The Bills signed LS Garrison Sanborn after a tryout at minicamp this weekend. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said adjusting to the athleticism of tackles in the NFL will be DE Cameron Wake’s hurdle after playing in the CFL. The Patriots released P Tom Malone, leaving rookie P Aaron Perez as Chris Hanson’s only current competition. The media will speak with Jets QB Kellen Clemens for the first time since the draft on Thursday. Ravens WR Derrick Mason was unfazed by the team’s pursuit of Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin. Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News predicts big things from the Bengals pass rush this season. Has Browns coach Eric Mangini shown that he has a winning plan for the future? While Steelers WR Hines Ward is honored to have a rule named after him, he doesn’t plan to change the way he plays. Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News includes Texans T Duane Brown on his list of second-year offensive players on the spot. Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star writes that the return of DT Ed Johnson truly ends the Colts’ Tony Dungy era. The Jaguars think they got a steal when they drafted RB Rashard Jennings in the seventh round. Titans WR Mark Jones may have to beat out two rookie cornerbacks, Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton, for the kick return job. Said Broncos DT Darrell Reid, “I don’t know the whole history of the D-line here. I just think it’s going to bring out the best of this team, whoever ends up at what spots. There’s a lot of competition.” A coaching change will force recent Chiefs draft picks to prove they can adapt their games to a new system. Harvard DE Desmond Bryant signed a free agent deal with the Raiders over offers from the Dolphins, Eagles and Redskins. Chargers WR Legedu Naanee looked impressive during Chargers minicamp. The Cowboys established a trust fund to handle donations for paralyzed scouting assistant Rich Behm’s family. Rookie Giants CB DeAndre Wright hopes his shoulder injuries are behind him. The Eagles announced that they’ll start training camp on July 26th. Free agent G Pete Kendall is still waiting for a call from the Redskins or a new team for the 2009 season. The Bears released RB Tyrell Fenroy, who signed as an undrafted rookie just after the draft. Lions QB Drew Stanton promised to keep competing even with all the writing on the wall about his future in Detroit.
The starting right tackle job for the Packers is shaping up to be a competition between as many as five players.
Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune votes against bringing QB Brett Favre to the Vikings.
The Falcons will open both sessions of Saturday’s minicamp to the public.
Panthers QB Jake Delhomme professed excitement about working with a new quarterbacks coach.
The Saints outbid several teams for undrafted free agent RB Herb Donaldson, and also signed T Augustus Parrish and WR Chris Vaughn.
Said Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris of DT Dre Moore, “I’m starting to see flashes in Dre Moore. I’m starting to see things that I like. I’m starting to want to count on him. I’m not saying I count on him yet, but I want to count on him.”
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is trying to make sure his team is able to handle success.
Rams G Jacob Bell has gained nearly 20 pounds this offseason.
49ers QB Alex Smith knows that he’s down to his last chance with the team.
Seahawks S Jamar Adams suffered a high ankle sprain during the weekend minicamp.