While NFL teams are prohibited from having communication of any kind with players during the lockout, that hasn’t stopped some teams from finding a way to communicate with them.

At least one AFC team was “very aggressively” sending playbooks to its players recently, a source with knowledge of the situation told FOXSports.com.

There was a short period of time back in late April when the lockout was temporarily suspended. And during that time, teams were permitted to have contact with players and many teams used that time frame to distribute playbooks, but it's not certain how many teams took advantage of the opportunity.

Another report from last month stated that coaches and players, despite the rules against it, were using different forms of technology to communicate with each other during the ongoing labor uncertainty.

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to meet for four straight days in Minneapolis, NFL.com reported Tuesday. However, the players and owners would not be part of the meetings this time around.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith will be meeting with their respective staffs, according to the report.

Observers see the multiple-day meetings as a good sign. Getting in as much negotiating for a new CBA before the July 4 weekend could set the stage for continued progress toward a new agreement.

While the NFL tries to settle labor issues with its players, that hasn’t stopped some teams from conducting big business.

According to Sports Business Journal, MetLife is in “advance discussions” for naming rights for the New Meadowlands Stadium. MetLife already had a corner sponsorship at the stadium.

New Meadowlands Stadium is the home for the New York Giants and New York Jets.

According to the report, the naming-rights deal could average between $17 million and $18 million per year. MetLife is currently paying about $7 million a year for its current sponsorship.

In other league business news, Sports Business Journal reports the NFL is negotiating a new early-season eight-game television package with TV networks.

According to the report, the package, believed to be for Thursday evenings, could be worth as much as $700 million.

Because of the ongoing labor uncertainty, some NFL teams have already made the decision to move training camp back to their own practice facilities.

The Baltimore Ravens announced earlier this week that they’ll be moving their training camp back to their practice facility. The New York Jets are another team that will be doing the same thing.

The Jets announced Friday that they’ll be moving this year’s training camp to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J.

"With all the variables presented by this unique offseason, we felt it was best for the Jets that we hold our training camp here at our practice facility," Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said. "This was not an easy decision, but it's one we felt we needed to make in order to give us the best chance to win."

In Rex Ryan's first two seasons as head coach of the Jets, the team held its training camps in 2009 and 2010 on the campus of SUNY Cortland and plans to return to Cortland in 2012.

Clay Hampton, senior director, operations, expressed that moving the team, the staff and their equipment from New Jersey to upstate New York is an extensive process, one that he said takes a number of weeks. With that time frame in mind, the Jets have decided to stay at home this summer.

"Training camp is a collaborative effort that requires many different departments to work together to be successful," said Hampton, "and staying at our facility gives us the best chance to accomplish that goal. This is a new operation, but with the template we have in place from OTAs and minicamps, we are prepared for this scenario."

The Jets have held a number of OTAs, minicamps and training camp practices at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in both 2009 and 2010.

"We are disappointed, but we understand why the Jets management made this decision, and we're looking forward to hosting the team next year," SUNY Cortland president Erik Bitterbaum said. "Our partnership remains strong, and we will continue to support the team as enthusiastic Jets fans."

The Cleveland Browns are planning on doing their homework on former Ohio St. QB Terrelle Pryor, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.

Pryor is expected to make himself available for the NFL Supplemental Draft, which is expected to take place in July.

The Browns already have four quarterbacks under contract, but veteran QB Jake Delhomme, who is listed with a $5.4 million base salary for 2011, could be released or asked to take a significant paycut.

Second-year QB Colt McCoy will enter training camp as the starter.

Elsewhere, 2010 second-round pick RB Montario Hardesty (knee) is making good progress after missing all of his rookie season due to a torn ACL.

"To the best of my knowledge, he's progressing well and will be ready to participate (fully) once training camp starts," Browns head coach Pat Shurmur told the paper. "That's my understanding. We'll see when we finally get to training camp.''

If Hardesty has a strong training camp and preseason, he could help lessen the load for RB/FB Peyton Hillis once the regular season starts.

Philadelphia Eagles LB Akeem Jordan was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery stemming from an incident from last weekend in Harrisonburg, Va., according to the Harrisonburg Daily News-Record. Jordan was released on his own recognizance earlier on Monday.

Jordan, who’s unsigned, was arrested early Sunday, according to the report.

Jordan, who was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Eagles in 2007, was not tendered as a restricted free agent by the team. He started 20 games in his four years with the Eagles.

