would imagine he has a long way to go toward regaining the full trust of his locker room.

Added Jun 04 3:57 pm (EST)

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J. Fromm - QB

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New Bills QB Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after racist text messages he sent in 2019 were posted to social media.

"Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha," were Fromm's words to a friend about guns. He scrambled to apologize. "I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white person' in a text message conversation," Fromm said. "Although I never meant to imply that I am an 'elite white person,' as later stated in the conversation, there's no excuse for that word choice and sentiment." There is not. Fromm should have been released, but it appears the Bills will stand by him. He apologized to the team in a Thursday meeting, and DC Leslie Frazier took him at his word. "Jake seemed very sincere in his apology. We have a very strong culture on our team. Those guys are going to be able to sift through what is real and what isn't real." Fromm isn't going to get a third chance.

Added Jun 04 3:50 pm (EST)

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J. Jeudy - WR

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9News' Mike Klis reports Broncos QB Drew Lock has been throwing to first-round WR Jerry Jeudy in Denver daily.

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J. Runyan - OL

Packers signed sixth-round rookie OL Jon Runyan to a four-year contract.

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K. Long - OG

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New York Daily News' Manish Mehta reports the Jets have talked to RG Kyle Long, formerly of the Bears, about coming out of retirement.

Added Yesterday 12:57 pm (EST)

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D. Jones - QB

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The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports Giants QB Daniel Jones is training specifically to increase his ball security this season.

Added Yesterday 11:50 am (EST)

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J. Fromm - QB

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Bills OC Brian Daboll said QB Jake Fromm "has a lot of work to do to earn his teammates' trust."

Added Yesterday 9:48 am (EST)

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D. Freeman - RB

Free agent RB Devonta Freeman said the Buccaneers can reach out "directly" to him if looking to negotiate a contract.

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J. Stidham - QB

Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham said he's been working out with Julian Edelman regularly in Massachusetts during the offseason.

Added Yesterday 9:23 am (EST)

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L. Kuechly - LB

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Panthers hired ex-LB Luke Kuechly as pro scout.

Added Jun 04 9:46 pm (EST)

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