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Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday at the final session of mandatory minicamp that Thornton has had a good offseason, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

"I like [Thornton]," said Reid, mentioning that the wideout has "got [Mahomes'] trust" and has "gotten some valuable reps here." A 2022 second-round pick, Thornton never managed to put things together across his three seasons in New England, resulting in him being cut last November and joining Kansas City's practice squad. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound speedster has managed to flash during early offseason activities, but his next task will be to keep that momentum going during full-contact drills at training camp. The Chiefs have a crowded receiver corps, but if Thornton is able to secure a depth roster spot Reid may be able to make use of his 4.28 speed in occasional designed packages.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Simmons (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Simmons has been sidelined throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to his recovery from a torn patellar tendon suffered in the sixth game of his 2024 campaign with Ohio State, but his rehab remains completely on track. The rookie first-rounder will compete with Jaylon Moore for the starting left tackle gig during training camp.

Cleveland agreed to terms Thursday on a contract with Cannella, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Cannella led all UFL tight ends with 470 receiving yards last season, and he now gets another chance to develop with an NFL club. He spent training camp in 2024 with the Buccaneers but didn't make the team's 53-man roster.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Rice will be a full participant at the start of training camp late July, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Rice has been a full participant at voluntary OTAs and mandatory minicamp, and being fully on track for training camp is confirmation that he'll be cleared for contact. With his health no longer an obstacle, Rice has a clear path to picking up where he left off as the No. 1 wideout for Patrick Mahomes, a role he looked impressive in when he caught 24 passes for 288 yards and three scores across the first three games of 2024, before suffering an LCL tear. Of course, Rice managed that production without having to compete with all of Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and TE Travis Kelce on the field at the same time. The other shoe waiting to drop is an expected suspension related to Rice's involvement in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Dallas in March of 2024, but the ongoing nature of his legal situation makes it possible that league discipline won't be enforced until 2026.

Mosley (neck) announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.

Mosley retires after 10 seasons in the league, with that time having been split between the Ravens and Jets. He ends his career with five Pro Bowls, five second-team All-Pros and 1,009 total tackles tallied. A neck injury derailed Mosley in 2024, but as recently as 2023 with New York, he was an every-down player and notched 152 tackles (81 solo), including 0.5 sacks, with seven pass breakups (including one interception), two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

The Ravens waived Ntoh on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Ntoh was let go in order to make room on the roster for Jaire Alexander (knee), whom the team signed earlier in the day. Ntoh joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent back in April and will now look to catch on with another team.

Rochell agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year deal with Dallas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Rochell began the offseason with a brief stint in Kansas City, but he was let go by the Chiefs shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft. He'll now compete for a depth role in the Cowboys' secondary. Between 2023 and 2024 in Green Bay, Rochell suited up for 20 regular-season games and contributed almost entirely on special teams.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday he's "hopeful" that Jones (shoulder) will retake the field "at some point" during training camp, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jones has missed spring activities due to a shoulder injury, and with Harbaugh declining to fully commit even to him being ready at some point during training camp, it seems doubtful that he'll be a Day 1 participant. The rookie third-rounder is expected to compete for snaps at right guard when healthy, but his Year 1 development could be significantly impeded if his first appearance at practice doesn't come until late in training camp or the preseason.

Baltimore signed Alexander (knee) to a contract Wednesday.

Alexander, who was released by the Packers just over one week ago, now finds a new home with an AFC powerhouse. Assuming full health, Alexander figures to replace Chidobe Awuzie (ankle), who suffered an injury at practice in early June, as a starting boundary cornerback alongside 2024 first-round pick Nate Wiggins. Per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports, Alexander's deal is a one-year, $6 million contract, a low enough figure to indicate that teams around the league still do have significant concerns about his ability to remain on the field for a full 17-game season. The 28-year-old suited up for only seven regular-season games in each of his last two seasons with Green Bay. Alexander currently is recovering from arthroscopic right knee surgery undergone in early January.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Nabers (toe) will not participate in mandatory minicamp, but there are no concerns about his availability for training camp, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Nabers missed spring OTAs and will now also sit out mandatory minicamp due to a toe injury that he reportedly dealt with in college and during his rookie campaign but that never required him to miss games or undergo an offseason procedure. New York simply appears to be taking a cautious approach to the budding superstar's health, with Daboll saying that the team is confident a rehab plan has been the best thing for Nabers, per Connor Hughes of SNY.tv. Daboll wasn't forthcoming with an exact recovery timetable, but the expectation should be that Nabers will be ready to kick off training camp in late July as a full participant. Expectations for the 2024 first-rounder are high after he compiled a 109-1,204-7 receiving line (on 170 targets) across 15 regular-season games as a rookie, and any option among the Giants' new quarterback trio consisting of Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart looks like an upgrade over last year's signal-callers.