NFL Player News

The Vikings placed Bridgewater (knee) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.

No surprises here, as stashing Bridgewater on the preseason PUP list allows the Vikings to move him to the Reserve/PUP list when the regular season rolls around, which opens the door for him to potentially make a return in Week 7. However, it still isn't certain if the Louisville product will even be able to play at any point in this upcoming campaign.

The Bills traded Cardale Jones to the Chargers on Wednesday, leaving just Peterman and T.J. Yates as the quarterbacks in camp behind starter Tyrod Taylor.

Unless the Bills plan on bringing in another veteran, the rookie Peterman has won at least the No. 3 job before camp even got underway. Choosing Peterman over Jones doesn't surprise us, as both young quarterbacks are considered projects, while only the former was drafted by the new coaching staff.

Trevor Siemian will open training camp with the first team Thursday, with Lynch getting his first crack Friday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 ABC reports

The move is consistent with how the Broncos operated during the offseason, with Siemian and Lynch rotating days with the first team. While Siemian consistently going first doesn't matter a whole lot given that the two will end up with equal opportunities, it does signal that Siemian's experience and leadership role on the team counts for something. Siemian, by most indications, was the more poised of the two early on in minicamp before Lynch started letting it rip toward the end. If Lynch is able to keep that pace and carry it over to training camp, the odds would seem to be in the 2016 first-round pick's favor.

Siemian will start with the first team when camp opens Thursday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 ABC reports

While getting to start camp with the ones shows some reverence to Siemian's experience, it will likely matter little in terms of whether or not Siemian wins the starting job over 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch, who will line up with the first team to kick off Friday's practice. The two split reps in a similar fashion during the offseason, an effort made by head coach Vance Joseph to give his two young quarterbacks an equal shot. Most reports pegged Siemian the leader through the beginning of minicamp with Lynch coming on strong at the end. Reversing that course, not lining up with the first team a month and a half before the season begins, will be the difference between Siemian winning and losing his starting job.

The Bills have traded Jones to the Chargers in exchange for a conditional draft pick.

The pick is thought to be a seventh-rounder. The writing was on the wall here after the new coaching regime brought in veteran T.J. Yates and then drafted quarterback Nathan Peterman, as Jones was getting fourth-string reps in spring sessions. He had trouble with his accuracy and keeping up with the speed of an NFL offense after the Bills made him a fourth-rounder in 2016, but he'll get a new opportunity as a project QB for the Bolts. Jones does offer upside as a big body with a strong arm.

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.