Packers first-round pick DT B.J. Raji told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he wants to avoid a lengthy holdout:

“There will be no problem, as far as holding out on my end,” Raji said. “I’m a rookie but from what I’ve been told, holdouts are not necessarily a good thing. Especially a rookie coming in, you can’t afford to miss a week or two of training camp, especially when you’re trying to find a way to get on the field. Yeah, that’s my agency, but I’m in control, not the other way around.”

Other news and notes around the Web:

• Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, following in the footsteps of Patriots QB Tom Brady, has been romantically linked with swimsuit model Julie Henderson.

• The Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says there will be no Ring of Honor ceremony this year.

• Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was honored in his hometown of London, Ohio.

• Rookies Kenny Britt, Ryan Mouton and Gerald McRath will have a chance to make an impact for the Titans this season.

• Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen is getting more comfortable with the idea of backing up QB Matt Cassel.

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