NFL ROUNDUP

Browns: Offensive lineman Ryan Tucker said playing in an exhibition game is a reachable goal after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hip. Tucker, a former tackle who started the final eight games last season at right guard, suffered a “freak” injury during non-contact drills in May. He was asked if he would be ready for the Sept. 7 opener against Dallas. “I’m going to say yes,” said Tucker, making his first comments since having a plate inserted into his hip.

Same Shockey: When it comes to the flamboyant, outspoken Jeremy Shockey, don’t mistake a fresh start for a new outlook on life. When asked if he’d ever been to Bourbon Street, or had been warned to stay away from it now that he’s playing for New Orleans, the Saints’ new tight end grinned. “I did play in the Sugar Bowl when I was in college and it wasn’t very good for the Gators, on the field and off — and that was on Bourbon Street,” Shockey recalled. He didn’t go into detail about his purported French Quarter forays, but his play in the Sugar Bowl is well documented. His touchdown catch helped the Miami Hurricanes cap their 2000-01 season with a 37-20 triumph over Florida.

Cardinals: Wide receiver Anquan Boldin lashed out at the organization for failing to follow through on what he said was a promise for a new contract. He said he had told his agent Drew Rosenhaus to end negotiations and that he would not re-sign with the team.

Redskins: Rookie receiver Devin Thomas probably will miss the team’s first exhibition game after pulling his right hamstring in practice Thursday. Washington’s top pick in this year’s draft is expected to miss about two weeks of training camp. That would keep him out of the Aug. 3 Hall of Fame game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Bills: The team has had very little contact with Jason Peters in the past few months regarding his contract dispute, and aren’t sure if the Pro Bowl left tackle will report for the start of training camp today.

Yardsticks: Third-round draft pick Chris Ellis and sixth-rounder Xavier Omon signed with the Bills … The Bengals released cornerback Blue Adams. … Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha officially signed his $9.765 million franchise player tender offer and joined the Raiders in time for their first training camp practice, while running back LaMont Jordan has been told to stay away from the team. … Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said longtime receiver Rod Smith is retiring. … Bears first-round draft pick Chris Williams left practice Thursday because of lower back stiffness. … The Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension. … Former Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scott received a two-year stayed sentence for putting a plastic bag over his 2-year-old son’s head. … David Tyree was placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Giants because of lingering problems recovering from surgery on his right knee.

Associated Press