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The Ravens are in contract negotiations with Deion Sanders and appear increasingly optimistic that he will return as their nickel back as soon as Monday, the start of two weeks of full-team minicamps.
-- Baltimore Sun

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook and agent Fletcher Smith talked for the first time Tuesday night and yesterday morning, and two things happened very quickly: Westbrook hired Smith, and Smith advised Westbrook to sign the team's 1-year, $1.43 million restricted free-agent tender and report to the passing camp that started yesterday. It still isn't clear that the Eagles and their top running back will be able to agree on a long-term contract before Westbrook becomes an unrestricted free agent next spring, but what was clear to Westbrook was that when dealing with this team's front office, antagonizing just isn't productive, especially if staying here is important to you.
-- Philadelphia Daily News

Owensgate moved into its third month yesterday, with no end to the impasse in sight. Terrell Owens still wants a new contract. The Eagles still refuse to give him one. So here we sit, not knowing what is next. Drew Rosenhaus, Owens' agent, continues his policy of not commenting on the matter. And the Eagles' brass wasn't giving up anything, either.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer

Starting defensive tackle Cletidus Hunt was not at the opening day of the Packers' seven-day minicamp, leaving coaches and teammates to ponder his reasons and his whereabouts as the defense struggled through practice.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Packers director of pro personnel Reggie McKenzie said the team had interest in cornerback R.W. McQuarters and linebacker-defensive end Peter Boulware.
-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Browns entered the mix of teams interested in signing free-agent offensive lineman L.J. Shelton. With veteran left tackle Ross Verba threatening to sit out the season, Shelton potentially could step into a starting position.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

Considering defensive end Michael Strahan's age, his injury last season, and his high salary, there is already some speculation that the Giants might cut him after this season.
-- New York Daily News

Offensive tackle Kyle Turley appears to be on the verge of becoming an ex-Ram -- perhaps as early as today. June 2 is the first day that NFL teams can release players and spread the effect on the salary cap over two years rather than one.
-- St. Louis Post Dispatch

The Redskins have been mulling over what to do with linebacker Mike Barrow, return specialist Chad Morton and wide receiver Rod Gardner, and the three are currently responsible for more than $4 million in cap space.
-- Washington Post

The lack of activity in the Bengals' front office means wide receiver Peter Warrick is expected to get the chance to play if he recovers from knee and shin injuries suffered in 2004.
-- Cincinnati Enquirer