Tomorrow is an important day for New England Patriots restricted free agent guard Logan Mankins, writes Albert Breer in the Boston Globe.

By skipping the "Organized Team Activity" sessions, Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch is undermining his own trade value, opines Bob DiCesare of the Buffalo News.

New York Jets fourth-round running back Joe McKnight could be a versatile threat on offense, reports Manish Mehta for the New York Daily News.

Veterans on the Miami Dolphins have been impressed by second-round linebacker Koa Misi and fifth-round cornerback Nolan Carroll during the OTAs.

Coming off a torn quadriceps, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brandon Ayanbadejo will likely avoid contact during the start of training camp.

Pennsylvania State Police recruiter Edward Joyner's moonlighting as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's bodyguard was an open secret.

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini stopped short of naming Jake Delhomme the starting quarterback entering training camp, Mary Kay-Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round tight end Jermaine Gresham has impressed quarterback Carson Palmer thus far.

Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star looks at the key issues facing the Indianapolis Colts before training camp begins.

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Michael Roos was on hand for the "turf-breaking" ceremony at Eastern Washington University on Saturday.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard hosted over 300 kids yesterday at a football camp in North Durham (N.C.) High School.

Becoming a father helped Houston Texans tight end James Casey keep his mind off a strained groin.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is more comfortable heading into his second season on the job, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Until proven otherwise, Kyle Orton is the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback, writes Dave Kreiger of the Denver Post.

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune spreads the blame around in the contractual stalemate between the San Diego Chargers and restricted free agents Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill.

With the off-season workouts behind them, the Arizona Cardinals are optimistic heading into training camp.

Due to absences at San Francisco 49ers mini-camp, several back-ups are getting first-team reps, writes Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

John McGrath of the Tacoma News Tribune takes Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll to task for making a joke about Golden Tate's Donut Caper.

The St. Louis Rams are expecting to improve defensively this season.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey has added to the off-field distractions the franchise has piled up this off-season, writes Jeff Duncan of the Times-Picayune.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Earnest Graham is willing to play any role the team asks him to play.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and fourth-round linebacker Eric Norwood share a deep bond.

Free agent running back Brian Westbrook remains interested in joining the Washington Redskins.

Sheil Kapadia of Philly.com had a Q&A session with Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ernie Sims.

New York Giants second-year wide receiver Ramses Barden has a better understanding of what's happening on the field, writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Quarterback Tony Romo's maturation is a reason for the Dallas Cowboys' optimism headed into the 2010 season, writes David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte has looked like he did his rookie season, writes Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune.

Minnesota Vikings sixth-round pick Joe Webb, who was drafted with the idea he'd be converted to wide receiver, got the second-team reps at quarterback during Saturday's mini-camp practice.

There's no rush for the Detroit Lions to sign first-round defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, writes John Niyo for the Detroit News.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh (27), Patriots sixth-round center/guard Ted Larsen (23) and defensive lineman Myron Pryor (24), Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers (23), free agents cornerback DeMarcus Faggins (31) and wide receiver Shaun McDonald (29).