The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Hill will meet with NFL investigators in Kansas City this week, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports. Reported by Yahoo! Sports

Diehards Line: A few weeks ago, the Johnson County district attorney stated publicly that the criminal child abuse case involving Hill, who is still suspended from all team activities, is no longer active. The NFL has not ruled on the case, as commissioner Roger Goodell essentially said the league would not “interfere” with that until the child protective services investigation involving the family concludes. However, the fact the NFL is expected to meet with Hill this week is an indication a ruling from the league could be on the horizon. Hill is expected to be joined by his legal team for the meeting, and it could set the stage for him to potentially be ready to suit up for training camp, which starts in late July.

The Facts: Two problems have worked against Mariota to this point in his career—and one hasn’t been much within his control: Lack of continuity in his coaches. The second problem of Mariota’s is more complicated—his durability. “The thing I’ve stressed to him, and I know our coaches have stressed to him is, 'Let’s live to play another play,'” GM Jon Robinson said. “'It’s OK to punt, we’ll get another crack at it.' That’s the main thing, it’s stressing to him—to try as best as possible, like all quarterbacks do, to avoid getting hit.” Reported by SI.com

Diehards Line: Mariota has only missed eight games over his career, and just four over the last three years, and he’s been plenty tough, but he always seems to be playing through something. Last year it was a nerve issue that would be disconcerting for any football player, and cost him three starts and kept him out of two games all together. He and the organization are walking a tightrope that’s been well-worn in the NFL over the last couple decades, trying to maximize a superior athlete at the most important position on the field without compromising his availability or career longevity. HC Mike Vrabel, OC Arthur Smith, Robinson and the rest of the Titans brass want a multiple offense that can threaten a defense in every way. So figuring out where to pull the trigger and where to pull back with Mariota—who ran a 4.4 40 at the 2015 combine—as a runner is one challenge. Mariota learning when to use his wheels and when not to in broken-play situations is another. It will be a point of emphasis again when training camp opens.

The Facts: The Chiefs believe Hill could be suspended as early as next month according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Reported by The Athletic

Diehards Line: In case you haven't been following alongk, the Chiefs barred Hill from participating in offseason activities in the wake of child abuse allegations. It looks like he will avoid criminal charges unless further evidence emerges. While the expectation is that Hill will be reinstated ahead of next month's training camp, a suspension for violating the league's code of conduct remains a distinct possibility. As the Redzone.org suggests, Hill could be facing a punishment similar to the eight-game ban Kareem Hunt received for a domestic violence incident last year. ... We'll continue to watch for more.

The Facts: McCoy, entering his 11th NFL season and fifth in Buffalo, is ready to bounce back after rushing for 514 yards and three touchdowns on 161 carries last season. “It’s hard to replace a guy like me,” McCoy said. “I’m a good player and I feel like now, this year, they put a lot of guys around me. The front office got me some big hogs up front. And we’ll see what happens this year. I feel good and hopefully this year will speak for itself.” Reported by PennLive.com

Diehards Line: The Bills gave McCoy, who turns 31 in July and coming off the lowest rushing yardage total of his pro career, a serious vote of confidence following the 2018 campaign as GM Brandon Beane told reporters at his season-ending press conference that McCoy was “part of our plan” and that McCoy would “come back in 2019.” With McCoy entering the final year of the five-year, $40 million deal he signed with Buffalo in 2015, the Bills added to their stable of running backs by signing NFL veteran Frank Gore and 25-year-old T.J. Yeldon who spent four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Buffalo also drafted Florida Atlantic product Devin Singletary in the third round (No. 74 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. McCoy been impressed with the 36-year-old Gore who enters his 15thNFL season. He wants to be a productive player into his 30s just as Gore has been. The good news for fantasy owners is you won't have to pay up for McCoy, who currently has a ninth-round ADP, this summer.

The Facts: Plenty of eyebrows were raised when the Colts signed Funchess to a one-year, $10 million contract this offseason. But HC Frank Reich sees no reason to believe his team overpaid. “We knew right away, you could tell day one that he was smart," Reich said. "[He was] not going to have a problem grasping the system. Then it’s just a question of getting used to the way we do things, the way we teach things and then our schemes. I just thought he showed a very high aptitude for that. Then really as a route runner, for a big guy for his size we’ve said he’s got good feet and he’s got good body control. So I was just really encouraged by his progress.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Funchess was seen as something of an underachiever during his four years in Carolina, but the Colts showed last year with Eric Ebron that they’re capable of signing an underachiever and turning him into a big-time contributor. They’ll hope Funchess can do that this year.

