OAK - RB Darren McFadden looks healthy in workoutsSource: ANG Newspapers - Steve Corkran
Oakland Raiders RB
Darren McFadden (foot) has showed no lingering effects during offseason workouts from the foot injury that forced him to miss the final nine games last season.
MIA - Ryan Tannehill mainly works with backupsSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill worked mainly with the backups in practice Tuesday, May 22, during organized team activities (OTAs).
ARI - QB Kevin Kolb gets first repsSource: AZCardinals.com
Arizona Cardinals QB
Kevin Kolb worked with the first-team offense during the organized team activities Tuesday, May 22.
PIT - RB Rashard Mendenhall has no timetable for returnSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ed Bouchette
Pittsburgh Steelers RB
Rashard Mendenhall (knee) said he is doing well in his rehab but does not know when he will be able to return. He said he has been able to do more than just run straight ahead.
CHI - WR Johnny Knox unsure about availability for 2012Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson
Chicago Bears WR
Johnny Knox (back) said he is working hard in his rehab from back surgery but is not sure if he will be able to play this season. Knox said he lost 30 pounds after the surgery but has added 10 of those pounds back.
DEN - RB Chris Gronkowski acquiredSource: DenverBroncos.com - Stuart Zaas
The Denver Broncos acquired FB
Chris Gronkowski from the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, May 23, in exchange for CB Cassius Vaughn.
SD - QB Philip Rivers would like RB LaDainian Tomlinson to returnSource: NFL.com
San Diego Chargers QB
Philip Rivers said he would have no issue if free-agent RB
LaDainian Tomlinson (Jets) were to return to the team as a third-down back. 'I love LT and all that he brought and meant to us when he was here. I don't know if that is being considered or that's even an option, but I wouldn't have any objection to it whatsoever,' Rivers said.
PIT - WR Mike Wallace has received playbookSource: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent WR
Mike Wallace visited the team last week and talked with head coach Mike Tomlin. When Wallace left, he took with him a playbook. 'He's going to be studying, so when he comes he knows (the plays),' WR
Antonio Brownsaid. Tomlin is not concerned with Wallace falling behind. 'It will be a little bit of short-term misery,' Tomlin said, 'but it won't be significant in the big scheme of things, hopefully.'
BAL - QB Joe Flacco will attend minicampSource: CBSSports.com
Baltimore Ravens QB
Joe Flacco, who is looking for a new contract, said that he plans to attend organized team activities and minicamp. 'It's always fun to get back to doing what you love,' Flacco said. 'It's good for the young guys. I think every little bit helps.'
DAL - Owner says Super Bowl window closingSource: ESPNDallas.com - Tim MacMahon
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is concerned that his current roster's window to contend for a Super Bowl title is closing. 'Well, my window is getting shorter. Time goes by,' Jones said. 'I do feel real pressure because we do have players not only in (quarterback)
Tony Romo, but (tight end)
Jason Witten (and outside linebacker) DeMarcus Ware, to leave out several that are (also) in the prime of their career. And we need to strike and strike soon with those guys ... Candidly, you're looking through rose-colored glasses if we all don't realize that now is the time to compete on the field.'
ARI - TE Jeff King injuredSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Arizona Cardinals TE
Jeff King (quadriceps) recently suffered a partially torn quadriceps injury and underwent surgery to repair the injury.
DAL - RB Tanner is back to full strengthSource: Todd Archer - ESPN Dallas
Todd Archer, from ESPN Dallas, reports second-year RB
Phillip Tanner looks fully recovered from the hamstring injury that landed him on Injured Reserve last year.
DAL - RB Jones limited in OTAsSource: Charean Williams - Star Telegram
Charean Williams, from the Star-Telegram, reports via Twitter that Cowboys RB
Felix Jones is still rehabbing his shoulder and not doing much in OTAs. Head coach Jason Garrett believes Jones will be ready for training camp.
JAX - WR Thomas on the roster bubble?Source: Mark Long - Associated Press
Mark Long, from the Associated Press, reports via Twitter that the more he watches Jaguars practice the more he feels WR
Mike Thomas may not make the final roster.
ARI - QBs working on fundamentalsSource: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers
The Arizona Cardinals believe a full offseason of work under new quarterbacks coach John McNulty will mean improved play from QBs
Kevin Kolb and
John Skelton. The quarterbacks have been working on improving their fundamentals so that when a play breaks down, the fundamentals don't. Last season, Skelton had a tendency to not move his feet when he had to go to a second option. Sometimes the pass got there, sometimes it didn't. In the same situations, Kolb would just start moving, rather than adjust his feet to throw to a secondary target. 'If you get out of rhythm with your feet,' McNulty said, 'then the whole thing is broken down. You may end up moving, getting out of the way and making a play, but as far as what the play is supposed to be, it's been lost and you're playing catch-up. More times than not, bad things happen.'
NFL - QB Brodie Croyle retiresSource: The Birmingham News
Free-agent QB
Brodie Croyle (Chiefs) has retired from the National Football League.
CLE - QB Colt McCoy wants fair shot at QB jobSource: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio
Cleveland Browns QB
Colt McCoy said he hopes for a full and fair chance to compete for the team's starting quarterback job, even though QB Brandon Weeden appears to be the favorite. 'This is the card that's been dealt,' McCoy said regarding his status. 'I can just say that I'm working as hard as I can. You never know what to expect. One of my favorite quotes by the NAVY Seals is, 'The only easy day was yesterday.' That's just kind of how I have to live right now.'
MIA - Not interested in WR Plaxico BurressSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
The Miami Dolphins have not shown any interest in free-agent WR
Plaxico Burress (Jets), even though Burress would love to work out for the team.
MIA - Joe Philbin says QB will be his decisionSource: Palm Beach Post - Brian Biggane
Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said he will decide who starts at quarterback for the team following comments made by owner Stephen Ross, who suggested QB
Matt Moore will start. 'I know he's the owner, but he might not sign my check, the treasurer does,' Philbin said. 'But last time I checked, he's on board. We've been very up front with him, that we want a competitive situation at that position.'
DAL - Not trading CB Mike JenkinsSource: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the team will not trade CB Mike Jenkins this season.
OAK - Ron Bartell will not wear leg padsSource: ProFootballTalk.com
Oakland Raiders CB Ron Bartell is one of many NFL players who doesn't wear knee and thigh pads and doesn't like the NFL's plan to make them mandatory starting in 2013. Bartell is saving up some money now to pay whatever fines he gets for refusing to wear the pads a year from now. 'Personally, I won't be wearing them,' Bartell said. 'So I'd better put some fine money away.'
OAK - ILB Rolando McClain issues apologySource: The Associated Press
Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain apologized Tuesday, May 22, for bringing bad publicity to the team following his recent conviction in Alabama for assault and other charges stemming for allegedly threatening to kill a man and firing a gun next to his head. McClain was convicted last week of third-degree assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and discharging a firearm in the city limits last week and sentenced him to 180 days in jail. McClain is out on bail and rejoined the Raiders this week at the team's offseason workouts. 'I apologize for the bad publicity that has been put out there,' McClain said. 'It is a legal process so I can't talk much about it but I think in due time if the Raiders and the Raiders fans that are out there, we'll all see, it will all come to an end and it is what it is. I can't really talk much about it, but it will be resolved in the near future.'
KC - S Eric Berry still expects to be readySource: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher
Kansas City Chiefs SS Eric Berry (knee) is not practicing during organized team activities (OTAs), but he still expects to be ready by training camp in July.