Thomas has started just five games in his short career, but veterans Antonio Garay and Aubrayo Franklin are no longer sporting powder blue. It's Thomas' turn. The 6-foot-4, 335-pound behemoth could be looking at a nice pay day if he shows well in his new role. Thomas has one year left on his rookie deal. He'll be flanked by Corey Liuget and Kendall Reyes on the defensive line.

Gronkowski emerged from surgery Monday afternoon. The new plate will continue to hold together the fracture in his left forearm, which was surgically repaired four times because of complications due to the infection. Gronkowski is now expected to undergo back surgery in 3-4 weeks, the recovery timetable for which will last roughly ten weeks. He's still got a good chance to get in some late-training camp time, and be all systems go for Week 1 at Buffalo.

Potter is a 6-foot-7, 280-pound blocking tight end.

Coach Pete Carroll expressed no concern, reiterating that the workouts are "voluntary," even if attendance is strongly encouraged. Lynch is likely just training for the season on his own. Lynch does not have a bone to pick about his contract. He is owed a $7 million base salary and all the money is guaranteed.