The Rams haven't ruled out adding Michael Vick, according to the National Football Post. However, St. Louis might have some ownership issues to solve before they are actually able to ink Vick to a deal.

Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris confirmed on Thursday that the team is keeping an eye on Plaxico Burress. The team contacted Burress last week, but there hasn't been any serious discussion. Burress is due in court June 15 for a hearing on weapons charges, and Morris said Tampa Bay is monitoring the situation. "Plaxico has got to deal with his issue with the league," Morris said. "We'll see how that plays out. But he's a great player."

The Lions have claimed cornerback Tra Battle off waivers from the Cowboys, according to Scout.com. Battle was waived on Wednesday after appearing in five games for Dallas in 2008.

Plaxico Burress is reportedly telling his friends that he would love to play for the Dolphins if his legal issues get resolved. Burress faces more than three years in prison for carrying an unlicensed firearm, and will appear in court next month. The Jets and Buccaneers are rumored to be interested in the former Giants receiver.

The Bears haven't given up on landing free-agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa. Tinoisamoa visited the Patriots on Tuesday, and has also met with the Bills. The Eagles could be a suitor as well. He was released by the Rams earlier this month.

The Buccaneers have made contact with free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Steve Wyche of NFL.com described the conversation as "exploratory" and wrote that the call focused mainly on the personal issues Burress is dealing with. Agent Drew Rosenhaus claims that two teams are "seriously" interested in Burress, but declined to reveal those clubs this week. The Jets are believed to be the other team interested in the receiver.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made contact with free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress to gauge his offseason progress, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The conversation was explained as exploratory and that the call focused mainly on Burress' well-being. The Buccaneers declined to comment when reached by phone Thursday. Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said two teams have called to express interest in Burress, but in an interview with NFL.com this week at the Spring Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he declined to disclose the teams. The New York Jets are reportedly the other team that has inquired about the former Super Bowl MVP.

JaMarcus Russell is excited for Michael Vick's release from prison and his possible return to the NFL. "It was a good time for him as far as sitting down and his body healing," Russell said. "I know he's in tip-top shape. I'm pretty sure somebody is going to give him a chance. I look forward to seeing him out there real soon." Raiders coach Tom Cable declined to say if the Raiders are interested in acquiring Vick, saying, "I'm not going to go there." Cable was with Vick as a member of the Falcons' staff in 2006. "I hope he gets everything back in order, gets his life straight," Cable said. "Football needs to be secondary for him."

San Francisco general manager Scot McCloughan was asked about the team's interest in Michael Vick on Wednesday. "The thing about it, he?s got to be re-instated first," said McCloughan. "The guy has physical skills to play in the NFL, there?s no doubt about it. But it?s been two years since you?ve seen him on the football field. "We?ll have to see how it plays out. We put a value on every player. Same with the draft, same with free agency, same with contracts." He was then asked if the public reception would be a potential factor. "It plays into it," said McCloughan. "Especially with what we?re building here, we don?t want to pull away from that and make an exception. Because we?re not one player away from winning a world championship. We?re a group of guys believing in each other, staying healthy and going through a full season, and getting through the tough times? There?s never a player that I would just sit back and say there?s not a value for him to be on our team. But you?ve got to weigh the importance for the whole organization and how it affects the other 52.

Pisa Tinoisamoa, a free agent outside linebacker, is scheduled to arrive in Chicago Wednesday morning to visit Halas Hall, according to a source close to the player. The St. Louis Rams released the 27-year-old Tinoisamoa, their leading tackler last season, on May 8, as he was scheduled to count $4.25 million against the salary cap. He was drafted in the second round in 2003, when Bears coach Lovie Smith was the Rams' defensive coordinator.