Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart hosted a three-day workshop for 50 minority coaches from around the country.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said LB Zach Thomas could have the biggest impact of all the Cowboys’ new players.

Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown expects to be cleared for contact at the start of training camp.

The Patriots are letting the fans vote on their Hall of Fame class of 2008.

The daughter of former Patriots RB Jim Nance is hoping he gets inducted.

Says the agent for Bears rookie DT Marcus Harrison of his drug arrest last year, “The isolated occurrence as a kid in college was no doubt an aberration.”  [Editor’s note:  Wow.  And we expected the agent to say, “This kid is a turd.”]

The Ravens released a statement regarding CB Derrick Martin’s arrest saying, “We are aware of the situation with Derrick, and we have talked with him about this.  There is a due process taking place, and we are following that.”

Could Dookie head to Detroit?

Lions coach Rod Marinelli had a chat with the manager of the Colorado Rockies.

The Packers expect to start signing draft picks soon.

Asked if he should play more on offense, Browns kick returner Josh Cribbs said, “I feel like they are using me right.  I have a special impact on special teams.  I love special teams . . . a lot of tackles, a lot of positives.

Browns QB Brady Quinn is taking part in a charity fundraiser.

The Vikings will keep paying DE Kenechi Udeze while he undergoes treatment for leukemia.

Says NFL UK Managing Director Alistair Kirkwood, “developing British players to play in the NFL is one of the central pillars to grow the sport in the UK.”

Texans LBs Kevin Bentley and Chaun Thompson are glad to be back together after previously being teammates on the Browns.

Colts LB Tyjuan Hagler, DE Dwight Freeney and S Bob Sanders are likely to start training camp on the physically unable to perform list.

Said Jenneen Kaufman after being promoted to the role of Titans vice president and controller, “To be a woman in that position, it really means a lot.”

Said Panthers coach John Fox of the elimination of the NFL Europe roster exemption, “We won’t be at camp as long as we have been because of that.  It’s a six-player difference.  We’ve always carried 86, and this year 80.”

College scout Brian Adams left the Panthers to become the assistant director of college scouting for the Saints.

The Saints signed offensive linemen Rob Hunt and Isaiah Ross, formerly of Arena Football’s New Orleans Voodoo.

Former Chief Kendall Gammon is preparing to work as the sideline reporter for the team’s radio broadcasts.