Though LB Adalius Thomas has yet to be traded or released, it’s widely assumed that he has played his last down as a Patriot. On Friday, Thomas seemingly expedited that possibility, opening up to the Boston Globe about his friction with the Patriots’ coaching staff, including a lengthy rant against the team’s rehabilitation methods.

Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen has decided not to attend the 2010 NFL Draft, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche took a spin in the Around the League chair Friday on NFL Total Access, dropping some serious knowledge on the Jets’ pursuit of Jason Taylor and potential No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford‘s status.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels did nothing to dispel the growing intrigue over the team possibly drafting Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant at No. 11.

NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger waited until Friday to unveil his top-10 mock draft, which doesn’t include QB Jimmy Clausen.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis expects three of his team’s restricted free agents to sign their tenders Monday, but the status of the team’s other five remains in limbo.

Dolphins WR Davone Bess is attached to No. 15, so new WR Brandon Marshall should look for a new number.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis says the team has “a specific idea” of what it wants to pay unrestricted free-agent safety Darren Sharper. Both sides say their open to his return. But at what price?

NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger agrees that there’s a lot to like about the 49ers’ trade for WR Ted Ginn Jr.

Jerry Rice was known for his tremendous work ethic during his Hall of Fame career. He is going to need that in golf — at least if his professional debut is any indication.

Trade talk on Broncos restricted free agent TE Tony Scheffler isn’t new, but it might be time to ramp up the speculation that the Bengals are interested.

Jimmy Clausen to the 49ers? Sincere interest, or pre-draft wrangling?

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi believes a financial decision ultimately led the Broncos to trading WR Brandon Marshall.

Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw can seemingly talk about QB Ben Roethlisberger for days. And he continued to do so on NFL Total Access Thursday.

The Raiders announced Thursday that they have signed QB Kyle Boller.