NFL News and Notes - August 25, 2010

New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney worked on his conditioning and ball-security this off-season.

Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News looks at whose stock is rising and falling in Buffalo Bills training camp.

Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel does the same with the Miami Dolphins' training camp roster.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will continue to wear a brace on his left knee.

Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee is accepting his role as back-up to Ray Rice.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley discovered a new off-season training regimen.

Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers may open the season on the PUP list, reports Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Bernard Scott hopes to have an expanded role in the offense.

Indianapolis Colts rookie linebackers Pat Angerer and Kavell Conner are headed in the right direction, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher doesn't expect there to be any cheap shots during his team's joint workout with the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jarett Dillard wants to catch 67 passes this season.

Houston Texans sixth-round wide receiver Trindon Holliday will miss the 2010 season with a torn ligament in his thumb.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Wallace Gilberry is pushing for a starting job, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal will operate out of the slot, Jeff Legwold of the Denver Post reports.

Unsigned restricted free agent wide receiver Vincent Jackson controls his fate with the San Diego Chargers, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Kamerion Wimbley can do much more than rush the quarterback.

With Mansfield Wrotto starting at left tackle, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the offense will call plays that will keep quarterback Matt Hasselbeck out of harm's way, reports Eric Williams of the Tacoma Nwes Tribune.

The San Francisco 49ers are comfortable with David Carr as the top back-up to Alex Smith.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart is blowing his opportunity, writes Dan Bickley of The Arizona Republic.

With Stan Kroenke, the St. Louis Rams will be in good hands, writes Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has yet to make a decision between Daryn College and Bryan Bulaga at left guard.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice's decision to have hip surgery raises several questions, write Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune.

The starting right tackle spot on the Detroit Lions offensive line is up for grabs.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris acknowledged his immaturity the last few seasons.

Dallas Cowboys cornerbacks Terence Newman and Mike Jenkins could be one of the best tandems in the NFL, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News.

New York Giants linebacker Keith Bulluck is moving to outside linebacker.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Cornelius Ingram continues to practice despite a calf injury.

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb will miss Friday night's pre-season game against the Jets.

Carolina Panthers second-round quarterback Jimmy Clausen plans to play through his toe injury.

Atlanta Falcons third-round guard Mike Johnson missed practice on Tuesday with a left knee injury, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow may be held out of the 2010 pre-season.

The New Orleans Saints want to improve their special teams units.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bills running back Rodney Ferguson (24) and offensive tackle Cornell Green (34), Bengals quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan (31), Browns cornerback Brandon McDonald (25), Colts defensive end Ervin Baldwin (24), Chiefs second-round wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22), Redskins seventh-round wide receiver Terrence Austin (22), free agent quarterback Josh Betts (28), wide receiver Brennan Marion (23), linebacker Darrell McClover (29), kicker Taylor Mehlhaff (25), and former NFLers offensive lineman Jason Fabini (36) and Marvin Harrison (38).

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