The News Jeremy Maclin sat out of the Eagles' practice today with a tight hamstring, according to the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen. Our View This doesn't sound like anything serious, and Maclin clearly has plenty of time to recover. This news isn't anything that should dock his value. Read More

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Saints WR Robert Meachem was held out of minicamp following toe surgery earlier this offseason. The paper reports Meachem "is clearly hobbled" and didn't offer a particularly optimistic take on his return. But Meachem is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, at least in some form of being able to practice. New Orleans Saints - The Times-Picayune - Robert Meachem - NFL - Wide receiver Read More

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Rams QB Sam Bradford continues to make strides in his offseason work. Rams WR Brooks Foster has been impressed with Bradford's development. "I've never been around anyone like that," Foster said. "He throws a real good ball, puts a nice touch on it for the receiver. ... Everything that you hear about him is true." Ultimately, Bradford will be the Rams' starting quarterback. But the Rams might open training camp with A.J. Feeley as the starter. That's OK with Bradford. He's more concerned with nailing down the offensive intricacies and sharpening his timing with the receivers. "I still have a long way to go; I know that," Bradford said. "But I think being around the vets, guys who have been in this offense, (helps). I see a play out here that I might think looked fine, the way it needs to be run. And then we get in the film room and they have some input: 'No, this needs to be quicker, this guy's route should be deeper.' It's really helpful to see and Read More

Vincent Jackson is currently an unsigned restricted free agent, tendered at the highest level to deter other teams from signing him. The Chargers played hardball with him in that regard, refusing to talk about a long-term deal, and now Jackson is playing hardball back. The San Diego Union-Tribune cites sources that say Jackson is prepared to sit out for part or all of the 2010 season if a new deal isn't reached. Making things more complicated is a letter the Chargers sent to Jackson notifying him that if he doesn't sign his tender offer by June 15, his salary for 2010 will be drastically cut by over $2 million. San Diego Chargers - Vincent Jackson - San Diego Union-Tribune - NFL - Free agent Read More

Denver signed fullback Kyle Eckel to pad their depth at the position. They had previously traded versatile running back/fullback Peyton Hillis this offseason. Peyton Hillis - Denver Broncos - NFL - Sports - Kyle Eckel Read More

The Jets have signed fullback John Conner, the team's fifth-round draft pick, to a four-year contract. Conner, nicknamed "The Terminator" because he shares the name of one of the main characters in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, played in a school-record 53 games at Kentucky. He is expected to back up veteran fullback Tony Richardson this season. Kentucky - John Conner - Tony Richardson - Arnold Schwarzenegger - The Terminator Read More

Jaguars QB Luke McCown said during an interview on Sirius NFL Radio that he's the backup and David Garrard is the starter for 2010. "It's David's job," McCown said. "There's been a lot more made about it being a competition than there really should be. If anybody even hints to me about the idea of it being an open competition, I'm all for it. But that's not the case. ... I gladly work my tail off every day. I approach every rep in order to be the starter. There doesn't have to be a sense of, 'It's an open competition.' I'm going to do my best to push David to be better because if he's better, our team is better. In the offseason, I think it's easy to get caught up in individual competitions and battles. This thing is still about being a team and going out and winning a championship. That's got to be the goal year-round. That's the goal for me." David Garrard - Luke McCown - Jacksonville Jaguars - National Football League - NFL Read More

Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez was back on the sideline for the team's minicamp practices in early June. The team won't comment on injuries. Gonzalez was back on the field with the Colts during their May OTAs following close to nine months of rest and rehab for his injured knee. Indianapolis Colts - Anthony Gonzalez - NFL - Sports - Wide receiver Read More

The St. Petersburg Times reports the Bucs could have a three-way race for the starting wide receiver spots. The paper says second-year WR Sammie Stroughter is making a push for a starting job. In addition to his flanker duties, he's working as an outside receiver and using his speed and quickness to get off the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, WR Mike Williams, the fourth-round pick from Syracuse, appears to be ahead of Illinois WR Arrelious Benn, who was taken two rounds ahead of him. But Benn's real worth will be demonstrated once the pads go on and he's able to break tackles and make yards after the catch. Wide receiver - St. Petersburg Times - Mike Williams - Arrelious Benn - Illinois Read More

The St. Petersburg Times reports the Bucs could have a three-way race for the starting wide receiver spots. The paper says second-year WR Sammie Stroughter is making a push for a starting job. In addition to his flanker duties, he's working as an outside receiver and using his speed and quickness to get off the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, WR Mike Williams, the fourth-round pick from Syracuse, appears to be ahead of Illinois WR Arrelious Benn, who was taken two rounds ahead of him. But Benn's real worth will be demonstrated once the pads go on and he's able to break tackles and make yards after the catch. Wide receiver - St. Petersburg Times - Mike Williams - Arrelious Benn - Sammie Stroughter Read More

Colts rookie TE Brody Eldridge has opened some eyes during the Colts' offseason, but it was QB Peyton Manning who named him when asked about a player he was impressed with. Eldridge, who primarily was a blocker at Oklahoma, has shown athleticism and nice receiving skills of late, according to the Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis Colts - Peyton Manning - NFL - Sports - Football Read More

The Washington Post reports Graham Gano is trying to win the job as the Redskins kicker this year in a battle with Justin Medlock. Gano finished 2009 as Washington's kicker after he replaced the struggling Shaun Suisham. In four games, Gano was 4 of 4 on field goal attempts; his only miss came on one of his seven extra point attempts. "I've been working real hard trying to get my legs strong and I can definitely tell from kicking out here that I got stronger," Gano said."I'm more fluid and consistent with my approach to the ball. ... You can always work on something, but I feel very good right now." Washington Post - Shaun Suisham - Washington Redskins - Justin Medlock - Graham Gano Read More