NFL will investigate allegations of Raiders defensive assistant Randy Hanson, who told Napa, Calif., police that he was struck by a member of the team’s staff during a meeting Aug. 5.

While rookie QB Josh Freeman patiently learns the offense, veteran Byron Leftwich is earning the respect of his defensive teammates with the way he’s been throwing the deep ball.

A day at the San Diego Chargers’ training camp revealed a focused Philip Rivers, an aggressive defense, some impressive rookies on both sides of the ball, and more. Pat Kirwan offers his observations.

A team employee had instructed players to downplay WR Brandon Marshall‘s not-guilty verdict on a battery charge Friday, according to sources. The Broncos say the public relations staffer was not representing the views of the organization when doing so, and apologized to Marshall for the incident.

Michael Fabiano discusses your opinions and thoughts on what defines a true sleeper in the world of fantasy football.

Jets Nose Tackle Kris Jenkins was back on the practice field Monday after missing two weeks with a strained left calf muscle.

Jenkins participated on a limited basis Monday as the Jets plan to ease him back into ptractice to avoid aggravating the injury.

Rams QB Marc Bulger is expected to miss two weeks after fracturing the pinkie finger in his throwing hand.

Kyle Boller is expected to start the Rams next preseason game, a matchup with the Atlanta Falcons this Friday.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche checks in from Titans training camp in Nashville and writes that the Titans are preparing for the upcoming season with a confidence and swagger they did not have last summer.

Jamie Dukes breaks down the top five tough guys in the league today.

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb said he is not worried about losing playing time to Michael Vick. On Monday he told reporters that the two quarterbacks could end up on the field at the same time at certain points this season. A smiling McNabb did not specify where he would line up in the scenario, but did drop some hints.

RIVER FALLS, Wis. — New Chiefs coach Todd Haley is running one of the toughest and hardest-hitting training camps in the league.

The Chiefs have been in pads for all but one day since camp opened on Aug. 1. Veteran observers of the team say it’s the most hitting the Chiefs have done in camp since 1998, Marty Schottenheimer‘s final season as head coach.

Running back Larry Johnson reported to Chiefs’ training camp at 222 pounds, about 13 pounds lighter than his consistent weight through the first six years of his NFL career.

After nearly 20 years of holding training camp in Wisconsin, the Kansas City Chiefs will hold camp next summer at Missouri Western State University, which puts them much closer to Kansas City.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher said he is not concerned about mounting injuries to his team.

Nine Titans, including four starters, were held out of Tennessse’s 27-20 preseason win over Tampa Bay Saturday.

Cowboys WR Roy Williams hurt his left wrist during Sunday’s morning practice and missed the afternoon session.