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This on Phil Haynes so far in Seattle:

The depth chart will be fluid all offseason, but it’s intriguing to note which rookies are finding early run with the starting units because of injuries and veteran rest. First-round pick L.J. Collier will obviously be in the mix because of his draft status, but on Wednesday I noted strong safety Marquise Blair and left guard Phil Haynes getting reps with the starters as well. Haynes, a fourth-round pick, was substituting for Mike Iupati and Blair for Bradley McDougald. Haynes was in there full-time while Blair seemed to split the reps with third-year safety Shalom Luani. Collier has the easiest path to the starting rotation in his debut year, with Metcalf and Haynes also in positions to unseat the vets ahead of them. For Metcalf, that means jumping David Moore, while Haynes would need to beat out Iupati.

source: https://theathletic.com/1001812/2019/05/29/11-impressions-observations-from-seahawks-second-open-ota/?source=dailyemail
 
Not much news on how Dortch is doing, but NJ.com seems to like him. He was rated their most likely UDFA to make the team, and later got a full article profile.

As the Jets acclimate their current crop of rookies, could there be another undrafted receiver who provides a return like Anderson did? Maybe so, if Wake Forest’s Greg Dortch winds up working out. The Jets really like him. They gave him a large guaranteed sum for an undrafted player — a $7,500 signing bonus, plus $50,000 of his 2019 base salary. It appears he could make the roster. He has a shot, at least. Dortch isn’t exactly like Anderson, a lanky, deep-threat receiver who is 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. Dortch is more of a slot receiver (5-foot-7, 173 pounds) with returner potential.
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Mainly, it seems they have hope of him sticking as return specialist with ability to develop as a slot receiver:
And the Jets had to be pleasantly surprised to land Dortch as an undrafted free agent. The 5’9”, 170-pound Dortch didn’t see much return duty in 2018, but he averaged 22.1 yards and 8.1 yards on kick returns and punt returns, respectively, in 2017.

“The NFL is looking for guys that can play multiple positions. I’m a punt returner, kick returner and wide receiver,” Dortch said after his pro day. “I’m an explosive playmaker when I get the ball in my hands. I’m exciting to watch, so teams are looking for that.”
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No real updates on Bachman or Colburn with the Rams or Glenn with the 49ers.

Ryan Anderson is on the Dolphins, and they are looking to rebuild their OL this offseason and have brought in a number of players to compete.
They drafted Wisconsin guard Michael Dieter, a third-round pick who could compete for Miami’s vacant left guard position, and Ohio State right tackle Isaiah Prince, a sixth-rounder who could fill the void left by former starter Ja’Wuan James’ free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos. The Dolphins also have signed several undrafted rookie linemen that could earn roster spots, including guard Deion Calhoun (a four-year starter at Mississippi State), left tackle Aaron Monteiro (who started 32 straight games at Boston College) and Ryan Anderson (who played right tackle and center at Wake Forest).
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He's gotten reps, but also had some tough moments:
Rosen dropped several snaps in QB/center exchanges with undrafted rookie Ryan Anderson, which resulted in both of them running as discipline to the Dolphins’ new wall as a reminder it “takes no talent” to not make mistakes.
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Willie Yarbary is with the Falcons, and was listed as a top 5 defensive performer during the rookie minicamp:
Like Crawford, Willie Yarbary’s spot on this list was earned during the offensive line-vs.-defensive line portion of Saturday’s practice. In his two reps on the interior, Yarbary showed plenty of urgency and a couple of well-placed rush moves to knife into the backfield.

At 6-foot-2 and 285-pound, Yarbary might seem like he’s on the smaller size for defensive tackles, but the Falcons actually have a number of players similar in size at that position, including Michael Bennett (6-2, 287) and Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (6-2, 285). Grady Jarrett and Deadrin Senat are actually shorter at 6-foot and 6-1, respectively, but both weigh in at 305. Regardless, Yarbary played with good leverage, quickness and technique during minicamp – which he’ll need to do consistently if the undrafted free agent hopes to earn a long-term spot on this roster.
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Other non-rookies

Jessie Bates is in line to start at Safety for the Bengals in his second year. He made the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2018.

Duke Ejiofor had a solid rookie season and was set to be part of the rotation in Houston, but he tore his Achilles in May and is out for 2019.

Marquel Lee has had two good years in Oakland, starting 10 games last season. He has slimmed down to improve his speed and pass coverage this offseason. The Raiders have brought in Brandon Marshall and Vontez Burfict to compete at LB.

KJ Brent is has jumped around the league's practice squads, and is currently on the Bucs.

Kevin Johnson is now with the Bills after finishing his rookie contract in Houston and leaving via free agency. He struggled with injuries during his four years in Houston. He's gotten good reviews so far in OTAs in Buffalo.
Tre White and Levi Wallace come into OTAs as the starters, but watch out for Kevin Johnson. He’s a five-year veteran that was drafted in the first round by Houston. Injuries derailed him with the Texans as he played 16 games, six games, 12 games and one game. Frazier likes how he’s looked in the first two weeks of practice, “He’s a former first round pick that had a good career in Houston and the injuries are what sidetracked him, but you saw the ability coming out of college (Wake Forest), so we’re hoping that he can stay healthy because we know he has the talent to really help us.”

