Selecting Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews would shake up the New England Patriots running game, writes Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.

Coming off a broken fibula, New York Jets running back Leon Washington plans to be ready for training camp.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall met the Miami media on Thursday.

Injuries have the Baltimore Ravens in the market for defensive backs, writes Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney says the team will work with the NFL when it comes to disciplining quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert acknowledged reaching out to the St. Louis Rams to acquire the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Tight end and safety are two of the five biggest areas of need for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2010 NFL Draft, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Running back is not a position of need for the Indianapolis Colts.

Tennessee Titans linebacker Gerald McRath may compete for a starting job in his second season.

Looking to add more draft picks, the Jacksonville Jaguars will be willing trade partners during the three-day NFL Draft.

As I reported yesterday, Houston Texans restricted free agent offensive linemen Chris White and Rashad Butler signed their one-year tenders.

Kansas City Chiefs guard Ryan Lilja is happy to be playing in his hometown.

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall offered kind words for the franchise that gave him his shot in the NFL.

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner loves his team's pre-season schedule.

Free agent quarterback Kyle Boller has signed with the Oakland Raiders, after Bruce Gradkowski tore a pectoral muscle lifting weights on Wednesday night.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones commented on the video of him making disparaging remarks about Bill Parcells and Tim Tebow.

Washington Redskins restricted free agent defensive lineman Kedric Golston has signed a new contract with the team, Jason Reid of the Washington Post reports.

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman thinks the NFL's new draft format is "going to be fun".

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is running again after undergoing ankle and foot surgeries this off-season.

If the Detroit Lions are smart, they'll draft Ndamukong Suh, writes Bob Wojnowski of the Detroit News.

Minnesota Vikings restricted free agent quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will sign his one-year tender soon.

Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette looks at Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson's track record when it comes to selecting offensive linemen.

University of Virginia offensive tackle Will Barker has visited the Chicago Bears, reports Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Center may be a position the Carolina Panthers address in this year's draft, writes Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer.

The Atlanta Falcons could snare the heir apparent to Tony Gonzalez in this year's draft, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter in today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Domenik says his team was not in the running for recently traded wide receivers Santonio Holmes or Brandon Marshall.

Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is likely on the New Orleans Saints' radar screen, reports Mike Triplett of the Times-Picayune.

If other teams come calling, the St. Louis Rams should trade down, writes Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic profiles Arizona Cardinals strength and conditioning coach Trent Lott.

San Francisco 49ers acting general manager Trent Baalke played things close to his vest during his a pre-draft press conference on Thursday.

Former first-round wide receivers Mike Williams and Reggie Williams were signed by the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bengals tight end Daniel Coats (26) and cornerback Jonathan Joseph (26), Texans center Brett Helms (24), Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (28), Titans offensive lineman Jake Scott (29), free agent offensive lineman Damion Cook (31) and wide receiver Devard Darling (28).