Footballguys #52 - 6/12 - News for Andrew Luck, David Johnson, Odell Beckham Jr. and MORE

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[HOU - No brace on QB Deshaun Watson](#2) 3. [ARI - RB David Johnson holding out](#3) 4. [SF - CB Richard Sherman to participate some](#4) 5. [NO - New Orleans to host RB Jamaal Charles](#5) 6. [NO - RB Mark Ingram shows up for minicamp](#6) 7. [BUF - Josh Allen to see first-team reps](#7) 8. [CAR - ILB Luke Kuechly aiming for training camp](#8) 9. [NYG - Odell Beckham update](#9) 10. [OAK - QB Christian Hackenberg waived](#10) 11. [NO - RB Terrance West will visit Saints](#11) 12. [LAC - Two Chargers nursing injuries](#12) 13. [SF - WR Trent Taylor had surgery](#13) 14. [DEN - Two Broncos will be ready for camp](#14) 15. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas has minor foot issue](#15) 16. [DEN - OLB Shane Ray will have bone fusion](#16) 17. [NO - WR Michael Thomas excused Tuesday](#17) 18. [NO - NO taking a look at RB Tim Hightower](#18) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - QB Andrew Luck resumes throwing]( Source: The Indianapolis Star - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) threw a football for the first time since October of 2017 on Tuesday, June 12. Luck reportedly threw about 10 passes at Tuesday's mandatory minicamp, none for more than 10 yards. The Indianapolis Star's Zak Keefer reports he'll ramp up his regimen over the next six weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Luck is making progress as he was throwing a high school ball in minicamp on Tuesday. After practice, Luck said that he had been throwing an NFL ball "The Duke" but is working back up to that in a formal setting. Colts owner Jim Irsay swears up and down that Luck is going to be a 'full go' for training camp, but we'll take a wait-and-see approach. This is good news, but it's far from over for the Colts franchise quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [HOU - No brace on QB Deshaun Watson]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson]( (knee) practiced without a brace on his injured knee Tuesday, June 12. He did not participate in team drills but did do some individual drills and 7-on-7 drills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] By all accounts, Watson is ahead in his recovery from the knee injury that ended his rookie season. The team is saying they're not going to limit Watson this year and that his rushing ability will be part of what they do on offense. Fantasy owners are over the moon about Watson as he's currently QB2 (4.10) in 12-team PPR leagues behind only Aaron Rodgers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ARI - RB David Johnson holding out]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson]( is holding out during the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. The two sides have been in discussions on a new contract, and they are hopeful it can get done. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A third-round pick in 2015, Johnson is heading into the final year of his rookie contract. He missed most of last year due to a wrist injury, but everyone knows he's going to be the centerpiece of the Cardinals offense in 2018. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the two sides are hopeful a new deal will be reached before the start of the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [SF - CB Richard Sherman to participate some]() Source: NFL Network - Omar Ruiz San Francisco 49ers CB Richard Sherman (Achilles') will participate in individual drills during minicamp Tuesday, June 12, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Achilles' injuries aren't as severe as they used to be, so Sherman should stay on track in his recovery. The team doesn't need to see much from the veteran at this time of year. They want him ready for the start of the regular season if at all possible. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NO - New Orleans to host RB Jamaal Charles]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent RB [Jamaal Charles]( (Broncos) is scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, June 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] They just want to see what Charles has left in the tank. He seemed to show flashes last year with the Broncos, but Charles never got a chance to really show what he can still do. The Saints may be looking for help in the backfield and a veteran presence to have behind Alvin Kamara...especially since Mark Ingram is suspended the first four games of the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NO - RB Mark Ingram shows up for minicamp]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith New Orleans Saints RB [Mark Ingram]( is taking part in mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 12, after skipping the team's voluntary workouts earlier this spring. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Set to be a free agent in 2019, Ingram is reportedly unhappy with his current contract. It doesn't help his case that he's been suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season, and having Alvin Kamara emerge with star production doesn't help either. Ingram, even though suspended to start the regular season, can still practice with the team and even play in the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [BUF - Josh Allen to see first-team reps]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Buffalo Bills first-round pick QB Josh Allen will see some repetitions with the first-team offense this week, according to head coach Sean McDermott. