“There’s no way T.O. could be a Panther,” Carolina LB Jon Beason wrote in an NFL.com chat Thursday. “Based on the fact that our ownership and coaches believe that the locker room is important and based on T.O.’s history, for whatever reason, he’s been a distraction in the locker room.”

There’s no better way to fill a slow offseason news Friday than to find a new-ish angle on Brett Favre’s pending return.

Brian Westbrook is doing his part to give every indication he’s training to play in 2010. Where he plays is still the big question.

Steve Wyche told “NFL Total Access” more teams are now interested in Brian Westbrook, which might help explain his methodical approach to free agency this offseason.

Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says Clinton Portis will be the starting running back when training camp opens.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has taken his recruitment of free-agent RB Brian Westbrook public.

The latest on free agent RB Brian Westbrook is that he’s still considering his options, which still are widely considered to be Washington, St. Louis and Denver.

Free-agent RB Brian Westbrook is being courted by a handful of teams and is expected to make a decision this week. But is there any way he can ignore the opportunity in St. Louis?

Brian Westbrook has been taking his time this offseason while deciding on his future team, but according to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora, it’s likely a deal gets done in the next seven days.

Rookie RB Toby Gerhart will miss the Vikings’ OTA next week, and minicamp in June is in jeopardy too, thanks to Stanford’s mid-June graduation ceremonies. NFL rules prohibit draft picks from participating in anything more than a rookie minicamp before their school’s graduation.

Redskins general manager Bruce Allen was interviewed Wednesday night by Rich Eisen on NFL Total Access, and laid out why the team was interested in veteran running back Brian Westbrook, despite already having three former Pro Bowl rushers on the roster.

Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook says his brother Brian Westbrook, who will make a free-agent visit to the team Wednesday, is ready to play after two concussions last season.

Brian Westbrook is expected to visit the Redskins, which could provide yet another source of motivation for an already committed Clinton Portis.

Did Chris Johnson keep the Titans out of the playoffs in 2009? What LenDale White says might surprise you.

Free-agent RB Brian Westbrook is going to St. Louis on Saturday for a visit and a physical with the Rams, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.