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• With the commissioner and others pushing for changes to the rookie salary scale, expect an influx of juniors to enter the 2009 draft out of fear they could lose millions by waiting, writes Paul Kuharsky.
• Brett Favre reportedly still has the desire to play. Should the Packers want him to return? Well, teams do tend to struggle the year after losing a Hall of Fame QB, writes Kevin Seifert.
• Former University of Kentucky receiver Keenan Burton says he's reached a three-year deal with the St. Louis Rams.
• The Chicago Bears agreed to a four-year deal with second-round draft pick Matt Forte, the former Tulane running back expected to replace Cedric Benson in the lineup.
• Defensive tackle Kyle Williams agreed to a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
• The roller-coaster offseason for former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry took another odd turn Tuesday.
• The Patriots released defensive back Willie Andrews on Tuesday, one day after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head.
• Matt Ryan isn't apologizing for benefiting from a system that allows top NFL draft picks to receive massive contracts.
• Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to settle his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him off-duty two years ago and ended his pro football career.
• Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius had his second knee surgery since January on Monday, a procedure that could prevent him from reporting to training camp on time.
• The Titans signed starting right tackle David Stewart to a multiyear contract extension.
• Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited on a charge of drug abuse after police say he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
• Earnest Graham agreed to a three-year, $10.5 million extension that will keep him in Tampa through the 2011 season.
• Wide receiver Terry Glenn, still unable to work out with the Dallas Cowboys, appears to be pushing anew for a prompt return with the team, The Dallas Morning News has reported.
• After shopping Najeh Davenport in hopes of a trade, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the released the running back.
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