Free-agent running back Edgerrin James, who got his wish via a release from the Arizona Cardinals but since hasn’t drawn much interest, remains confident that he’ll contribute somewhere in 2009. He also says that his lack of high-end production with the Cardinals wasn’t his fault. “Of course I’ve still got it”, James recently told Dan Steinberg of SportingNews.com’s The Sporting Blog.
Jets running back Leon Washington ended his three-week absence from the team’s organized team activity sessions and showed up this morning. Washington, who is due to earn $535,000 this season, is upset with his contract and began skipping workouts to voice his displeasure.
Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad returned to practice. Muhammad had been excused from the voluntary workouts last week by coach John Fox. Muhammad quickly resumed his role as the team’s first-team receiver alongside Steve Smith, bumping Dwayne Jarrett back to the No. 3 spot.
Patriots QB Tom Brady is recovering from his knee surgery much better than expected. Dr. Neal ElAttrache told The Times that Brady “even exceeded what I thought he was going to be able to do, and I was expecting big things from him.” With Brady’s permission, ElAttrache spoke about the knee reconstruction, treatment of a subsequent infection and the patient’s unwavering focus to recuperate in time to play this season. “With regard to his recovery of strength, I’ve never seen anything quite like it,” said ElAttrache.
Chiefs RB Larry Johnson attended and participated in Monday’s session. He missed practice two weeks ago for undisclosed reasons.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler apparently isn’t making himself very popular with the local fan base. He hasn’t been signing autographs at Wrigley Field.
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