#NFL News and Notes - August 10, 2010

Wide receiver Mike Williams is making a big impression on the Seattle Seahawks, writes Danny O'Neil for the Seattle Times.

San Francisco 49ers first-round offensive linemen Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati will start as rookies, head coach Mike Singletary announced on Monday.

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells has a rib injury, but no fractures.

St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long is looking to build on a solid second-half of the 2009 season, writes Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers first-round offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga is taking reps at left guard.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is believed to be experiencing migraine headaches again.

Since his arrival in March, Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson has changed the personality of that position group.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been demonstrating the anticipation necessary to succeed in Mike Martz's offense, writes Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips "felt a little weird" after his first practice of training camp.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb is very much a work in progress, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

Washington Redskins running back Willie Parker isn't concerned about his spot on the depth chart.

Injuries have the Dallas Cowboys looking for tight ends, reports Jan Hubbard of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

President Obama welcomed the New Orleans Saints to the White House on Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Stylez G. White is the team's best pass-rushing hope, writes Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution recaps the Atlanta Falcons peaceful joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Wallace Wright and rookie Brandon LaFell worked with the first-team offense on Monday.

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher has impressed with his work ethic and maturity, writes Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler is the logical replacement for Dick LeBeau, when and if LeBeau ever decides to retire.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald apologized for his ill-advised tweet.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Leonard will visit a foot specialist.

First-round defensive end Jerry Hughes gives the Indianapolis Colts a triple-threat pass-rush, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans fifth-round safety Robert Johnson knows his best route to the 53-man is on special teams.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are dinged up in the trenches.

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing and the most ridiculous excuse ever.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel has grown under the tutelage of offensive coordinator Charlie Weis.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley is honoring his late father and college coach by working and playing hard, writes Dave Kreiger of the Denver Post.

Most of the starting spots on the Oakland Raiders have been determined, writes Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune.

San Diego Chargers second-year guard Tyronne Green is moving to left tackle.

Miami Dolphins fifth-round cornerback Nolan Carroll is beginning to be worked into the team's nickel packages.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is excited about Vernon Gholston's training camp thus far.

The New England Patriots shuffled their roster a bit on Monday.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Reggie Torbor has a firm grip on a starting outside linebacker job, reports Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens cornerback Walt Harris (36), Broncos linebacker Nick Greisen (31) and kicker Matt Prater (26), Colts linebacker Ramon Humber (23) and kicker Garrett Lindholm (22), Steelers seventh-round defensive lineman Doug Worthington (23), Seahawks wide receiver Ruvell Martin (28), Buccaneers linebacker Geno Hayes (23), Titans running back Alvin Pearman (28), Redskins running back Ryan Torain (24), free agent guard James Blair (25), tight end Dwayne Blakley (31), wide receivers Jemalle Cornelius (26), Kenneth Harris (24), Jamaica Rector (29), and Harry Williams (28), fullback Matt Quillen (25), and former NFL cornerback Samari Rolle (34).

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