However, he still hasn't tried to run. "It’s coming," Gates said. "It’s a feel thing. It’s not like you can put an estimate of time on it." Gates believes in a worst-case scenario he'll by ready by September. The Chargers figure to take no chances and start him out on the training camp/PUP list.

This is routine for QBs coming off torn ACLs. Rivers doesn't rely on his mobility too much, but neither does Carson Palmer and Palmer struggled with footwork and physical comfort in his first year back from the same injury. It'd be hard to gamble on Rivers having a big first half in 2008.

The Dolphins have a hole at guard following Drew Mormino's departure. McKinney could compete there or be a backup for center Samson Satele.

Saunders considers Jackson a "three-dimensional back" who's improving as a route runner. While Saunders was the Chiefs' OC from 2001-2005, Kansas City's offense averaged 26 rushing touchdowns per season. That's six more than the Rams have had in any year since Saunders originally left St. Louis.

The team says he'll be ready for the start of the season. Tucker was slated to start at right guard for Cleveland's suddenly strong line. Isaac Sowells and Rex Hadnot are candidates to fill in if Tucker isn't healthy by Week 1.

Allen and an unidentified person got into an argument at a parking lot of Bed Bath and Beyond, always a hotbed of tension. They then left for the police station to resolve their differences. No charges have been filed.

Talavou will compete for a roster spot in training camp.