Aaron Ross went from doubtful to out after the Giants listed the cornerback as inactive for Sunday’s season opener against the Panthers. Ross was limited in practice because of a foot injury.

The Raiders decided to hold RB Michael Bush out of Sunday’s season opener against the Titans because of a broken thumb he suffered during the preseason.

Terrell Owens has a message for Bengals fans: He’s here to be in the playoffs. Anything less is unacceptable.

Tim Tebow‘s readiness for the NFL has sparked much debate this offseason. Some believe the Broncos will use Tebow as a Wildcat QB. Others say the rookie isn’t ready to see the field in an NFL game, even though he was a first-round draft pick. The divide between the sides couldn’t be wider — a point driven home by NFL Network analysts Brian Baldinger and Jamie Dukes on Monday’s “NFL Total Access.”

Alabama LB Rolando McClain will not participate in any NFL Scouting Combine drills Monday, he told NFL Network analyst Charles Davis.

Raiders coach Tom Cable insisted Sunday that his team’s draft strategy isn’t picking the fastest, strongest and biggest players, regardless of their college production.

Who’s to blame for Tim Tebow needing such a last-minute change: Florida coach Urban Meyer or the quarterback himself?

The prize of the NFL Scouting Combine is different for all parties involved. To teams, it’s finding that can’t-miss prospect. To fans, it’s finding that can’t-miss prospect for an autograph.

Terrell Owens almost was a Raven six years ago. Could he become one this offseason? Coach John Harbaugh wouldn’t rule out the possibility Saturday during his NFL Scouting Combine media session.

Sam Bradford proved Saturday that he can match Tim Tebow in drawing power.

Terrence Cody‘s 370-pound frame was the talk of the Senior Bowl. In one month, however, the Alabama defensive tackle has lost 16 pounds.

It always pay to double-check the schedule: This morning, Broncos coach Josh McDaniels was added to the NFL Scouting Combine media session list, replacing NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi.

Offensive linemen and tight ends will take the field Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium for workouts as the NFL Scouting Combine rolls into the weekend.

Texans general manager Rick Smith didn’t sound against signing RB LaDainian Tomlinson on Friday. In fact, the team is “entertaining the idea,” he said.

New Browns president Mike Holmgren has a big question to answer: Will Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn be the team’s starting QB?