Steelers WR Hines Ward had some interesting thoughts on the new rule that bears his name. NFL owners established the “Hines Ward Rule” this offseason in order to prevent a blocker from using his helmet, forearm or shoulder to hit a defender from behind or from the side.

The New Orleans Saints have held internal discussions about pursuing free-agent RB Edgerrin James, but they most likely will wait until after this weekend’s minicamp before re-visiting those conversations, general manager Mickey Loomis told NFL.com.

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Brett Favre once played for the love of the game, and we loved him for the way he played. He now plays for something more sinister and unnatural, which leaves us scratching our heads and asking, “Brett, what are you doing?”

Would you rather have the first pick in your fantasy draft or the last pck? One fantasy veteran who recently took part in mock drafts from both vantage points makes a case for the latter.

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy confirmed with NFL Network on Tuesday that he did meet with Michael Vick today at Leavenworth (Kan.) Federal Prison.

NFL players, they are just like us. Or so we’d like to believe. But in some cases, they actually are.

Minnesota Vikings rookie WR Percy Harvin is back to full health and resumed workouts today, according to his agent, Joel Segal.

Former Colts and Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy met with imprisoned Michael Vick today at Leavenworth (Kan.) Federal Prison, the suspended Falcons quarterback’s agent, Joel Segal, confirmed.

The Browns’ coaching staff was impressed with former Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell, but the team didn’t offer him a contract after his tryout at rookie minicamp, Harrell’s agent told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. However, Browns coach Eric Mangini left the door open for Harrell to be a part of the team sometime down the road.

According to one Cowboys player, the team held a meeting Tuesday morning at their Valley Ranch facility, where players were briefed about the condition of coaches, staff members and the short-term plans following Saturday’s indoor practice facility collapse that left several people injured.

The Detroit Free Press reports that free-agent LB Larry Foote will visit the Lions on Wednesday.

Two weeks ago, former LSU WR Demetrius Byrd was just another NFL draft hopeful. But his draft status and football career were put in jeopardy after he was involved in a car accident while on his way to pick up his mom for church.

When the Jets released QB Brett Favre last week, leaving him free to sign with any team, rumors of the 18-year NFL veteran possibly coming out of retirement yet again surfaced, with the Vikings the most mentioned suitors.

Packers coach Mike McCarthy said disgruntled Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins, who is unhappy with his contract, showed up a few times at the team’s voluntary offseason conditioning program last week, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.