Chicago Bears 04/10/2008 1:22 PMAP reports All-Pro LB Brian Urlacher says lingering contract issues mean he won't be with the Bears for Monday's start of a voluntary offseason program, the Chicago Tribune reported. Urlacher said he will remain at his home in Arizona rather than report to team activities outside of Chicago this week. He hinted that he won't be around for any of the Bears' voluntary offseason workouts or organized team activities, the Tribune reported.Read more
Minnesota Vikings 04/10/2008 1:18 PMBigCProfootball.com reports the Minnesota Vikings have received visits from two high-profile prospects in recent days. The team played host to Louisville phenom QB Brian Brohm on Wednesday and will meet with Michigan State stud WR Devin Thomas today.Read more
Chicago Bears 04/10/2008 1:15 PMThe Chicago Sun-Times reports there were no fireworks when contract talks between Drew Rosenhaus and the Bears broke off Wednesday. Just because they didn't reach a new deal for DT Tommie Harris doesn't mean it's not a possibility, as well as a priority for the Bears. It just might take some time. Extensions for players under contract are always a delicate issue. Rosenhaus, who was expected to leave town Wednesday evening with his brother Jason after a two-day visit, declined to comment.Read more
Miami Dolphins 04/10/2008 1:13 PMThe Palm Beach Post reports since the Dolphins seem to be stuck with the No. 1 pick in this month's NFL Draft, they want to take advantage of it. Bill Parcells and Co. aren't wasting any time. Looking to prevent a holdout and to control spending, the Dolphins have begun contract negotiations with Michigan left tackle Jake Long and agent Tom Condon, who met with the team in South Florida this week, an NFL source said Wednesday. Looking to prevent a holdout and to control spending, the Dolphins have begun contract negotiations with Michigan left OT Jake Long and agent Tom Condon, who met with the team in South Florida this week, an NFL source said Wednesday. The team with the top pick can negotiate a contract with a player before they draft him. But the discussions with Long, a 6-foot-7, 313-pound two-time All-America, don't necessarily mean he'll end up in a Dolphins uniform.Read more
