Former NFL player Chuck Klingbeil is facing a felony larceny charge.

The Raiders’ training camp practices take place at a Napa Valley middle school.

Dolphins DT Kory Robertson has announced his retirement — at age 23.

The Montreal Alouettes opened training camp Sunday without Charles Rogers but with Peter Warrick.

Says Cowboys coach Wade Phillips of LB Anthony Spencer, “He’s a really good athlete. He has some things to work on, and he’s working hard on those things — [like] getting rid of the tight end early.”

Lawrence Taylor thinks his old coach, Bill Parcells, will work things out with Jason Taylor.

The Dolphins are trying to get their draft picks signed quickly, but the agent for third-round DE Kendall Langford says, “Although we’ve been talking, we’re not close.”

Says Giants GM Jerry Reese of DE Michael Strahan, “We’re still not sure what Michael is going to do as far as retirement goes.”

There’s suspense in Philadelphia about whether CB Lito Sheppard will show up for voluntary workouts.

The Ravens are helping to renovate the football field at a local high school.

Says Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache of newly acquired DE Erasmus James, “Where coaches go awry is when they try to take a guy and push him and make him play before he’s ready. We’re going to let him play when he’s ready.”

Former Bears QB Bob Avellini has been charged four times in recent years with DUI; he was acquitted twice, convicted once and has a fourth pending.

The Bears will be mingling with the fans this weekend.

Says Browns quarterbacks coach Rip Scherer, “Last year was like trying to dig a foundation to build a house with us putting in the offense. Now we’ve got a foundation dug deep, and you’re able to build a taller house this year.”

Lions RB Brian Calhoun might finally contribute to the offense this year.

Gus Johnson is expected to call play-by-play on Lions preseason games this season, which will be a good test of whether it’s humanly possible to sound excited while calling a Lions preseason game.

Is stopping the quick slant the weakness of the Steelers’ defense?

Falcons rookie OT Sam Baker has Jackie Slater to thank for making him an offensive lineman.

Titans RB LenDale White has a July 29 trial date on five municipal code violations; the worst-case scenario is that he’ll be fined.

Says Panthers DE Tyler Brayton of his role on the defense, “It’s great. That’s all you want in this league, for someone to define your role and you just go out and do the best you can.”

Saints RB Deuce McAllister is described as “in as good of shape right now as one could be, considering he had procedures on both knees.”

Says Broncos G Montrae Holland of bench-pressing 460 pounds, “It’s the most I’ve done.  I feel a lot stronger than I did last year. Last year, I didn’t push it past 405. I’m the strongest I’ve ever been. Now I need to do a little cardio to trim down.”

Did the Buccaneers surrender some of their dignity by signing TE Jerramy Stevens?

Says Bucs FB B.J. Askew of playing on an injured ankle last year, “It was tough. Every game, I didn’t know if I could make it or not. I pushed myself out there. I knew if I could get in a uniform, I could make it through.”

Raiders RB LaMont Jordan plans to attend the upcoming mandatory minicamp, even though he’s not sure how long he’ll be with the team.

Everyone will be watching the demeanor of Raiders coach Lane Kiffin after the team’s off-season soap opera.

It’s still not completely clear whether Larry Allen is retired.

The people who know 49ers QB J.T. O’Sullivan have nothing but good things to say about him.

Says Seahawks DT Larry Tripplett of talking to his wife about whether to sign with Seattle, “She was like, ‘You know we’ve got to go there.’ Hey, keep momma happy and the whole house is happy.”