Sporting News Conversation: Philip Rivers (SportingNews.com)

31
May
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Vikings insert new pages in playbook for Harvin (AP)

31
May
When the Minnesota Vikings made Percy Harvin their first-round draft pick last month, coach Brad Childress immediately asked his offensive coordinator about his plans. Childress wanted to know how Darrell Bevell would use Harvin, the versatile wide receiver from Florida who will be counted on this season for his ability to catch, run and return kicks.

Vikings insert new pages in playbook for Harvin (PA SportsTicker)

30
May
The Minnesota Vikings are halfway through their weekend minicamp, and one highlight so far has been the use of the so-called "Wildcat" formation in some offensive drills.

Jansen says he’s set to join Lions after physical (AP)

30
May
Jon Jansen's search for a new team lasted less than a day. Jansen said Friday, the same day the offensive tackle was cut by the Washington Redskins, he will sign a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions if he passes a physical. "After taking care of things Monday, I'm very excited to show I've got more than one year left in my career," Jansen said in a telephone interview with The Associated...

Cops: Falcons Ojinnaka charged with simple battery (AP)

30
May
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over his Facebook activity, police said Friday. Ojinnaka, a fourth-year reserve drafted out of Syracuse in the fifth round of 2006, was charged with simple battery, said police spokesman David Schiralli in suburban Gwinnett County.

Winfield misses opening of Vikings minicamp (AP)

30
May
Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was not on the field when the Minnesota Vikings opened a mandatory three-day minicamp on Friday, and coach Brad Childress said he didn't expect to see him all weekend long. Winfield is entering the final year of his contract, but the coach said his absence is not contract-related.

Bears, Idonije agree on 2-year extension (AP)

29
May
Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. Idonije started three games and appeared in all 16 last season, posting career highs with 28 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks. A former undrafted free agent, Idonije has appeared in 71 games over the past five seasons, registering 99 tackles and 5 1/2 sacks.

Offseason progress reports: Jacksonville Jaguars (Yahoo! Sports)

29
May
Free agents lost : OT Khalif Barnes, FB Anthony Controne, CB Drayton Florence, CB Isaiah Gardner, WR Matt...

Sources: Sides tried for StarCaps settlement (Yahoo! Sports)

29
May
The NFL and NFLPA were unable to agree to a deal resulting in fines instead of player suspensions.

NFP: Much expected of newcomers Nicks, Peters (Yahoo! Sports)

29
May
The Giants and Eagles are counting on an impact from WR Hakeem Nicks and LT Jason Peters, respectively.