Jordan earned $1.684 million in base salary last season. He only participated in 195 out of a possible 1050 plays on defense last season, but participated in about 60 percent of the special teams plays.

It’s not a secret that the Arizona Cardinals will be looking for a veteran quarterback once free agency starts.

And with that being the case, Ken Whisenhunt addressed the issue on the Sirius XM NFL Radio Blitz with hosts Adam Schein and Rich Gannon.

“I think we’re going to get the best player available by the way we have them rated and how we think they stack up,” Whisenhunt said.

Whisenhunt understands the time frame to get that veteran ready to play with the Cardinals will be difficult because of the ongoing player lockout and lost practice time.

“And then we’ll have to adjust at the time that we’re looking at…is the way you have to look at it,” the coach added. “If you have a chance to get a young quarterback that you think could develop into a great player for you for a decade, as opposed to a veteran player that you think might come in and help you right now, you have to go with what your evaluation is and with the one you have rated higher.”

Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb, who is still under contract for another season, has been rumored to be high on the Cardinals’ list to acquire via trade.

The Cardinals have four quarterbacks under contract, but veteran Derek Anderson, who is listed with a base salary of $3.9 million for 2011, is expected to be released after free agency starts.

The Seattle Seahawks will continue to play in the same stadium for many years to come, but the name of the venue will change from Qwest Field.

The home of the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, numerous community events, concerts and consumer shows will now be called CenturyLink Field and CenturyLink Field Event Center, it was announced Monday. Qwest was purchased by CenturyLink in April.

"Although the name of this facility will change; the history, tradition and spirit of the 12th MAN and the Sounders FC supporters will never change," said Seahawks, Sounders FC and FGI president Peter McLoughlin. "We are excited about our partnership with CenturyLink and our on-going commitment to positively impact the fans of the Pacific Northwest."

The new logo for the stadium will be revealed at a press conference on Thursday.

"The legacy of sports and this field in Seattle stretches from the Kingdome to Qwest Field and now to CenturyLink Field and we are thrilled to be able to play a part," said CenturyLink NW Region president Brian Stading. "For us, this is more than our name on the stadium. It's about our commitment to Seattle, the community, its teams and fans that have made the field what it is today. We look forward to creating more memories with you in this new chapter."

It’s not a secret that the New Orleans Saints want to cut Reggie Bush’s pay this season.

Bush, because of various injuries, has missed 20 games over the past four seasons. He’s scheduled to earn $11.8 million in base salary for 2011, the final year of his rookie deal.

FOXSports.com recently broke down his reduction in playing time due to injury.

Interestingly, according to Yahoo! Sports, the Saints gave Bush permission to talk to other teams prior to the March 4 transaction deadline.

The Saints re-signed veteran RB Pierre Thomas prior to March and selected RB Mark Ingram in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft, which would suggest that Bush might not be back, or, at the very least, would be in store for a major cut in pay to justify his expected reduced role because of the crowded backfield.

If Bush winds up being released, the report states the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants would be the most likely suitors.

If the Giants are able to re-sign RB Ahmad Bradshaw, it would seem rather unlikely that they would pursue Bush. Veteran RB Brandon Jacobs is signed through 2012, so the Giants could have a crowded backfield again in 2011. They certainly could use Bush’s speed on offense, but he would likely have limited touches if Bradshaw and Jacobs are back again.

The Dolphins badly need speed to go along with rookie Daniel Thomas, who is known strictly as a power runner.

The Steelers would be in need for a third down back if veteran RB Mewelde Moore doesn’t re-sign.

The Philadelphia Eagles were mentioned by Yahoo! Sports in another article as has having an interest in Bush. But with LeSean McCoy seeing 1080 out of the 1050 (76 percent) offensive snaps last season, it's hard to see Bush having a significant role with this team.

Bush will never live up to the hype that he had coming into the 2006 NFL Draft, but he still is capable of handling change of pace/passing down role (10-13 touches/game) with a team at this point in his career.

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy took some shots at New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora via Twitter Thursday, saying the veteran defensive lineman was “overrated n soft 3rd best d-line on his team honestly.”

Umenyiora was contacted by the New York Times on Friday for a response to his future with the team and McCoy’s comments.

Umenyiora called McCoy "Chihuahua" and "Lady GaGa" and said “She can say whatever he wants about it."

The interesting thing that the writer, Mark Viera, pointed out is the entire Giants defense came up with those nicknames for McCoy.

The Eagles-Giants rivalry has always been a good one, but if Umemyiora is still with the team next season, it should get even better.