...51 games for the Wild last season. He led the team in plus-minus rating during an injury-plagued season and impressed coaches with his physical play on the blue line.He was a third-round pick of the Wild in 2004 and first started to show...

...getting the chance to make it. James, who had four kickoff returns for 85 yards in Week 2 against Buffalo, has impressed coach Mike Tice in recent practices and could play against Chicago. James would take over Doug Chapman's kickoff return...

...are about even at nose tackle, so both should see extensive time. And fifth-round pick Patrick Chukwurah has impressed coaches during camp and should compete with Lemanski Hall at strong side linebacker. "We were surprised to get him...

...work something out," Tagliabue said. 49ers coach Steve Mariucci made the request after Kawaguchi, a linebacker, impressed coaches over the past week. Kawaguchi and Amaya originally signed 10-day contracts just to play in the American Bowl at...