DETAILS EMERGE FROM WALKER INCIDENT

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BEARS QB UPDATE
Bears coach Lovie Smith labeled the competition between Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman a "tie" heading to training camp. Coordinator Ron Turner called the battle "highly competitive."

FLACCO ONLY OBSTACLE FOR SMITH
According to SI.com's Don Banks, only rookie Joe Flacco could stand in the way of Troy Smith being the Ravens' Week 1 starter.

FLYNN TO STICK
Lori Nickel, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers QB Matt Flynn is receiving praise from the coaches during the last two weeks of the team's offseason workouts. "I think Matt has really done a very good job here the last two weeks, and he's starting to play with some rhythm. He's made some nice throws, another big-time throw today that he made. Matt's really made a step. With that, we have a ton of work left," head coach Mike McCarthy said.

DETAILS EMERGE FROM WALKER INCIDENT
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that, according to police, robbers put Javon Walker in a car and beat him up. The Vegas newspaper also addresses the issue of champagne showers. "It's just lighting the fuse," one club operator told the Review-Journal. "Things can flare up quick." Said a representative from another club: "We consider it the same as throwing your drink on someone. When it happens at our club, they are escorted out immediately." Raiders coach Lane Kiffin expects Javon Walker to be "fine" and says Walker's status for "training camp won't even be an issue."

TERRY GLENN UPDATE
Updating a previous report, Ed Werder, of ESPN.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Terry Glenn said during a telephone conversation with ESPN Tuesday, June 17, that he wants to remain a Cowboy. "I want Jerry to understand that I know he has the ultimate power in everything that goes on with the Cowboys, and I'm not trying to challenge him in any way, shape or form," Glenn said. "He can -- and will -- determine the outcome of this because it's ultimately his decision. But what I want is to remain a Cowboy. I've been here for five years and I've made Dallas my home, and I would love nothing more than to be a Dallas Cowboy."

JUREVICIUS ASKS FOR DEMOTION
Despite coming off a 50-catch season, Jurevicius asked GM Phil Savage for a demotion. "I don't want it to sound like that was a negative thing," Jurevicius told the Akron Beacon Journal. "I've shown throughout my career that I'm comfortable being a No. 3 or a No. 2 or being able to back up a 1 or a 2. I did it for the simple fact that I think it helps this football team. Donte Stallworth is a guy who's going to help this football team win. I'll be able to go and do what I'm comfortable doing."

BENNETT STRUGGLES WITH TRANSITION
Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett said he is having a hard time making the mental adjustment from college ball to the pro level. "College football is a whole lot easier," Bennett said. "Less thinking, less knowledge of the game - you just really just go out there and play every weekend. Now, you've got to go out there and read everything. Man, this is like college times 20."

LITTLE FINDS NEW LIFE
Rams LE Leonard Little has reportedly made a "strong recovery" from toe surgery and looked like his old self at OTAs.

WALKER RELEASES STATEMENT

Raiders' Javon Walker releases statement on robbery.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker says he is quickly recovering from a concussion and facial injuries after a Las Vegas robbery.

Walker was released from a hospital, but did not say where his recovery was continuing.

His agent released a statement Wednesday in which the 29-year-old Walker said he's in a private environment and that he wants to thank those who have offered prayers and support.

Walker was found unconscious early Monday on a street near the Las Vegas Strip after a night of partying during which he was photographed spraying a nightclub crowd with champagne.

Las Vegas police say he was robbed of a large amount of cash and some jewelry.

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UPDATE ON JAVON WALKER

Police: Cash taken from Javon Walker in robbery.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker could be released from the hospital Tuesday, a day after he was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street after a night of partying, police said.

A large amount of cash and some jewelry were taken from Walker, who suffered "significant injuries," police said.

Police Lt. Clinton Nichols said detectives are retracing Walker's activities in the hours before he was found injured Monday morning on a street off the Las Vegas Strip.

