What's happening around the football world.

- Miami Dolphins cheerleaders unveiled their swimsuit calendar at a happening in Miami. Please enjoy the photos from that event. (MiamiDolphins.com)

- Jeremy Shockey will not play in the Saints exhibition game against the Texans, joining Reggie Bush as the two most overrated players not to play in preseason games this week. (Houston Chronicle)

- Devin Hester is progressing nicely as a wide receiver for the Bears. (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)

- John Beck and Josh McCown are each trying to win a roster spot instead of competing for a starting job. (Miami Herald)

- Shawne Merriman is sick, but sick as in he has an illness, not the good kind of sick. (AP)

- DeSean Jackson has been impressive at Eagles camp and could earn himself a bigger role than expected. (Philadelphia Daily News)

- Giants offensive lineman Shane Olivea is out for the year with back problems. (NY Post)