Said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of RB Marion Barber’s contract situation, “I don’t see that it will have a negative impact in his playing this year.”

The Cowboys have added a couple of journeyman offensive linemen.

Giants DE Michael Strahan hasn’t made any decisions about retirement.

The Eagles have signed three rookie free agents.

Arlen Specter didn’t ask the question Eagles fans wanted answered.

The Saints signed former LSU offensive lineman Carnell Stewart.

The Jets say they have an open competition at quarterback, but they would prefer to see Kellen Clemens beat out Chad Pennington.

Ravens rookies Joe Flacco and Haruki Nakamura will miss workouts this month because their schools haven’t finished the semester.

Bengals LB Ahmad Brooks is still ailing from the injury that cut short his 2007 season.

Says Browns coach Romeo Crennel said of TE Kellen Winslow’s absence, “When he gets here we’ll find out for sure exactly what that is. He’s not here and I haven’t spoken with him.”

The Browns’ quarterbacks like the speed provided by WR Donte’ Stallworth.

Says Titans S Chris Hope of recovering from a spinal cord injury, “I think it’s a positive, it gives you that extra motivation to go back out and play even harder and not take a day for granted.”

Falcons WR Harry Douglas created the greatest buzz at minicamp.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart might return kickoffs.

Says Panthers coach John Fox of his draft priorities, “We wanted to get more physical on the offensive line. I was tired of going for it on third-and-1 and then it being fourth-and-2.”

Says Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden of re-acquiring QB Brian Griese, “He gave me a hard time. He’s a sarcastic guy. I took a few punches from him.”

Asked for his impressions of rookie WR Donnie Avery, Rams veteran Torry Holt said, “Right now, I don’t have any impressions … Hopefully, during training camp he’ll show me something.”

Says Chiefs coach Herm Edwards of his wide receivers, “Is it a star-studded group? Is it household names? Maybe just one: Dwayne Bowe.”

The Seahawks have signed WR Chas Gessner.