Recent NFL News

Cadillac Williams (RB)  TB

Williams (knee) remains a long way from gaining medical clearance to play, but said earlier this week he thinks he will be ready to participate in some capacity at the start of training camp, the St. Petersburg Times reports.

Ronald Curry (WR)  OAK

Curry underwent foot surgery two weeks ago and will miss at least another two weeks, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Cedric Benson (RB)  CHI

Coach Lovie Smith said Benson (leg) is the team's starting running back and will need to be out-performed in camp to lose his job, the Bears' official site reports.

Marvin Harrison (WR)  IND

Harrison (knees) reported for the Colts' three-day minicamp that began Friday, but did not practice, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Chris Baker (TE)  NYJ

Baker is skipping the Jets' voluntary camp this week because he's unhappy with his contract, the New York Daily News reports.

Laveranues Coles (WR)  NYJ

Coles said he's happy with his revised contract, but hinted it could become an issue after the season, the New York Daily News reports. The team recently guaranteed his final two years at $11 million.

Ricky Williams (RB)  MIA

Williams has developed a good relationship with Dolphins VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells, who likes Williams' work ethic, the Miami Herald reports.

Kyle Orton (QB)  CHI

Coach Lovie Smith said Orton and Rex Grossman will enter training camp on "equal footing," the team's official site reports.