In an effort to get under the salary cap before free agency begins Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Dan Connor and restructured the deals of cornerback Orlando Scandrick and guard Mackenzy Bernadeau. ...more

Former LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo says he can bulk up enough to play the same position in the NFL. He might have a hard time convincing NFL coaches, who worked him out at outside linebacker at the combine. ...more

Tampa Bay defensive end Michael Bennett could emerge as a hot commodity on the open market later this week. Bennett flourished against the run and finished with a career-high nine sacks in 2012. Bennett said Monday he will give the Bucs a chance to match any contract he signs in free agency. ...more

A contingent of prominent NFL players will travel to the Middle East this summer to visit American troops as part of the 2013 NFL-USO tour. The group is headlined by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, Broncos linebacker Von Miller and Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. The NFL has partnered with the USO on overseas missions to support American troops for more than 45 years. ...more

If St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola leaves the Rams as expected, the Eagles could be one of his first suitors, according to a report. Although Amendola is a promising young slot receiver, his potential for injury could be a concern. The former Texas Tech receiver has missed 20 games over the last two seasons. ...more

The New York Giants have agreed to a deal with defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, according to Kim Jones of NFL Network. CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora has confirmed the report. Jenkins was released last month by the Eagles. ...more

The Denver Broncos are interested in free-agent running back Rashard Mendenhall, according to a report. ...more

Delanie Walker's aunt and uncle were killed by an alleged drunk driver the morning after the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Now the 49ers tight end is raising money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. ...more

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a deal with kicker Mike Nugent, according to the team's official site. Nugent was due to become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday, and the report states that the team will make an announcement of the signing Monday. ...more

Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez would be willing to play one more season if he gets a big raise and doesn't have to go through all of training camp, according to a report. ...more