Two big-time members of the Ravens failed to show for the team's mandatory minicamp today -- offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden and outside linebacker Terrell Suggs . Ogden's absence was expected, but Suggs wasn't on the field because of a contract dispute. Ogden is considering retirement and will be missed by the Ravens should he choose to retire, but Suggs is still in his prime as one of the top pass rushers in the game. The Ravens used the franchise tag on Suggs on Feb. 19, keeping him off the free-agent market with a one-year tender worth $8.065 million (the average of the five highest-paid linebackers in the NFL). But Suggs wants the one-year tag of $8.879 million for defensive ends -- $814,000 more than what linebackers receive. You should still consider Suggs as one of the elite IDP players this season.

The Green Bay Packers are parting ways with veteran receiver Koren Robinson . His agent, Alvin Keels, confirmed that in an e-mail to the Press-Gazette this afternoon. “Yes, we have been notified that they are heading in that direction,” Keels said. “The reason is pretty much a numbers game. The Packers have gone younger at the receiver position and instead of dragging things out through camp, they decided to let Koren go now in order to give him the best opportunity to land somewhere else.” The Packers drafted rookie WR Jordy Nelson early in the 2nd round and that pretty much left Robinson out of the mix. They also drafted WR Brett Swain in the 7th. In a backup role last season, Robinson caught 21 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown and returned 25 kickoffs for a 23.8-yard average. He is only 27 years old, so don't be surprised if he finds another team.

Heading into next week's opening of spring practice for the Browns, it appears D'Qwell Jackson is locked in at one starting inside linebacker job, with veteran Andra Davis and third-year Brown Leon Williams sharing the other spot. It remains to be seen how this year's top draft pick, Beau Bell , will be mixed in on the inside. Savage has made it clear Bell has a chance to be on the field as a rookie, and not just on special teams. Bell is somewhat unknown since he comes from the UNLV, but he tested well and the Browns spent a draft choice on him with the hopes that he may take over for Willie McGinest . According to www.Draft.com , Bell could turn into a E.J. Henderson type player, which would be great for IDP owners.

Quarterback Matt Schaub , who underwent surgery on his left shoulder, will participate in drills this weekend. Guard Charles Spencer will participate in individual drills but not team drills."At this point, I don't want other guys around Charles' leg," Kubiak said. "As for Matt, since we're in shorts, he'll be able to do everything. If we were in pads (hitting), I'd hold him out." Schuab should be listed as a sleeper candidate to be a QB1 this season. When he is healthy, he can put up big numbers with WR Andre Johnson . The key in Houston could be keeping Schaub protected.

Bears RB Cedric Benson hired a prominent defense attorney to help him fight charges of drunken boating and resisting arrest in Texas. "I do not believe that Cedric was intoxicated when his boat was boarded by the [Lower Colorado River Authority] officers for a safety inspection," Benson's new lawyer, Sam Bassett, said Thursday in an e-mail, the Chicago Tribune reported. Benson faces a May 19 court date -- the first day of Bears "organized team activities" -- but he does not have to be present in court. Benson is coming off a 600+ yard season, where he missed five games with an injury, averaged 3.4 ypc and scored four TD's. Fans are writing him off as a bust and management may be doing the same with their selection of RB Matt Forte in the 2008 NFL Draft. Do not count on Benson to be a RB2 right now, he might be a RB3 depending on this court case and Forte's ability during camp.

Just weeks after the Toronto Argonauts signed former first-round NFL pick David Boston , the Montreal Alouettes are close to a deal with Charles Rogers , the second overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft."I would say there's about an 80-20 chance of him being at training camp, coming in and competing for a job," Montreal general manager Jim Popp said yesterday. If you still had David Boston or Charles Rogers on your fantasy radar then you can scratch them off as they look to be joining the CFL soon.

Rams DL Adam Carriker is not participating in the team's OTAs because of a torn labrum. Carriker, who doesn't have much IDP value, is expected to be back once training camp begins in July.