Updating an ongoing story, authorities searched a pond near New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez’s home Monday, June 24, to see if they could find any evidence in the investigation of Odin Lloyd’s murder.
Patriots | Authorities check pond near Aaron Hernandez’s home

New York Giants DE Justin Tuck said he hopes contract extension talks with WR Victor Cruz move faster now that Cruz has signed his tender offer. ‘I hope it does, Obviously everyone wants to see Victor back, he’s a huge part of our success and he will be moving forward. I think he did the smart thing,’ Tuck said.
Giants | Teammate hopes Victor Cruz talks move faster

The Detroit Lions have released WR Brian Robiskie.
Lions | Brian Robiskie cut

The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent SS Chris Hope (Falcons). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Lions | Chris Hope added

The Oakland Raiders have waived LB Mario Kurn.
Raiders | Mario Kurn cut

New York Giants FB Henry Hynoski (knee) could begin the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list because of his offseason knee surgery. Hynoski would miss the first six games of the season if he starts on the PUP list.
Giants | Henry Hynoski could start year on PUP list

The Cincinnati Bengals could consider signing DE Carlos Dunlap to a contract extension at some point this season.
Bengals | Carlos Dunlap could be extension candidate

The Cincinnati Bengals may not be willing to sign DT Geno Atkins to a contract extension at this point because he could ask for around $12 million per season in his next contract. The team could place the franchise tag on Atkins when he becomes a free agent because the tender likely would be less than his asking price.
Bengals | May not be in a hurry to give Geno Atkins extension