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| The Chicago Sun-Times reports that three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension that will keep him a Bear through 2012. |
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| Packers GM Ted Thompson brought in three veterans for offseason physicals and interviews as potential backups for starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers this past offseason, this according to PackersNews.com. The three candidates were Gus Frerotte, Quinn Gray and Daunte Culpepper .
According to a report Thompson offered a contract to only Culpepper, who in the spring turned down a one-year deal worth about $1 million. |
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| The Falcons signed free agent Michael Turner to take over the lead role in the running game, and while the former backup to LaDainian Tomlinson is expected to start, the team wants to get Jerious Norwood 15 to 20 touches a game. |
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| James Jones, WR, Green Bay Packers | Thursday 6/19, 7:51 PM CT |
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| Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to spend some of the next 30-days, a break for the Packers before Training Camp begins, working with some of his receivers, this according to PackerNews.com. James Jones said he’ll spend about a week in San Diego with the starting signal caller, seventh-round draft pick Brett Swain is from the area and Greg Jennings has talked about visiting as well. |
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| Kevin Jones, RB, Chicago Bears | Thursday 6/19, 7:39 PM CT |
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| USA Today reports that Kevin Jones is running straight, sideways and doing everything a healthy running back is supposed to.
"That is what teams can't believe I can do," Jones said Thursday morning after doing a shuttle run in 4.3 seconds.
Soon, NFL teams will get a chance to witness what seems like a remarkable comeback from ACL surgery.
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| Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Thursday 6/19, 7:36 PM CT |
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| Josh Morgan signed a four-year deal on Thursday afternoon following the final day of OTA practices, this according to the Sacramento Bee.
The report noted that Morgan looked good in the May minicamp and in recent practices, showing a nice combination of size and athleticism. |
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| Coach Wade Phillips commented that he does not see Anthony Henry playing safety this season or in the future, according to the Dallas Morning News. Phillips said, "He just plays corner so well. He was leading the league in interceptions when he got hurt last year. He's tremendous. He's played really well at corner, so we're going to keep him at corner as long as we can."
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| Running back Brandon Jacobs is entering the final year of his contract and looking for a big payday. The New York Giants have a differing view on the possible compensation package, but the Newark Star-Ledger is speculating that the recent probation violation of Ahmad Bradshaw could possibly jump-start the negotiations. |
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| With star tight end Antonio Gates sidelined because of offseason toe surgery, the San Diego Chargers have given Scott Chandler a heavy workload during their offseason coaching sessions, according to the North County Times. "Obviously, it's not good for us to have Antonio on the sidelines," Chandler said recently. "For me personally, it's a good opportunity to get a lot of reps and to really improve." |
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| The tailback competition for the Denver Broncos will be one of the more interesting in training camp, but Selvin Young could make it a moot point if he has a great showing, according to USA Today. Young became the starter when Travis Henry was released, and took every snap as the top tailback during the team's final offseason camp. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/19, 1:38 PM CT |
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| Sadia Morrison, the woman who was with Adam "Pacman" Jones during a 2007 melee at the Minxx strip club, has turned up dead in the Bronx, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. |
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| Eric Smith, S, New York Jets | Thursday 6/19, 1:27 PM CT |
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| Head coach Eric Mangini noted that third-year safety Eric Smith has had a strong spring, and implied that he could challenge Abram Elam to be the starting strong safety, according to USA Today. “Smith has worked at understanding the system back there with Kerry (Rhodes). His communication is getting better," Mangini said. "I think those are all positives. I like his ball skills a lot." |
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| Sammy Morris, RB, New England Patriots | Thursday 6/19, 1:18 PM CT |
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| Running back Sammy Morris was on the field for New England's veteran minicamp, well on his way to making a full recovery from a freak chest injury that landed him on injured reserve last fall, according to USA Today. |
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| Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has set himself aside as the team leader this offseason, and he has displayed a strong throwing arm in practices, according to ESPN. "He has a cannon," wide receiver Greg Jennings said. "We call him the Human Jugs Machine." |
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| Linebacker Bradie James proved he could handle coverage responsibilities, leading to him being a three-down linebacker last year, but he's not likely to be on the field as much this year, according to the Dallas Morning News. "I would like to play third down because I feel like that gives me a better chance to go for individual accolades," James said, "but I've got to make it work out without playing third down." |
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| New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been jailed in southwest Virginia since June 15 for an undisclosed probation violation, according to USA Today. Lt. Jeannie Patrick of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail confirmed this morning that Bradshaw remains incarcerated. |
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| Dre Moore, DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Thursday 6/19, 12:10 PM CT |
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| Defensive tackle Dre Moore was one of the players who came to the rookie mini-camp in less than top physical condition, and head coach Jon Gruden issued a few words of warning to him, according to the Tampa Tribune. "He still has a long way to go to master playing pro football in this area of the country," Gruden said. "He's going to have stamina issues until he gets himself into great shape.” |
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| Head coach Jeff Fisher met with receiver Brandon Jones, who faces a misdemeanor charge for unlawful possession of a handgun after trying to carry the weapon through a security checkpoint at Nashville International Airport, according to the Tennessean. "We are responsible for the choices that we make and sometimes we lose track of things," Fisher said. "He is embarrassed and will hopefully be able to put this thing behind him." |
