The agent for Bears RB Chester Taylor, Ken Sarnoff, said Monday that the team had yet to contact him and would retain Taylor for the 2011 season.

The 2011 NFL campaign kicks off in just 12 days, a number that recalls one of the more unusual statistics from last season.

An MRI exam revealed that Redskins rookie DL Jarvis Jenkins has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to a league source.

Ryan Grant had to make sacrifices to earn his roster spot this year, but it may not guarantee him featured back status.

Details of Larry Fitzgerald‘s new contract are now available for all agents to see, and the numbers are staggering.

Beanie Wells won’t ever be in a better position to post big numbers — and thrive for fantasy owners — than he will heading into the 2011 season.

Peyton Manning’s absence from preseason games has some fantasy owners concerned, but there’s no reason not to target him if he falls on draft day.

Amid reports throughout the week the Arizona Cardinals were close to reaching a long-term contract extension with Larry Fitzgerald, the team announced it will hold a press conference featuring their star receiver and president Michael Bidwell Saturday night.

The Countdown to Kickoff 2011 is at 25 days. And the number 25 is very special to Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely -– that’s the incredible point total Feely racked up last season in a 43-13 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 14. Feely kicked five field goals, four extra points and even ran for a 5-yard touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt.

Former Browns DE/LB Matt Roth has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Jaguars, according to a league source.

Free agent DE Matt Roth is drawing interest from several teams on the free-agent market. According to a league source, Roth is involved in talks with the Saints, Broncos and Cardinals.

Malcom Floyd is nearing a decision on a new team, and several teams remain interested in the receiver, according to league sources.

With Frank Gore ending his holdout, fantasy owners should be much more secure in selecting him in 2011 drafts.

According to a league source, Braylon Edwards is drawing interest from the Cardinals, who have been in the market for a receiver after losing Steve Breaston to the Chiefs.

The Arizona Cardinals made a splash this week by trading for QB Kevin Kolb, and now they’re close to adding to their defense — pulling again from the Eagles roster.