University of Kansas RB Jake Sharp boosted his draft stock Wednesday during the school’s pro day workout. The diminutive runner, who wasn’t at the NFL Scouting Combine, posted a 4.43 in the 40-yard dash and his 10-4 broad jump matched the best leap recorded by a running back in Indianapolis.

The Patriots continued to lock up their own players Wednesday, coming to terms with unrestricted free agent RB Kevin Faulk, the team’s official Web site reported.

Chargers restricted free-agent QB Charlie Whitehurst will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Former Panthers QB Jake Delhomme will visit the Browns on Thursday, a league source told the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

If only the Saints had shown safety Darren Sharper some love, then he wouldn’t be a free agent right now.

Antonio Bryant won’t have much upside for fantasy owners as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Never one to mince words, new Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes took issue with the way the Jets’ coaching staff — in particular defensive coordinator Mike Pettine — integrated him into the team’s new system.

The Bengals have agreed to terms with WR Antonio Bryant on a four-year contract, reported Jocklife.com, a Web site owned by his agent, C. Lamont Smith. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco also tweeted about the deal Wednesday and said it was signed.

Patriots DT Vince Wilfork is ready to take on the leadership torch passed to him from Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Rodney Harrison. Wilfork met with reporters on Wednesday and talked about what he expected from his Patriots teammates this season.

Seneca Wallace, who has his eyes on the Browns’ starting QB job, looks like he was acquired for a bargain-basement price.

University of Colorado cornerback Ben Burney may have boosted his chances of securing gainful employment after graduation, clocking 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the school’s pro day.

With the second overall pick in April’s NFL draft, the Lions have been linked most closely with Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy and Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh — widely considered the top two defensive tackles in the draft. But league sources maintain that Oklahoma State’s Russell Okung, a left tackle, remains high on the Lions’ radar because protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford is a top priority.

For the first time, the Vikings have publicly discussed LaDainian Tomlinson’s reported visit to Minnesota on Thursday.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sat down with Rich Eisen Tuesday to talk boxing, free agency, the CBA and overtime rules.

Alabama CB/PR Javier Arenas didn’t take part in the school’s pro day Wednesday because of a pulled hamstring he sustained while running the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine.