By signing a one-year deal for the veteran minimum, New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden bet on himself in 2009.

Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tony Brown lost his two-year battle with cancer in June.

The Miami Dolphins took out a full-page ad in the two major Miami newspapers welcoming "The Big Three" to the city.

Baltimore Ravens inside linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Tavares Gooden will compete for a starting job this summer, writes Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun.

Cleveland Browns safety Nick Sorenson does the dirty work on special teams, writes Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco's reality show premiers tonight.

Talks on a new contract for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning are coming along slowly, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

A "Jags Stay in Jax" bumper sticker campaign is underway, complete with a "nowayLA" website.

Former Houston Oilers linebacker Daryl Hunt died of an apparent heart attack at 53.

Denver Broncos scout Anthony Kelly spoke at the Jackson County (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Friday.

San Diego Chargers fourth-round safety Darrell Stuckey is the early favorite to start at strong safety.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Elliot Vallejo was placed on the "Reserve/Retired" list.

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Randall Morris was inducted to the Long Beach Poly High School Hall of Fame last night.

Arizona Cardinals undrafted rookie quarterback Max Hall could have a Drew Brees-like career, his agent tells Jay Drew of the Salt Lake Tribune.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris has teamed with a childhood friend, an ex-convict, on a Christian rap album, writes Greg Bishop of the New York Times.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Visante Shiancoe thinks Brian Westbrook would be a good addition to the team, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.

Undersized Detroit Lions linebacker Jordon Dizon needs to play big to earn a roster spot, writes Tom Kowalski of MLive.com.

Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune thinks the biggest off-season acquisition the Chicago Bears made this off-season was adding Tim Ruskell to the front office.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Hunter Cantwell has had a good off-season, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Chauncey Davis hosted his fifth annual football camp on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman's 18 interceptions last season weren't as bad as people think, writes Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times.

Retired New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister was honored at a retirement dinner in Jackson, Mississippi on Friday night.

Cowboys Stadium will produce more tax revenue in 2010 than it was projected to do.

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Mike Williams confirmed that he will miss the 2010 season with blood clots near his heart.

Sheil Kapadia of Philly.com looks at the Philadelphia Eagles' blitz production from their linebackers and defensive backs.

Former New York Giants tight end Howard Cross was always preparing for his post-NFL career, and left the game with no regrets.

Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers offensive tackle Geoff Schwartz (24), Cowboys undrafted center Phil Costa (23), Lions safety Marquand Manuel (31), Packers defensive lineman B.J. Raji (24), Texans wide receivers Andre Johnson (29) and Jacoby Jones (26), Colts wide receiver Samuel Giguere (25), Chiefs fullback Mike Cox (25), Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (28), free agent offensive tackle Willie Anderson (35) and linebacker Gary Stills (36).