NFL News & Rumors: Friday 6/22

Bengals

• Bengals OC Jay Gruden mentioned that WR Brandon Tate “has been one of the best surprises of camp.” (Bengals.com)

Bills

• Fred Jackson has been able to participate in practices without any issues related to the broken leg that he suffered last season. (Associated Press)

Buccaneers

• Buccaneers TE Luke Stocker isn’t expected to be a big factor in the team’s passing game this season. (Tampa Bay Times)
• Buccaenners sign former Patriots OT Mike Ingersoll.

Chargers

• Chargers head Coach Norv Turner said that TE Antonio Gates had the best minicamp that he’s seen from him during his time with the team. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
• Turner also mentioned that G Louis Vasquez also had an “outstanding” offseason. (Union-Tribune San Diego)
• There’s bee a lot of talk regarding a possible breakout season for Robert Meachem. Some believe he could even put together a 1000 yard season for the Chargers in 2012 (Michael Gehlken)

Cowboys

• Cowboys S Brodney Pool is by no means a lock to make the team’s 53 man roster. (ESPN Dallas)

Falcons

• Falcons RB Michael Turner denies the reports that he’s overweight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Falcons may give CB Dominique Franks a shot at replacing Eric Weems as their kick returner this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Giants

• Giants OC Kevin Gilbride mentioned that second round pick WR Rueben Randle still needs some time to gain understanding of the NFL game. (New York Daily News)

Lions

• Lions claimed CB Dontrell Johnson off waivers from the Jaguars and also released S Alonzo Lawrence. (Dave Birkett)

Texans

• The Texans have moved Bryan Braman to strong side linebacker. (HoustonTexans.com)

Titans

• RB Chris Johnson mentioned that he’d like to play around six pounds heavier in 2012. (Nashville Tennessean)
• Titans sixth-round pick S Markelle Martin missed the final two weeks of team’s OTAs because of a hamstring issue. (Nashville Tennessean)