Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson isn’t losing his starting job, so says head coach Mike Munchak. Marcas Grant writes that the fact that Munchak even had to mention that is an unpleasant reminder of Johnson’s 2011 season.

With a sputtering Cardinals offense will Larry Fitzgerald be able to put up his usual number?

Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is hopeful that both running backs Ryan Williams and Beanie Wells will be able to participate in preseason games within the next two weeks.

Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said unless there is a setback, QB Kevin Kolb will play in Friday’s preseason game.

Defensive back Chris Crocker visited with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and has a visit scheduled with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Star Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald didn’t play a role in the team’s selection of Notre Dame wideout Michael Floyd with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft, coach Ken Whisenhunt told NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano.

Larry Fitzgerald reportedly told Sports Illustrated this past weekend he would like the Arizona Cardinals to draft Norte Dame wideout Michael Floyd.

When Peyton Manning decided to play for the Broncos, he also had to decide not to play for any of the other teams that had pursued him. It was a decision, Manning told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Tuesday, that he didn’t take lightly.

Former Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell visited the Redskins on Friday, according to a league source.

The Cardinals have let the deadline come and go and will pay QB Kevin Kolb his $7 million option bonus Saturday, league sources said Friday.

After a source said WR Chaz Schilens was likely to join the Jets Friday, the team announced he had agreed to terms on a deal.

The Arizona Cardinals and OT Levi Brown have agreed to terms on a contract, according to a league source.

In terms of name recognition, the early run on pass-catchers has left only a few notable options available, including WRs Mario Manningham and Brandon Lloyd.

We’re moving into the next phase of the Peyton Manning race, and I can’t imagine a scenario where he’s on another corporate jet other than to sign a contract.

So where do we stand in the Peyton Manning derby on Thursday morning? Right now, talking to all the parties involved, everybody still believes they are in the game.