Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins had an impressive rookie season, but the coaches have been vocal about their desire to get him more involved in the passing game in 2021. Dobbins has shown this offseason that’s he’s more than capable of contributing in the passing game out of the backfield. He was regularly involved in the passing game in offseason practices and made several

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman, the first of the team’s first-round picks this year, has not looked like a rookie during offseason workouts, and the players and coaches have praised him. There were questions following the draft about where Bateman would fit in the team’s wide receiver hierarchy and how quickly he could make an impact. But he’s given the Ravens every reason

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins received the most repetitions of any Seattle running back during offseason practices with Chris Carson (personal), Rashaad Penny (knee) and Travis Homer (calf) not practicing, and he looks trimmer and faster than he did in his first stint with the team in his rookie season in 2016 when he was selected in the fifth round. Collins will be fighting

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon was drafted this year to provide depth behind veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. with an eye on a bigger role in the future. But Sermon’s future might come sooner than later with Wilson out four to six months after meniscus surgery and with Mostert dealing with some lesser knee issues. Sermon has also made a

Former Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. It comes on the same day that the team released long-time guard David DeCastro (ankle), who is considering retirement. Turner was released by the Los Angeles Chargers after playing in only nine games due to injury last year.

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Jacob Harris, a fourth-rounder out of Central Florida, received significant repetitions throughout voluntary and minicamp practices because Tyler Higbee was sidelined for the offseason program. “Jacob Harris is a guy who has definitely stood out,” head coach Sean McVay said. “Just his overall speed, athleticism, you kind of feel him on the field.” The 6-foot-5, 211-pounder must be evaluated

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is excited about the multiple ways he can use rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore, who was selected in the second round of this year’s NFL draft. “He’s very good in the open field, making the first guy miss,” Kingsbury said. “He has a knack at some of those plays, so, yeah, he’s going to be a guy that’s going

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jaelon Darden missed some of minicamp with a tweaked hamstring, but the fourth-rounder runs a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at 5-foot-8, 173 pounds and looked very explosive during offseason practices. Darden drew comparisons to Emmanuel Sanders and John Brown from head coach Bruce Arians. “He’s super quick and fast,” Arians said. “He’s a little thicker than I thought he was

The Pittsburgh Steelers released offensive guard David DeCastro (ankle) on Thursday, saving $8.75 million in salary cap space. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, DeCastro has had his ankle evaluated recently after having issues with it for quite some time. He had surgery on it before last season and could consider retirement. Pittsburgh had free-agent guard Trai Turner in for a visit last week

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman is the team’s projected No. 1 tight end as both a pass-catcher and standout blocker after the Saints parted ways with veteran Jared Cook and Josh Hill this offseason. The second-year pro said he has grown after a strong finish to last season in his first true NFL offseason. Trautman was a third-round pick in 2020 and finished

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that tight end Ian Thomas had “a tremendous offseason” after disappointing in 2020 (20-145-1). “He looks explosive. He looks athletic,” Rhule added. “If you’re talking about a guy that’s really had a good offseason, I would say it would be Ian Thomas. He’s more comfortable with what he’s doing.” Thomas was a breakout candidate heading into last season,

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison could be creating a spot for himself in the offense this year. The third-year back from Pittsburgh impressed the coaching staff during spring workouts, although lead back Mike Davis was not in attendance and players weren’t going full speed. Ollison has just 23 career carries for 53 yards and four touchdowns, but in new head coach Arthur Smith’s scheme,

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Juwann Winfree, a former sixth-round pick of the Denver Broncos in 2019, caught plenty of passes in organized team activities and minicamp this spring and looks to be making a strong run at a spot on the active roster. Winfree has played in just five career NFL games, though, and the Packers top four wide receivers are set — Davante

Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin only signed a one-year deal worth $350,000 in guaranteed money this offseason, but he still has elite speed. Goodwin took the top off the Bears defense on multiple occasions during offseason practices for what would have been long touchdown catches. Along with second-year receiver Darnell Mooney, Goodwin might give Chicago another legitimate deep threat for quarterbacks Andy Dalton and

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Andre Dillard (biceps) says he has a fire in him like never before after he missed all of last season with a biceps injury. The former first-rounder scrapped his social media to eliminate all distractions and hit the weight room hard. Dillard is stronger and more confident and has drawn praise from offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland for his on-field work

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson is a 4.3-second 40-yard dash speedster that made the most of his 20 receptions for 398 yards last season. T-Billy impressed the coaches with his speed during offseason practices and is a qualified third receiver for the Bolts behind Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. The 25-year-old from Oklahoma State averaged a healthy 19.9 yards per catch in 2020

Kansas City Chiefs rookie tight end Noah Gray, a fifth-round draft pick this year, has impressed the team this offseason with his smarts, pass-catching and route-running. Gray could see a significant amount of playing time in 2021 as the Chiefs look to keep All-Pro Travis Kelce fresh over the 17-game season, both as Kelce’s replacement and in multiple-tight end formations. The 22-year-old from Duke has

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton, who was forced to start at quarterback in an emergency situation in the 31-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints last year, has stood out in offseason workouts, according to head coach Vic Fangio. However, the former Wake Forest quarterback/wide receiver still faces long odds in a crowded depth chart at receiver. “He’s super-aggressive to the ball. You feel

Tennessee Titans quarterback DeShone Kizer has looked good in organized team activities and minicamp this offseason, especially on midrange routes across the middle. Kizer worked only with quarterbacks coach Pat O’Hara last year as the team’s “quarantine QB,” and his quick decision-making in offseason practices is evidence that he has a strong understanding of the playbook. Like starter Ryan Tannehill, the fifth-year veteran can make

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. has arguably been the team’s best offensive player throughout organized team activities and minicamp this offseason. It’s an important development due to the addition of Marvin Jones and presence of D.J. Chark. Rookie running back Travis Etienne has also been getting repetitions at receiver. The Jags are using Shenault as a receiver instead of trying to use him