Johnson looked great in shorts and no pads, but if he continues, I think he could be the starter for Wallace on opening day.
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Joe Looney was the starting C for the Cowboys in 2018 after Travis Frederick missed the season due to illness. Frederick is on track to return in 2019, and Looney is expected to be the primary backup at C and both G spots.

Kyle Wilber moved to Oakland in 2018 after six seasons in Dallas. He had a good season as a rotational LB and key special teamer. He's entering a contract year in 2019 and will need a good offseason.

Josh Harris (RB) is currently in the CFL.

Recent players who are currently free agents include Tommy Bohanon, Michael Campanaro, Josh Banks, Nikita Whitlock (CFL)
 
Haynes getting more good press as OTAs close in Seattle:

The most interesting development has been rookie Phil Haynes’ apparent rapid rise. He spent time with the starters for at least two OTA days (not all are open to the media) in Iupati and Fluker’s absences. That sets up an interesting competition for the backup-guard spots with last year’s backups, Ethan Pocic and Jordan Simmons. Pocic, who began last year as a starter, might have to continue to show off his overall versatility and ability to play both center and tackle to earn a spot.
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“Being in the offensive-line room, I think Phil Haynes has been a pleasant surprise,’’ [OT Duane] Brown said. “He’s a big, strong guy. He’s catching on pretty quickly. He’s got a great demeanor. A lot of times, this kind of atmosphere can be overwhelming, being given so much information, the speed right now, you’re not used to practicing without pads on so fast and everything’s happening so quickly, but he’s handling everything well. Today he was in there with the ones and played next to me and communicated great.’’
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In the 2014 WF football recruiting class, according to 247 Sports, Phil Haynes was a 2 star and tied with ATH Tyler Henderson as WF's 21st best recruit among the 25 man class. Phil Haynes had no other offers from Power V schools.

FWIW, the top rated recruit in that class was Kameron Uter, who signed with the Dodgers and disappeared. The #2 recruit in that class was DE Rashawn Shaw who had two tackles as a redshirt freshman, and then appears to not have played football after that season. Of WF's 25 signees, 21 were three stars, and 4 were two stars. Among the other two stars was Ryan Anderson who started 4 years on the WF OL.
 
Some guys just develop more slowly than others. 50% multi-year starters and (at least) a cup of coffee in NFL is really good. Somebody has an eye for undeveloped O-line talent.
 
I believe Haynes played basketball until his senior year in high school, and even when recruited there was a question of whether he would play DL or OL. He's always been crazy strong, and he's developed his technique in just a few years at the OG position. Definitely a late bloomer with a still-high ceiling.
 
The Rams are also fun to watch with three former Deacons in camp. I haven't seen much on Colburn, and he's got a tough task ahead with Gurley and Kelly, plus rookie draftee Darrell Henderson (Memphis) as well as a few others ahead of him. Best case for Colburn is a practice squad spot. John Wolford is in a similar boat -- LA will probably go with two QBs on the roster in Goff and Bortles. I'd expect them to stash one QB on the practice squad, so Wolford is competing with Brandon Allen, third-year vet from Arkansas who played with Bortles in Jacksonville.

Bachman is getting the most attention out of camp -- maybe because he's a local guy in CA or maybe he's just pushing the media circuit more. Here's a profile of his time in camp, which also features some quotes from Wolford. Sounds like Bachman has missed some time with a hamstring injury. He also did an interview on this random podcast talking about his experience in camp and his history playing at Wake Forest -- his part starts at 35:00.
 
Yesterday in the Athletic.com:

8. With Iupati on the sidelines, I continue to feel even more confident about rookie guard Phil Haynes having a real shot at cracking the starting lineup this year. This could all change once the pads come on in training camp, but so far Carroll has been pleased with Haynes’ technique, footwork and how the fourth-round pick fits Seattle’s style of play. Of the Day 3 draft picks, Haynes feels like the safest bet to be a contributor as a rookie.
 
“Just constantly curious, just learning, picking bits and pieces up, watching film of guys in the league like Cooper Kupp and Adam Thielen,” Bachman said.

LOL.
 
Pilchard said:
In the 2014 WF football recruiting class, according to 247 Sports, Phil Haynes was a 2 star and tied with ATH Tyler Henderson as WF's 21st best recruit among the 25 man class. Phil Haynes had no other offers from Power V schools.

FWIW, the top rated recruit in that class was Kameron Uter, who signed with the Dodgers and disappeared. The #2 recruit in that class was DE Rashawn Shaw who had two tackles as a redshirt freshman, and then appears to not have played football after that season. Of WF's 25 signees, 21 were three stars, and 4 were two stars. Among the other two stars was Ryan Anderson who started 4 years on the WF OL.
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Wonder if Uter has any interest in playing FB now. The highest level he reached was A ball - and he pitched 1.1 innings with a 27.0 ERA (not a typo: twenty-seven). He pitched in 36 games over 3 years in rookie ball, and in only 45 innings.
 
Ball State Deac said:
Wonder if Uter has any interest in playing FB now. The highest level he reached was A ball - and he pitched 1.1 innings with a 27.0 ERA (not a typo: twenty-seven). He pitched in 36 games over 3 years in rookie ball, and in only 45 innings.
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as of January he was still trying to play baseball

 
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