Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier indicated RB Adrian Peterson (knee) might be limited during the early part of the regular season, as the star makes his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his knee in December. ‘He’s so valuable to our organization that we have to be smart. We’ll tread lightly as far as Week 1 and how much he’ll contribute on the field,’ Frazier said Tuesday, July 3. ‘Even when we get to training camp, he’s going to be chomping at the bit but we’ll have to be smart.’
Vikings | Adrian Peterson to be limited early on?

Green Bay Packers OT Andrew Datko (shoulder) has not seen game action since Sept. 24, 2011, when he was at Florida State, due to a troublesome shoulder. He appears to be healed, and he will wear a brace for the shoulder. Datko, who was a left tackle in college, said he alternated between the right and left sides during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. With the depth chart behind the starters wide open, the seventh-round pick has a chance to stick around.
Packers | Andrew Datko making his way back

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said Tuesday, July 3, that DL Willie Young was a player who has made vast improvements and can help the team toward its goal of reaching the playoffs in a second straight season. Teammates added that Young’s work ethic in the weight room has made him a better player and better conditioned.
Lions | Willie Young receiving plenty of praise

Miami Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco said Tuesday, July 3, that he plans to play in the NFL for several more seasons. ‘I’m going to play ’til I’m 40 years old, and this year I’m going to show the world I can,’ Ochocinco said.
Dolphins | Chad Ochocinco plans to play on

Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints DL Will Smith plans to file a temporary restraining order to try to stop his four-game suspension in federal court.
Saints | Will Smith tries to halt suspension in federal court

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers DL Anthony Hargrove is expected to file a temporary restraining order to attempt to stop his eight-game suspension in federal court.
Packers | Anthony Hargrove to take legal action

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns LB Scott Fujita plans to file a temporary restraining order to try and stop his three-game suspension in federal court.
Browns | Scott Fujita to file temporary restraining order

Minnesota Vikings DL Kevin Williams is entering a contract year. There were reports there was an option for the 2013-14 season, but it does not exist.
Vikings | Kevin Williams entering contract year

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has upheld the suspension of LB Jonathan Vilma without pay for the entire 2012 season due to his part in the bounty scandal. In addition, Saints DL Will Smith will serve his four-game suspension.
Saints | Bounty scandal suspensions upheld