Dallas Cowboys first-round wide receiver Dez Bryant is expected to be a star, but it may take time.

New York Giants return specialist Darius Reynaud had a gut feeling that he'd be playing in The Big Apple this season.

Offensive linemen Shawn and Stacy Andrews stole money and terrorized the Philadelphia Eagles, writes John Gonzalez of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth could be headed back to the Titans.

The Carolina Panthers are a team in transition, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner plans to be more effective despite a smaller workload.

Going with youth is the smart way for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to rebuild, writes John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will lead the fans in the Superdome in the pregame "Who Dat" chant on Thursday night.

Arizona Cardinals guard Deuce Lutui will start at right guard, reports Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

The San Francisco 49ers hope quarterback Nate Davis clears waivers today and can be re-signed to the practice squad.

Veteran defensive tackle Craig Terrill was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday.

Fourteen rookies, including five undrafted free agents, made the St. Louis Rams' 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers can't plug all the holes on the team's defense, writes Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Green Bay Packers punter Tim Masthay knows that he'll need to perform well to remain on the roster.

The Minnesota Vikings plan to keep Drew Brees and the Saints offense off the field on Thursday night.

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press breaks down the Detroit Lions' defense and special teams.

A quartet of undrafted rookies made the Buffalo Bills' roster.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is focused on the season-opener, not his contract.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis expects the Ravens to test him on Monday night.

With Bill Parcells taking a planned step back to a consultants role, Jeff Ireland is now in charge of the Miami Dolphins.

Baltimore Ravens second-round linebacker Sergio Kindle believes he'll be cleared to play this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has plans for the quarterback and running back positions.

Cleveland Browns 2009 second-round linebacker David Veikune was waived on Tuesday, reports Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer could regain his elite status in 2010, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts Donald Brown, Austin Collie, and Jerraud Powers are expected to make big leaps in their second years.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher wouldn't confirm that the team is talking about acquiring Albert Haynesworth.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri agreed to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday.

The Houston Texans are deep at tight end, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star writes that the Kansas City Chiefs see themselves as in the early stages of a rebuilding effort.

Denver Broncos first-round wide receiver Demaryius Thomas returned to practice on Tuesday.

Ten wins are possible for the 2010 Oakland Raiders, writes Monte Pool of the Oakland Tribune.

San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Hughes was released to make room for veteran quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan.

Today's NFL birthdays: Colts cornerback Deshea Townsend (35), Chiefs cornerback Travis Daniels (28), Raiders wide receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins (27), Chargers wide receiver Malcolm Floyd (29), free agent tight end Michael Allan (27), offensive tackles Andrew Carnahan (27), Mike Kracalik (28), and Jeraill McCuller (23), guard Kynan Forney (32), safety Da'Von Hall (23), fullback Oren O'Neal (27), running back Gary Russell (24), defensive tackle Kenny Smith (33), wide receiver Rodgerigus Smith (24), cornerback Jason Webster (33), and retired wide receiver Amani Toomer (36).