NFL News and Notes - June 23, 2010

New York Giants sixth-round linebacker Adrian Tracy and fourth-round linebacker Phillip Dillard signed contracts on Tuesday.

Brent Celek has solidified the tight end position for the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Sheil Kapadia of Philly.com.

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is being sued by a Tennessee bank.

Alan Ball is the favorite to start at free safety for the Dallas Cowboys, writes Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton breaks down the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLIV with Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris is fired up by the team's progress this off-season.

Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Ray Hamilton discussed the way the game has changed since his playing days with Gary Hawkins of The Kennebec Journal.

Carolina Panthers sixth-round quarterback Tony Pike signed a four-year contract worth $1.871 million dollars, reports Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald/Charlotte Observer.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz's staff will get one last look at the roster during a three-day mini-camp that opens today.

Minnesota Vikings second-year linebacker Jasper Brinkley is preparing to start at middle linebacker, reports Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson used boxing to improve his upper-body strength, writes Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler's style meshes with Mike Martz's, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

St. Louis Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford will be the center of attention during training camp, writes Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh did on-field work for the first time this off-season, reports Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.

Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com gives a player-by-player off-season review of each member of the San Francisco 49ers' offense. (Defense review here)

The Arizona Cardinals released their 2010 training camp schedule on Tuesday.

The San Diego City Council set aside $500,000 for a downtown study, which could ultimately result in public funding for a new stadium for the San Diego Chargers.

Oakland Raiders second-year wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has added 10 pounds of muscle and worked on improving his hands this off-season.

A willingness to move to safety down the road could expedite a contract extension for Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams wouldn't be bothered by an 18-game regular season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is working out with players from the University of Tennessee this week.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher cracked a joke about Chris Johnson's reported contract demands, before reminding everyone that Johnson is "under contract".

The Jacksonville Jaguars are fighting for financial survival.

Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald looks at the potential position battles on the Miami Dolphins this summer.

New York Jets fourth-round running back Joe McKnight signed a four-year contract on Tuesday.

Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald has five questions to ponder before the New England Patriots open training camp late next month.

Bob Matthews of the Democrat & Chronicle expects the loser in the Buffalo Bills' quarterback competition to be traded or cut.

Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon plead not guilty to DUI charges in California.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Chris Gocong signed a short-term contract extension recently.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau are working on improving the communication on the defensive side of the ball.

Free agent safety Ken Hamlin officially joined the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley (34), Colts defensive tackle Fili Moala (25), Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee (28), Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light (32), Giants center Shaun O'Hara (33), Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson (31), Raiders fullback Marcel Reese (25), Eagles running back Eldra Buckley (25), Chargers running back Marcus Mason (26), Buccaneers linebacker Adam Hayward (26), free agent safety O.J. Atogwe (29), fullback Chris Brown (24), linebackers Kevis Coley (28) and Andre Thornton (22), running back Eric Shelton (27), and tight end Chad Upshaw (26).

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