Chargers- Shawne Merriman
Shawne Merriman says he is not upset that the Chargers have failed to extend his contract, which will expire after this season.
Merriman's bum left knee has a lot to do with it, but it sounds like the Bolts haven't even brought up an extension. "I just turned 25...I don’t care about any of that stuff." Merriman said. "I just feel like all my work will pay off...and somebody is going to realize what I bring and give me what I want."
Source: Yahoo Sports Packers- Ryan Grant
Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post expects "the '07 (Ryan) Grant" to return this season.
Lombardi is a former high-level personnel man and still watches tape, so his opinion is worth consideration. He suspects that Grant's YPC and number of long runs dwindled in 2008 because he was more concerned with getting a new contract than working hard. Grant also fumbled more and scored less.
Source: National Football Post Colts- Philip Wheeler
Philip Wheeler is currently the Colts' starting strong-side linebacker.
Middle man Gary Brackett and weak-side 'backer Clint Session are better IDP bets, but Wheeler has the most pass-rush ability of the three. He still won't get more than five sacks as a likely two-down player in Indy's 4-3 scheme.
Source: colts.com Jaguars- Gerald Alexander
Newly acquired Jaguars SS Gerald Alexander is expected to compete for a starting job in training camp.
Jaguars.com points out that Jacksonville liked Alexander coming out of Boise State in 2007 and he passed his physical after a 2008 neck injury. Alexander could be a sleeper for 80-90 tackles if he beats out Sean Considine.
Source: jaguars.com Giants- Michael Boley
NFL suspended Giants WLB Michael Boley one game for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
The Boley-Giants union is off to a rocky start. Signed to a $25 million deal that seemed like a steal in March, Boley has since torn the labrum in his hip and now won't be eligible until Week 2 at Dallas. Boley's status for the opener was already in question because he needed surgery, but discipline for his May 2008 battery charge guarantees he'll sit against the Redskins.
Giants- Bryan Kehl
Bryan Kehl and Gerris Wilkinson will likely battle in training camp to be the Giants' starting weak-side linebacker on opening day vs. Washington.
Wilkinson is more experienced, but Giants coaches seemed to prefer Kehl's aggressiveness when scrambling for weak-side help last year. Wilkinson has been an injury waiting to happen as a pro and Kehl is a better athlete.
Related: Gerris Wilkinson
Browns- Donte Stallworth
Miami police revealed that Donte' Stallworth informed them he did four shots of tequila in the hours before his crash that killed 59-year-old pedestrian Mario Reyes earlier this year.
Bengals- Fui Vakapuna
Bengals signed seventh-round FB Fui Vakapuna to a four-year, $1.811 million contract.
Seahawks- Owen Schmitt
Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt pleaded not guilty to suspicion of DUI in a Black Diamond (WA) courtroom Tuesday.
Packers- T.J. Lang
Packers signed fourth-round OL T.J. Lang to a four-year contract, including a $502,500 signing bonus.
Eagles- Jon Runyan
Free agent OT Jon Runyan is reportedly on track for a late-July return.
Falcons- Tony Gonzalez
Coordinator Mike Mularkey indicated that Tony Gonzalez will be asked to do more blocking in the Falcons' run-first offense.
Browns- Donte Stallworth
Miami police revealed that Donte' Stallworth informed them he did four shots of tequila in the hours before his crash that killed 59-year-old pedestrian Mario Reyes earlier this year.
Stallworth said he met Braylon Edwards and other friends out the night previous, and went home for a "nap" before heading for breakfast at around 7AM the following morning. Stallworth claimed he did not "feel" drunk, but his blood-alcohol level was still .126, or above the 0.08 Florida legal limit.
Source: Associated Press Bengals- Fui Vakapuna
Bengals signed seventh-round FB Fui Vakapuna to a four-year, $1.811 million contract.
Already 25 after serving a two-year Mormon mission, Vakapuna was mostly a lead blocker at BYU. At 5'11/244, he has the build to play fullback at this level if he improves his technique, but we're guessing he won't make the club.
Source: Profootballtalk.com Seahawks- Owen Schmitt
Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt pleaded not guilty to suspicion of DUI in a Black Diamond (WA) courtroom Tuesday.
This was only an arraignment; a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for later this month. Schmitt could be in danger of NFL discipline if he isn't acquitted.
Source: Seattle Times Packers- T.J. Lang
Packers signed fourth-round OL T.J. Lang to a four-year contract, including a $502,500 signing bonus.
Lang was a tackle throughout his Eastern Michigan days, but the Packers list him as a "guard/tackle." He did practice at right tackle during OTAs and has the athleticism to stay there in Green Bay's hybrid zone-blocking scheme.
Source: Profootballtalk.com Eagles- Jon Runyan
Free agent OT Jon Runyan is reportedly on track for a late-July return.
Runyan's agent claims he's been in touch with "several teams." Clubs are likely waiting for the 35-year-old to be ready to pass a physical as he recovers from microfracture surgery. One potential suitor is the Vikings, who could use Runyan as competition for second-round pick Phil Loadholt.
Source: Profootballtalk.com Falcons- Tony Gonzalez
Coordinator Mike Mularkey indicated that Tony Gonzalez will be asked to do more blocking in the Falcons' run-first offense.
"He's a productive blocker and that's important in our offense," the OC said. "As successful as he's been as a receiver, he's a good blocker too." Gonzo was essentially a rocked-up wideout for years in K.C., but Mularkey made it clear that Atlanta's offense will continue to revolve around Michael Turner. Don't expect Gonzalez to repeat his top fantasy TE finish from 2008.
Source: atlantafalcons.com 
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