Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving practiced on Thursday for the first time this offseason, according to Pewter Report. He's been working back from February shoulder surgery, and HC Todd Bowles sounded alarms in late May when he suggested that Irving could be in danger of missing the start of the season. But Irving practicing in June -- without a non-contact jersey -- is a good sign.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft said Wednesday that he expects to play and be full-go for the season opener. He's about seven months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL and partially torn LCL and meniscus in his right knee. Kraft said he hit 21.5 mph while sprinting recently. There were only 16 faster ball carriers recorded last season by Next Gen Stats (although that's with pads on).

Saints WR Chris Olave has remained sidelined this offseason after a blood clot was found in his lung in January. The issue cost him last season's finale, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reported at the time that it would only keep him out for a month. It's now been over five months.

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan has been sidelined this spring with a foot issue. The team expects McMillan to be ready for the start of training camp, though, according to The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. And McMillan didn't sound worried when speaking to the media on Wednesday. "It's just a little sore, that's all it is," McMillan said of the foot. "But I feel good right now. ... No concern."

Colts WR Alec Pierce stopped short of guaranteeing that he'll be ready for Week 1 on Wednesday. He said that he expects to be back at some point during training camp and "hopes" to be ready for the opener, according to Locked On Colts' Jake Arthur. Pierce also revealed that he had his ankle surgery in March and was given a 4-6 month timeline for return.

The Seattle News Tribune's Gregg Bell came away from the Seahawks' minicamp on Tuesday believing that RB Zach Charbonnet could be back from his torn ACL sooner than expected. Bell notes that HC Mike Macdonald said shortly after Charbonnet's surgery in mid-February that Charbonnet wouldn't do anything this spring. Yet there he was working off to the side of Tuesday's practice for about 15 minutes with trainers. Charbonnet was working through "lateral movement and other low-impact drills," according to Bell. It was the first time he was on the field in a practice open to the media this offseason. "Charbonnet’s work, albeit incremental, at this minicamp suggests he could be at the top of the plans Macdonald and new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury have for the start of the season," Bell wrote.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson spoke glowingly of QB Kyler Murray on Monday. “He understands the game. He understands the defenses," Jefferson said on KFAN. "He understands how to put touch on the ball, just enough to where it gets to where it’s gotta go, without making it difficult for us. He understands the game a lot more… he kinda throws the ball before you even get out that break… he’s a smart guy, and he’s a competitor.”

Seahawks TE A.J. Barner is recovering from a pair of late-February surgeries. The exact procedures remain unknown, but John Boyle of the team’s official site points out that Barner dealt with calf, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries last season.

Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez had surgery on his left foot earlier this offseason, according to The Jacksonville Florida Times-Union's Ryan O'Halloran. Rodriguez has been sidelined for OTAs and minicamp, and now we know why. Per O'Halloran, Rodriguez is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.

Texans WR Jayden Higgins is drawing praise from his coaches and Houston media for his work this offseason. HC Demeco Ryans said recently that Higgins is "going to have a great year." Insider Aaron Wilson, meanwhile, called Higgins a "standout" in spring practices. He's "lined up at multiple spots and shown upgraded timing and chemistry with [QB C.J.] Stroud. Higgins is noticeably more muscular and explosive, too," Wilson added.

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak singled out WR Tre Tucker while discussing the team's WR room, calling him a quiet leader whose hard work and play style have rubbed off on the younger WRs. Tucker, a 2023 third-round pick with blazing 4.40 speed, now has the longest Raiders tenure of any WR on the team.

Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked about RB Jonathon Brooks earlier this week and highlighted his ability in the passing game. "JB has looked great, in the run game, certainly, but also in the pass game," Canales said. "Half of his highlights coming out of college were screen passes, wides, things down the field. He has a great ability to catch the ball, track it, and transition once he catches it. Just finding different packages and ways to get him involved in the offense, and he’s looked great so far."

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven games of the season, although he did pop for a 7-108-1 line in Week 17. Godwin avoided any further setbacks, though, and has been able to spend this offseason working on his game, rather than rehabbing. "Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not for recovery, it’s a huge difference," he said recently.

The Packers have signed WR Christian Watson to a four-year $110.5 million extension with a $31 million signing bonus, locking him onto the Packers for the future. The $27.6 million a year will rank 15th among NFL WRs. Watson had a stellar year last season, despite only playing in 10 games. His 18.0 aDOT and 14.1 yards before catch per reception both ranked third in the NFL with a 2.51 yards per route run that ranked 19th in the league.

The Steelers have agreed to a four-year extension with TE Darnell Washington worth $42 million, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, with $21 million of that guaranteed. Washington’s heading into his fourth season after arriving as a third-round pick in 2023. It’ll be his first under a new coaching staff, however, headed by Mike McCarthy. The extension puts Washington under contract with Pittsburgh through 2030, which would be his age-29 season.

49ers TE George Kittle believes he's "on track" to play in the season opener after tearing his right Achilles in January. He's been working off to the side of OTAs, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, doing single-leg hops and 20-to-30-yard jogs.

Bears WR Rome Odunze was hampered by a left foot injury for much of the 2025 season, ultimately missing the final five regular-season games. He returned for the playoffs and didn't have surgery this offseason. But Odunze admitted on Wednesday that the foot might never get back to where it was pre-injury. “This is my new normal,” Odunze said. “And it’s not from a standpoint that I’m always in pain, but the way my foot broke there’s callouses in there that, like, creates a different type of foot structure with those bones. Different types of things that kind of shift things around."

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. has been one of the team's best players in recent OTAs, according to multiple members of the media. Sports Illustrated's John Shipley called Thomas "the story of the offseason program." These are just pad-less spring practices, but it's encouraging to hear after Thomas' majorly disappointing 2025 season.

The Falcons and WR Drake London agreed to a four-year, $141 million extension with $100 million guaranteed. The $35.25 million average annual salary makes London the league's third-highest paid WR, behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ja'Marr Chase. London is now signed with Atlanta through the 2030 season.

Colts QB Daniel Jones was cleared Monday to participate in 7-on-7 drills as he works back from a right Achilles tear. He's expected to sit out full-team workouts until training camp.