Free-agent quarterback Jay Cutler, who was released by the Bears in March, "is ready to play and wants to play," his agent told ESPN.
Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is having surgery to repair a fully torn labrum in his left shoulder, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Josh Beckett, who was a World Series MVP at the age of 23 and threw a no-hitter at the age of 34, said Friday he is mulling retirement.
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in his right labrum, the team announced. No surgery is required.
