Official KFFL Rumors Thread

[Charles Woodson]

Cowboys | Gramatica signed to two-year deal
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:09:31 -0800

ESPNews reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed PK Martin Gramatica (Cowboys) to a two-year contract. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.


Broncos | Henry signed to five-year, $12 million deal
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:03:51 -0800

ESPNews reports the Denver Broncos have signed RB Travis Henry (Titans) to a five-year contract worth $12 million.


Jets | Barnes scheduled to visit Tuesday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 11:57:42 -0800

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets are scheduled to bring free agent FB Darian Barnes (Dolphins) in for a visit Tuesday, March 6.


Buccaneers | Team to meet with Carlisle
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:42:33 -0800

Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet with free agent OG Cooper Carlisle (Broncos) Tuesday, March 6, or Wednesday, March 7.


Patriots | Welker update
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:29:38 -0800

Dan Pires, of The Standard-Times, reports the offer sheet the New England Patriots signed restricted free agent WR Wes Welker (Dolphins) is a seven-year, $38 million offer, according to sources close to the situation. The Patriots would have to give up a second-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins should the Dolphins decline to match the offer.


Dolphins | Team signs D. Martin
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:24:00 -0800

Alex Marvez and Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, report the Miami Dolphins have signed free agent TE David Martin (Packers) to a contract, according to a source. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.


Jets | Bowens to visit team Monday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:21:18 -0800

Updating a previous item, Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports free agent DE David Bowens (Dolphins) will meet with the New York Jets Monday, March 5, according to a source.


Saints | Kaesviharn visits team
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:03:03 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent S Kevin Kaesviharn (Bengals) met with the New Orleans Saints Saturday, March 3, according to theredzone.org.


Cowboys | Team could meet with W. James
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:59:46 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Dallas Cowboys have shown interest in possibly meeting or speaking with free agent CB William James (Eagles) by the end of the week.


Texans | Team could meet with W. James
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:56:33 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Houston Texans have shown interest in possibly meeting or speaking with free agent CB William James (Eagles) by the end of the week.


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Saints | Team meets with Grant
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:53:28 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the New Orleans Saints have formally met with free agent FS Deon Grant (Jaguars).


Saints | Team meets with Draft
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:50:50 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the New Orleans Saints have formally met with free agent LB Chris Draft (Panthers).


Buccaneers | Legree to meet with team Wednesday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:48:24 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free agent DT Lance Legree (49ers) will meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, March 7, according to a source close to the situation.


Falcons | W. James to meet with team Wednesday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:43:43 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free agent CB William James (Eagles) will meet with the Atlanta Falcons Wednesday, March 7, according to league sources.


Saints | W. James to meet with team Tuesday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:34:02 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free agent CB William James (Eagles) will meet with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, March 6, according to league sources.


Patriots | Team showing interest in R. Moss
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:55:42 -0800

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, according to league sources, is enamored with Oakland Raiders WR Randy Moss and would be interested in acquiring the receiver in a trade if the price were right.


Saints | Team may reach deal with Simmons
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:51:27 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the New Orleans Saints may reach a deal with free agent LB Brian Simmons (Bengals) Monday, March 5.


Bengals | Porter could meet with team
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:48:21 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals should know by Monday, March 5, whether free agent LB Joey Porter (Steelers) plans to visit with the team.


Raiders | Kelly to meet with team Monday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:42:03 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports free agent TE Reggie Kelly (Bengals) is scheduled to meet with the Oakland Raiders Monday, March 5.


NFL | Stallworth reportedly in substance-abuse program
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:14:52 -0800

ESPN.com reports free agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Eagles), according to a report in The Philadelphia Daily News, is a participant in the league's substance-abuse program and could be subjected to a suspension should he violate terms of the program again. Stallworth has yet to visit any teams this offseason as a free agent.


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Seahawks | Team to meet with Mahan Tuesday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:12:23 -0800

KFFL has learned free agent OL Sean Mahan (Buccaneers) will meet with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, March 6.


Browns | Team to meet with Mahan Monday
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:09:14 -0800

KFFL has learned free agent OL Sean Mahan (Buccaneers) will meet with the Cleveland Browns Monday, March 5.


Texans | Team to meet with Reed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 08:06:06 -0800

John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are scheduled to meet with free agent DT James Reed (Chiefs) this week.


Texans | Team to meet with Clark
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:59:31 -0800

John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are scheduled to meet with free agent LB Danny Clark (Saints) this week.


Texans | Team to meet with Ramsey
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:40:31 -0800

John McClain, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans are scheduled to meet with free agent QB Patrick Ramsey (Jets) this week.


