NFL Notes: Tony Gonzalez, David Garrard, 49ers, Broncos, Falcons, & Saints

Tony Gonzalez

• Retired TE Tony Gonzalez said there is “probably no chance of me coming back to play.” (Ben Volin)

David Garrard

• Veteran QB David Garrard mentioned that his agent has reached out to several teams in recent weeks including the Rams regarding an opportunity. (NFL.com)

49ers

• ILB Michael Wilhoite appears to be the “front runner” to start next to Patrick Willis. (Paul Gutierrez)

Broncos

• DTs Kevin Vickerson and Mitch Unrein could be competing for the final roster spot on the Broncos’ defensive line. (Jeff Legwold)

Falcons

• The competition at right tackle is “wide open” as Lamar Holmes, Gabe Carimi, and Ryan Schraeder are all in the mix for the job. (Vaughn McClure)
• Bear Pascoe and Mickey Shuler appear to still be competing for the backup tight end job. (Vaughn McClure)

Saints

• Second-year QB Ryan Griffin is expected to play most of Thursday’s game. (Mike Triplett)
• Jonathan Goodwin and Tim Lelito are still competing for the starting center job. (Mike Triplett)
• Same goes for Austin Johnson and Greg Jones who are battling it out for the starting fullback job. (Mike Triplett)
• Undrafted rookies OLB Kasim Edebali, S Pierre Warren, TE Nic Jacobs and CB Brian Dixon all have at least a shot of ending up on the final 53-man roster. (Mike Triplett)