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| Newsday reporter Bob Glauber speculated on ESPN’s First Take show, that Bill Parcells could be interested in Dallas receiver Terry Glenn, if he were to be released by the Cowboys. |
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| Zach Thomas, LB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/19, 11:40 AM CT |
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| In his 12 seasons in Miami, linebacker Zach Thomas made a reputation as a "team leader" that was at the forefront of anything major that was player related. But since signing as a free agent with Dallas this off-season, he has taken a low-key approach, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I’m not the voice of this team," Thomas said. "I was in Miami. I’m trying to fit in. There are plenty of guys on this team that are leaders." |
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| Pro Bowl outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware has been adding five pounds a season since he entered the league and is up to 263 pounds. But he isn’t losing his quickness or burst off the edge, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/19, 11:30 AM CT |
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| The Dallas Cowboys are beginning to take a closer look at cornerback Pacman Jones. And that look is coming with the first-team defense, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. During Wednesday’s mini-camp, Pacman took several repetitions with the first-team defense and played in the sub packages. His time on the field cut into the repetitions of starter Anthony Henry. |
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| With negotiations on a long-term contract going nowhere, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth's agent Chad Speck said Tuesday he'd like to reach an agreement where Haynesworth would sign his one-year tender if the Tennessee Titans would agree not to franchise him next season, according to the Tennessean. |
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| Oakland head coach Lane Kiffin continues to laud quarterback JaMarcus Russell’s preparation and work ethic, and Russell said he is working as hard mentally as he is physically, according to the Contra Costa Times. “I have everything on DVD and I watch it at home myself,” Russell said. “Everything - runs, steps or pass settings - anything that I can become good at I go home and look it over myself.” |
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| Rookie receiver Arman Shields didn’t participate in the Oakland Raiders final organized team activities due to a hamstring pull, according to the Contra Costa Times. |
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| A.J. Hawk, LB, Green Bay Packers | Thursday 6/19, 10:17 AM CT |
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| Linebacker A.J. Hawk is trying to find ways to be a bigger difference-maker in the Green Bay Packers’ defense. Hawk is trying to improve his awareness so he knows which pass routes he can jump for an interception. He's also working on being a better blitzer by learning pass-rushing moves, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
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| Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay Packers | Thursday 6/19, 9:55 AM CT |
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| Bob Glauber of Newsday reports that the contract talks between running back Ryan Grant and the Green Bay Packers are amicable, and a long-term deal could be reached within the next two weeks. |
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| Rookie running back Allen Patrick didn’t participate during the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie mini-camp on Wednesday because of sore left hamstring, according to the Carroll County Times. “He’s been fighting that, really, since he got here,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “He’s going to have to work hard on that the next few weeks.” |
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| Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Thursday 6/19, 9:35 AM CT |
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| Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco guided the offense Wednesday during red-zone drills at the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie camp, and looked sharp on crossing patterns and a few designed rollouts, according to the Carroll County Times. “I’ve just got to stay in shape, get stronger, get faster and learn the offense better,” Flacco said. “It’s going to take a lot of hard work. It should be fun getting ready to go into the next month.” |
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| Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens | Thursday 6/19, 9:28 AM CT |
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| Rookie running back Ray Rice spent time during the Baltimore Ravens’ mini-camp in the backfield and in the slot as a receiver, according to the Carroll County Times. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Thursday 6/19, 9:20 AM CT |
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| The Green Bay Packers have not had substantive talks with the Miami Dolphins regarding a potential trade for defensive end Jason Taylor, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
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| Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, who underwent minor knee surgery in May, said he expects to be ready for training camp, according to the AP. He said, "I have no doubt that I should be ready for training camp. If this was the season, I’d probably be out there trying to get back on the field. I’d be on the field actually doing some stuff." |
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| Coach Lovie Smith noted that Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton are tied in competition for the starting job at quarterback, according to NFL.com. OC Ron Turner added, "I think right now it is highly competitive. They both have done a great job doing what we ask them to do up to this point."
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| Team pro personnel executive Doug Williams has commented that Antonio Bryant has looked like one of the Buccaneers' top two or three receivers during the off-season, according to the Tampa Tribune. Williams added, "He's got a great passion for the game, and he really missed it. You can see that in him. He's hungry and he's showing us that he really wants to be here and be a part of this team."
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| The Raiders expect Javon Walker to be ready for training camp when he recovers from his injuries sustained in a robbery over the weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times. Coach Lane Kiffin said, "The info that I have is he's going to be fine. Training camp won't be an issue. But until our guys look at him, I don't want to say the extent of Walker's injuries."
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| Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears | Thursday 6/19, 7:30 AM CT |
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| The Bears noted that they are not looking for a veteran running back to compete for the starting job, and rookie Matt Forte appears to be their guy, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Coach Lovie Smith said, "We like the running backs we have right now. We don't have any plans to sign one. From Matt to Adrian Peterson to Garrett Wolfe to P.J. Pope, Matt Lawrence, we like all of our players, and those are the ones that we're going with."
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