Rookies and veterans impress coaches during NFL offseason workouts

Coaches highlighted individual performances from rookies and veterans during spring practices and minicamp sessions across the league.

A Chicago Bears wide receiver who ran a 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine received significant repetitions as a punt returner and showed offensive skills. Bears coach Ben Johnson said the player "tends to make a play almost every single day right now" and could become "a big weapon" if the team can trust his alignment and route-running.

A Detroit Lions wide receiver scored six touchdowns on 16 receptions as a rookie last season. " A Green Bay Packers tight end took significant snaps with the starters after recording five catches for 36 yards and one touchdown in eight games last season.

" An undrafted rookie wide receiver from Georgia worked extensively with the Minnesota Vikings' second team during drills, placing him in early consideration for the No. 4 receiver role.

A 30-year-old defensive tackle signed by the Atlanta Falcons has earned the nickname "Kingpin" from the defensive line coach and is viewed as a key addition to improve run defense. A New Orleans Saints fourth-round wide receiver scored touchdowns in both 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods during minicamp while other receivers were limited or injured.

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver caught two touchdowns from one quarterback in the team's final practice and recorded several other receptions in a competitive position group.

A wide receiver on his fourth team in four years signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals in March and displayed speed in offensive and special-teams drills. A second-year tight end with the Los Angeles Rams is expected by several people in the organization to take a significant step forward.