The Bills are taking a close look at free agent TE Ben Troupe.

The Cowboys finalized their coaching staff by hiring Brett Maxie as secondary coach.

The Dolphins have signed a guy who can play offense, defense and special teams.

Giants CB Corey Webster intercepted the last pass of Brett Favre’s NFL career; he gave the ball to an Army officer who lost both legs in a roadside bomb in Iraq.

Says Eagles coach Andy Reid of the slim chances Philadelphia had of acquiring WR Randy Moss, “Randy made it very clear from the get-go he wanted to be a New England Patriot.”

The agent for Patriots WR Randy Moss says, “Often times, when people judge whether a contract is a success, they look at how much it’s worth. But there is more to life than just pure money.”  [Editor’s note:  There’s also straight cash, homey.] 

Says new Jets OLB Calvin Pace, “I’m not going to sit here and make any predictions about what I’m gonna do and how strong I’m gonna make the team. I’m just one guy, I’m not the savior.”

Bears WR Marty Booker is described as the number one receiver by default.

Says former Lions DT Shuan Rogers of leaving for Cleveland, “I bear no hard feelings to Detroit. I had good teammates, good coaches. It was time to move on.”

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis isn’t ready to close the door on acquiring DT Dewayne Robertson.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is already getting calls from Packers fans about the 2013 induction ceremony.

Former Steeler Buddy Dial, who had 12 touchdown catches in 1961, has died at the age of 71.

Asked what his coaches expect of him, new Jaguars CB Drayton Florence says, “Basically, they just want me to come in and make plays, make plays on defense, whether it’s at the corner position or the nickel position.”

Titans DT Albert Hanyesworth is not happy with the team’s off-season moves.

The Broncos are considering signing Champ Bailey’s brother.

Falcons DT Trey Lewis re-injured his surgically repaired right knee in what is described as “a freak accident.”

The Panthers are close to a deal with free agent LT Barry Sims.

New 49ers receiver Isaac Bruce says he admired the 49ers’ defensive players when he played against them: “I see smart guys in the defensive backfield who are making plays. The linebacker, Patrick Willis, is a great player.”