NFL Notes: 49ers, Falcons, Jets, Panthers, Rams, & Saints

 

49ers

• Bill Williamson of ESPN projects Blaine Gabbert to be Colin Kaepernick‘s backup this season.
• RB Marcus Lattimore is still not practicing and may not be activated until sometime during the season. (Bill Williamson)
• Standout special teams player Kassim Osgood may have a hard time making the 53-man roster. (Bill Williamson)

Falcons

• The Falcons have moved rookie Jake Matthews to left tackle and Lamar Holmes to right tackle following the injury to Sam Baker. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)
• “Sounds like” DT Corey Peters has passed his physical. (Tom Pelissero)
• Despite trading for QB T.J. Yates, the backup quarterback job could go to Sean Renfree. (Vaughn McClure)

Jets

• Sixth-round pick QB Tajh Boyd continues to struggle and looks to be the odd-man-out on the Jets’ depth chart. (Rich Cimini)
• RB Daryl Richardson is “squarely on the bubble,” but the fact that Chris Ivory is dealing with a rib injury could help him secure a roster spot. (Rich Cimini)
• OL Caleb Schlauderaff was left off of Rich Cimini‘s projected roster.
• Injuries could lead to CB Ras-I Dowling getting cut. (Rich Cimini)

Panthers

• David Newton of ESPN deems backup QB Joe Webb as expendable.
• RB Kenjon Barner is a candidate to return kicks this year. (David Newton)
• The Panthers reportedly love the speed of WR Tiquan Underwood, but his tendency to drop passes remains an issue. (David Newton)

Rams

• OL Barrett Jones is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve with the designation to return. (Nick Wagoner)
• Ethan Westbrooks could have the edge over Michael Sam for the final defensive linemen job. (Nick Wagoner)

Saints

• Mike Triplett projects the Saints to keep Ryan Griffin as their backup quarterback over Luke McCown.
• Veteran LB Victor Butler could be on the roster bubble. (Mike Triplett)