The Cowboys think the six-year, $34.5 million deal RB Michael Turner signed with the Falcons gives them a solid feel for how much Marion Barber should get as a restricted free agent.

Says Packers rookie Justin Beaver of his invitation to the team’s rookie minicamp, “I wasn’t expecting to get drafted.  I just wanted to get a shot and that’s exactly what happened.”

Rams coach Scott Linehan was surprised to learn that one of his players is running college track this off-season.

Former Florida QB Chris Leak will get a shot with the Chiefs.

Says former Cowboys RB Julius Jones of playing in Seattle, “I love playing here. The atmosphere, it’s 10 times better than Dallas.”

Chargers QB Phillip Rivers isn’t sure how limited he’ll be during the team’s first minicamp.

The Cardinals fired one of their pro scouts.

Rookie QB Chad Henne will be the main attraction at the Dolphins’ first rookie minicamp.

The Steelers love the way rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall plays in pass protection.

Panthers WR D.J. Hackett’s agent said he was promised the No. 2 receiver job by the coaching staff.

The Titans could be thinking of lining up rookie RB Chris Johnson at wide receiver.

Undrafted rookie Erin Henderson says his decision to sign with the Vikings has nothing to do with the fact that his brother plays for the team.

The Giants have added six free agents.

Eagles S Brian Dawkins donated $10,000 to the hospital where his twin daughters were born.

Patriots LB Jerod Mayo doesn’t know what number he’ll wear.

Says Redskins coach Jim Zorn of his first minicamp, “We want to see who are the guys that are fast learners, who are the guys that will jump right in to be a part of this program and feel most comfortable.”

When Jets rookie RB Danny Woodhead was at Chadron State, students wore shirts saying, “Got Wood?”

Bears rookie RB Matt Forte recalls returning to his home in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina: “It was like a ghost town.  It was unbelievable, unreal.”