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The lockout was easier than all this.

CINCINNATI - Ben Utecht is writing songs for his next album at his home in Minnesota, another step in his highly unusual transition from professional athlete to musical artist.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might've been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - They don't celebrate NFL backups in southern New Jersey. Trust Isaac Redman on this.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.

CAMDEN, N.J. - Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say a former New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles player has admitted he intentionally failed to file federal income tax returns for several years.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfilment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.

TORONTO - The CBC is planning some counter-programming for female non-hockey fans who might be forced to tune into the Stanley Cup final next week.

IRVING, Texas - Cornerback Mike Jenkins has been the notable absence for the Dallas Cowboys throughout off-season workouts and into this first week of organized team activities.

CAMDEN, N.J. - Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say a former NFL player admitted that he intentionally failed to file federal income tax returns for several years.

MILWAUKEE - There has been plenty of talk about whether Charles Woodson is going to move to safety for the Green Bay Packers.

TORONTO - Toronto Argonauts offensive tackle Rob Murphy is retiring from pro football.