Cowboys kicker David Buehler is a physical anomaly for the position. Now he wants to challenge a Cowboys receiver to a foot race.

Bengals LB Rey Maualuga had a sobering experience. Literally.

Bengals LB Rey Maualuga said Monday night that he has gained perspective on many things after his January DUI arrest in Kentucky forced him to confront a drinking problem.

Charlotte Observer columnist Tom Sorensen isn’t buying Julius Pepper‘s story that he wanted to stay with the Panthers, especially after he rejected a 2007 contract offer that would have made him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Bengals LB Rey Maualuga, who pleaded guilty to drunk driving earlier in the week, plans to enroll at a treatment center to address alcohol-related issues, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

The Bengals announced Wednesday that they had placed rookie LB Rey Maualuga on season-ending injured reserve.

Panthers WR Steve Smith, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Bengals LB Rey Maualuga were among the notable players who suffered injuries in Week 16.

Bengals rookie LB Rey Maualuga has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game against the Chiefs after he injured his left ankle. The team later said that Maualuga broke the ankle.

The Thursday injury report has been released and includes some notable players — Bengals RB Cedric Benson, Texans DE Mario Williams and Cowboys WR Roy Williams among them — sitting out for the second day in a row.

A look at the official Thursday injury reports reveals a number of ailing players — including Marion Barber, Darrelle Revis, Justin Tuck and Cedric Benson — taking part in full practices today.

The first official injury reports have the week were released Wednesday. While the Chargers finally got RB LaDainian Tomlinson back, a number of other key players — Willie Parker, Marc Bulger, Vince Wilfork and Cedric Benson — were unable to practice.

Linebacker Rey Maualuga, a second-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, has agreed to a four-year deal, according to a source. Also Wednesday, the Vikings signed offensive tackle Phil Loadholt to a four-year deal.

ST. LOUIS — The Rams are going to try to beef up their offensive line, looking to replace departed OT Orlando Pace, along with getting a linebacker or a receiver with their second pick. The Rams are looking at OT Jason Smith right now, possibly even OT Eugene Monroe, but for right now, it looks like the tackle from Baylor will be the pick.

The group of USC linebackers who worked out at the school’s pro day on Wednesday includes three likely first-round draft choices, and a possible fourth. An impressive group to say the least.

USC LB Rey Maualuga‘s scouting combine workouts were cut short Monday by a leg injury he sustained near the end of 40-yard dash.