NFL Notes: Buccaneers, Chiefs, Jaguars, Patriots, & Steelers

Buccaneers

• First-round WR Mike Evans has been “as advertised” so far in Buccaneers camp. (Daniel Jeremiah)

Chiefs

• WRs Frankie Hammond Jr. and undrafted rookie Albert Wilson have been the “best receivers at camp” this year. (Adam Teicher)

Jaguars

• RB Toby Gerhart (hip flexor), TE Clay Harbor (calf), WR Tandon Doss (ankle), WR Allen Robinson (hamstring), and WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) are among the notable players out for Friday’s preseason opener. (Michael DiRocco)
• HC Gus Bradley said Jordan Todman will be the team’s starting running back on Friday. (Michael DiRocco)
• Rookie RB Storm Johnson and Denard Robinson are both expected to see “significant reps” in the game. (Michael DiRocco)

Patriots

• The Patriots could be looking to showcase QB Ryan Mallett in Thursday’s preseason opener in order to move him in a trade before the deadline. (Tom Curran)

Steelers

• DC Dick LeBeau mentioned that first-round pick LB Ryan Shazier will likely start for them this season and second-round DE Stephon Tuitt could see “an awful lot of snaps.” (Steelers.com)