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Culpepper (6'5/256) is “a relentless defender who does a nice job of pushing up the field and wreaking havoc in the backfield,” according to Scout.com, who ranks him as the No. 5 defensive tackle in the talent-rich state of Florida. The outlet would like to see him add a few go-to moves to pair with his aggressive on-field demeanor.

Jaguars head coach Liam Coen made comments on Hunter’s practice status as a defender, saying the 22-year-old practiced with the defense last Wednesday for “fundamentals and techniques and communication.” He won’t practice offensively and defensively on the same day in training camp but Coen envisions that happening more in-season with “maybe a third-down day, in-season, where he’s playing receiver, but he has to go get some reps on defense...I don’t see us doing that any time soon.” The Jaguars head coach’s comments indicate Hunter will primarily be a wide receiver while slowly getting some time with the defense leading up to the season. As a defensive back, he may be used more situationally on third downs and other scenarios. Fantasy managers can pencil Hunter in as a wide receiver first, though there will be cases down the road where he will play defensively.

Tremble re-signed with the Panthers early this offseason after finishing his rookie deal out as mostly a blocking tight end. He’s expected to start camp on the PUP list. We’ll keep an eye on this one as August rolls around, but given the optimistic initial timeline, Tremble probably isn’t at risk of missing much time once the season starts.

It wouldn’t be overly surprising if Pitts was rankled at heading into the fifth-year option of his rookie deal without an extension, but this is the first we’ve heard of him missing any time and so we shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Entering his age-25 season, Pitts is a low-end TE1 at best for fantasy purposes. Given how little time Michael Penix Jr. got with the starters last year, it would probably have helped Pitts’ cause to be working with the young quarterback as much as possible this offseason.

Terms weren’t announced. The former Texans stalwart has become a journeyman, spending 2022 with the Titans, 2023 with the Eagles, and 2024 with the Broncos. He didn’t start any games in Denver last year. He’ll play a role for the Lions in camp as they deal with Alex Anzalone holding out.

We’ve had optimistic reports on Diggs’ rehab from a Week 8 torn ACL, but this wouldn’t seem like a far-fetched timeline. It’s plausible that Diggs opens training camp on the PUP list. The Patriots now have a crowded wideout room after signing Diggs and Mack Hollins to join Kendrick Bourne and five drafted receivers in the last three years. Diggs should be able to command targets right away when healthy, but if they hold Diggs back at the start of the season they might be able to keep another receiver on the initial 53-man roster.

Graham will get, per Ian Rapoport, a fully-guaranteed $40,874,191 on his contract. He’ll slide right into the middle of the Browns defensive line rotation instantly as a replacement for Dalvin Tomlinson. Graham is a high-floor prospect who should be counted on to help control the interior for Cleveland in 2025.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris hardly seemed surprise by Cousins’ no-show, as the team tries to find a way to sever ties with Cousins, 36, following his disastrous 2024 season. The team has repeatedly committed to Michael Penix as the Week 1 starter, even suggesting they could keep Cousins — scheduled to make $40 million in 2025 — as Penix’s backup. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowlers reported last week that Cousins is “on the Steelers’ radar” if Pittsburgh can’t come to terms with Aaron Rodgers as their 2025 starter. That could be the only remaining path for Cousins if he’s intent on getting out of Atlanta this summer.

It’s hardly a surprise as Cook angles for a new contract entering the final year of his rookie contract with Buffalo. Bills officials, including general manager Brandon Beane, have dismissed Cook’s unhappiness with his current contract as a distraction. The team seems intent on hanging on to Cook for 2025 following his stellar 2024 campaign, which included nearly 1,300 total yards and 18 touchdowns as the Bills’ No. 1 back. It wouldn’t be a shock if Cook were to hold out during training camp if a deal has not been done. He said in March that he wants $15 million per year. Cook is set to make $5.7 million in 2024.

The oft-injured Bosa is done for the team’s spring workouts but has a chance to return for training camp, McDermott said. The Bills in March signed Bosa, 29, to a one-year deal worth $12.6 million after the Chargers let him walk in free agency. Bosa in 2024 had 34 quarterback pressures and six sacks. He could be an important piece for Buffalo’s defense if he can stay healthy in 2025. That’s always a big if for Bosa, who has averaged around six missed games per season during his NFL career.

Set to face a training camp competition with journeyman Greg Joseph for the Niners’ starting job, Moody recently told The Athletic that he had shifted from a three-step approach to a two-step approach in a bid to exchange distance for more accuracy in 2025. Moody, taken in the third round of the 2023 draft, was a total disaster in 2024. Struggling with a lingering ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 against the Cardinals, Moody missed ten of his 34 field goal tries. That included a three-miss game against the Bucs in Week 10. He made just five of 11 kicks between 40-49 yards last season. “It’s unacceptable to be kicking the way I was the second half of the year,” Moody said. “I don’t know if I lost any confidence, but stuff always creeps into your head, especially after missing a bunch of kicks.” Moody still has a chance to start for the 49ers in 2025 if he can get back to form in July and August.