The Facts: Michel sat out the team’s minicamp after having arthroscopic surgery on his knee. Michael Giardi of NFL Media reports that Michel is “progressing quickly” after the operation. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Giardi adds that Michel has been running “full tilt,” so it seems like a good bet that he’ll be able to participate in practices once training camp gets underway next month. Michel was a first-round pick last year and led the team with 931 rushing yards. He ran for six touchdowns in the regular season and added six more during the team’s postseason march to a Super Bowl title. We'll continue to watch for more.

The Facts: When he suffered a noncontact left ACL injury in practice last Sept. 27, Butt was emerging as a reliable, multidimensional player. But when training camp starts July 18, Butt will find himself in an unfamiliar position. “I’m used to being a guy that the team can rely on, used to being at the top of the depth chart,” he said Saturday. “For me, I’m probably going to be starting off at the bottom and work my way up.” Reported by the Denver Post

Diehards Line: What the Broncos hope Butt can do is join healthy tight ends Noah Fant and Jeff Heuerman as middle-of-the-field targets for Joe Flacco. Butt had eight catches for 85 yards in three games last year. Butt, who turns 24 next month, plans on being available when camp begins. “I haven’t had any setbacks, so that’s been great — it’s been a steady climb,” he said. “It’s obviously a long process, but I feel really close. At this point, it’s (about) getting back into football shape and to where I feel good every day.” Butt hasn’t talked about a practice snap-count ceiling with coach Vic Fangio or the training staff, but he expects to be managed. Butt tore his right ACL twice before joining the Broncos — in high school and in his final college game for Michigan (against Florida State in Orange Bowl). The second injury equaled a redshirt year as an NFL rookie in 2017. For his left ACL reconstruction, surgeons shaved part of his hamstring, tied it in a bundle and used it as the new ligament. Butt revealed Saturday his meniscus (cartilage) also was damaged. During the Broncos’ offseason practices that were open to the media, Butt did not participate in any team drills, but he was in every meeting and went over the practice script multiple times the night before each workout.

The Facts: After slot receiver Jamison Crowder signed with the Jets in March, Washington head coach Jay Gruden said that he expected Quinn to step in and “dominate the position” this season. There haven’t been any bumps in the road to this point. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Quinn only played three games during his rookie season, but Gruden said that he left no doubt about being the right man for the job this spring. “Trey Quinn has taken over the inside slot role,” Gruden said, via NBCSportsWashington.com. ?”He’s confident, he’s quick, he’s got strong hands, he’s physical, [and] he’s tough,” As PFT notes, Gruden isn’t the only member of the organization impressed by Quinn. Quarterback Case Keenum said that Quinn “is going to be really special” and it looks like he’ll be in a prominent role whether Keenum, Dwayne Haskins or Colt McCoy is the one looking his way in the fall.

The Facts: Gordon has played only 22 games the past five seasons. He currently is suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. But Tom Brady posted a video on social media this week showing him throwing passes to Gordon, and the Patriots have hope the league could reinstate the receiver before the start of the 2019 season. It isn’t the only time Brady has spent or intends to spend with Gordon. According to Jeff Darlington of ESPN, Brady recognizes Gordon needs “fostering” to help him overcome his personal issues. Brady even has included Gordon in some family dinners. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: “He recognized that Josh Gordon made the team better and recognized that he was going to need some attention,” Darlington said. “Josh Gordon was going out to dinner with Tom Brady and Gisele [Bundchen] at times because Tom recognized that he needs to bring this guy in, foster him, make him feel like he is at home, recognizing some of the issues that Josh Gordon goes through. ... Tom Brady, to this day, really respects Josh Gordon and would love to see him live a better life.” Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Patriots last season before being suspended indefinitely in December. The Patriots tendered a contract as a restricted free agent, and Gordon signed the tender. As previously noted, the NFL has no update on Gordon’s status.

The Facts: Smith sat down for his first interview since a severe broken leg ended his 2018 season. Smith said that he’s steadily been able to do more activities as his recovery from the leg injury continues. He’s still wearing an external fixator on his leg, which he called a “crazy contraption” from Siberia, and that it will “save my leg, save my bone, allow me to heal and walk again.” Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Smith also said he hoped the fixator would improve his chances of playing again and confirmed that is his goal. “That’s the plan. That’s the plan. I gotta conquer some more steps before I get there, but yeah,” Smith said. Smith said he hoped to have the fixator off in about a month, which would open the door to start jogging and running again. Getting to that point would be part of his process of learning to trust his leg again and any serious thought of playing football in the future will have to wait until he’s started clearing some of those hurdles.