Kellen Winslow wouldn’t be practicing anyway, but his absence from Browns’ organized team activities this week is notable, as reported by the Associated Press.

Unlike mini-camps, the OTAs are not mandatory. However, players usually report so they can take part in conditioning drills, team meetings, or rehab injuries.

Winslow has made it clear he wants the Browns to redo his contract. [READ]

Terrell Suggs and the Ravens have reached a compromise regarding the placing of the franchise tag on the defender by creating a "new" position, according to The Baltimore Sun.

The two sides agreed upon a one-year deal worth close to $8.5 million, paying him as a hybrid defense end-linebacker.

The NFL and the players association are believed to be finalizing the details to sign off on the deal.

"His job is to rush the quarterback as a defensive end, and I thought it was unfair that he had to live under the linebacker franchise tag," said Gary Wichard, Suggs' agent. "So, Ozzie [Newsome, Ravens general manager] and I said, 'Let us resolve this as opposed to the attorneys.' I tip my hat off to Ozzie for creating a new franchise tag."

When the Ravens placed the franchise tag on him in February, they intended to pay him as a linebacker, but Suggs argued that he should be considered a defense end, a position that averages a higher salary. [READ]

Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia is unhappy with his contract situation and threatening to boycott the team’s voluntary workouts, according to a Yahoo.com report.

With one year remaining on a contract that will pay him $2M in 2008, Garcia has asked for an extension. [READ]

The Browns cut DB Kenny Wright, who was arrested last month on marijuana possession charges after trying to outrun police, as reported by the Associated Press.

The team released a statement Wednesday on Wright’s release shortly after concluding their second day of organized team activities. [READ]

Miami prosecutors claim that a fifth person has been charged in the murder of Redskins safety Sean Taylor, according to The Associated Press.

16-year-old Timothy Brown has been charged with first-degree murder, and armed burglary of an occupied dwelling.

Taylor was killed during a botched robbery in November of 2007. [READ]

Titans running back LenDale White played the entire 2007 season with a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to a report in The Nashville City Paper.

White had arthroscopic surgery in January to repair the tear, having suffered the injury during the preseason last August.

"This happened last year in preseason. I tore my meniscus," White said. "I played on it all season. Contrary to what people believe, I am a soldier. I played on it all year and I didn’t complain, not once. I waited until the season was over to get it fixed and now I’m feeling good."

He rushed for 1,110 yards in sixteen games for the Titans in the regular season, suiting up for the team's playoff loss to the Chargers as well. [READ]

Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn wants to be traded, according to a report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"I want to win a Super Bowl and I want to win a Super Bowl here in Atlanta, but I don’t think I can help this team win a Super Bowl sitting on the bench, waiting for third down," Horn said.

"They’re going with the younger guys and I don’t have a problem with that if that’s the course they’ve chosen. I want to have an opportunity to play with a team that needs a veteran to play and contribute and who helps the young guys," the former Saint added. [READ]

The Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs appear interested in the services of recently-released wide receiver Koren Robinson, according to The NFL Network.

The Packers tried to trade Robinson before they released him over the weekend, and both the Raiders and Chiefs showed interest in the pass-catcher. [READ]

Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested early Saturday morning under the suspicion of drunken driving, according to The Associated Press.

"I want to apologize to my family, teammates, the Seahawks ownership and organization, and the fans for making a poor decision and putting myself in a bad situation," Tatupu said in a statement released by the team Tuesday.

His blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit in Washington, even though the tests were administered nearly 90 minutes after police arrested him.

"I take seriously my role as a leader on this team, and in the community, and because of that I'm disappointed and embarrassed by the level of poor judgment I used last weekend," the Pro Bowler added. [READ]

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher could skip the team's mandatory workouts because of his unhappiness with his contract, according to a report on ESPN.com.

Chicago's involuntary workouts begin on May 30.

The Bears haven't budged on his contract demands, despite his absence from the team's voluntary minicamp.

"I would bet I wouldn't be there," Urlacher said, according to Yahoo.com. "My agents and the team had some good dialogue early on, but nothing's happened lately. It's been almost two months since there's been any action on their end, and it's a waiting game right now."

He has four years left on his nine-year, $56.5 million contract, but feels it's outdated. [READ]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met with Matt Walsh for three hours on Tuesday and said no new information had come to light as a result and indicated that the Spygate scandal had run its course.

In an early-afternoon news conference, Goodell stopped short of saying Spygate was a closed matter, but appeared to indicate that the issue had hit a dead end.

"I don't know where else I would turn," Goodell told reporters, adding he did not know of anyone else who had additional information, "but I reserve the right to review new information if it comes up."

"The fundamental information that Matt provided was consistent with what we disciplined the Patriots for last fall," Goodell said. [READ]

The New England Patriots are looking to add veteran depth at running back as they met with former Lions runner Kevin Jones last week, according to The NFL Network.

Jones is still a couple months away from recovering from a torn ACL, but seemed far enough along for the Pats to evaluate what he could bring to the team.

New England currently has Kevin Faulk, Laurence Maroney, Kyle Eckel, Heath Evans and Sammy Morris on the roster. [READ]

Hall of Famers' Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers will announce a plan for doctors to donate medical care to retired NFL players on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.

Both players have been vocal in the plight of retired players whose careers left them with significant injuries and who cannot afford to pay for their medical care.

They will detail the plan on Tuesday, and the first four retirees that will be evaluated will be introduced, as well.

The union and the league have defended the disability system for retired players. [READ]

Marvin Harrison has assured the Colts that he was not involved in the shooting that took place in his hometown of Philadelphia last month, according to The Indianapolis Star.

"We look at everything seriously if we have an incident with any of our players. At the same time we want to make sure that we know what the facts are," owner Jim Irsay said Monday.

Harrison reportedly had a conversation with Coach Tony Dungy and team President Bill Polian, insisting that he had no part in the incident.

"It's an ongoing investigation, and we are following leads wherever they take us," Lt. Richie Brown, a Philadelphia detective, said. "Mr. Harrison is cooperating fully with the police department." [READ]

Disgruntled tight end Chris Baker was a no-show at the Jets' first voluntary practice at Hofstra University on Monday, according to The New York Daily News.

Baker is boycotting the first offseason program because he's unhappy with his contract situation. He claims the Jets failed to fulfill a promise to renegotiate his contract this winter.

Coming off his best season, he is entering the third year of a four-year, $6.6 million contract.

Baker has requested a trade after his frustration increased when the team drafted a tight end Dustin Keller in the first round of last month's NFL Draft. [READ]