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DeMeco Ryans knows the Texans won't sneak up on anyone in his second year in charge, but he's excited about the notion of hitting the reset button and seeing what his talented team can grow to accomplish.

Simone Biles is returning to the Olympics, and her husband, Jonathan Owens, will be able to watch her live on the biggest stage, as the gymnast says the Bears have granted him time off from training camp.

Charles Omenihu tore his ACL in the AFC Championship Game and missed Kansas City's victory in Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs pass rusher recently provided an update on his recovery.

Bills edge rusher Von Miller put up a goose egg in the sack column last season, playing 12 games coming off a 2022 torn ACL. Miller recently told Sports Illustrated that he probably shouldn't have been on the field in 2023.

San Francisco handed Christian McCaffrey a new contract this offseason. The Niners hope to get similar production out of the reigning Offensive Player of the Year this year without as much wear and tear.

The Carolina Panthers have upgraded the situation around quarterback Bryce Young this offseason, including bolstering the run game by bringing in second-rounder Jonathan Brooks and two starting guards in free agency.

After spending five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, new Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Christian Wilkins says he will have the same mindset since entering the league in 2019.

After a struggling rookie year, Carolina Panthers Jonathan Mingo says he doesn't care about the critics and believes the club is in a "good spot" heading into the 2024 season.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray believes rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could take the team's offense "to another level."

After joining ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network's The Insiders on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum says the expectation for the club's ceiling is a Super Bowl. 

The Baltimore Ravens asked quarterback Malik Cunningham to try out receiver this offseason. With Lamar Jackson blocking the path to playing time under center, Cunningham is embracing the position change. 

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has agreed to terms on a four-year, $36 million contract extension, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

The Denver Broncos have added a high-profile member to the front office. The team announced on Thursday that it has named former Stanford head coach David Shaw as Senior Personnel Executive.

The Kansas City Chiefs contemplating using Justin Reid as a kickoff specialist has the defensive back thinking about elongating his career.

George Kittle, known for power and running people over, saw his weight drop after core muscle surgery. The San Francisco 49ers tight end recently said he lost 30 pounds in the offseason.

The Cincinnati Bengals moved former first-round pick Dax Hill from safety to outside corner this spring. Hill said he's getting more comfortable in his new job as a training camp battle looms. 

The Brandon Aiyuk-San Francisco 49ers contract negotiations took a public turn on Monday. The WR said the team didn't want him back, but is that really the case heading into the summer?

The Chargers' offseason remake mainly focused on the overhaul at receiver, but the running back room in L.A. also underwent turnover. Austin Ekeler recently explained why he left the Bolts in the spring.

Asked if the young QBs make the AFC South more difficult, Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco pointed to the upgraded receiver corps across the division as the biggest change. 

Who is the Steelers' WR2? Will the Commanders be able to protect rookie QB Jayden Daniels? Can Ezekiel Elliott still carry the load for the Cowboys? Kevin Patra identifies the 10 biggest roster holes remaining across the NFL.

Alvin Kamara skipped the Saints' final practice of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Kamara's departure was contract-related, the running back's agent told ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The ¹ú²ú̽»¨found no evidence that the Philadelphia Eagles violated the anti-tampering policy by signing free agent running back Saquon Barkley. The league informed the Eagles of their decision on Thursday.

Jake Ferguson is being counted on in Dallas in 2024, and following his first Pro Bowl season, the Cowboys TE is looking to take another leap. 

Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack each took a pay cut to remain in Los Angeles in Jim Harbaugh's new regime, and the Chargers LBs explained their decision to do so on Wednesday.

Chicago Bears wideout Rome Odunze set his sights on former college teammate Puka Nacua's rookie receiving yards record. 

The Las Vegas Raiders boast an impressive collection of receiving talent, led by star receiver Davante Adams. The unit's success could depend on how the quarterback competition plays out.  

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said the club wants to create "a competitive environment" at every position, especially between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and rookie J.J. McCarthy.

