NFL News and Notes - June 16, 2010

Dallas Cowboys employees injured in the collapse of their practice facility last year reached financial settlements with the company that built the structure.

For now, New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is fine with playing with the second-team defense, writes Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed a pair of fourth-round picks on Tuesday.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth is demanding a trade, reports Jason Reid of the Washington Post.

Free agent kicker Justin Medlock was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson was fined and must perform 16 hours of community service after he was caught driving 99mph last summer.

Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Green Bay Packers and restricted free agent cornerback Tramon Williams are playing tender chicken.

The Chicago Bears linebackers have a lot in common, writes Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune.

Five members of the St. Louis Rams were waived on Tuesday.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll denies having knowledge of the violations that led to the sanctions against USC.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements, who has been absent from the OTAs, will attend the team's mini-camp this weekend, Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.

The New Orleans Saints will receive their Super Bowl rings tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free agent offensive tackle Donald Penn refused to sign his one-year tender, Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.

Atlanta Falcons draft picks Joe Hawley and Dominique Franks signed contracts on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kenneth Moore's versatility has him "in the mix" for a role in the team's offense.

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe wants to go to the Pro Bowl this season, reports Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of four members of their 2010 draft class.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jonathan Joseph has begun negotiations on a long-term contract extension, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer criticizes the approach that Cleveland Browns restricted free agents Abe Elam, D'Qwell Jackson, and Matt Roth took this off-season.

Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch showed up for work on Tuesday.

New England Patriots defensive end Ty Warren forfeited his $250,000 workout bonus this spring to pursue his degree from Texas A&M.

New York Jets All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis wants to make amends with head coach Rex Ryan, writes Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.

Miami Dolphins seventh-round linebacker Chris McCoy signed a four-year deal on Tuesday.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard is looking to have a bounce-back year, writes Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union.

Houston Texans rookie offensive tackle Adam Ulatoski is out to prove he belongs on the team.

Tennessee Titans linebacker David Thornton expects to be ready by training camp.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley called off the team's final OTA practice of the off-season.

Free agent running back Kolby Smith was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos on Tuesday.

General manager A.J. Smith says the San Diego Chargers will "rally as a team" without the services of Pro Bowlers Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill.

The Oakland Raiders officially announced the signing of defensive tackle John Henderson on Tuesday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bears linebacker Nick Roach (25), Bengals first-round tight end Jermaine Gresham (22), Broncos running back Toney Baker (24) and sixth-round center/guard Eric Olsen (22), Texans punter Matt Turk (42), Chiefs fifth-round safety Kendrick Lewis (24), Jets linebacker Bryan Kehl (26) and wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (28), Raiders undrafted rookie wide receiver Damola Adeniji (23) and running back Michael Bush (26), 49ers fullback Moran Norris (32), Titans linebacker Gerald McRath (24), free agents linebacker Reggie Carter (23), offensive tackle Luke Petitgout (34), and cornerback Angelo Williams (23).

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