NFL Notes: Broncos, Colts, Dolphins, Jags, Jets, Lions, Pats, Ravens, Redskins, Saints & Steelers

 

Here’s a collection of news and rumors from around the NFL.

Broncos

• The Broncos, interestingly enough, have WR Gerell Robinson now listed as a tight end on their offseason roster. (DenverBroncos.com)

Colts

• WR Reggie Wayne has been cleared for football activities, but hasn’t participated in OTAs. (ESPN.com)
• The Colts have WR T.Y. Hilton practicing at all four receiver spots to prevent teams from keying in on him this season. (Colts.com)

Dolphins

• G Dallas Thomas has been working mainly with the first-team offense at left guard during OTAs. (Miami Herald)

Jaguars

• Jaguars signed rookie free agent WR Brandon Wimberly on Monday. (NFLTR)
• Jacksonville released OT DeMarcus Love on Monday. (NFLTR)

Jets

• WR David Nelson was “quarantined” for the first week of OTAs after was in Haiti for charity when he was bitten by a mosquito. (New York Post)

Lions

• WR Golden Tate is not expected to be the Lions punt-returner this season. (Kyle Meinke)
• Reggie Bush mentioned that RB Theo Riddick will see a lot more playing time this season. (Oakland Press)

Patriots

• TE Rob Gronkowski was reportedly “bursting, planting, and cutting” during last week’s OTA practice. (Boston Globe)
• WR Brandon LaFell admitted that his head is “spinning” from trying to learn the Patriots offense. (MassLive.com)

Ravens

• TE Dennis Pitta expects to catch a lot of passes in new OC Gary Kubiak‘s offensive system. (BaltimoreRavens.com)

Redskins

• Pierre Garcon is expected to be the Redskins No. 1 receiver this season, despite the addition of DeSean Jackson. (John Keim)
• In fact, there is a chance that DeSean Jackson could end up being third in catches for the Redskins this season. (John Keim)

Saints

• Rookie WR Brandin Cooks has a “realistic shot” at the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. (Mike Triplett)
• RB Pierre Thomas is expected to see “a lot of snaps in the packages where we used to see (Darren) Sproles.” (Mike Triplett)

Steelers

• QB Ben Roethlisberger mentioned that he expects the team to use more no-huddle offense this season. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
• HC Mike Tomlin recently mentioned that they plan to “move around” ILB Lawrence Timmons from “Mack” to “Buck” linebacker this season. (Steelers.com)