NFL News and Notes - January 29, 2010

Super Bowl XLIV News and Notes

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and safety Antoine Bethea may skip the Pro Bowl, despite being required by the NFL to attend.

The New Orleans Saints defense hopes to get after Colts quarterback Peyton Manning next Sunday.

Here's the Colts-Saints bye week injury report from Thursday.

NFL News and Notes

Playing in Florida would be "a dream come true" for New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who is slated to be an unrestricted free agent.

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix didn't hire head coach Chan Gailey because they're old friends.

New York Jets first-round quarterback Mark Sanchez is contemplating knee surgery.

Cincinnati Bengals second-round linebacker Rey Maualuga was arrested for DUI this morning in Covington, Kentucky.

A Cleveland Browns quarterback derby in 2010 won't necessarily involve Brady Quinn vs. Derek Anderson.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh thinks linebacker Jarrett Johnson belonged in the Pro Bowl.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers' top priority between now and March 5 is re-signing kicker Jeff Reed to a long-term contract.

The Jacksonville Jaguars added a pair of coaches.

Former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Brad Hopkins is training prospects for the NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos linebackers coach Don Martindale was promoted to defensive coordinator on Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley bounced a pair of demoted coaches off his staff entirely.

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson's off-field problems are eroding the trust the organization has in him.

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson is in a no-lose situation, writes Jerry McDonald of the Contra-Costa Times.

New York Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell isn't sure if he'll be on the sideline or up in the coach's booth.

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson would like a new contract.

Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur is one of Mike Shanahan's more intriguing hirings, writes Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo spoke to the media at the Pro Bowl on Thursday.

The Chicago Bears inability to find an offensive coordinator is embarrassing, but they could still land the right guy, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune.

Adding a running back is an off-season priority for the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson sat for a Q&A session with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel this week.

The Minnesota Vikings hope the late-season playing time helps their mid-to-late round picks improve over the off-season.

Legislators in Georgia want to keep the Atlanta Falcons in downtown Atlanta.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik believes in building through the draft.

With Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner expected to announce his retirement this afternoon, all eyes are on Matt Leinart.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson denies the allegations made by his former girlfriend.

Senior Bowl News and Notes

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow could end up with the New England Patriots, who are also looking at prospects who can rush the passer.

Tebow may gotten the most ink, but Idaho guard Mike Iupati has been the most impressive player at the Senior Bowl.

University of Miami linebacker Darryl Sharpton has impressed Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano this week.

Mississippi running back/wide receiver Dexter McCluster would solve a lot of problems for the Detroit Lions.

Choosing the play in the Senior Bowl won't hurt a draft prospects grade.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals offensive lineman Herman Johnson (25), Bengals defensive tackle Pat Sims (25), Chiefs long-snapper Thomas Gafford (27), Buccaneers wide receiver Mark Bradley (28), and Titans kicker Rod Bironas (32).