The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that G Max Jean-Gilles is looking for a contract extension from the Eagles and has acquired the services of agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Michael Fabiano talks about WR Deion Branch and why he’ll be a risky pick in fantasy drafts next season.

Mark Sanchez and his agents got a deal done early with the New York Jets, putting him on the fast track to be the starting QB in Week 1. Jamie Dukes says it was a good move for both.

Brett Favre would still be a member of the Green Bay Packers if the front office didn’t push him out the door. If Favre is guilty of anything, it’s having pride.

With Matt Forte on the sidelines, Kevin Jones is running with the Bears’ first-team offense and becoming fantasy relevant, writes Michael Fabiano.

In the latest of the back and forth between Rex Ryan and Channing Crowder, the first-year Jets coach began his press conference Wednesday with another volley aimed at the Dolphins’ linebacker in what’s quickly becoming the most entertaining series of trash-talking in recent memory.

Jets coach Rex Ryan — perhaps taking after his outspoken father, Buddy Ryan — has wasted no time adding heat to the already hot AFC East rivalries.

If the Vikings decide to sign probable Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre, he would return to Wisconsin to face his former team, the Packers, on Nov. 1.

Alan Herman, the agent for Texans TE Owen Daniels, confirmed to the Houston Chronicle that his client will skip organized team activities this week because of a contract dispute.

The last five months have been a whirlwind for Mark Sanchez. So, with the Jets holding their last mandatory minicamp this week, it’s understandable that Sanchez is looking forward to some time off before next month’s training camp. But that doesn’t mean he has nothing to do.

Fantasy footballers need to remember the name of RB Ray Rice when it comes time to draft. Rice has been running with the first-team offense and is currently ahead of Willis McGahee on the Ravens’ depth chart. McGahee had been limited in workouts because of an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, but he’s getting closer to 100 percent. “I don’t feel anything in my knee,” McGahee told the Baltimore Sun. “It was just getting it stronger and ready to break long runs and make great blocks.” McGahee also said he doesn’t expect to pass Rice anytime soon. “It wouldn’t be right,” McGahee said. “I don’t mind. Work is work. That’s either with the first, second or third.” While this backfield [...]

Reggie Bush has been one of the Saints’ most high-profile players during this three year NFL career, according to New Orleans Times-Picayune beat writer Mike Triplett.

Despite recent comments from coach Mike Singletary indicating that the 49ers hadn’t ruled out interest in suspended Falcons QB Michael Vick, general manager Scot McCloughan put an end to the speculation Monday.

The Baltimore Sun reports that there is no timetable for the return of veteran WR Derrick Mason. Mason has missed the entire offseason while he recovers from shoulder surgery.

The Bengals’ official Web site reports that WR Chad Ochocinco has reached out to QB Carson Palmer, ending six months of silence between the team’s two key players.