Former Buffalo Bills assistant coach Stan Jones passed away on Friday at age 78.

Though he's still months away from on-field work, New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker will be present for the OTAs.

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes is learning different receiver positions in Brian Schottenheimer's offense.

Miami Dolphins running backs Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will carry the offense in 2010, writes Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.

Baltimore Ravens second-round linebacker Sergio Kindle is walking back his draft-day declaration that he'd earn rookie of the year honors.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wants to avoid a controversy over the part-time starting quarterback job that will be available in training camp.

Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren is inclined to vote against revamping the overtime rules for the regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is trying to figure out ways for his offensive line to get after opposing quarterbacks.

The Indianapolis Colts returning to Rose-Hulman College for training camp remains up in the air.

First-year Tennessee Titans running backs coach Kennedy Pola likes the challenge of trying to improve on an offense that produced a 2,000-yard runner.

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair will be inducted to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

Kansas City Chiefs restricted free agent linebacker Derrick Johnson is eager for the season to start.

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is remaining calm despite the reported quarterback controversy in Dove Valley, reports Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith is aware of the June 15 deadline restricted free agents have to sign their tenders before the NFL teams can reduce the amounts.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell and tight end Zach Miller need to connect, writes (good friend) Doug Farrar for Yahoo! Sports.

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck understands why the team used early-round picks on the defensive line last month.

Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell doesn't think the Philadelphia Eagles will make the playoffs without Donovan McNabb.

McNabb, now with the Washington Redskins, is at the forefront of a star movement on the Washington, D.C. sports scene, writes Michael Wilbon of the Washington Post.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton deserves a chance to compete for a starting job, writes Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Retired Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner squashed any talk of him returning for another season.

The city of San Francisco should not give up on its attempt to keep the San Francisco 49ers from building a stadium in Santa Clara.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry is a man on a mission, writes John Boyle of The Daily Herald.

The St. Louis Rams need to make a decision on restricted free agent safety O.J. Atogwe, writes Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Green Bay Packers restricted free agent offensive lineman Daryn Colledge would like to stay at one position.

All signs point to Brett Favre returning to the Minnesota Vikings, writes Sid Hartman of the Star Tribune.

If healthy, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson could be a dangerous, big-play duo, writes Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte believes he can return to his rookie form, writes Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune.

New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper sent out an interesting tweet after learning that Vikings quarterback Brett Favre had ankle surgery.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris wants more intensity during practices, reports Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times.

Six months after surgery to repair a torn ACL, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald reports.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals kicker Jay Feely (34) and running back Tim Hightower (24), Falcons defensive tackle Trey Lewis (25), Panthers running back Mike Goodson (23) and cornerback Marcus Hudson (24), Bears wide receiver Devin Aromashodu (26), Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (30), Dolphins rookie cornerback A.J. Wallace (22), Eagles wide receiver Chad Hall (24), Chargers cornerback Brandon Hughes (24), Titans defensive end Jason Jones (24), and free agent wide receiver Victor James (23).