NFL News & Rumors: Friday 7/13

49ers

• DB Dashon Goldson has not made progress toward a long-term deal with the 49ers (Matt Maiocco)

Browns

• The selection of WR Josh Gordon affects WR Mohamed Massaquoi chances of starting for the Browns this season (Tony Grossi)
• WR Josh Gordon ensured that he has moved past his off the field issues (Mary Kay Cabot)

Buccaneers

• DB Eric Wright will not face DUI charges after being arrested on July 2nd (ProFootballTalk via twitter)

Cardinals

• NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner believes that QB Kevin Kolb will be the starting quarterback for the Cardinals this season. (Michael David Smith)

Chiefs

• Long-term contract talks for WR Dwayne Bowe have “gone nowhere” according to Jason La Canfora

Panthers

• WR Steve Smith is rated as the fourth best wide receiver according to NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell
• LB Jon Beason ensured that he will be ready for camp after having an Achilles surgery. (Joseph Person)
• OL Roger Allen will be ready for camp after recovering from a sports-hernia. (Joseph Person)

Patriots

• OL Robert Gallery is in danger of losing his roster spot if OL Logan Mankins and Brian Waters remain healthy. (Mike Rodak)

Redskins

• Franchise player TE Fred Davis is unlikely to sign a long-term deal with the Redskins unless it’s a “team-friendly deal” (Jason La Canfora)

Steelers

• RB Rashard Mendenhall states that his surgically repaired right knee (ACL) has “healed wonderfully” (Michael David Smith)