NFL News & Rumors: Sunday 7/1

Bears

  • Gabe Carimi says that 7-step quarterback drops are out in new Mike Tice offense. (Alex Marvez)
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter thinksĀ that a Matt Forte deal will get done by July 16.

Bills

  • Ron Brooks, Terrence McGee, Leodis McKelvin,Ā andĀ Justin RogersĀ are believe to beĀ fighting for the teamā€™sĀ nickel back spot.Ā Ā (BuffaloBills.com)

Browns

  • Cleveland Plain Dealer’sĀ Mary Kay Cabot believesĀ Colt McCoyĀ still has plenty of fan and player support and could become a distraction if Brandon Weeden struggles in the early going.Ā 
  • Cleveland Plain Dealer’sĀ Mary Kay Cabot thinkĀ JamesĀ DockeryĀ can make an impact on special teams this season and perhaps challenge for some playing time.Ā 

Chargers

  • Marcus McNeillĀ is one of the more interesting players still unsigned as the calendar turns to July. NFLĀ teams increasingly are conducting more due diligence on McNeill’s health. (The Sports Xchange)
  • Greg CosselĀ thinks that there are question marks about Ryan Mathews that go beyond his on-field ability.Ā 

Lions

  • Former Lions quaterbackĀ DaunteĀ CulpepperĀ conceded his days of playing in the NFLĀ likely are over. (Orlando Sentinel)

Panthers

  • Jonathan StewartĀ topsĀ Pro Football FocusĀ elusive rating numbers list over the past three seasons.Ā 

Patriots

  • Bobby CarpenterĀ has received a lot of playing time during the offseason practices. He’sĀ in the mix for the strong side starting position. (Boston Globe)
  • ESPN’s Mike Rodak believesĀ Donald ThomasĀ is buried on the depth chart, and his best chances of making a 53-man roster will be elsewhere in the NFL. (ESPN Boston)

Ravens

  • CornerbackĀ Cary WilliamsĀ has not been able to compete in 11-on-11 drills, but heā€™s hoping to be at full strength when the Ravens open training camp. (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Seahawks

  • The reaction thatĀ Tarvaris JacksonĀ will get the No. 1 snaps, has generated mixed reactions both inside and outside of the Seattle organization. (The Sports Xchange)

 

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