NFL News and Notes - May 14, 2010

Buffalo Bills undrafted linebacker Antonio Coleman only wanted an opportunity in the NFL.

Former New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe is now a wine-maker.

Manish Mehta of the Newark Star-Ledger reports the New York Jets have explored trading defensive end Shaun Ellis.

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver O.J. McDuffie comments on the $11.5 million dollars he was awarded in a civil lawsuit.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris Carr plans to attend law school after his playing days are over.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was added to the 2009 All-Pro Team, reports Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns restricted free agent linebacker D'Qwell Jackson will not attend the team's OTA sessions, which get underway next week.

To the delight of quarterback Carson Palmer, veteran tight end Reggie Kelly re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

Tennessee Titans cornerbacks Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton are fighting for a starting job this off-season.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio spoke to 200 Raines High School seniors about the importance of education.

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing denies injecting or ingesting hCG. Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle finds Cushing's story hard to believe.

Denver Broncos All-Pro outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil has yet to sign his restricted free agent tender, but Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports that he's expected to attend the team's OTAs next week.

Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune has a hard time seeing San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in the role of victim.

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has the support of Jimbo Fisher, his former position coach at LSU.

New York Giants home games in the new Meadowlands Stadium are in no danger of being blacked out, writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson doesn't want to be the bad guy.

Washington Redskins offensive lineman Edwin Williams has slimmed down this off-season.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett is focusing on football this off-season, reports David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

The New Orleans Saints shuffled their roster on Thursday by signing a trio of wide receivers.

In addition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers director of pro scouting Doug Williams leaving the franchise this week, pro personnel assistant Victor Green has also been let go.

Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud plans on having another big year, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers punter Jason Baker has added community service to his annual football camp.

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril is looking to have a breakout season in 2010, reports John Niyo of the Detroit News.

Minnesota Vikings second-round running back Toby Gerhart isn't sure he'll be able to attend the team's mandatory mini-camp in June.

Rob Reischel takes a look at the Green Bay Packers outside linebacker candidates competing to replace Aaron Kampman.

Citing player safety, the Chicago Bears will stick with a grass surface at Soldier Field.

Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm is excited about the addition of left guard Alan Faneca.

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is taking a relaxed approach to his contract talks, reports Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

Seattle Seahawks vice president of player personnel Ruston Webster may be exiting the franchise, Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports.

Today's NFL birthdays: Packers linebackers Robert Francois (25) and Clay Matthews (24), Dolphins tight end John Nalbone (24), Patriots second-round tight end Rob Gronkowski (21), Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons (24), 49ers running back Frank Gore (27), Seahawks guard Mitch Erickson (25) and linebacker David Hawthorne (25), Titans linebacker Jamie Winborn (31), and free agent defensive tackle Terrance Taylor (24).

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