NFL News & Rumors: Monday 7/9

49ers

• The 49ers would like to see first-round pick WR A.J. Jenkins work on his upper-body strength to fend off press coverage. (Pro Football Weekly)
• If WR Ted Ginn Jr. continues having problems with his health, he could be a surprise cut. (Pro Football Weekly)

Bears

• QB Jay Cutler is making major progress in his decision-making, according to scouts that have followed him since he entered the league. (Pro Football Weekly)

Bills

• CB Justin Rogers has a decent shot of securing Bills nickel corner job. (BuffaloBills.com)
• Bills sign third-round WR T.J. Graham to a four-year deal.

Browns

• Montario Hardesty could end up as the Browns No. 2 running back “if he can stay healthy.” (ESPN Cleveland)
• In contrast to the previous article, Brandon Jackson has “established himself as the No. 2 back.” (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cardinals

• Sources agree that 4th round pick Bobby Massie looks to be a legitimate starting right tackle. (Pro Football Weekly)

Buccaneers

• The reports of the Buccaneers moving Ronde Barber back to CB in the event Aqib Talib and Eric Wright are punished for off-the-field incidents may not be accurate. (Len Pasquarelli)

Cowboys

• Cowboys LB Bruce Carter reportedly has the “inside edge” to start ahead of Dan Connor. (Pro Football Weekly)

Eagles

• Eagles RB Dion Lewis was arrested over the weekend Saturday and charged with a felony count of falsely reporting a fire and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. (Albany Times Union)

Falcons

• Falcons LB Matt Hansen suffered a ruptured patellar tendon and is expected to miss 4-6 months. (AtlantaFieldReport.com)

Giants

• Giants LT William Beatty mentioned that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp. (ESPN New York)

Jets

• The Jets released TE Brian Linthicum.

Lions

• Lions head coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that they see Mikel Leshoure as their short-yardage back. (Detroit Free Press)

Packers

• Packers special teams coach Shawn Slocum confirmed that they’ll keep Randall Cobb as their kick returner this season. (540 ESPN Milwaukee)

Patriots

• The Patriots may end using DE Jonathan Fanene as an interior pass rusher. (ESPN Boston)
• OT Matt Kopa may only have a 20 percent chance of making the Patriots’ 53-man roster. (ESPN Boston)
• The signing of TE Jake Ballard may prove to be insurance if the Patriots can’t sign TE Aaron Hernandez to a long-term deal. (Pro Football Weekly)

Ravens

• Bobbie Williams has been working with Ravens’ first-team offense at left guard. (Carroll County Times)

Vikings

• Adrian Peterson is scheduled to appear in court this Friday. (Associated Press)