Albert Breer of the Boston Globe looks at the on- and off-field issues facing the New England Patriots.

Running back is a position of strength for the Buffalo Bills.

The New York Jets are waiting for wide receiver David Clowney to claim a roster spot, writes Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.

For several Miami Dolphins hopefuls, tonight's game is their Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Troy Smith will get four quarters to showcase his talents.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch has been the forgotten man in the team's QB race, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns third-round quarterback Colt McCoy is looking forward to his extended action against the Bears.

There's an outside chance the Cincinnati Bengals will go with two quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday returned to practice and hopes to play in Week One against the Texans.

Tonight's the night for the fringe players on the Tennessee Titans to make their closing arguments for a roster spot.

Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union looks at five Jacksonville Jaguars on the roster bubble.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak's toughest roster choice will be at kicker.

To help him catch up, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle may play most of tonight's pre-season finale against the Packers.

The Denver Broncos running game likely won't be in mid-season form on September 12, says head coach Josh McDaniels.

ESPN analyst and former Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden likes the current Raiders' front seven.

San Diego Chargers rookie linebacker Brandon Lang knows he needs to shine on special teams to make the 53-man roster.

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $48 million, with $30 million in guarantees.

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree had a heated argument on the sidelines of Wednesday's walk-through.

Plenty of jobs are at stake in the Seattle Seahawks' pre-season finale, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.

St. Louis Rams back-up quarterback Keith Null is one of several players fighting for a roster spot tonight against the Ravens.

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Breno Giacomini may be traded before Saturday, reports Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

The Minnesota Vikings are still looking for their third-down replacement for running back Chester Taylor.

Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett would like to play a full half in the pre-season finale against the Bills.

The Chicago Bears claimed offensive lineman Edwin Williams off waivers from the Redskins on Wednesday.

In need of a back-up to Eli Manning, the New York Giants reportedly spoke to the Cardinals about Matt Leinart.

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Macho Harris knows he has one last chance to impress the coaching staff, reports Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Brandon Banks is determined to make the most of his last opportunity to earn a roster spot.

Dallas Cowboys first-round wide receiver Dez Bryant won't play in tonight's pre-season finale against the Dolphins.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is superstitious about his Juicy Fruit.

Despite his $3.5 million salary and tenuous spot on the spot, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton doesn't think tonight will be his last with the club.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at five burning questions facing the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox may give his starters a quarters' worth of action tonight, reports Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons wide receiver Andy Strickland (23), Patriots center Dan Connolly (28), Chargers center Nick Hardwick (29), 49ers linebacker Bruce Davis (25), defensive lineman Ray McDonald (26) and running back Brian Westbrook (31), Buccaneers rookie quarterback Jevan Snead (23), free agent linebackers Rashad Bobino (25), Junior Glymph (30), Bo Ruud (26) and Dontarrious Thomas (30), punters Blake Hauden (24) and Kyle Larson (30), defensive end Orion Martin (25), cornerbacks Evan McCollough (23) and Marcell Young (23), wide receiver Roren Thomas (23), and center David Moosman (24).