NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 7/31

NFL Notes

• The Pro Bowl will convert to more like a “Pro-Bowl fantasy-like draft“. (Adam Schefter)
• Former Rams OG/OT Quinn Ojinnaka has started a career in pro wrestling. (Jim Thomas)

49ers

• QB Colin Kaepernick‘s go-to receiver has been WR Anquan Boldin. (Matt Maiocco)
• TE Vernon Davis has been a deep threat on a consistent basis. (Matthew Barrows)

Bears

• WR Joseph Anderson has been operating as the No. 4 receiver at practice. (Adam Hoge)
• DL Turk McBride has been released.
• LB D.J. Williams is out with a calf injury. (Michael C. Wright)

Bengals

• QB Andy Dalton “remains a streaky passer.” (ESPN.com)
• WR Marvin Jones has reportedly “stood out” more than WR Mohamed Sanu so far. (ESPN.com)
• S Shawn Williams seems to be the favorite for the starting strong safety job. (Jamison Hensley)
• WR Mohamed Sanu is doing well running. (Jamison Hensley)
• DE Carlos Dunlap suffered a concussion. (Adam Schefter)

Bills

• QB Kevin Kolb has reportedly struggled against the blitz during training camp. (WGR 550 Buffalo)
• DE Mario Williams is back with the team after getting his foot examined by doctors. (Mark Gaughan)
• The left guard competition has been disappointing to head coach Doug Marrone. (Tim Graham)
• Undrafted free agent WR Da’Rick Rogers has “really stepped it up” from where he was in spring workouts, according to HC Doug Marrone. (WGR 550 Buffalo)

Broncos

• WR Tavarres King has impressed at training camp. (Jeff Legwold)
• RB Montee Ball is expected to handle most of the carries this season. (Peter King)
• RB Ronnie Hillman is attempting to hold onto the starting job. (Mike Klis)
• CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was carted off the field today with an injury to his left leg. (Lindsay Jones)

Browns

• WR Travis Benjamin believes he has the punt-return job. (Matt Florjancic)

Buccaneers

• OG Roger Allen, Howard Barbieri and LB Dom DeCicco have been signed.
• CB Darrelle Revis covered a receiver today in practice for the first time since his injury. (Rick Stroud)

Cardinals

• CB Patrick Peterson ran some receiver routes in practice. (Mike Jurecki)
• DB Tyrann Mathieu is practicing as a safety in the Cardinals base formations and slot corner in nickel formations on defense. (Associated Press)

Chargers

• QB Nate Enderle has been signed. (Ricky Henne)

Chiefs

• WR Jon Baldwin has not impressed at training camp. (Jason La Canfora)
• RB Jamaal Charles has been QB Alex Smith‘s favorite target. (Associated Press)
• TE Travis Kelce stated he needs to work on blocking. (Randy Covitz)

Colts

• WR T.Y. Hilton is practicing as an outside receiver as well as a slot receiver. (George Bremer)
• TE Coby Fleener has been making big plays at practice. (Kevin Bowen)
• WR Darrius Heyward-Bey is being asked to make his hands more consistent. (Adam Caplan)
• CB Greg Toler suffered a concussion during Wednesday’s practice. (Tom James)

Cowboys

• OL Kevin Kowalski is expected to be sidelined 2-4 weeks with a bruised knee. (Calvin Watkins)

Dolphins

• WR Rishard Matthews lingering injury is a knee problem. (Barry Jackson)
• WR Armon Binns and Jasper Collins have been waived. (Aaron Wilson)

Eagles

• HC Chip Kelly spoke highly of 2012 undrafted free agent RB Chris Polk. (Adam Caplan)
  

Falcons

• WR Julio Jones has improved his route running ability. (Ian Rapoport)

Jaguars

• QB Blaine Gabbert resumed practicing today. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• WR Justin Blackmon‘s groin injury is improving. (Ryan O’Halloran)
• Jaguars waived rookie WR Cole McKenzie.

Jets

• Jets are expected to employ a committee backfield this season with RB Chris Ivory receiving close to 15 carries per game. (ESPN New York)
  

Lions

• Free Agent LB Rocky McIntosh worked out for the team. (ProFootballTalk)
• TE Brandon Pettigrew is in the best shape of his career says head coach Jim Schwartz. (Justin Rodgers)
• The Lions patience is running think with DE Ronnell Lewis. (Tim Twentyman)
• RB Mikel Leshoure is still having problems finding his pre-injury form. (Tim Twentyman)

Packers

• RB Alex Green and James Starks are preforming better than RB Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin thus far in training camp. (Tyler Dunne)
• RB Johnathan Franklin is struggling with pass protection. (Rob Demovsky)
• The Packers and RB Eddie Lacy are on the same page regarding his conditioning and weight. (Rob Demovsky)
• WR Randall Cobb would be the Packers return man if the regular season started tomorrow. (Weston Hodkiewicz)

Panthers

• DB Mike Mitchell has been getting most first team reps at strong safety. (Jonathan Jones)

Patriots

• WR Kenbrell Thompkins might have been the best player at practice Tuesday. (Field Yates)
• Patriots terminated WR Lavelle Hawkins‘ contract and waived Nick McDonald and Perez Ashford. (Tom Curran)

Raiders

• WR Denarius Moore is not ready to be a go-to receiver due to consistency issues. (Scott Blair)
• QB Matt Flynn seems to be solidifying his job as starting quarterback. (Josh Dubow)

Rams

• DT Michael Brockers underwent surgery to “cleanup” his left ankle. (Jim Thomas)

Redskins

• DE Adam Carriker stated that he intends to play this season even after his latest quadriceps injury. (Zac Boyer)
• TE Fred Davis has shown no signs of lingering pain from his Achilles’ tear. (Mike Jones)
• CB DeAngelo Hall sprained his ankle and will be out from 2 day to 2 weeks. (Tarik El-Bashir)
• WR Santana Moss “appears to have his legs under him” at Redskins practice. (Rich Campbell)

Saints

• OG Jahri Evans is performing like one of the most impressive players at practice. (Mike Tripplet)
• QB Seneca Wallace and Luke McCown are splitting second-team reps. (Terrance Harris)

Seahawks

• HC Pete Carroll mentioned that they will address Percy Harvin‘s chances of returning this season following Thursday’s procedure. (NFL.com)
• Free agent WR Early Doucet tried out for the team. (Barry Jackson)
• DL Jameson Konz has converted back to tight end. (Dave Boling)

Steelers

• The Steelers are implementing zone blocking schemes. (Ed Bouchette)

Titans

• Rookie WR Justin Hunter has had the coaching staff demand more mental toughness and intensity. (Johnathan Hutton)
• Titans have reportedly been experimenting with Pistol formations during training camp. (ESPN.com)

Vikings

• WR Greg Childs might not be off the PUP list before the regular season. (Dan Weiderer)