The Houston Texans have signed free-agent LB Joe Mays (Broncos). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Texans | Joe Mays signed

Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone said he likely will name the starting quarterback around 10 days before the start of the regular season. Marrone did not say whether QB Kevin Kolb or QB EJ Manuel will start the first preseason game.
Bills | Coach has timetable for naming starting QB

Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach Keith Butler said he is happy about the shape LB LaMarr Woodley was in when he reported to training camp. Butler was critical of Woodley’s conditioning last training camp. Woodley worked out in Arizona this offseason and is in visibly better shape than he has been in a few years.
Steelers | Happy with LaMarr Woodley’s conditioning

Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley (quadriceps) will not participate in practice Monday, July 29, because of quadriceps injury. He hopes to be able to practice Tuesday, July 30.
Cowboys | Cole Beasley to miss practice

Chicago Bears OT Jermon Bushrod (calf) suffered a strained right calf during practice Monday, July 29. Bushrod needed to put on a walking boot after the injury, but it is not believed to be serious.
Bears | Jermon Bushrod injured

Connecticut state police are searching a pond in free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez’s (Patriots) hometown of Bristol, but would not disclose what they are searching for at this point. WFSB-TV in Hartford reported the search is tied to the weapon sought in the murder of Odin Lloyd.
NFL | Police searching pond for case against Aaron Hernandez

Philadelphia Eagles LB Jason Phillips (leg) was carted off the field Monday, July 29, after it apparently suffering a right leg injury during practice.
Eagles | Jason Phillips carted off

St. Louis Rams C Barrett Jones (foot) passed his physical and is expected to participate in practice Monday, July 29. Jones began training camp on the Non-Football Injury list.
Rams | Barrett Jones expected to practice