NFL News and Notes - May 18, 2010

New England Patriots rookies were able to return to Gillette Stadium on Monday, reports Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

Over 20 Buffalo Bills rookies will be taking a tour of the area today, including a trip to Niagara Falls.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was a limited participant in Monday's OTA session.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is pushing to have his handheld TVs available in all NFL stadiums on gamedays.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has slimmed down to 260 pounds this off-season, after weighing close to 280 pounds last season, writes Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.

The Pittsburgh Steelers resumed their off-season practices without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, reports Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns restricted free agent Matt Roth has requested a trade, but general manager Tom Heckert says "it's not going to happen".

The Cincinnati Bengals hit the practice field on Tuesday.

Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star looks at the 19 members of the Indianapolis Colts who are entering the final year of their contracts, including quarterback Peyton Manning.

Former NFL running back Marshall Faulk advises Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson to hold out for more money.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis is skipping the team's OTAs to get a new contract.

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is unhappy with his contract, which has five years and $35 million dollars remaining on it.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Jarrad Page is the only player not present for the team's OTAs.

Contract talks continue between the Denver Broncos and restricted free agent linebacker Elvis Dumervil, and the deal could include nearly $40 million dollars in guarantees.

A pair of undrafted linebackers officially signed with the San Diego Chargers on Monday.

Free agent defensive tackle Ryan Boschetti has re-signed with the Oakland Raiders.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams looked like a number one receiver on Monday, writes David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports that New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will be "ready to roll" when the OTAs begin today.

Undrafted free agent defensive tackle Boo Robinson has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Free agent defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday signed with the Washington Redskins on Monday.

Undrafted quarterback Eric Ward could benefit by being the only quarterback at the Atlanta Falcons' rookie mini-camp this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow is recovering from a fifth knee surgery.

New Orleans Saints right tackle Jonathan Stinchcomb discussed his sports hernia surgery.

The St. Louis Rams lack experience at wide receiver, writes Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will have his number retired by the Iowa Barnstormers, who he played for from 1995-97, on Friday.

Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports that nearly half of the defensive starters were absent from the San Francisco 49ers' OTA session on Monday.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill's status with the team won't be clear until the legal process is complete, writes Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.

After spending Monday taking physicals and in meetings, the Green Bay Packers will hit the practice field today.

Minnesota Vikings seventh-round fullback Ryan D'Imperio has signed a contract.

When the Detroit Lions rookies and veterans practice together for the first time, all eyes will be on Ndamukong Suh.

Chicago Bears fourth-round defensive end Corey Wootton's draft stock was hampered by a neck injury, writes Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons safety William Moore (25), Jaguars undrafted linebacker Jacob Cutera (22), Raiders kicker Swayze Waters (23), Rams seventh-round cornerback Marquis Johnson (23), Buccaneers fourth-round wide receiver Mike Williams (23), Titans long-snapper Ken Amato (33) and quarterback Vince Young (27), Redskins linebacker Curtis Gatewood (25), free agent offensive tackle Flozell Adams (34), and retired punter Craig Hentrich (39).

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