After a settlement between the NFL and NFLPA was reached, San Diego Chargers unsigned restricted free agent wide receiver Vincent Jackson could be headed elsewhere.

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson wants to open up the passing game.

The Denver Broncos are throwing the ball downfield with more regularity, writes Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley isn't concerned about the offense's struggles on third-down on Monday night.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney doesn't like how this week's game is portrayed asa Peyton vs. Eli match-up.

Yards could be scarce when Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson faces the Steelers on Sunday.

Jeffrey Martin of the Houston Chronicle profiles Houston Texans running back Arian Foster.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard landed on the injury report.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Tony McDaniel will get the start for the injured Jared Odrick.

New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer took the blame for the conservative play-calling.

Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch downplayed trade rumors on Thursday, reports Allen Wilson of the Buffalo News.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is anxious to get back on the field.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh isn't sure what reaction he'll get when he returns to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich wants to dress this week, and start against the Buccaneers in Week 3.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Harrison hopes to get more carries this week against the Chiefs.

Cincinnati Bengals special teams coach Darrin Simmons is still displeased with how his units played in Week 1.

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith is drawing the ire of Bears' fans, writes Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril will likely miss Sunday's game with a sprained knee.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson does not want a reduced workload.

Green Bay Packers rookie defensive backs Morgan Burnett and Sam Shields have formed a bond after playing against each other in the ACC.

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates returns to his play-calling roots when the Seahawks travel to Denver this weekend.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary smells a rat.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet will miss a few weeks due to sports hernia surgery, creating an opportunity for Stephen Williams.

St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo and defensive coordinator Ken Flajole will have more aggressive gameplans.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Marc Colombo is eager to return to the field.

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks' ankle is keeping him out of practice.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ernie Sims is looking forward to facing his old team, writes Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth helped Clinton Portis remain silent on Thursday.

Sixth-round defensive end Greg Hardy might be the Carolina Panthers' top rookie, writes Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer.

Atlanta Falcons left tackle Sam Baker will need to bring his "A" game with Joey Porter coming to town, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kareem Huggins' groin injury may force the team to dip into its depth.

The New Orleans Saints have adjusted to their abnormal schedule to open the regular season, writes Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons running back Antone Smith (25), Bills linebacker Akin Ayodele (31), Jets quarterback Mark Brunell (40), free agent safeties Michael Boulware (29), Justin Hamilton (28), and Bryan Williams (23), cornerback Mil'von James (25), offensive tackle Justin Jeffries (22), tight end Fred Wakefield (32), and defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy (32).

And birthday wishes to my Mom.