Steve Wyche told “NFL Total Access” on Monday that Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe will not sign his restricted free agent tender.

The Texans, who will be without LB Brian Cushing for the first four games of 2010, will shift Zac Diles and let Xavier Adibi and rookie Darryl Sharpton compete for a starting spot, according to the Houston Chronicle.

First, the New York Jets signed on to be the subject of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” Now, a few members of the team — led by coach Rex Ryan — are taking part their own version of “The Biggest Loser.”

Baltimore Ravens LT Michael Oher and his adoptive family, the Tuohy’s, will be the celebrity volunteers on the season finale of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Are we looking at a monster bounce back season for Redskins TE Chris Cooley? New QB Donovan McNabb told reporters (via the Dallas Morning News) that he envisions going to his tight end a lot more this season.

The trade speculation surrounding Jared Gaither picked up over the weekend, when the Ravens former starting left tackle didn’t participate in the team’s minicamp practices following Friday’s news he had been replaced by second-year pro Michael Oher and moved to the right side.

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According to The Baltimore Sun, Ravens offensive lineman Jared Gaither did not show up for minicamp practice on Saturday morning. Gaither, who started at left tackle for Baltimore the last two seasons, was moved to right tackle while second-year player Michael Oher took over at left tackle on Friday.

In an interview with Rich Eisen on NFL Total Access, Ray Lewis talked about his impressions of Baltimore’s rookie class, and also discussed his role as a mentor not just for the Ravens young stars, but for players around the league.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche took a spin Around the League on Friday, and topic No. 1 was Albert Haynesworth, who’s skipping another Redskins minicamp.

On Friday, pundits on NFL Network and NFL.com speculated about where QB JaMarcus Russell would end up after his release from the Raiders on Thursday.

According to chicagobreakingsports.com, Bears QB Jay Cutler will get playbook tips from Kurt Warner, a master of Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz’s scheme.

Since the Oakland Raiders released QB JaMarcus Russell on Thursday, there has been plenty of speculation as to where the former No. 1 overall pick might end up. NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan made a case for Washington during his Friday chat.

It’s very early, but several of the long list of injured Lions from last season are showing encouraging signs.

Teams that need a backup quarterback have to inquire about JaMarcus Russell. I really would be shocked if no one takes that chance.