Bears pro personnel director Bobby DePaul was escorted out of Halas Hall on Monday after either resigning or being fired, the Chicago Tribune reported, citing two league sources.

Julius Peppers could very well walk away from the Carolina Panthers as an unrestricted free agent. If that happens, NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan believes New England could be a potential landing spot for the five-time Pro Bowler.

Local developers who plan to build an NFL stadium in the City of Industry, near Los Angeles, believe they’re close to having a team.

Veteran guard Eugene Amano told The Tennessean on Monday that he has agreed to a five-year contract to remain with the Titans.

The Titans want to re-sign Kevin Mawae, but the veteran center’s agent told The Tennessean that he hasn’t heard from the team.

All signs point to LB Karlos Dansby leaving Arizona. So, what could be next? Dansby has listed the Dolphins among the four teams he’d be interested in playing for.

Vikings LB E.J. Henderson‘s comeback from a fractured femur is underway.

Bengals RT Andre Smith underwent surgery on his left foot last week, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

An offseason priority for the Detroit Lions is upgrading the running game. How that plays out is anyone’s guess.

Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said Saturday the team will give Brett Favre time to make a decision on whether to return, and that the team intends to sign free agent RB Chester Taylor.

The pending sale of the Rams to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan could include a potential wrinkle for the immediate future regarding the team’s head coach, Steve Spagnuolo.

Steve Smith says the Panthers could use some help in the form of a speedy receiver to compliment his game.

Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown is optimistic that he’ll be cleared by the start of training camp.

Brian Westbrook wants to play football in 2010. Whether that happens with the Eagles, he isn’t quite sure.

The Bengals don’t plan to re-sign kicker Shayne Graham, who missed two field-goal attempts during a playoff loss to the Jets last month, WKRC TV in Cincinnati reported Friday.