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen has been working with the third-team offense and getting reps behind A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman up to this point. The Bills franchise quarterback of the future, Allen is going to push for the starting job as soon as possible. While many point to his accuracy issues in college at Wyoming (65.0 percent), we think the biggest thing Allen needs to improve is his ability to handle pressure. Too often when under duress, Allen would have poor mechanics and try to jam passes into windows best left unchallenged. We'll see if he can earn the starting job at some point this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CAR - ILB Luke Kuechly aiming for training camp]() Source: The Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers LB Luke Kuechly (shoulder) is aiming to be ready for training camp after having shoulder surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This sounds about right given the timetable for the shoulder surgery he had right after the 2017 season. Kuechly is on track for training camp barring any setbacks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - Odell Beckham update](=) Source: ESPN.com - Josina Anderson Updating an earlier report, New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. (ankle) preferred to avoid team repetitions, but there was hope he could participate in some during minicamp. There was discussion Monday, June 11, about announcing medical clearance for him. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham wants a long-term deal with the Giants, so he's not going to risk things in a June minicamp. He's doing individual work and skipping team drills as a precaution. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [OAK - QB Christian Hackenberg waived]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Oakland Raiders QB Christian Hackenberg was waived Tuesday, June 12, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hackenberg was a second-round pick of the Jets in the 2016 NFL draft and now he's been waived by his second team. The Raiders had him for less than a month and decided to move on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NO - RB Terrance West will visit Saints]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent RB [Terrance West]( (Ravens) is scheduled to visit the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, June 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] West had three visits last month (Colts, Jaguars, Eagles) but is still available to sign. The Saints are just kicking the tires on him, perhaps only updating their emergency list at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [LAC - Two Chargers nursing injuries](=) Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Jack Wang Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (hip) is dealing with hip soreness and DT Corey Liuget (foot) is recovering from foot surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chargers have a talented defense, and these are two of their stars. Hayward was limited to sideline work at minicamp Tuesday, June 12, and Liuget did not participate. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SF - WR Trent Taylor had surgery](=) Source: CSNBayArea.com - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers WR [Trent Taylor]( (back) underwent a minor procedure on his back this offseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A minor back injury is still a bit of a concern as back injuries are tricky to deal with. Taylor is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. He's competing to be the 49ers no.3 WR behind Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - Two Broncos will be ready for camp]( Source: The Denver Post - Ryan O'Halloran Denver Broncos OG Ronald Leary (back) and OT Jared Veldheer (ankle) will be good to go for training camp, according to head coach Vance Joseph. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Leary is their starting left guard and Veldheer should be their starting right tackle. Neither one has participated this offseason, and that's a bit of a concern for a team who wants to run the ball and needs their offensive line to gel. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas has minor foot issue](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (foot) tweaked his foot at minicamp Tuesday, June 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas has been looking good on the practice field up to this point. Nagging injuries have always been something Thomas has dealt with and played through...mostly at a high level. The team will take it easy on him with the plan to have him ready full speed at the start of training camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DEN - OLB Shane Ray will have bone fusion]( Source: The Denver Post - Ryan O'Halloran Denver Broncos LB Shane Ray's (wrist) surgery on his left wrist will include bone fusion. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ray may miss the first month of the regular season, even though he's hoping to be ready for Week 1. A first-round pick in 2015, Ray's career has been set back by injury. This wrist problem required three surgeries last year and seriously impacted his game in 2017. Without Ray, 2018 first-round pick Bradley Chubb will get plenty of time to showcase his pass-rushing ability. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NO - WR Michael Thomas excused Tuesday](=) Source: NFL.com - Herbie Teope New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas]( (undisclosed) was excused from the first day of minicamp Tuesday, June 12, according to head coach Sean Payton. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This doesn't sound like anything major. Thomas should once again be the leading receiver for the Saints, and he's a WR1 for fantasy owners in any format. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - NO taking a look at RB Tim Hightower]() Source: The Times-Picayune - Josh Katzenstein Free-agent RB [Tim Hightower]( (49ers) is participating in minicamp with the New Orleans Saints on a tryout basis, according to Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hightower was out of the league in 2017 after the 49ers released him at final cuts. He spent two seasons with the Saints and could give them veteran depth behind Alvin Kamara, especially since Mark Ingram is suspended the first four games of the 2018 regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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