Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware could be closing in on a contract extension that would make him one of the league’s highest-paid players.

The Bills had a visit with restricted free agent CB Chris Carr Thursday.

The Dolphins are one of four teams that have scheduled workouts with Michigan QB Chad Henne.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick took in a basketball game Wednesday with Florida coach Urban Meyer.

The Redskins have signed P Derrick Frost to a one-year contract.

Says Browns General Manager Phil Savage of CB Gary Baxter’s recovery from knee surgery, “He’s had an amazing comeback.”

The Packers have re-signed two exclusive-rights free agents, TE Tory Humphrey and FB John Kuhn.

Says Steelers RT Max Starks of having the transition tag applied to him, “I don’t know if they have me in their long-term plans.  That’s one thing I’m trying to find out:  Am I part of their grand scheme, because I don’t think I was last year.”

Six Falcons are participating in an NFL-sponsored program that gives players business training during the off-season.  [Editor’s note:  Hopefully none of them plan to apply their new knowledge to a dog-fighting operation.]

Saints WR Marques Colston isn’t worried about his contract, which calls for him to make $445,000 this season.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher says the team’s strength and conditioning coach makes off-season workouts fun.

Free agent K Jason Elam, who has played his entire career with the Broncos, is negotiating with the Falcons.