The NFL suspended Chicago Bears fullback Obafemi Ayanbadejo for the first four regular-season games without pay for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. via Northwest Florida Daily News

"It's good to get him back into the mix"

It's not that running back Cedric Benson enjoys getting hit, but in a way he's looking forward to some contact Saturday night in the preseason opener against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. via Daily Herald