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 thinksย that a Matt Forte deal will get done by July 16.

Bills

  • Ron Brooks, Terrence McGee, Leodis McKelvin,ย andย Justin Rogersย are believe to beย fighting for the teamโ€™sย nickel back spot.ย ย (BuffaloBills.com)

Browns

  • Cleveland Plain Dealer’sย Mary Kay Cabot believesย Colt McCoyย still has plenty of fan and player support and could become a distraction if Brandon Weeden struggles in the early going.ย 
  • Cleveland Plain Dealer’sย Mary Kay Cabot thinkย Jamesย Dockeryย can make an impact on special teams this season and perhaps challenge for some playing time.ย 

Chargers

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

Lions

  • Former Lions quaterbackย Daunteย Culpepperย conceded his days of playing in the NFLย likely are over. (Orlando Sentinel)

Panthers

  • Jonathan Stewartย topsย Pro Football Focusย elusive rating numbers list over the past three seasons.ย 

Patriots

  • Bobby Carpenterย has received a lot of playing time during the offseason practices. He’sย in the mix for the strong side starting position. (Boston Globe)
  • ESPN’s Mike Rodak believesย Donald Thomasย 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

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

Seahawks

  • The reaction thatย Tarvaris Jacksonย 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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