While Andy Dalton and Jordan Palmer throw the passes at the workouts organized by Bengals players, the Carson Palmer-Mike Brown stalemate hangs over the organization like a dark, polluted cloud.

With Adam “Pacman” Jones on the verge of returning to the NFL — perhaps even as soon as next week — I thought it made sense to clarify his status.

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says nothing is imminent, but that the team is interested in Adam “Pacman” Jones’ services.