Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said he believes LB Sean Weatherspoon has plenty of room for improvement heading into the 2012 season. ‘He’s a good player now, but he could be a lot better than he is,’ Nolan said. ‘And he will be. No question, because he loves football and he’s exciting to watch and he’s a playmaker, for all those reasons. But he’s done well, but he can still do a lot better. I’m not just saying that because that’s the blanket statement for people, but as I’m watching him, he’s got a lot of upside, so as much good as you’ve seen, he’s got a lot of good in there going forward.’
Falcons | High expectations for Sean Weatherspoon

The Denver Broncos have inquired about Carson-Newman LB Larry Lumpkin ahead of the NFL’s supplemental draft Thursday, July 12.
Broncos | Showing interest in Larry Lumpkin

The Dallas Cowboys have inquired about Carson-Newman LB Larry Lumpkin ahead of the NFL’s supplemental draft Thursday, July 12.
Cowboys | Showing interest in Larry Lumpkin

Green Bay Packers WR Randall Cobb will remain the team’s kick returner in 2012, even if he has an increased role on offense.
Packers | Randall Cobb to remain kick returner

Minnesota Vikings QB Christian Ponder said RB Adrian Peterson’s arrest at a nightclub will not be a distraction to the team. ‘Obviously he’s probably a little embarrassed by this, but he’s a guy we count on,’ Ponder said. ‘We all have made mistakes. He’ll learn from it. We’ll be all right.’
Vikings | Adrian Peterson arrest not a distraction

At the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, held at Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium, fans booed Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel during player introductions. Fans then provided polite applause prior to Cassel’s at-bats.
Chiefs | Matt Cassel gets booed at celebrity softball game

There is a considerable gap in guaranteed money in talks between the New England Patriots and WR Wes Welker. The gap in guaranteed money between the two sides is roughly $6 million, which likely places the team’s number at around $15 million.
Patriots | Gap in contract talks with Wes Welker