#NFL News and Notes - August 1, 2010

New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten ended his NFL comeback on Saturday.

Undersized Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Kyle Williams has no doubt he can play nose tackle.

New York Jets first-round cornerback Kyle Wilson agreed to terms on a five-year contract that includes over $7 million in guarantees.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White says his personal issues are behind him.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco could take the offense to new highs, writes Ken Murray of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger received a warm welcome in Latrobe, reports Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns first-round cornerback Joe Haden signed a five-year deal that included $26 million in guarantees.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer looks at how Terrell Owens fits into the Cincinnati Bengals offense.

Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star looks at the five key issues facing the Indianapolis Colts during training camp.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson wants to break the single-season rushing record this season, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Vince Manuwai is fighting to keep a starting job.

Houston Texans linebacker Xavier Adibi will likely be the starting strong-side linebacker while Brian Cushing serves his four-game suspension.

Kansas City Chiefs first-round safety Eric Berry is demonstrating impeccable character during training camp.

While all eyes at Denver Broncos training camp are on Tim Tebow and Demaryius Thomas, they should be on Zane Beadles and J.D. Walton, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers leads a team that is developing a new personality, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Backup wide receivers are getting a chance to show what they can do at Oakland Raiders training camp.

The Pete Carroll Era got underway in Seattle on Saturday.

Franchised San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin did not report to training camp.

In addition to having a new starting quarterback, the Arizona Cardinals' defense will be searching for its identity this summer, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

St. Louis Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford was the center of attention at training camp on Saturday.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is questioning how his coaches run training camp.

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Bruce Allen have a plan to turn the franchise around, writes Rich Campbell of the Free Lance-Star.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson gave the team an injury scare on Saturday.

New York Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty is determined to stay healthy in 2010, writes Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger.

Bob Wojnowski of the Detroit News doesn't think the Detroit Lions or Ndamukong Suh can afford a lengthy holdout. (And he's dead wrong about veterans needing to support an even tighter rookie salary cap. Yes, one presently exists.)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin tweaked an ankle on Saturday.

Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby injured his left ankle during Friday's conditioning test.

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers' presence should lessen the need for the defense to blitz, writes Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune.

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson has improved his blocking during the off-season.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham spent the off-season training with Pete Bommarito in Florida.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Gerald McCoy wants to be one of the best to ever play the game.

Under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the New Orleans Saints defense seeks to impose its will on opponents, writes Peter Finney of The Times-Picayune.

Today's NFL birthdays: Lions running back DeDe Dorsey (26), Chiefs defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (25), Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (24), Rams linebacker Bobby Carpenter (27), free agent quarterback Todd Bouman (38), offensive linemen Doug Datish (27) and Cornelius Lewis (24), defensive lineman George Hypolite (23), running back Edgerrin James (32).

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