THe big defensive lineman could be back on a plane headed to Green Bay on a moment’s notice if need be, but closing the gap between him and the team will take significantly more work.

I’ll be spinning Around The League today on Total Access, looking at the contract issues between some rookies and their teams.

Several prominent hold outs do not seem close to reaching a resolution. Get the latest from Jason La Canfora.

For the San Fransisco 49ers, it was nearly a no-brainer when WR Michael Crabtree was available at No. 10 in the 2009 NFL Draft. Now the work that needs to be done is getting Crabtree signed and in camp.

Packers first-round pick DT B.J. Raji told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he wants to avoid a lengthy holdout.

The agents for draft prospects B.J. Raji, Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews said their clients passed all drug and steroid screenings administered at the draft combine in February.

Boston College DT B.J. Raji, projected to be a top-15 pick in many mock drafts, says he has been assured that he didn’t fail a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine, he told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

Boston College defensive tackle BJ Raji is visiting with Buccaneers officials in Tampa Bay on Thursday and Friday, according to an NFL source.

With the sixth overall pick in April’s NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals will have plenty of options to fill a roster that could use an impact player on either side of the ball.

Former Boston College DT B.J. Raji, a consensus first-round draft pick, is scheduled to visit the Lions on Wednesday.

One of the most interesting prospects at Boston College’s pro day was LB Brian Toal. At 6-0 1/4, 228 pounds, he probably doesn’t have the size to play linebacker at the pro level, but he is a good athlete.

Former Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji was the latest NFL Draft prospect to visit the studios at NFL Network on Wednesday.

A number of top-level players spoke today in the media room. Here are the highlights from those sessions: