NFL notebook: Supplemental draft on hold

NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed Tuesday that the draft will not be held as planned and that teams have been told a new date has not yet been set.

At least five players are known to be eligible for the supplemental draft, including former Georgia running back Caleb King.

Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor gave up his final season with the Buckeyes following an NCAA investigation at OSU. He wants to get into the draft but as of Tuesday afternoon had not yet been declared eligible for it.

Garrett Mills released: Former Jenks High School and University of Tulsa standout Garrett Mills was released by the Bengals. Mills, 27, has been with four teams since being drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2006. The tight end was claimed off waivers by the Bengals in December.

Lions' Fairley walking in boot: Detroit rookie defensive lineman Nick Fairley is making progress as he recovers from surgery on his left foot.

Fairley was walking around Tuesday with a protective boot on the injured foot. The defensive tackle missed the Lions' first preseason game last week, but at least now he's able to move around and be with the team out on the field during practice.

Saints add Tecumseh graduate: The Saints have added running back Patrick Cobbs, a Tecumseh graduate, to their roster, three days after running back Joique Bell left New Orleans' preseason opener with a knee injury.

Cobbs, who starred in college at North Texas, has spent five seasons in the NFL, appearing in 54 games with Miami.

Cobbs has made three NFL starts. His best season was 2008, when he carried 12 times for 88 yards and had 19 receptions for 275 yards.

McDaniels' system off to fast start: By design, Josh McDaniels' offense in the St. Louis Rams' preseason opener was not a radical departure from last season. It's no time to be unveiling the playbook.

The small portion the Rams used while scoring 33 points in a victory over the Indianapolis Colts was effective enough, even without Steven Jackson. They'll ease the Pro Bowl running back into action in Week 2 of the preseason Saturday against Tennessee.

McDaniels said Tuesday that players have been introduced to most of his system.

The former Broncos coach, fired last December, said it's been enjoyable concentrating on one side of the ball and getting a chance to work closely with former Oklahoma star quarterback Sam Bradford.

St. Louis averaged 18.1 points last year, tied for 26th in the NFL, and was 26th in total offense.