NJ.com reports that safety James Butler has been told by the Giants he can pursue free-agent opportunities, and Butler says he will give the team a chance to match any offer.

NJ.com also reports that the Giants have extended a tender offer to CB Kevin Dockery for $1.5 million.

The Denver Post reports that the Broncos may be interested in kicker John Carney.

And RB Derrick Ward, appearing on ESPN’s “Rome is Burning” yesterday, said he could wind up with the Browns, Texans or Cardinals.