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	The Titans hope the Madden cover jinx is nothing but a myth. Bill Frakes/SI

Vince Young's agent said the Titans quarterback has been told he'll appear on the cover of Madden '08, the popular football video game that features one NFL star on its package each year. Whether it's a coincidence or a curse, however, recent players have been injured the year they appeared on the cover.
-- The Tennessean

The Ravens will begin talks with outside linebacker Terrell Suggs before next week's draft on a contract extension, general manager Ozzie Newsome told The Sun yesterday. The decision to pursue a contract extension with Suggs is a result of letting Adalius Thomas go elsewhere as a free agent.
-- Baltimore Sun

The agent for Chargers running back Michael Turner said he isn't sure his client is going to be traded. Agent Bus Cook said he's waiting to hear back from the Titans and Chargers, who have been in trade discussions since Turner visited Tennessee a few weeks ago. He also visited the Bills.
-- The Tennessean

Efforts by the Chiefs to trade quarterback Trent Green picked up over the weekend when president/general manager Carl Peterson spoke with Miami general manager Randy Mueller. Green wants to be sent to Miami, where he is close with head coach Cam Cameron and quarterbacks coach Terry Shea. Green has agreed to terms of a contract with the Dolphins. The remaining obstacle is the terms of the trade.
-- Kansas City Star

Denver is expected to look at defensive tackles in the draft and could later explore veterans through free agency. Among the veterans who could interest Denver are Carolina's Kris Jenkins and Atlanta's Grady Jackson.
-- Denver Post

The Broncos' only free agent might not be free much longer. Defensive tackle Michael Myers was in Cincinnati on Monday night visiting with the Bengals.
-- Denver Post

It must be the air. That's the knock on every kicker who's ever come out of the state of Colorado. One thing is certain, Colorado's Mason Crosby is the only kicker or punter expected to hear his name called on the first day of the draft. Crosby almost declared for the draft last season and he's been working at his craft with Ravens kicker Matt Stover, who's from the same hometown.
-- New York Post

The agent for receiver Cortez Hankton summed up his client's choice to leave the Jaguars with one word: opportunity. That's what Hankton expects to get with the Vikings after signing a one-year deal with the club Monday. The deal could be worth as much as $1 million.
-- Florida Times-Union

Reacting to a rising level of negative blogs by former players, the NFL Players Association has decided to crack down on leaders and chapters of disgruntled retired players. Director Gene Upshaw could move to close down a retired players chapter whose leaders have engaged in detrimental conduct.
-- Baltimore Sun

The possibility of an expanded role with the defense convinced Rocky Boiman to return to the Colts. The veteran backup linebacker, who became an unrestricted free agent in March, agreed to a one-year contract that includes a $595,000 base salary and a $40,000 signing bonus.
-- Indianapolis Star

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