NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 7/10

NFL Notes

• LB Rolando McClain pled not guilty to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges July 9th. (Associated Press)

Bengals

• QB Josh Johnson is the favorite to win the backup quarterback job. (Geoff Hobson)
• DE Michael Johnson doesn’t expect to sign a long-term extension before July 15th. (Joe Reedy)

Bills

• DB Aaron Williams has impressed the coaching staff with his switch to the safety position. (Chris Brown)
• S Jairus Byrd has no scheduled contract talks with the team. (Tim Graham)
• WR Brad Smith is not on the Bills receiver list. (Chris Brown)

Broncos

• Tom Heckert, director of pro personnel, was charged with DUI on a June 11th incident. (Associated Press)

Browns

• DB Johnson Bademosi is the favorite to win the free safety job. (Jacob Gries)
• P Spencer Lanning is the favorite to win the starting job. (Tony Grossi)

Cardinals

• TE Rob Housler is a breakout candidate for 2013. (Darren Urban)

Dolphins

• CB Brent Grimes has not showed affects of a torn Achilles in OTA’s. (Barry Jackson)
• QB Ryan Tannehill has been more instinctive with his reads in offseason practices. (Barry Jackson)
• WR Rishard Matthews is the favorite for the No. 5 receiver job. (Barry Jackson)
• TE Michael Egnew has teammates skeptical if he is ready to take the next step this season. (Barry Jackson)
• OG Lance Louis hasn’t had an indication if he will be ready for training camp. (Barry Jackson)

Eagles

• QB Nick Foles‘ is faster getting the ball out of his hands than QB Michael Vick. (Adam Caplan)
• OT Lane Johnson is still unsigned due to disagreements in offset language in his contract. (Sheil Kapadia)

Patriots

• RB Brandon Bolden could have a 60 percent chance of keeping his roster spot. (Mike Rodak)
• WR Julian Edelman may be the Patriots No. 2 receiver this season. (Mike Reiss)
• TE Rob Gronkowski has made “significant progress” and “looks good” after back surgery. (Michael David Smith)
• There is a 25 percent chance QB Tim Tebow makes the final roster. (Mike Rodak)
• No indication that TE Rob Gronkowski will be ready for week 1. (Ed Werder)

Ravens

• Head coach John Harbaugh admitted the team is still in love with free agents still on the market. (Garrett Downing)

Seahawks

• DE Bruce Irvin will be moved to outside linebacker this season. (Eric D. Williams)
• DE Chris Clemons thinks he’ll be ready for week 1. (Eric D. Williams)