#NFL News and Notes - August 4, 2010
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New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas is day-to-day with a wrist injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks Josh Freeman and Josh Johnson spent a week this off-season working out with Drew Brees in San Diego, writes Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux was suspended the 2010 season-opener.
Carolina Panthers safety Sherrod Martin is expected to improve in his second season.
Washington Redskins 2008 second-round receivers Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly need strong training camps to stay on the team.
Philadelphia Eagles first-round defensive end Brandon Graham wants to make an impact early in his career, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks doesn't believe his knee injury is serious, reports Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger.
The Dallas Cowboys' secondary appears to be a strength, writes Gil Lebreton of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Bryan Robinson is a willing mentor to first-round pick Dan Williams.
San Francisco 49ers guard Chilo Rachal collapsed due to dehydration during Tuesday's practice.
Seattle Seahawks running back Leon Washington hopes to regain his Pro Bowl form, writes Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.
St. Louis Rams safety O.J. Atogwe is happy to be back on the football field.
Suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly agreed to a plea deal in Harris County, Texas.
The Minnesota Vikings were warned about Favregeddon, writes Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Detroit Lions first-round defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh agreed to terms on a five-year deal on Tuesday.
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Iwuh suffered a knee injury on Tuesday.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe's focus needs to be on catching the ball, writes Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jarvis Moss has an improved work ethic this summer.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller is competing for the #3 job with Charlie Frye.
San Diego Chargers first-round running back Ryan Mathews is working on improving his receiving skills.
Houston Texans fourth-round linebacker Darryl Sharpton got some work with the first-team defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars third-round defensive tackle D'Anthony Smith will need surgery on his right Achilles tendon and could miss his rookie season.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is still struggling with dropped passes, writes John Glennon of The Tennessean.
The Indianapolis Colts are deep at wide receiver, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.
Cincinnati Bengals newly signed first-round tight end Jermaine Gresham was excited to hit the practice field on Tuesday.
When it comes to earning a roster spot, Cleveland Browns 37-year old wide receiver Bobby Engram knows he has his work cut out for him.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is glad he let his injured knee heal on its own, reports Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington shed his red no-contract jersey on Tuesday.
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis is getting some holdout advice from his uncle, Sean Gilbert, reports Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News notes that for the fourth time in five years, the Buffalo Bills are one of the last teams with an unsigned draft pick.
Several young New England Patriots will have opportunities on Scott O'Brien's units.
Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has another shot to show that he's the long-term answer at the position.
Today's NFL birthdays: Bills undrafted rookie running back Joique Bell (24), Texans fourth-round tight end Garrett Graham (24) and wide receiver Kevin Walter (29), Steelers fifth-round offensive tackle Chris Scott (23), Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo (27), Rams undrafted rookie safety Darian Stewart (22), free agent cornerback Ahmad Carroll (27), long-snapper Robert Shiver (25), and retired long-snapper Mike Schneck (33).

