Joe Orrico

Ian Rapoport reports there is "optimism" that Michael Thomas will be cleared "at some point early in camp."

Mike Florio reports that per a league source, the Cleveland Browns are anticipating Deshaun Watson's suspension to last on "the higher end of things" regarding the reasonably expected two-to-eight-week range of punishment.

J.K. Dobbins was already expected to miss the 2022 preseason, and now it looks unlikely the Ravens' running back will be ready to go for Week 1.

Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports "coaches were not happy, and that's an understatement," in response to Leonard Fournette beginning mandatory minicamp weighing nearly 260 pounds.

Jeff Darlington reports there is a "reasonable likelihood" a deal between Kyler Murray and the Cardinals is done before camp begins on July 25th.

Bob Condotta projects Rashaad Penny to be Seahawks' "primary back" and potentially see 20-plus carries per game to open the 2022 season.

Adam Schefter reports Dalton Schultz and Cowboys "are not expected to reach agreement" regarding a contract extension before the July 15 deadline for franchise players.

Jeremy Fowler reports the Denver Broncos plan to "tailor" their offensive gameplan to the strengths of new QB Russell Wilson.

Senior NFL Reporter for Yahoo, Charles Robinson, states "nobody involved seems to think it's coming this week" regarding Deshaun Watson's court ruling.

John Machota reports Dallas Cowboys' rookie WR Jalen Tolbert "looked pretty good working with the first team at the end of minicamp" and is expected to start Week 1.