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The team also released CB Kyler McMichael, OLB Andre Anthony, and G Sadarius Hutcherson. Sterns impressed at minicamp and then made a name for himself in his preseason debut by scoring a touchdown to go along with 51 yards. At Western Kentucky, Sterns lead the nation with 1,902 receiving yards on 150 catches in 2021. If he clears waivers, the Bucs will likely stash him on their practice squad.

Monken spoke about Flowers during media availability at the Ravens OTA session Tuesday. That’s a good thing for Flowers, who was selected to his first Pro Bowl last season after establishing a career high in receiving yards (1,059). “He’s not only an outside receiver with elite route-running skills,” added Monken. “But he’s unbelievable with the ball in his hands.” Since entering the NFL in 2023, Flowers ranks 19th among wide receivers in target share (24.7%). “

Watt’s contract extension talks have been slow going thus far, with cryptic Instagram messages and beat writers believing the sides started far apart on the numbers. Dulac believes Myles Garrett’s contract upped Watt’s demand. It sounds like this is a situation that could bleed into training camp at this point, perhaps one that would create a “hold in” for Watt. But it’s unsurprising that the Steelers want to reward one of the best pass rushers in their history and it would be surprising if he’s not ready for Week 1.

We don’t think it’s completely wild to imagine Jalen Milroe taking over if things go bad down the stretch, particularly with Darnold’s contract not having extensive guarantees into the second season. Still, this is something Macdonald had to say given where the team is at right now. It isn’t exactly comforting for Darnold’s superflex stock that reporters are already asking the question, but we expect Darnold to start and continue playing as long as things are going well for Seattle.

This is, per Schefter, “fortunate” news as the injury initially looked much worse after Tavai suffered it in OTAs on Monday. He couldn’t put any pressure on his leg. Tavai’s snaps on the interior were already looking at a dip after New England signed Robert Spillane and matched an RFA offer for Christian Elliss this offseason, but he could still profile as an early-down thumper for the Patriots this year.

He has notably been absent from OTAs. Raheem Morris said yesterday that the team was being “extremely cautious” with Pitts, although he would not reveal the nature of the injury because the Falcons treat information about injuries as sacrosanct. It is likely we won’t see Pitts back at practice until training camp, if then, based on this update.

The 2022 first-round pick was among a handful of Jets players who did not participate in Tuesday’s session, which is voluntary. Another notable player who was absent was three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. Despite a dip in performance in 2024, Williams is currently ranked fourth among the league’s interior defenders heading into the 2025 season, per PFF.

Ryans on Tuesday addressed reports that Stroud is dealing with a lingering muscle injury in his throwing shoulder. “It’s just general soreness,” Ryans said. “We’re taking extra precaution with him, but he’ll be good to go. No concerns on my end there.” The Texans will play it safe with their franchise quarterback in the coming weeks until he’s back to 100 percent, hopefully in time for training camp. The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year struggled mightily for most of the 2024 season, both with accuracy and decision making. Stroud last season ranked 28th out of 32 qualifying QBs in drop back success rate and his adjusted yards per attempt plummeted from 8.7 in 2023 to just 6.7 in 2024, in line with Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix.

Callahan said during his Tuesday presser that Ward has improved in recognizing various defensive fronts and ways to exploit different coverages that he may not have seen in college. Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is also working on calling protections that should give him time to operate in the pocket. “He’s seen lots of different pressures, understanding where your answers are, those things that progressed,” Callahan said. Ward in his final collegiate season was sacked on 16 percent of his pressures, a fairly high mark and potentially a cause for concern. Ward is fully expected to start Week 1.

The other was defensive end John Franklin-Myers, who is in the last year of his current contract. Franklin-Myers, who has made it clear that he wants a contract extension, has been training on his own. The 28-year-old Franklin-Myers set a career high with 7 sacks last season. The Broncos expect him to be on hand at mandatory minicamp, which begins June 10. As for Surtain II, the 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, he has been at the Broncos complex at times during the offseason. The OTA sessions are voluntary.

After flaming out with Jacksonville — catching 20 passes for 239 yards over ten games in 2024 — Davis is seeking a new home with a wideout-needy team. That could be the Steelers, who recently dealt George Pickens to the Cowboys in exchange for draft picks. Davis, who reportedly failed a physical before the Jaguars released him in early May, could function as a downfield specialist and a potential WR2 behind DK Metcalf if he signs with Pittsburgh. Davis has been a popular name on the visit circuit this offseason as he’s also spent time with the Giants and 49ers.