Said Bills DT Kyle Williams of how the team has looked at OTAs, “I think defensively on paper it looks really good. But, that doesn’t mean anything. I think we’ve talked about that in our room today, that everything looks great on paper but we haven’t done anything yet.”
Dolphins coach Joe Philbin says S Reshad Jones is “off to a good start” this offseason.
Recently released by the Patriots, WR Anthony Gonzalez has been plagued by multiple injuries for years.
The New York Daily News knows that it’s important to get the names of Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow into the headline on a story about a couple of offensive linemen signing.
The Ravens have signed K Justin Tucker.
Said Bengals K Mike Nugent of contract negotiations, “I’m in a very fortunate position in that my team wants me to come back for another season.”
Former Heisman Trophy winning QB Troy Smith is trying to revive his career with the Steelers.
When Jamal Lewis played for the Browns he invested in a water park, but that park says Lewis’s bankruptcy won’t affect its operations.
Texans LB Shawn Loiseau on his troubled teenage years: “The low point was sitting in that jail cell and having my lawyer tell me I might be facing a murder charge that would leave me in there for the rest of my life.”
The Colts are struggling to sell tickets, but they say they’re not concerned about blackouts.
Jaguars OT Eben Britton is spending his offseason working at the NPR affiliate in Jacksonville.
Titans DT Shaun Smith took up yoga to lose weight.
Broncos DL Ben Garland, who played his college football at Air Force, will be sworn in as a member of the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard on Wednesday.
The Chiefs haven’t put first-round rookie NT Dontari Poe in with the starters yet at OTAs. Amon Gordon is currently the starter at nose tackle.
Raiders RB Darren McFadden and singer Rihanna have denied they are dating.
Chargers LB Takeo Spikes on playing football at age 36: “People always ask me, ‘How do you last long in this league?’ You’ve got to be smart, and you’ve got to be tough. I don’t want to be out there with a dumb football player, somebody who doesn’t understand formations, who doesn’t recognize situations.”
Cowboys offensive line coach Bill Callahan said he’s “never had anybody like” OT Tyron Smith: “He is just very strong, very lean, very explosive, and he can carry those traits over to the left side because of his athleticism.”
Giants CB Prince Amukamara ran on Tuesday for the first time since he had a procedure on his foot in March.
Eagles safeties coach Mike Zordich thought the team was going to add a safety this offseason, but says he’s comfortable with the guys he has.
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan will address the media on Thursday for the first time since being knocked “a little woozy” in an on-field collision.
This looks like a make-or-break season for Bears LT J’Marcus Webb. (Meaning that if Webb doesn’t make himself better, someone is going to break Jay Cutler.)
When reporters asked Lions DT Corey Williams several questions about the arrest of teammate Nick Fairley, Williams waved them off and said, “Enough. I’m done.”
Young Packers describe WR Donald Driver as a team leader.
Said Blair Walsh of being named the Vikings’ kicker, “There are 32 of these jobs. To have one of them right now is exciting and humbling.”
Falcons CB Dunta Robinson is getting his wish of moving inside in the nickel package.
Saints owner Tom Benson has sent a letter to the owners of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, asking them to reconsider publishing only three days a week.
The Panthers have signed TE Nelson Rosario, no relation to former Panthers TE Dante Rosario.
Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy has been honored for inspiring young people.
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald says he has a genetic propensity for putting on weight: “You’ve seen my dad,” Fitzgerald said. “I don’t mean that in a derogatory way, but he’s not a little man by any stretch of the imagination. I can’t play receiver at that weight.”
Some members of the Rams are participating in youth football camps, focusing on concussion awareness and character development.
If 49ers long snapper Brian Jennings plays every game this season he will tie the franchise record for consecutive games played with 208.
The acquisition of Kellen Winslow gives the Seahawks a 1-2 punch at tight end.