The Cowboys are shopping for a backup quarterback.

One local columnist thinks the Dolphins should go after Brett Favre.

Says Giants WR Plaxico Burress of teammate Jeremy Shockey, “I think Jeremy, at the end of the day, he wants to be around.  I think it is all about wanting to feel wanted for him.”

Giants DE Osi Umenyiora and Saints QB Drew Brees arrived in Iraq yesterday.

TE Ben Coates is the newest member of the Patriots Hall of Fame.

Lions rookie LB Jordon Dizon is one of three Hawaiian-born players on the roster.

The Bengals cut three players and need to cut two more before training camp.

Phil Simms hopes Brett Favre stays retired.

Vikings single-game tickets go on sale Wednesday.

Says sports business reporter Darren Rovell, “There is zero-percent chance the Steelers will move out of Pittsburgh if they get new owners.  I will drink six bottles of Heinz ketchup, back to back, in 10 minutes, if I’m wrong on that.”

The Steelers have three offensive tackles heading into the final year of their contracts.

Bucs TE Ben Troupe says practices are more intense in Tampa Bay than they were in Tennessee.

One local columnist says Broncos owner Pat Bowlen should be considered for enshrinement in Canton.

Says Broncos coach Mike Shanahan of new assistant general manager Brian Xanders’ contributions, “It’s what we’ve always tried to get, new ideas.  We’ve always tried to be on the cutting edge.” 

A Chiefs official explains how the “no standing” controversy got started:  “The commissioner is putting a point of emphasis on fan conduct.  And every team has probably tweaked their code of conduct to suit their specific issues.”

Seahawks wide receivers coach Keith Gilbertson is popular with his colleagues.

Said Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu after pleading guilty to drunk driving, “I take seriously my role as a leader on this team and in the community, and because of that, I’m disappointed and embarrassed by the level of poor judgment I used.”

Former Viking Darrion Scott pleaded guilty to child endangerment.