A pair of Dallas Cowboys rookies returned from injuries on Wednesday.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora has accepted his role as a back-up, writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

To Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, quarterback Michael Vick's "lapse in judgment" wasn't enough to end his stint with the team.

It's too early to tell how the Washington Redskins running back situation is going to worse, writes Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post.

Tom Kowalski of MLive.com breaks down the Detroit Lions' wide receivers corps.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jasper Brinkley is more comfortable in his second season.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley would prefer to play out of a two-point stance, reports Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz and quarterback Jay Cutler have nothing but good things to say about one another.

St. Louis Rams rookie quarterback Sam Bradford has high expectations for the offense.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh vows to produce this season, writes Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn's speed gives the team a deep threat.

If he can stay healthy, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet has put in the work to have a breakout season, writes Zach Buchanan of The Arizona Republic.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas' good injury news was the highlight of Wednesday's practice sessions, writes Brian Allee-Walsh for NewOrleans.com.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Keydrick Vincent is making a good impression on his teammates.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry saw his first live action of training camp on Wednesday, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore has no doubt that it's his team to lead.

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk (elbow) is close to returning to the practice field.

Pittsburgh Steelers third-round wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has impressed the coaching staff and his teammates.

Cleveland Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson's off-season trip to Africa has changed his outlook, writes Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and current NBC analyst Chris Collinsworth believes the current Bengals are legit, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers are expected to cut down on the dropped passes.

Free agent running back LenDale White signed with the Denver Broncos, his hometown team.

Oakland Raiders undrafted rookie defensive end Alex Daniels is willing to do anything to make the 53-man roster.

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman sat down for a 90-minute talk with Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The Houston Texans and Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Johnson are close on a contract extension.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Deshea Townsend is happy to help the younger guys, but he wants to play, too.

Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin feels he's ready for a bounce-back year, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton needs to get his weight under control to be a starter.

The addition of Brandon Marshall will create opportunities for the other Miami Dolphins wide receivers, writes Ethan Skolnick of the Sun-Sentinel.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is owning it.

New England Patriots second-round linebacker Brandon Spikes' vision allows him to compensate for a lack of speed.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chad Jackson has been impressive in camp, says head coach Chan Gailey.

Today's NFL birthdays: Ravens wide receiver Eron Riley (23), Bills first-round running back C.J. Spiller (23), Panthers wide receiver Dexter Jackson (24), Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree (23), Packers fullback Korey Hall (27), Dolphins cornerback (32), Saints running back Lynell Hamilton (25), Eagles defensive tackle Boo Robinson (23), free agents quarterback R.J. Archer (23) and wide receiver Pat Simonds (22).