A defensive tackle by trade, Haloti Ngata has been known to hang out with the quarterbacks and catch passes before warming up for practice. Today, Ngata showed off another side of his versatility by completing the foot drills with the linebackers. If defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is lining up Ngata as a middle linebacker, why shouldn't he get in some of the drills?

With much of the team practicing on the field farthest from the team's training facility in Owings Mills, it was difficult taking role call today. But among some notable absences were linebacker Ray Lewis (ankle) and wide receiver Mark Clayton (calf). Cornerback Samari Rolle (illness) and defensive end Trevor Pryce (broken wrist) -- both of whom have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns -- also were not present.

Wide receiver Demetrius Williams (heel) and linebacker Gary Stills (knee), who were limited in practice yesterday, participated today.