NFL Player News

Clayborn has been medically cleared to play following his recovery from biceps surgery, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Clayborn is still expected to see his reps limited to about 50 percent during the early stages of camp, according to head coach Dan Quinn. In 2017, Clayborn figures to rotate at defensive end again, having made 7.5 sacks over the past two seasons.

Trubisky is expected to start the season on the bench, as general manager Ryan Pace named Mike Glennon the Bears' starting quarterback, Brad Biggs on Twitter reports.

This news was expected, as Trubisky made 13 collegiate starts and is seen as a player who'll need some development before eventually taking over the role he was drafted for. Although he doesn't open the season as the lead option, it's certainly possible that if Glennon and/or the Bears struggle significantly, the organization will speed along Trubisky's development by getting him on the field this year. For now, Trubisky is merely a player to target in dynasty leagues.

After being limited during offseason workouts, Mariota (fibula) indicated that he's healthy as training camp approaches, the Titans' official site reports. "I will be ready to go with everything," the QB noted in advance of the start of camp on Friday. "I will be full-go (in) practice, and I will be able to do everything with the guys."

Now past last year's fractured fibula, Mariota seems poised to continue his ascent up fantasy rankings in his third season as a pro. Aiding his cause in that regard is that the Titans' strong ground game should be further complemented by a passing attack that has been bolstered by the addition of accomplished veteran receiver Eric Decker as well as the selection (at No. 5 overall) of dynamic young wideout Corey Davis.

Mahomes signed a four-year, $16.4 million contract with the Chiefs on Monday, Terez A. Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports.

Mahomes' rookie deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and a fifth-year option. The 10th overall pick of this year's draft, Mahomes is clearly the Chiefs' quarterback of the future, but he's expected to serve as veteran Alex Smith's understudy in the meantime. With Smith currently in the final year of his contract, however, Mahomes' path to Kansas City's starting gig is clear for all to see.

Trubisky signed a four-year contract Monday with the Bears worth approximately $29 million, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Trubisky's deal is fully guaranteed and reportedly includes a signing bonus of around $19 million. The second overall pick in the draft in April, Trubisky will now have no potential distractions as the Bears prepare for training camp. Despite the hefty investment in him, however, Trubisky is slated to back up veteran Mike Glennon during his rookie season, and isn't expected to see the field unless an injury to Glennon or poor performance requires a changing of the guard.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Bridgewater (knee) is expected to begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

While Bridgewater threw passes in individual drills and worked on his dropback while using a resistance band during organized team activities and minicamp, he doesn't appear ready to participate in full practices. It would seem likely that Bridgewater would also begin the regular season on the PUP list, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to be on the active roster at all in 2017 after suffering a torn ACL and dislocated left knee during a training-camp practice last August.

Orlovsky signed a contract with the Rams on Thursday.

Orlovsky's signing gives the Rams three quarterbacks entering training camp. The 12-year veteran spent the past three seasons backing up Matthew Stafford in Detroit, and he'll now compete with Sean Mannion for the backup slot behind Los Angeles starter Jared Goff.

Cousins and the Redskins failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract prior to Monday's 4:00 PM EDT deadline, meaning he'll play a second straight season under the franchise tag, Stephen Czarda of the Redskins' official site reports.

Cousins is scheduled to earn nearly $24 million guaranteed this season, which could end up being his last with the Redskins. The signal caller will become a free agent next offseason, and with 9,083 passing yards and 63 touchdowns (54 passing, nine rushing) on his ledger the past two years, he's sure to draw heavy interest around the league. With the leverage to command even more guaranteed money next offseason, Cousins will be betting on himself once again in 2017. Although he's lost his top two receivers from last season, as well as his offensive coordinator, Cousins' motivation ahead of a massive payday makes him a player worth monitoring in both fantasy and real life.

Cousins is expected to play the upcoming season under the Redskins' franchise tag, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

Cousins has until 4:00 p.m. EDT on Monday to ink a long-term contract with Washington, or else he'll play a second straight season under the tag. Without a recent breakthrough in negotiations, the latter scenario is widely expected to unfold, which would result in Cousins earning nearly $24 million guaranteed this season. Cousins would then be able to reevaluate his future with the Redskins after the season, all the while preserving the possibility to secure a long-term pact elsewhere ahead of the 2018 campaign.

Brissett doesn't appear in danger of losing his roster spot in 2017, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

The Patriots likely had a long-term approach in mind when they spent a third-round pick on Brissett in 2016, considering Tom Brady's on the back nine of his career and Jimmy Garoppolo's a candidate to leave in free agency next offseason. While in the past New England has only carried two quarterbacks on the active roster in order to open up a spot at a position elsewhere, the Patriots would risk losing Brissett to another team if they simply stashed him on their practice squad. As such, the second-year NC State product likely won't be going anywhere else anytime soon.