NFL News and Notes - May 27, 2010

In Miles Austin and first-round pick Dez Bryant, the Dallas Cowboys have two potential #1 receivers, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News.

Former New York Giants defensive back Jarvis Williams passed away on Tuesday night.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has been quiet about it, but still wants a contract extension, writes Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss told his teammates about his treatments under Dr. Anthony Galea, who is linked to HGH.

Don't expect the Detroit Lions to alter their no-cheerleader policy anytime soon, writes John Niyo of the Detroit News.

Minnesota Vikings second-round running back Toby Gerhart has set the bar high for his five younger siblings, writes Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune.

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy considers a Super Bowl in Lambeau Field "very intriguing".

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith likes the professional approach running back Matt Forte is taking to the increased competition at his position.

St. Louis Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom would prefer to have Stan Kroenke take over the team, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider will remain on the hunt for pass-rushers. (Shameless Self-Promotion Alert!)

San Francisco 49ers cornerbacks Nate Clements and Shawntae Spencer's absence from the OTAs has benefited Tarell Brown and Karl Paymah, writes Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter feels comfortable with his team.

New Orleans Saints restricted free agents Jammal Brown and Pierre Thomas have avoided the team's "Organized Team Activity" sessions.

Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times looks at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive end situation.

The Atlanta Falcons would like quarterback Matt Ryan and the offense to improve on their deep passing game this season, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers sixth-round safety Jordan Pugh is adjusting to the mental aspect of the NFL game.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Marcus Stroud dropped 20 pounds as he adjusts to a new position this off-season.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Ron Brace's rookie season was a humbling experience, writes Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is making improvements in the classroom this off-season, reports Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.

Miami Dolphins safeties Chris Clemons and Reshad Jones, two fifth-round picks in the last two NFL drafts, are competing to replace Gibril Wilson at free safety.

Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks Troy Smith and John Beck are vying for the backup job behind starter Joe Flacco.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round center Maurkice Pouncey received an injury scare during practice on Wednesday.

Les Carpenter of Yahoo! Sports has an outstanding profile of Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco's injury that prevented him from competing in the season finale of Dancing With the Stars is not serious and shouldn't keep him out of the team's June mini-camp, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

The Indianapolis Colts have reached a two-year partnership with SIGVARIS, who manufacture athlete recovery socks. Running back Joseph Addai will be the featured endorser.

Six of the Tennessee Titans' nine draft choices are college graduates, writes John Glennon of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Vince Manuwai knows he'll have to fight this summer to keep his job.

Houston Texans tight end Joel Dreessen plans to take advantage of the opportunity he has with two of the team's top tight ends on the shelf.

Joel Thorman of ArrowheadPride.com has a photo gallery of the Kansas City Chiefs' visit to Whiteman Air Force Base on Wednesday.

Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post writes that after a disappointing rookie season, Denver Broncos cornerback Alphonso Smith is slated to play a bigger role in 2010.

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is seeing a foot specialist in North Carolina.

Oakland Raiders first-year offensive coordinator Hue Jackson probably won't talk to the media until training camp.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett (29), Packers linebacker Nick Barnett (29), Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (22), Steelers tight end Sean McHugh (28), free agent linebacker Kris Griffin (29), punter P.J. Fitzgerald (23), and former NFLers linebacker Edgerton Hartwell (32) and safety Lance Schulters (35).

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