Broncos | Team in negotiations with Henry
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:36:43 -0800

Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos spent the evening Sunday, March 4, negotiating a contract with free agent RB Travis Henry (Titans). The Broncos are expected to try to get a deal done with Henry before he leaves Denver.


Broncos | B. Johnson meets with team
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:28:46 -0800

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports free agent QB Brad Johnson (Vikings) met with the Denver Broncos. Johnson is reportedly interested in playing for either the Broncos or the Dallas Cowboys.


Bears | Briggs wants out?
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:21:43 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs says he does not want to play another game for the team unless the Bears rescind the franchise tag placed on him this offseason. "There's a difference between the Chicago Bears team and the Chicago Bears organization," Briggs said Sunday, March 4. "The Chicago Bears team? The coaches, players, city and fans? Yeah, I could stay there forever. I love it. But the Chicago Bears organization? I don't want to be there anymore. I won't play for them and I'll do everything in my power to keep from playing there." "They need to either [rescind] the franchise tag, and let me move on, or trade me to another team," Briggs added. "Because that's about the only way this thing can have any kind of a positive resolution."


Broncos | Bly upset with trade
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 06:51:03 -0800

ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos CB Dre' Bly, according to several sources cited in The Washington Post, was upset at being traded from the Detroit Lions to the Broncos and would rather have been dealt to the Washington Redskins. Once Bly was dealt to the Broncos, the Redskins attempted to negotiate a trade, offering CB Shawn Springs, however the teams were unable to work out a deal. Bly is reportedly miffed at being in Denver because the Broncos are unwilling to extend his contract, which has one year and $4.2 million remaining.

[LL2]

To those that post the KFFL reports. Can you do a tiny favor and put the Packer related tidbits in bold print?

I love the collaboration here, and this place has become my first stop for Packer news. I find myself visiting JSO less these days.

[Charles Woodson]

To those that post the KFFL reports. Can you do a tiny favor and put the Packer related tidbits in bold print?

I love the collaboration here, and this place has become my first stop for Packer news. I find myself visiting JSO less these days.

i did that but the problem is that the packers have only had one thing

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Andre Wadsworth, he has been outta football for awhile. Interesting.

[Charles Woodson]

Seahawks | Parry re-signed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:51:46 -0800

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed FB Josh Parry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Packers | Walter re-signed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:35:46 -0800

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed OL Tyson Walter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Colts | Morris re-signed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:14:00 -0800

ESPNews reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed LB Rob Morris. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Dolphins | McMichael released
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:11:34 -0800

ESPNews reports the Miami Dolphins have cut TE Randy McMichael.


Dolphins | Harrington released
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:07:45 -0800

ESPNews reports the Miami Dolphins have cut QB Joey Harrington.


Patriots | Welker costs two draft choices
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 14:55:06 -0800

Updating previous reports, Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, citing SI.com, reports the New England Patriots sent a second- and seventh-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins in return for WR/KR Wes Welker.


Dolphins | Land two draft picks from Patriots for Welker
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 14:52:27 -0800

Updating previous reports, Harvey Fialkov, of the Sun-Sentinel, citing SI.com, reports the New England Patriots sent a second- and seventh-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins in return for WR/KR Wes Welker.


Dolphins | Trade agreement reached for Welker
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 14:05:53 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the New England Patriots have agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphins for restricted free agent WR Wes Welker. The Patriots have already agreed to contract terms with the receiver, but rather then go through the motions required with restricted free agents, the team will instead acquire his rights from the Dolphins and then proceed to sign him. It is still unclear as to what the Dolphins will receive in the deal.


Patriots | Trade agreement reached for Welker
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:57:44 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the New England Patriots have agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphins for restricted free agent WR Wes Welker. The Patriots have already agreed to contract terms with the receiver, but rather then go through the motions required with restricted free agents, the team will instead acquire his rights from the Dolphins and then proceed to sign him. It is still unclear as to what the Dolphins will receive in the deal.


Lions | C. Smith re-signed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:43:16 -0800

The Detroit Lions have officially announced re-signing DL/LB Corey Smith (Lions) to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.


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Titans | Collins re-signed
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:24:48 -0800

The Tennessee Titans have officially announced re-signing QB Kerry Collins (Titans). Details of the contract were not disclosed.


Cowboys | Team confident in re-signing Colombo
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:18:16 -0800

Tim MacMahon, of the Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys are confident they will be able to re-sign free agent OL Marc Colombo (Cowboys).


Cowboys | Team meeting with B. Johnson
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:02:11 -0800

Tim MacMahon, of the Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys are meeting with free agent QB Brad Johnson (Vikings) Monday, March 5.

[FritzDontBlitz]

Dolphins | Harrington released
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:07:45 -0800

ESPNews reports the Miami Dolphins have cut QB Joey Harrington.

heir apparent to k-rod as backup to brett in green bay.

