Cowboys Hurt Going into Camp; Johnson Blames Patriots for Subpar Season

Profootballtalk.com reports that Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins is among the five players placed on the Physically Unable to Perform, or PUP, list. G Mackenzy Bernadeau and linemen Kevin Kowalski were also on the list, which is are injuries the Cowboys can't afford if they want to keep Tony Romo healthy. Rookies S Matt Johnson and WR Danny Coale's were also both on the list.

Profootballtalk.com also reported that Eagles WR DeSean Jackson is being slated as a part-time Punt Returner. This comes as no surprise as Jackson has always been one of the top returners in his career, everyone remembers "The Miracle in the Meadowlands Part 2."

Dolphins WR Chad Johnson, who recently changed his name back from Chad Ochocinco, partially blames New England for his poor performance last year, reports ESPN.com AFC East blogger James Walker.  "My personality was controlled last year. You didn't hear me at all last year. Zero. Zilch. When my mouth is running, it forces me to perform. It's never been vindictive. I never got anybody in trouble. ... When I can be me, I am loose. Everything just flows for me, whether it's the style of play, the way I learn." Johnson said to the Miami Herald. He predicts a "monster" season for himself this season with the Dolphins.

ESPN.com AFC North Blogger Jamison Hensley reports that Ravens veteran S Ed Reed reported to Ravens Training Camp today after missing last month's mandatory minicamp. As Reed goes into his final year of his contract, Head Coach John Harbaugh expects Reed to be there. ""Ed Reed plans on being here," Harbaugh said. "I talked with Ed. I had a great conversation, and I'm looking forward to seeing him."

ESPN.com AFC West Blogger Bill Williamson reports that Chiefs GM Scott Pioli told the Kansas City Star that the three injured Chief stars S Eric Berry, RB Jamaal Charles, and TE Tony Moeaki are all expected to practice Friday. If these three players can stay healthy all year, the Chiefs are going to be a much better team, lets not forget they were 7-9 without them last year.

The Yahoo! Sports reports that Bengals' rookie CB Dre Kirkpatrick suffered a broken leg and will miss up to six weeks including training camp.

NFL.com writer Dan Hanzus makes an interesting for Bears WR Earl Bennet as the Bears No. 2 WR.