11.  Defensive tackle Christian Peter also left the team as a free agent, but he was expected to be replaced by the second-year tackle Cornelius Griffin.

12.  Defensive tackle Gilbert Brown says he doesn't admire Dallas' style.

13.  Defensive tackle Junior Ioane's recent string of victories over Flowers in a boxing game called "Knockout King" still eats at him.

14.  Defensive tackle Keith Hamilton frantically patted down his clothing to see if he had mistakenly brought in a live phone.

15.  Defensive tackle Leon Lett spoke briefly to the news media while his teammates meowed behind him, stunned that the normally reclusive Big Cat was going public.

16.  Defensive tackle Pete Swanson pulled him down for no gain.

17.  Defensive tackle Reggie White is one of the most effusive, gracious players in the league, and he will talk to anyone.

18.  Defensive tackle Russell Maryland has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that has left him listed as questionable for this week.

19.  Defensive tackle Sean Phillips twisted a knee while stretching but said he was fine.

20.  Defensive tackle Steve Sanchez, a redshirt freshman, has moved to center, where he'll relieve starter Troy Danoff.