[Charles Woodson]

Lions | Brown could meet with the team
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:11:51 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free-agent RB Chris Brown (Titans) could meet with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, March 6, if he does not agree to a contract during his visit with the Buffalo Bills.


Texans | Williams future in doubt
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:54:30 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith said the short-term future of Texans RB Domanick Williams (knee) is in question after he suffered a setback during his rehab. Smith said, "He had some swelling in his knee. We sent him to a specialist in Atlanta, and he's going to have some additional surgery, so the jury's still out on where he is in his rehab process." Another team source said the setback could prevent Williams from being completely ready for spring mini-camps.


Chiefs | Harris contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:40:13 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Napoleon Harris' six-year contract with the team is worth $24 million. Harris received a $7.5 million signing bonus and will make $13 million over the first three years of the contract.


Buccaneers | Mahan still talking with the team
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:24:07 -0800

Updating a previous report, John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports free-agent OL Sean Mahan (Buccaneers) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are both open to his possible return.


Bears | Team hires London
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:21:01 -0800

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports the Chicago Bears have hired Charles London to be the team's offensive quality control coach. London was the running backs coach for Duke University last season.


Bears | Team hires Hamilton
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:09:40 -0800

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports the Chicago Bears have hired Pep Hamilton to be the team's quarterbacks coach. Hamilton was the assistant quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers last season.


Ravens | Mu. Smith re-signs
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:58:41 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens have re-signed RB Musa Smith to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Broncos | Team to meet with Macklin
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:46:04 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of the Washington Post, reports free-agent CB David Macklin (Cardinals) reportedly has a visit set up with the Denver Broncos.


49ers | Team signs Banta-Cain
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:41:36 -0800

ESPNews reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent LB Tully Banta-Cain (Patriots). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


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Bills | Team to meet with Brown Wednesday
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:39:22 -0800

Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills are scheduled to meet with free agent RB Chris Brown (Titans) Wednesday, March 7.


Bills | Team meets with Rhodes
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:29:39 -0800

Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills are meeting with free agent RB Dominic Rhodes (Colts) Tuesday, March 6.


Cowboys | B. Johnson contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:27:06 -0800

Updating a previous item, Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Brad Johnson's three-year contract with the team is worth $7.5 million.


Chiefs | Team signs Harris
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:15:48 -0800

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent LB Napoleon Harris (Vikings) to a six-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Patriots | Miller expected to return in 2007
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:08:25 -0800

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots have told the agent for P Josh Miller that they plan to pay a roster bonus of roughly $100,000 due next week. "He's confident he can win the job no matter who they bring in," said agent Glenn Schwartzman.


Ravens | Team contacts Dillon
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:01:03 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens contacted the agent for free agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) Monday, March 5.


Ravens | Team continuing to talk with J. Lewis
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:53:04 -0800

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens continue to hold negotiations with free agent RB Jamal Lewis (Ravens), although the team has begun to explore other options. "We continue to have conversations with Mitch (Frankel), Lewis' agent," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said. "But we're also talking with other running backs."


Buccaneers | Mahan unlikely to return
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:49:11 -0800

Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports free agent OL Sean Mahan (Buccaneers) appears unlikely to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mahan reportedly could sign with the Cleveland Browns.


Buccaneers | Team talking with Black
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:45:47 -0800

Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are talking with free agent OT Jordan Black (Chiefs).


Ravens | Johnson contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:37:33 -0800

Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports the Baltimore Ravens re-signed LB Jarret Johnson to a six-year deal, contrary to reports of a three-year contract.


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Buccaneers | Kaesviharn may meet with team
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:31:46 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent S Kevin Kaesviharn (Bengals) could meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.


Bengals | Kaesviharn still considering team
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:24:53 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free agent S Kevin Kaesviharn (Bengals) says the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the picture as far as who he may consider signing with. "They want us to keep them abreast of what's been going on, and I think they said before you make any decisions - which they tell most people - make sure you talk to us and see if they can work something out," Kaesviharn said. "I know they want me there, and it would be hard to say goodbye, but at that same time, sometimes change can be refreshing. We'll see the opportunities that lie ahead."


Bengals | Kelly expected to make decision Tuesday
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:11:32 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports free agent TE Reggie Kelly (Bengals) is expected to decide where he will sign Tuesday, March 6. The Cincinnati Bengals, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals are reportedly the front-runners for Kelly's services.


Titans | Team could be interested in brining Brown back
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:03:30 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the departure of free agent RB Travis Henry (Titans) to the Denver Broncos may open the door for free agent RB Chris Brown's (Titans) return to the Tennessee Titans, particularly since new general manager Mike Reinfeldt has not experienced any bad negotiations with Brown's agents.


