Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning said he has studied the New England Patriots’ offense to discover what worked well for WR Wes Welker. ‘There’s certain pass patterns and certain things that he’s done so well for so long, you’d be crazy not to copy some of those and bring those to your offense,’ Manning said.
Broncos | Studying New England’s offense

A third man is being sought by police in the homicide case involving free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots). Ernest Wallace, 41, is wanted as an accessory after the fact to murder.
NFL | Third man wanted in Aaron Hernandez case

The Detroit Lions are expected to keep the battle for outside linebacker between LB’s Ashlee Palmer, Travis Lewis and Tahir Whitehead going into training camp. All three have taken turns at the position during workouts.
Lions | Outside linebacker battle to continue into camp

Despite not taking part yet in a full-contact practice, San Francisco 49ers DL Lawrence Okoye is already calling American football more difficult than his previous sports. ‘It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, I’m under no illusions,’ the former British discus thrower and rugby player told England’s Short List magazine.
49ers | Lawrence Okoye: American football is hard

Pittsburgh Steelers LB Jarvis Jones said the Cleveland Browns told him they were interested in drafting him but they took LB Barkevious Mingo. The team may not have taken Jones because of his spinal stenosis.
Browns | Had interest in Jarvis Jones

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would hold a hearing if a team wanted to sign free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) before his court case was resolved. Goodell could overrule the contract agreement and also could suspend Hernandez.
NFL | Commissioner would hold hearing before Aaron Hernandez signed