It would make sense for the New England Patriots to play it safe with wide receiver Wes Welker, writes Albert Breer of the Boston Globe.

Buffalo Bills first-round running back C.J. Spiller is ready to compete for playing time.

New York Jets running back Shonn Greene isn't going to alter his running style, writes Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Cameron Wake has big shoes to fill this season.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mark Clayton hosted over 200 campers at McDaniel College on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward hasn't ruled out playing beyond his current contract, reports Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi will promote the "Got Milk?" campaign in Cleveland next week.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco will be the first athlete with his or her own iPad application, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett and cornerback Kelvin Hayden, and former Colts offensive tackle Tarik Glenn, will be on a Colts-themed float during the PNC Parade to kick off the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival this Saturday.

The Tennessee Titans and Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson are discussing a contractual compromise, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars first-round defensive tackle Tyson Alualu understands the NFL is a business.

Joel Thorman of ArrowheadPride.com looks at the five main training camp storylines for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Denver Broncos waived a pair of wide receivers on Tuesday.

Jason Hughes of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine wants a downtown stadium for the San Diego Chargers.

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell needs to salvage his life, writes Monte Pool of the Oakland Tribune.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ben Obomanu could be headed for a breakout season, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.

Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana and his wife are moving to San Francisco.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's annual summer camp is a hot spot for NFL players.

Howard Balzer of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat breaks down the five-year, $32.1 million dollar contract safety O.J. Atogwe signed with the St. Louis Rams.

The Dallas Cowboys have not lost faith in third-year tight end Martellus Bennett.

New York Giants safety Deon Grant was impressed with how together his new team is.

No charges will be filed in the shooting outside Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's 30th birthday.

Tanya Snyder, wife of Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, will be honored for her efforts to promote breast cancer awareness.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Charly Martin is hosting a free football camp in Farmington, New Mexico.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers usage of a West Coast scheme may play to the strengths of quarterback Josh Freeman, writes Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune.

The New Orleans Saints are in a dispute with the IRS over an $8.5M inducement payment.

Chicago Bears third-round safety Major Wright has been mentored by Cris Carter.

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jon Jansen took part in a Q&A session with Detroit Free Press readers.

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin shared his thoughts on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and wide receiver Sidney Rice with Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Charles Dillon is still pursuing his NFL dream.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons quarterback Chris Redman (33), Bills cornerback Ashton Youboty (26), Colts safety Antoine Bethea (26), Chiefs undrafted rookie linebacker Cory Greenwood (24), Jets wide receiver David Clowney (25), Rams defensive end C.J. Ah You (28), free agent fullback Wade Betschart (25), wide receiver Biren Ealy (26), and linebacker Grant Irons (31).