An unnamed Falcons player has been called to testify before a federal grand jury in Texas in connection with a steroid-distribution investigation.

Says Lions WR Roy Williams of the possibility he’ll be traded, “Of course I want to stay in Detroit. Everybody wants to stay with the team that drafted them. They are telling me I am going to be a Lion for at least one more season.”

Dolphins DE Jason Taylor’s most recent performance on Dancing With the Stars was described as “sexy, sensual, erotic.”

When he’s not practicing with the Giants, FB Madison Hedgecock is working on the family farm in North Carolina.

The Giants’ Super Bowl rings are being produced by a jewelry maker located about ten miles from the Patriots’ home stadium.

New Patriots LB Victor Hobson stays in shape in the off-season by working with boxing trainer Teddy Atlas.

Former Texas TE Jermichael Finley worked out for the Eagles Monday.

Redskins executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato says this year’s draft is about the future, not finding players who can contribute right away:  “We’re not looking for these young guys to come in here and start.”

Should the Bears use some of their $16 million in salary cap space to give LB Brian Urlacher a raise?

As they prepare for the draft, the Ravens are scrutinizing cornerback prospects.

Lions C Dominic Raiola calls former Lions DT Shaun Rogers “the best in the game.”

Lions QB Jon Kitna played a prank on his backup, Dan Orlovsky, telling him he had been traded to the Colts.  [Editor’s note:  As revenge, Orlovsky plans to shave Kitna’s head while he’s asleep.  Kitna would look really creepy with a shaved head.] 

If Browns GM Phil Savage deserves praise for deciding to trade for QB Brady Quinn last year, doesn’t he also deserve blame for not knowing how good a player he had on his roster in Derek Anderson?

The mother of Steelers RB Najeh Davenport’s child testified against him yesterday.  [Editor’s note:  Among other things, she said that Najeh has a strange habit of tossing the baby’s soiled diapers in the clothes hamper.]

The Steelers are taking a look at Oregon QB Dennis Dixon.

Says Jaguars QB David Garrard of his conversations with his agent about his contract extension, “I pretty much had to say, ‘You know what, let’s go ahead and wrap it up.  I’m done.  It’s too much stress on me and my family.’”  [Editor’s note:  Translation . . . Garrard caved.]

The Saints are looking at linebackers.

The Broncos are trying to trade down from the 12th pick in the draft.

The Raiders had a visit with RB Darren McFadden.

Free-agent S Omare Lowe signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks.