The Giants are reportedly talking to former Eagles' defensive end Jerome McDougle and may have already signed him, according to Star-Ledger. Philadelphia cut McDougle on Saturday, and New York is looking to add depth to the defensive line.

Free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper would consider a backup role with the Packers this season, according to NFL.com. "I have not heard from the Packers since before the draft," Culpepper said Thursday night. "My ears are definitely opened to listen if they need a proven backup for Aaron." Green Bay has a pair of rookies (Matt Flynn and Brian Brohm) backing up Aaron Rodgers. Not surprisingly, Brohm believes the Packers are all set. "I don't think we need to bring in a veteran backup because I think all three of us are ready to go," he said.

Cornerback Ty Law is reportedly on the Browns' radar as the team appears interested in fortifying their secondary, according to Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We're serious about everybody we consider, and Ty is a consideration," Crennel said. "If the situation is right, we'll be interested in making it happen. There are a lot of things that go into it. Sometimes finances get involved."

The Giants have reached out to Michael Strahan's agent about the possibility of him coming out of retirement. "They want to see if there is any interest there," agent Tony Agnone told The Associated Press. "I have to talk to Michael." Strahan turned down a $6 million contract offer in the offseason. Defensive end Osi Umenyiora suffered a season-ending knee injury on Saturday.

The Raiders have lost Drew Carter for the entire 2008 season and could look to veteran Joe Horn. They also can wait to see which receivers hit the waiver wire when teams turn in 53-man rosters Saturday. "There's not a lot of history as far as guys playing in the league besides Javon and Ronald," Lane Kiffin said about his receivers during a conference call Sunday. "None of those guys (has) really played before ... so it would be tough to only go with two guys who have played before."

The Cincinnati Bengals are close to reaching an agreement with free-agent receiver Chris Henry, a source told ESPN.com Monday night. Henry is en route from Charlotte, N.C., to Cincinnati to sign a contract with the team as early as Tuesday, the source said. The Bengals refused comment on Henry when contacted by ESPN.com on Monday night. "We don't comment on speculated player moves," Cincinnati team spokesman Jack Brennan said. "We only comment when something is done."

About 10 days ago, after playing phone tag with each other, Junior Seau finally spoke with Patriots' Coach Bill Belichick. The two men shared their feelings about where they are. Seau left Belichick with the message, 'call if you are interested.' Seau wants to play and wants to play for the Patriots, but at the moment they are not interested. They would like to see some of their young linebackers such as Jerod Mayo, Shawn Crable, Eric Alexander, and Bo Ruud in action.

Despite rumblings over the weekend that there might be some movement on the Steven Jackson front, sources familiar with the negotiations say there was no dialogue between the Rams and Jackson's agent save for a brief phone call Friday between the parties. As of Sunday, the Pro Bowl running back had missed 24 days of training camp and the preseason, 24 practices and two preseason games. At $15,116 per day, his fine total stands at $362,784 ? or just under the minimum base salary for a second-year NFL player. For the first time, Rams coach Scott Linehan conceded Sunday that time is of the essence in getting Jackson ready for the season opener Sept. 7 in Philadelphia. "It is getting critical to where time now becomes more of an issue for just the physical part of getting ready for the opener," Linehan said. "Every day we miss now ? does start to factor in as to what the workload will be from the start. "I know he's working hard. And I know he's training. And he'll be in very good shape when he does get in."

The New England Patriots have met with Pro Bowl safety John Lynch but have not signed him yet, according to The Associated Press. "If and when that happens, then we will address it,"Ccoach Bill Belichick said Thursday, "but until then I really don't have any other comment on it." Lynch and the Broncos parted ways in July after he told Coach Mike Shanahan he wasn't happy with his reduced playing time. "I still have a great passion for the game of football," Lynch said in July. "I still very much love it in my heart. I still feel like I can compete at a Pro Bowl level, but the situation is going to have to be right. I'm not going to just play for any team or any situation."

The Rams have been without running back Steven Jackson, who has failed to report to camp in a contract dispute that has cost him $302,320 in fines so far.