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A group of Bills rookies took a tour of Western New York that included a stop at Niagara Falls.

The Dolphins signed T Andrew McDonald after a tryout.

Patriots rookies Dont?a Hightower and Chandler Jones are expected to play big roles on the defense this season.

Coming to the Jets has introduced K Josh Brown to another level of media attention.

Ravens rookie S Asa Jackson is looking forward to learning from Ed Reed.

FB Jourdan Brooks and LB Emmanuel Lamur signed with the Bengals after tryouts.

The Browns signed RB Adonis Thomas and LB JoJo Dickson, and they waived RB Armond Smith.

Steelers rookie LB Sean Spence feels honored to wear James Farrior?s number.

FB/TE James Casey likes what he?s hearing from the Texans about his role.

Said Colts LB Pat Angerer, ?This is a great time to work on the technical aspects of the game.? We?re putting in a new defense, and it?s a good time to see what works and what we need to focus on.?

RB Rashard Jennings will get more time at Jaguars OTAs without Maurice Jones-Drew attending.

Titans K Rob Bironas keeps his leg fresh with offseason rest.

The Broncos filled most of their needs this offseason.

Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers is getting used to life without Brandon Carr.

Said Raiders QB Matt Leinart, ?It made perfect sense for me to come here because this is a brand new offense for almost everyone on the offensive side of the ball except for myself and Mike Brisiel, who is from Houston, as well.

CB Arthur Hobbs took a long route back to signing with his hometown Chargers.

Cowboys C Phil Costa has been watching tape of Nick Mangold to prepare for the 2012 season.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin will receive the Outstanding Civilian Service Award from the U.S. Army.

The Eagles are giving WR Damaris Johnson a chance after some off-field issues.

RB Tim Hightower said it was an easy decision for him to return to the Redskins.

The Bears waived T Levi Horn, G Reggie Stephens and TE Andre Smith to create some space on the roster.

The Lions need to release someone to make room for newly signed S Sam Proctor and WR Wallace Miles.

Michael Hunt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel finds it hard to see WR Donald Driver returning to the Packers.

The Vikings signed G Tyler Holmes and waived WR Kris Adams.

The Falcons have some financial flexibility.

Improving special teams play is a priority for the Panthers this offseason.

DT Akiem Hicks impressed Saints coaches during the rookie minicamp.

The Buccaneers will be trying to get their linebackers sorted out during the next period of the offseason.

A charity golf tournament provided Cardinals players with a break from training on Monday.

The Rams are hard at work on installation.

LB Eric Bakhtiari and DB Ben Hannula both played for Jim Harbaugh at the University of San Diego and both signed with the 49ers.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said it is too early to tell if Robert Turbin can be the team?s third down back.

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