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Michael Crabtree has a torn Achilles
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 1:58pm

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday and will soon undergo what could be season-ending surgery, a person informed of the injury told USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 49ers haven't commented on the injury, which used to be an automatic season-ender but has since become one that can sometimes be rehabbed in a matter of months -- as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers did last year.

Both players tore the tendon in the spring and returned to the field after starting the year on the physically unable to perform list.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 11:58am

About the Ravens' WR2 job:

"[Deonte Thompson] could sneak in there, he looks different, is fast and catches everything," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. "But the other guys like [Tandon Doss] and [David Reed] have done well and worked hard during the offseason. As I've always said, the best player will play."

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:27am

DeMarco Murray missed one day of OTA because of a hamstring tweak.

DeAndre Hopkins running with the starters
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:21am

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins has practiced with the first-team offense, which meant he and Andre Johnson were the starting receivers. The veteran and team-captain also believes Hopkins is well on his way to contributing.

“He’s picking up everything pretty well,” Johnson said after Monday’s practice. “He went and made some plays today and that’s a good thing. I think day-by-day, he’ll continue to get better and better.”

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:18am

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks said he hasn't had any problems with the knee that vexed him throughout last season, and that he's feeling "as good as I've felt in awhile."

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:15am

The good news for CB Darrelle Revis and the Bucs (and the bad news for everyone they play) is that Revis now has clearance to cut and change directions.

“I feel very confident,” Revis tells Andrea Kremer of NFL Network in the latest installment of Health of the Game: Project Revis. “If Todd tells me to cut, I am cutting. I am not trying to think about [it].”

Revis remains confident that he’ll return to the form that made him the best cornerback in the league.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:13am

Charles Woodson is returning to the Raiders. He's agreed to a one-year deal.

Stevie Johnson (back) returns to practice
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 10:12am

For the first time in voluntary offseason workouts, Buffalo Bills receiver Steve Johnson was on the field. He had been forced to watch previous practices because of a lower back injury.

"It definitely feels good to just be out there on the field, even through the little pains I have," Johnson said.

"It's getting better every week. They gave me a six- to eight-week thing to even get on the field, and it's only been about three, so I feel good."

Calvin Johnson had broken fingers in 2012
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:21am

Lions WR Calvin Johnson confirmed that he played with broken fingers last season. Said he's been trying to straighten them out. No offseason surgery.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:16am

Klis: RB Willis McGahee not expected to attend OTA today. OTAs are voluntary.

Jones: RB Knowshon Moreno (knee) not cleared for team drills yet. But in uniform for individual drills.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:14am

Cleveland Browns columnist Terry Pluto on WR Josh Gordon:

The game comes outrageously easy for Josh Gordon, as he glides down the field. If Gordon keeps his concentration and work ethic at NFL caliber, he could have a breakout season in the new "throw it downfield" offense.

Tony Romo has minor back surgery
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 10:10am

Cowboys QB Tony Romo will be held out of organized team activities the next three weeks as he recovers from a minor procedure to remove a cyst from his back, but the quarterback is optimistic he will be cleared to take part in the Cowboys mini-camp next month.

There is absolutely no question about his health for the start of training camp in July.

Rob Gronkowski's infection has cleared up
Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:12pm

Rob Gronkowski came out of surgery Monday with good news for the New England Patriots.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that the star tight end had new plates put into his troublesome left forearm, and doctors have determined the infection in the arm is gone, according to a source. No further surgery is planned at this time.

The team now can turn its primary focus to Gronkowski's other issue -- chronic back pain. Gronkowski recently underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the injury and will see spine specialist Robert Watkins in three to four weeks in California for a consultation, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported.

The Patriots hope Gronkowski's back issue can be treated without surgery and the rehab process can be concurrent with the forearm. Gronk isn't in the clear by any stretch, but Monday was a positive development in the Patriots' hope that they have their star on the field by Week 1.

Monday, May 20, 2013, 10:21am

Lions WR Ryan Broyles is currently recovering from his second ACL injury in two seasons. Detroit did not draft a receiver early this offseason, which means the Lions must be comfortable with Broyles' progress. He had six receptions for 126 yards against the Houston Texans before sustaining his latest injury. If that is the type of production Broyles can provide consistently when healthy, he can be a solid contributor.

Monday, May 20, 2013, 10:15am

The Browns really like tight end Jordan Cameron as their starting tight end and plan to throw to him a lot. Cameron was targeted on plenty of deep balls in OTAs.