Browns | Peek contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:54:04 -0800

Patrick McManamon, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns LB Antwan Peek's three-year contract is worth $8.7 million, but should he collect six sacks in either of the first two years of the deal, it becomes a two-year, $5 million contract and Peek would be eligible again for free agency in two years, according to ESPN.com.


Browns | Team meets with Tuiasosopo
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:46:50 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns met with free agent QB Marques Tuiasosopo (Raiders) Monday, March 5, according to a source.


Steelers | Townsend faces assault charge
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:34:02 -0800

Moustafa Ayad, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Deshea Townsend was charged with simple assault Monday, March 5, after an incident at a bar over the weekend in which Townsend punched another man in the face. According to the criminal complaint, the victim, Chris Graham, said Townsend and another man, Raymond Burgess, punched him in the face at a bar and left him with a cut underneath his left eye and a swollen, bloody lip.


Dolphins | Porter contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:08:42 -0800

Updating a previous item, Alex Marvez, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have signed free agent LB Joey Porter (Steelers) to a five-year, $32 million contract, according to a source. The deal is pending Porter passing a physical examination, which is expected to take place Tuesday, March 6, or Wednesday, March 7. The deal includes a $12 million signing bonus and another $8 million in guaranteed salary.


Texans | Team re-signs Alexander
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 08:00:26 -0800

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans announced Monday, March 5, they have re-signed CB Roc Alexander. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Colts | Morris contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:53:44 -0800

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports the Indianapolis Colts re-signed LB Rob Morris to a three-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


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Jaguars | Northcutt expected to work out of slot
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:39:28 -0800

Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dennis Northcutt is expected to work out of the slot for the team and serve as a deep threat in the passing game.


Titans | Stallworth plans to meet team
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:34:45 -0800

Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports free agent WR Donte' Stallworth (Eagles) has plans to meet the Tennessee Titans, according to the NFL Network.


Buccaneers | K. Carter contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:03:30 -0800

Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent DL Kevin Carter (Dolphins) to a four-year, $25 million contract.


Raiders | Team re-signs Echemandu
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:00:48 -0800

Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders re-signed restricted free agent RB Adimchinobe Echemandu to a one-year contract.


Raiders | Curry contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 06:50:09 -0800

Updating a previous item, Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders have signed WR Ronald Curry to a new five-year, $20 million contract, including $8.5 million in guaranteed money.


Saints | Team signs Simmons
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 06:42:43 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the New Orleans Saints have signed free agent LB Brian Simmons (Bengals) to a three-year deal, according to the Times-Picayune. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Dolphins | Team to sign Porter
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 06:32:52 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Miami Dolphins will sign free agent LB Joey Porter (Steelers) to a multi-year deal worth roughly $24 million Tuesday, March 6, according to WPXI-Channel 11. Porter will receive a signing bonus of roughly $12 million.


Ravens | Team contacts C. Brown
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 01:22:18 -0800

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports the Baltimore Ravens have contacted free agent RB Chris Brown (Titans).

[Charles Woodson]

Raiders | Newberry added
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:48:47 -0800

ESPNews reports the Oakland Raiders have signed unrestricted free-agent OL Jeremy Newberry to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.


Cardinals | Johnson contract update
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:53:11 -0800

KFFL has learned Arizona Cardinals C Al Johnson's four-year contract is worth $17 million. He will receive a signing bonus between $3 million and $3.5 million with $3.5 million in base salary for every year of the deal.


Panthers | Team releases Weinke
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:33:46 -0800

Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers have released QB Chris Weinke.


Jets | Team signs Thomas to extension
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:28:19 -0800

The New York Jets have signed RB Thomas Jones to an extension. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Jets | Team re-signs Hamilton
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:22:46 -0800

The New York Jets have re-signed DE Bobby Hamilton. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Jets | Team signs Coleman
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:15:00 -0800

The New York Jets have signed free-agent DE Kenyon Coleman (Cowboys). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Bears | Grossman has shoulder exam
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:54:57 -0800

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears QB Rex Grossman (shoulder) recently had his right shoulder examined at a hospital. A source close to Grossman says there is nothing to worry about and that Grossman is fine. Grossman had experienced some tenderness and pain in the shoulder, but everything is structurally fine and he is expected to be fully healthy moving forward.


Chiefs | Green allowed to contact other teams
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:39:12 -0800

The Kansas City Chiefs said that while they continue to talk with QB Trent Green about restructuring his contract and remaining with the team, he will be allowed to "explore other potential opportunities in the National Football League" before making his final decision.


Bills | Team releases Reyes
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:19:21 -0800

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have announced they have released OG Tutan Reyes.