The Ravens don’t know what’s wrong with OT Jared Gaither, who has lost 29 pounds without trying.
The Ravens are still talking to veteran CB Frank Walker; CB Shawn Springs is a possibility, too.
Though CB Rod Woodson once returned from a torn ACL suffered in Week 1 to play in the Super Bowl, the Ravens won’t be holding a roster spot for CB Domonique Foxworth after he suffered the same injury; Foxworth has been placed on IR.
Foxworth’s roster spot was filled by rookie OT Devin Tyler, who played college football at Temple.
Ravens CB Fabian Washington has taken off his no-contact jersey, which for some reason has the name “Sanders” on the back of it.
On the Bengals’ first official depth chart, Antonio Bryant is ahead of Terrell Owens. [Editor’s note: T.O. likely will find a way to blame it on Tony Romo and Jason Witten. And the media.]
T.O. doesn’t care if he doesn’t make it into the Hall of Fame. [Editor’s note: If he doesn’t, he likely will find a way to blame it on Tony Romo and Jason Witten. And the media.]
Rookie Jermaine Gresham is listed as the starting tight end, even though he still hasn’t signed his first contract and hasn’t played in a real game for more than 18 months.
Andre Smith is second on the depth chart at right tackle.
The Bengals are experimenting with some 3-4 packages, with LB Rey Maualuga shifting inside next to Dhani Jones.
Sunday’s red zone drill resulted in two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Bengals’ starting offense.
Former Steelers center Dermontti Dawson is working as a coaching intern with the Bengals; he’s helping Andre Smith as he continues to rehab a bad foot.
Browns CB Eric Wright could slide inside and cover the slot receiver in nickel situations.
Browns RB Peyton Hillis is taking full advantage of rookie Montario Hardesty’s absence.
The Browns have a bunch of linebackers.
Rookie CB Joe Haden has taken his talents to the second team.
RB Jerome Harrison is confused by the notion that smaller running backs get hurt too easily: “I don’t know what the hell it means. When big running backs get hurt, it’s OK. It’s fine. But when a little running back gets hurt, he’s injury prone. You just laugh at stuff like that because it really doesn’t make any sense.’'
Steelers DE Aaron Smith thinks Ziggy Hood is going to be “something special.”
The best news for the Steelers could be that S Troy Polamalu has fully participated in every practice so far.
Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley is enduring some jokes due to his financial predicament.
Rookie LB Jason Worilds was unblockable in a Steelers “backs on ‘backers” drill.