Russell Wilson said Tuesday that he feels "the fountain of youth" upon arriving in Pittsburgh, and Steelers OC Arthur Smith said the veteran quarterback is "in pole position" to win the starting job against Justin Fields. 

The Ravens aren't as concerned with Derrick Henry's workload as others might be heading into his age-30 season. Coach John Harbaugh and LB Roquan Smith love what they see out of their new running back.

The greats never cease tweaking their game to improve. This offseason, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is working on adjusting his throwing motion to make it "as efficient as possible."

Courtland Sutton reported for Denver Broncos mandatory minicamp, avoiding fines. The receiver hopes to get a new contract that keeps him in Denver long-term. 

The New York Jets will open mandatory minicamp without two of their biggest names: Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick. HC Robert Saleh told reporters on Tuesday that Rodgers and Reddick were both unexcused absences from minicamp.

Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase is present as minicamp practices begin Tuesday. Chase was in attendance for the club's media day on Monday. His fellow wideout, however, is not.

Calvin Johnson set the ¹ú²ú̽»¨single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards a dozen seasons ago. The Hall of Fame wideout expects his mark to fall eventually.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is experiencing a full offseason workout program for the first time in his ¹ú²ú̽»¨career. The QB believes it will make him and the team better in 2024. 

Jacoby Brissett is penciled in as the New England Patriots starting quarterback, but the veteran glowed about the progress of No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye. 

Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis, 40, is re-signing with the Chicago Bears, the team announced on Monday.

Will C.J. Stroud play even better in 2024 with Stefon Diggs at his disposal? Might Marvin Harrison Jr. unlock the most dynamic version of Kyler Murray? Kevin Patra ranks the top new quarterback-receiver combos heading into the 2024 ¹ú²ú̽»¨season.

Jaguars edge rusher Travon Walker took a step forward in his second season in the NFL. New teammate Arik Armstead believes the former No. 1 overall pick owns the talent to continue his ascent for the 2024 season.

Steven Nelson, a free agent, plans to retire after nine seasons. The former third-round pick played with the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans. 

Kevin Patra identifies one storyline to watch for each of the ¹ú²ú̽»¨teams opening mandatory minicamp this week.

After reportedly going through ups and downs during OTAs and minicamp, Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams only focuses on the possibilities coming down the track.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said that Kellen Moore's arrival has brought an overhaul of an offense that struggled down the stretch of the 2023 season.

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is bullish about his team's chances of turning things around in 2024 and returning to the postseason. 

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson abstained from throwing on the final day of minicamp, but he told reporters that he feels "good" and his surgically repaired shoulder is "just a little sore."

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, is re-signing with Kansas City on a one-year deal, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

The Minnesota Vikings unveiled "Winter Warrior" alternate uniforms on Thursday, and are scheduled to wear the new all-white threads in Week 15 of the 2024 season. 

With Dan Quinn taking over the defense and the Commanders importing Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, former first-round linebacker Jamin Davis' role is a question mark heading into the season.

Despite a looming contract situation for Dak Prescott and a lack of splashy improvements this season, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy sees the QB as having the best spring of any year since the coach took over in 2020.

Minkah Fitzpatrick experienced a down season in 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety aims to get back to playing "Minkah ball" in 2024. 

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham praised new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and his staff while reflecting on the defensive disaster that ended the 2023 season in the wild-card round. 

Pittsburgh is signing cornerback Cam Sutton. The veteran was released by Lions in March after an arrest warrant was issued for an alleged domestic violence incident. Sutton previously spent six seasons with the Steelers.

Ahead of his first year in Chicago, veteran WR Keenan Allen said Tuesday that he's going to play "as long as I can" and that he's open to an extension with the Bears. 

Cowboys guard Zack Martin said while it's not definitive, retirement in 2025 is "in the realm of possibilities" for the nine-time Pro Bowler. 

Chargers first-round receiver Quentin Johnston suffered through a dreadful rookie campaign. He's hell-bent on changing the narrative under the new regime.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith isn't fretting that other receivers, like Jaylen Waddle and Justin Jefferson, have signed deals that surpassed his $25 million extension. 

Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons, seeking a new contract, reported for mandatory minicamp this week and defended his decision to work out independently and rest his body.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is skipping mandatory minicamp in search of a new contract. ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Aiyuk did not show up for the start of minicamp on Tuesday, per sources informed of the situation.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is signing a two-year, $38 million extension to make him the highest-paid RB in the league, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst acknowledged Tuesday that Green Bay hopes to complete a deal with QB Jordan Love before training camp kicks off in July.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, who is seeking a new contract, has not been spotted in Dallas for mandatory minicamp, ¹ú²ú̽»¨Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud embraced the offseason chatter from his Colts rivals, saying "Indy hates me already and I love it" ahead of a 2024 season where Houston visits Indianapolis in Week 1.

Bijan Robinson spoke glowingly on Monday of the diversity of the Falcons' new rushing game. The second-year back thinks he can be used similarly to how the 49ers utilize Christian McCaffrey.

The Bears, Cowboys, Lions, Texans, Colts, Dolphins, Vikings, Eagles, 49ers and Titans kick off their three-day minicamp today. Kevin Patra identifies one storyline to watch for each team as their summers get underway.

Former tight end Dallas Clark, a key cog in Indy's offense for nine seasons, will be inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor during the 2024 season, team owner and CEO Jim Irsay announced on Monday. 

After authoring an impressive rookie campaign, Texans safety Jalen Pitre took a step back in Year 2. Entering his second season under DeMeco Ryans, the safety is ready to get back on track.

The Bengals plan to replace Joe Mixon's production with a combination of veteran Zack Moss and second-year speedster Chase Brown in a thunder-and-lightening approach.

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid expects to see 'a couple more targets' this year after turnover in the club's wide receiver room. After a solid rookie season, the Year 2 TE could see more action in 2024. 

With Offensive Rookie of the Year-winning quarterback C.J. Stroud leading a powerful offensive group, the Houston Texans boast weapons to threaten every level. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik noted that the weapons and offensive line continuity (if everyone can remain healthy) allow Houston to play any style.

The Seattle Seahawks breaking in a new offense under coordinator Ryan Grubb, who's making his first foray into the professional ranks, remains one of the more under-heralded summer storylines. Quarterback Geno Smith told the Jim Rome Show this week that Grubb's offense offers things he's never done in a dozen years in the NFL. 

Marvin Mims was stuck behind Jerry Jeudy and Cortland Sutton for most of his rookie campaign. Coach Sean Payton said Mims has looked good during offseason workouts and expects the WR to make a Year 2 leap. 

Micah Parsons has skipped most of the Dallas Cowboys' voluntary offseason workout program and hasn't been on the field during OTAs. Mike McCarthy noted that the absence was a missed opportunity, but the club expects Parsons to be ready to go to training camp. 

The New Orleans Saints will induct quarterback Drew Brees into the team's Hall of Fame during the 2024 season, the club announced on Thursday.

Justin Field's role for the Steelers has been a big conversation in Pittsburgh this offseason. Could the dynamic QB take on a "Slash" type of role.

San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator and offensive line coach Chris Foerster agrees with prioritizing playmakers over linemen, saying the team should "invest in guys that touch the ball, guys that can touch the ball and score touchdowns."

The Panthers are counting on former first-round pick Ikem Ekwonu to improve on early-career struggles as a pass protector. Ekwonu admitted his second-year issues forced him to re-evaluate how he approaches his game.

Bill Belichick no longer presides over a New England dynasty, but one of his sons, Brian, remained as safeties coach under Jerod Mayo.

Jayden Reed led the Green Bay Packers' young receiving corps in 2023. The second-year wideout could be in for an even bigger 2024. 

Pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue remains a free agent ahead of what he hopes to be his ninth ¹ú²ú̽»¨season, but the 29-year-old is hoping to sign sooner rather than later in order to re-establish his production.

In new Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme, Taysom Hill is adding more backfield work to his repertoire, taking handoffs and lining up in a fullback role during OTAs.