ARIZONA: The Cardinals have re-signed tight end Chris Gedney, who missed 1999 while undergoing intestinal surgeries for ulcerative colitis. Gedney will become the second NFL player with the illness to return to action (San Diego K ROLF BENIRSCHKE, 1980), and the first to benefit from advanced surgery in the field. "Chris has made a remarkable recovery from a serious and debilitating condition," said Cardinals team physician Dr. Wayne Kuhl. "His return to the NFL will serve as an inspiration to others who are suffering from colitis."

ATLANTA: Running back JAMAL ANDERSON, who led the NFC in rushing in 1998 with 1,846 yards, is continuing his recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered in 1999. "My rehabilitation is going really well and is on schedule," said Anderson. "I started working out with the rest of the team in our offseason conditioning program on March 13 and I feel great. I can't wait for next season and I'm looking forward to helping my team get back to the playoffs."

CAROLINA: Owner JERRY RICHARDSON will be inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame on May 17. Richardson is being recognized for his football career both at Fayetteville (NC) High School and Wofford College in Spartanburg, and for his work in brining the Panthers to Charlotte.

CHICAGO: The Bears targeted defensive end, safety and cornerback as positions to be upgraded by either free agency or the draft and may have already filled the spots. The club has signed defensive end PHILLIP DANIELS from Seattle, safety SHAWN WOODEN from Miami, and cornerback THOMAS SMITH from Buffalo. "This gives us tremendous flexibility," said director of business operations JIM MILLER. "We felt that if we were able to solve our holes on defense, then we wouldn’t have to stretch for a safety, defensive end or corner in the draft."

DALLAS: With the hiring of JACK REILLY as the club’s new offensive coordinator, the Cowboys are returning to the offensive system implemented by NORV TURNER that won three Super Bowls in the 1990s. "Jack has been in the Don Coryell, Ernie ZAMPESE system (the same one Turner employed) for a long time," said new head coach DAVE CAMPO. "More important than anything to me is that Jack has the best respect that you can have from TROY AIKMAN."

DETROIT: The Lions awarded a franchise-record $225,628 to charity through 133 grants last season. "The Lions are fortunate to have the support of our fans, corporate friends and everyone in our organization in furthering our community efforts," said Lions executive vice president and chief operating officer Chuck Schmidt. "It is a team effort that makes our annual grant awards possible."

GREEN BAY: LOUIS GARDIPEE, a 90-year-old resident of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, has been named the second honoree in the Packer Fan Hall of Fame. Gardipee has been attending Packers games since the early 1950s, including the "Ice Bowl" – voted by fans on nfl.com as the Most Memorable NFL Game of the Century. Gardipee was cited for his generosity with his season tickets, making it possible for more than 2,000 individuals to see their first Packers game.

MINNESOTA: Head Coach DENNIS GREEN and his wife MARIE were honored on March 6 by the PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights) for their years of support.

NEW ORLEANS: The Saints are returning to Louisiana for training camp. Nicholls State, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, will host New Orleans’ camp this summer. "The Saints want to train in Louisiana, play in Louisiana, and win in Louisiana," said owner TOM BENSON. "Returning to Louisiana for training camp is an important part of the Saints’ and my commitment to our state and our region." The club trained in La Crosse, Wisconsin for the past 12 years.

NEW YORK GIANTS: Running back TIKI BARBER, tight end HOWARD CROSS and cornerback JASON SEHORN promoted peace and non-violence in family life by hosting "Mall-Walk and Talk," a family-oriented, public-awareness fundraising event on March 19 in White Plains, New York. The walk educates communities about domestic violence.

PHILADELPHIA: Quarterback DONOVAN MC NABB spent nearly a month this offseason at the home of Eagles wide receiver CHARLES JOHNSON in Tempe, Arizona preparing for the 2000 season. "I was impressed with Donovan’s work habits," said Johnson. "He kept up with me. I’m an early riser and he was right there. I have never been this excited about football this early." Said McNabb, "You need to get a feel for the guys around you. We worked extremely hard. We have a feel for where each other will be, how he'll make his cuts, when the ball will come out."

ST. LOUIS: Running back MARSHALL FAULK hosted 40 children at Rams Park on March 7 as a reward for positive behavior at school and at home. Festivities included watching the Super Bowl XXXIV highlight film, dinner, a tour of the facility, and pictures with Faulk.

SAN FRANCISCO: On March 25, Mississippi Valley State, the alma mater of 49ers wide receiver JERRY RICE, renamed its football facility "Rice-Totten Stadium" in honor of Rice and WILLIE TOTTEN, who was Rice’s quarterback at MVS. The duo combined to break 40 NCAA records from 1983-85.

TAMPA BAY: The Bucs conducted their fourth annual Strength and Conditioning Seminar with nearly 200 enthusiasts participating on March 10. Buccaneers strength and conditioning coach MARK ASANOVICH ran the program, which consisted of two sessions and featured player participation……Quarterback SHAUN KING has been named to the Florida 2012 Dream Team, a promotional organization created to bring the Olympics to central Florida in the year 2012.