Jay Cutler believes Bears No. 1 receiver Devin Hester is now a smarter, more groomed receiver.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche confirmed through agent Joel Segal that free-agent QB Michael Vick has signed a two-year contract with the Eagles.

A limited excerpt of the upcoming airing of Michael Vick’s 60 Minutes interview has been posted.

Patriots QB Tom Brady started Thursday’s preseason game against the Eagles at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.

Coach Mike Singletary announced Thursday that Shaun Hill will start at quarterback in the 49ers’ preseason opener but almost immediately said not to read too much into the decision.

You might want to remember the name Pierre Garcon. The Colts second-year wide receiver is competing for the No. 3 receiver job and is starting to warrant late-round consideration in leagues with 12-plus teams.

The latest news from around the league, including notes on when Michael Vick and Cleo Lemon might sign.

Free-agent QB Michael Vick hasn’t signed with the Bills, nor are there any plans for him to join the team, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

I had the chance recently to watch two spirited practices at Atlanta Falcons training camp, chatting with owner Arthur Blank, GM Thomas Dimitroff, coach Mike Smith and a number of players in the process. I left Flowery Branch with a good feel for the 2009 Falcons.

Some news making headlines around the web on Thursday, August 13:

Cleveland Browns WR Donte’ Stallworth, who was suspended without pay for the 2009 season on Wednesday, released a statement on the decision.

If I were Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (and I’m not), I would lobby to sign free agent QB Michael Vick.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has been very consistent in handling league discipline when players commit crimes, especially when alcohol or drugs are involved.

THe big defensive lineman could be back on a plane headed to Green Bay on a moment’s notice if need be, but closing the gap between him and the team will take significantly more work.

The Colts are dealing with a number of injuries during training camp, as starters Antoine Bethea, Dallas Clark, Bob Sanders and Ryan Diem are all sidelined heading into the preseason opener.