A day late and quite short of breath, rookie defensive tackle Terrence Cody passed his conditioning test Wednesday and formally launched his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel is now considering playing one more year after spending the offseason contemplating retirement.

The Carolina Panthers have come to terms with quarterback Jimmy Clausen on a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees, ensuring the team will not have rookie holdouts at the start of training camp.

So what if the Falcons are coming off back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history? They want more. Find out why Atlanta is under self-imposed pressure to contend.

Baltimore Ravens rookie defensive tackle Terrence Cody failed his conditioning test Tuesday and wasn't permitted to participate in the team's first training-camp practice in Westminster, Md.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the team's top draft pick in 2009, has recovered from a major knee injury and will begin workouts with the rest of the team when training camp opens July 29.

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Free-agent guard Chester Pitts, a long-time starter for the Houston Texans, will continue to visit teams this week, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Tuesday.

Find out why Ravens first-round pick Sergio Kindle will miss all of training camp.

An NFL spokesman says there has been no change in Michael Vick's playing status, so the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is expected to report to training camp on Monday.