Dallas Cowboys quarterback Stephen McGee has an opportunity to prove he's worth keeping on the 53-man roster, writes Jan Hubbard of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

With Jim Sorgi landing on IR, New York Giants quarterback Rhett Bomar has a chance to show that he can be the top back-up to Eli Manning.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will make his first NFL start of any kind since the 2006 season on Thursday night.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth will see plenty of action in the pre-season, reports Jason Reid of the Washington Post.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler says the offense has taken a cloak-and-dagger approach during the pre-season.

Chris McCoskey of the Detroit News looks at a couple of players on the Detroit Lions' roster bubble.

Minnesota Vikings second-round cornerback Chris Cook's knee injury has delayed his bid to start opposite Antoine Winfield.

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Ryan Pickett is making the most of his position change, writes Lori Nickel of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

St. Louis Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford is gaining confidence as he prepares for his first start at the Edwards Jones Dome.

The Seattle Seahawks traded cornerback Josh Wilson to the Ravens for a conditional draft pick in 2011.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith finally has quality targets to throw to, writes David White of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson will start the pre-season finale, head coach Ken Whisenhunt said.

Quarterback Drew Brees is the biggest name in a lengthy list of New Orleans Saints who won't play in the pre-season finale against the Titans.

The release of running back Derrick Ward is another example of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' poor 2009 off-season, writes Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith hasn't decided on the starting outside linebacker position that Stephen Nicholas and first-round pick Sean Weatherspoon are vying for.

The Carolina Panthers' patience with running back Mike Goodson is showing signs of paying off.

Newly acquired cornerback Josh Wilson may start opposite Fabian Washington to start the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will meet with Roger Goodell on Friday, reports Ray Fittpaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers was fined, not suspended, for his April arrest at Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis addressed the release of wide receiver Antonio Bryant on Tuesday.

Indianapolis Colts first-round Jerry Hughes will get some much-needed work against Cincinnati on Thursday night.

Tennessee Titans quarteback Chris Simms thinks he has a 50/50 shot at making the 53-man roster, The Tennessean reports.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have high expectations for their special teams units, writes Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has a tough decision to make at kicker.

Kansas City Chiefs second-round wide receiver Dexter McCluster looks like a bonafide weapon at receiver, running back, and kick returner, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos first-round quarterback Tim Tebow has a chance to solidify the #2 quarterback job on Thursday night against the Vikings.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell has a comfort level with tight end Zach Miller.

Injuries have muffled the "Lights Out" persona of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, writes Scott Bair of the North County Times.

Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano wants to see a sense of urgency from his team.

New York Jets quarterback Kellen Clemens took a pay cut to remain with the team.

New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden was placed on injured reserve.

Buffalo Bills second-round nose tackle Torell Troup is willing to play as much as the team needs him to play.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell (24), Bills rookie linebacker Antonio Coleman (24) and cornerback Leodis McKelvin (25), Colts offensive tackle Adam Terry (28), Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (25), Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice (24), Giants safety John Busing (27) and wide receiver Duke Calhoun (23), Jets linebacker Jason Taylor (36), Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson (27), Seahawks defensive end Nick Reed (23), Titans tight end Craig Stevens (26), Redskins running back Clinton Portis (29), free agent defensive ends Brent Hawkins (27) and Aaron Schobel (33), guard Edwin Mulitalo (36), linebacker Vince Redd (25), tight end Ben Troupe (28), and retired linebacker Zach Thomas (37).