"That's one of the first things we do, backtrack what he did and where he stayed," Nichols said, adding that the investigation was still in the early stages. "We knew there was a large amount of cash taken, and some jewelry."

Nichols said he believed Walker would be released after a 24-hour stay at the hospital. A hospital spokesman said he had no immediate information about Walker's condition.

A Raiders spokesman said the team was in the process of gathering information and had no further comment.

On Monday, police Officer Bill Cassell said in a statement that Walker was taken to a hospital with "significant injuries" and was in fair condition at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.

Walker, 29, signed a six-year, $55 million deal with the Raiders after being released by the Denver Broncos in February.

Walker injured his right knee for the second time in his career last season and was limited to eight games and 26 catches in 2007.

Walker was a first-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2001 and had a breakout season in 2004 with 89 catches for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He tore a ligament in his right knee the next season and played only one game.

He was traded to Denver in 2006 and bounced back with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.

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WALKER FOUND UNCONSCIOUS

WALKER FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
KVVU Las Vegas, a Fox5 News channel, is reporting that Oakland Raiders WR Javon Walker was apparently a victim of a robbery and was found unconscious at about 7:19 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Koval Lane and Winnick Avenue, officers said. Walker, who police say sustained an orbital fracture, was taken to Sunrise Medical Center's Trauma unit and is listed in fair condition, according to hospital officials. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Walker was seen Saturday night at Tryst at the Wynn spraying the crowd with some of the 15 bottles of Dom Perignon Rose champagne he ordered. The RJ also said Walker was at Body English at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino until 6:30 a.m. Monday and that his first round of champagne cost him $15,000.

BRANDON MARSHALL UPDATE
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall is ahead of schedule on his conditioning workouts. He even caught a few soft tosses with both hands this week, a sign of progress. Physically and mentally, Marshall said he is set to return from a severe right arm injury in which he lacerated an artery, vein, nerve, two tendons and three muscles. His three-month recovery time will be up June 22nd, when he can start catching live passes and working out to get ready for training camp, which starts July 25th.

TEXANS INK COLVIN
Free-agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans. Colvin, who played for the New England Patriots for five seasons in which he won two Super Bowls, visited the Texans earlier this month and passed a physical. He was hampered last season with a foot injury, playing 11 games with four sacks, before his release.

LIONS MOVE CAMPBELL TO LINEBACKER
There are a couple of reasons why the Detroit Lions switched Caleb Campbell, a seventh-round pick out of Army, from safety to outside linebacker. The first is that Campbell has the size (6-2 and 230 pounds) to be an effective linebacker and the second is that the Lions currently have a logjam at safety and Campbell has a better shot of making the 53-man roster at linebacker. Campbell is probably a better fit at linebacker at this level because he has experience moving up to support the run.

ROLLE MAKES SMOOTH TRANSITION
Dennis Dillon, of SportingNews.com, reports Arizona Cardinals CB Antrel Rolle appears to be making a smooth transition from cornerback to free safety during the team's offseason workouts. Rolle has been practicing with the first-team defense and coaches have praised his work ethic.

LEFTWICH NOT A FIT
Bucky Brooks, of SI.com, reports free-agent QB Byron Leftwich's (Falcons) questionable mechanics and injury history have overshadowed any contributions he has made as a quarterback and could explain why he has not been signed by a National Football League team, according to a league scout. "It's a quick game and his mechanics are all screwed up," said an AFC scout. "His long windup limits his ability to function in a quick, rhythm offense and his lack of mobility make him a sitting duck in the pocket. It would be hard for him to fit into most offenses."

LEAGUE FORMS GM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The NFL announced on Monday the formation of a new General Managers Advisory Committee. The stated goals of the committee will be to protect and support the integrity of the game, expand the use of technology, focus on player development and scouting opportunities, and develop innovative ideas to improve the Pro Bowl, Scouting Combine, NFL Draft, and preseason. The committee will be Co-Chaired by NFL Executive V.P. of Football Operations Ray Anderson and former Giants G.M. Ernie Accorsi.