Falcons
- Falcons HC Raheem Morris believes RB Bijan Robinson will be good to go for veteran minicamp on June 10th. (D. Orlando Ledbetter)
- Morris also touched on TE Kyle Pitts: โI see a young guy who is eager to learn. His why is really his personal vendetta to get back. Youโve got to have a little edge and heโs starting to show that more every day.โ (Josh Kendall)
- Morris also spoke about LB Troy Andersen returning to full health: โHe doesnโt feel like a younger player to me. He feels like a veteran.โ (Tory McElhaney)
- Atlanta QB Kirk Cousins gave up an update on his Achilles recovery: โThe Achilles is coming along well. They told me when I did itโฆ they said itโd be nine months which will take me to August 1.โ (Ledbetter)
- Cousins continued: โIโm still kind of trying to close that gap there and get the final strength and mobility back, but weโre making progress every day.โ (Ledbetter)
- Cousins on the potential tampering violations that occurred during his negotiations with Atlanta: โThe leagueโs still kind of going through that. So, Iโll let them do it. But thereโs not a whole lot there.โ (Falconsโ YouTube)
- Falcons ST coordinator Marquice Williams was selected to attend the NFLโs head coaching accelerator program. (Jonathan Jones)
Panthers
- New Panthers DE Jadeveon Clowney is not present at the start of optional OTAs despite being in attendance for the voluntary minicamp in April. (Joe Person)
- Carolina HC Dave Canales cited QB Bryce Youngโs footwork, which allows him to hone in on other skills such as mechanics. (Person)
- Young talked about learning the new concepts and points of emphasis of Canalesโ offense, calling consistency a big positive in his teaching style. (Gantt)
- Canales said he hasnโt been in touch with K Eddy Pineiro but heโs glad K Harrison Mevis is present so they can work through field goal and field goal block. (Person)
- Additionally, Canales revealed DE Amare Barno was dealing with a โpretty significantโ ACL injury to end last season but heโs doing well in rehab. (David Newton)
- Panthers CB Jaycee Horn mentioned how good it feels to have the team pick up his fifth-year option and have faith in him after missing so much time. (Darin Gantt)
- Horn on if thereโs room for free agent CB Stephon Gilmore: โAlways room for one more, but thatโs up to them upstairs.โ (Person)
- Horn knows he can make an impact when heโs on the field: โI watch the film, I know what Iโm capable of.โ (Mike Kaye)
- Carolina GM Dan Morgan on Canales: โWe obviously want passionate football players, guys that enjoy the process of it and not just gamedayโฆ Weโre looking for those type of guys that just bring that energy to our building. You know, Coach Canales brings that energy every single day.โ (SiriusXM NFL Radio)
Saints
- Saints RB Alvin Kamara and CB Marshon Lattimore are not at the teamโs OTA practice open to the media on Tuesday, per Katherine Terrell.
- Regarding Lattimore, New Orleans HC Dennis Allen brought up their โpositive connectionโ and said they are โmoving forward.โ (Triplett)
- On Lattimoreโs status, Allen gave the following update: โI know heโs working hard, I know heโs getting himself in the best shape he can get into. When heโs back, weโll embrace him with open arms and weโll start working on getting better for next year.โ (NOF Network)
- Allen doesnโt expect Lattimore to be present until training camp, per Nick Underhill. He also believes Lattimore will be on the team in 2024. (Underhill)
- Allen talked about OL Trevor Penning getting reps at RT: โI think itโs something good for him. Nothing is set in stone.โ (Rod Walker)
- Saints OL coach John Benton admitted the plan was to move Penning to RT regardless of whether they added first-round OT Taliese Fuaga. (Matthew Paras)
- Saints DE Cameron Jordan mentioned he is recovering well from his offseason ankle surgery and could return to on-field work by the end of OTAs. (Mike Triplett)
- Jordan adds heโs almost cleared for running and is trending in the right direction. (Katherine Terrell)
- New Orleans G Cesar Ruiz noted heโs down from 325 pounds to 314 pounds, and heโs excited to be in a scheme that incentivizes linemen to be mobile. (Triplett)
- Before G Andrus Peat signed with the Raiders, Saints GM Mickey Loomis said they did try to re-sign him. (Triplett)
- Loomis had good things to say about new DE Chase Young: โTo get a playerโฆ ready to prove something at his level of talent is exciting. And Iโm excited because heโs excited to be here. Heโs been very enthusiastic. Heโs dove into the deep end of the pool.โ (Triplett)
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on X.com and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!