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Antonio Bryant signs with Bengals
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:42pm

cincinnati.com - [Full Article]

Antonio Bryant has agreed to a four-year deal with the Bengals worth $28 million. With incentives the deal could go to $29 million.

The eight-year veteran was considered to be the top unrestricted free agent wideout. Last year with Tampa Bay, he was hampered due to two knee injuries that happened during training camp. He played 13 games and had 39 receptions for 600 yards, an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with four touchdowns. In 2008, he enjoyed a career year with 83 receptions for 1,248 yards and seven touchdowns.

Mason returning to Ravens with two-year deal
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:40pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their receiving corps, the Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday night: two-time Pro Bowl pick Derrick Mason .

Mason, an unrestricted free agent, agreed to a two-year contract with the team that he joined in 2005.

Mason's future with the Ravens appeared unclear after the team obtained Donte' Stallworth in free agency and Anquan Boldin in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. Mason hinted after the 2009 season that he might retire, and there also was a chance that he would sign with another team.

But now Mason, 36, is set to end his career in Baltimore, and his return assures third-year quarterback Joe Flacco a familiar target to go with Stallworth and Boldin.

"This is outstanding, just great news for the Ravens," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said of Mason's return. "Our coaches are happy. Derrick's teammates are happy, and you know Joe is smiling. ... We would have lost something special if Derrick had gone to another team. We have gotten better in the last couple of days."

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11:38pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The New England Patriots agreed to undisclosed terms with running back Kevin Faulk , an 11-year veteran who has spent his entire NFL career with the team.

The three-time Super Bowl winner was an unrestricted free agent, but the Patriots announced Wednesday night on their Twitter page that he would return next season.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:14am

Kent Babb on Twitter - [Full Article]

Kent Babb of the KC Star notes that Jamaal Charles is still "THE running back" in Kansas City, and that the Thomas Jones signing will help Charles who was "on fumes" by the end of the '09 season.

Babb also speculates that the workload will be split 65-35 in favor of Charles. Regardless, Charles fantasy value takes a hit with the Jones signing.

Chiefs sign Thomas Jones to two-year deal
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:09am

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Chiefs signed free agent running back Thomas Jones , who helped the New York Jets reach the AFC Championship Game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.

The team announced the deal Tuesday, but declined to disclose the terms. NFL.com's Steve Wyche learned Tuesday, from a source with knowledge of the situation, that Jones' deal is for two years.

Jones had career highs of 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, a year after being selected for the Pro Bowl following a season in which he ran for 1,312 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The 31-year-old Jones is expected to complement third-year running back Jamaal Charles , who was Kansas City's MVP last season with 1,120 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:06am

Cleveland News Herald - [Full Article]

Derek Anderson 's contract was terminated on Tuesday.

His parting message to Browns fans will ring long after his passing statistics from the past five years fade into obscurity.

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner," Anderson wrote Tuesday in a terse e-mail when asked for a reaction to being released. "I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured.

"I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and (we) roll them."

Anderson was cut one day after the Browns traded an undisclosed 2011 draft choice to the Seahawks for quarterback Seneca Wallace .

LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings Thursday
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:05am

Minneapolis Star Tribune - [Full Article]

Longtime San Diego Chargers running back Ladainian Tomlinson is expected to visit with the Vikings on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation, and if an agreement on playing time and money can be reached, he could be a Viking shortly thereafter.

Tomlinson, who will turn 31 on June 23, has been identified as the Vikings' top choice to take over the third-down role that Chester Taylor held until he signed with the Chicago Bears last week. Tomlinson was let go by the Chargers after nine seasons late last month and this will be his first known visit.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:01am

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

After visiting the Raiders and 49ers, TE Anthony Becht has decided to re-sign with the Çardinals on a 1-yr deal for $950,000.

Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:58pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

KC re-signed WR Chris Chambers to a three-year deal worth up to $15 million that includes $5.9 million in guaranteed money.

Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:57pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Former Steelers WR Antwaan Randle el is returning to Pittsburgh, agreeing to a three-year deal with the team tonight.

Eagles trade WR Reggie Brown to Buccaneers
Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:56pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Eagles traded WR Reggie Brown to the Buccaneers on Monday. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported that the trade is for a sixth-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, according to a league source.

The Bucs are looking for additional receivers after coach Raheem Morris told the St. Petersburg Times on Thursday that the team was moving on from Antonio Bryant , its leading receiver in 2008. Bryant will visit the Bengals on Tuesday.

Brown has been a disappointment for the Eagles over the past two seasons. After posting a career-high 61 receptions in 2006, he scored the most touchdowns in his career (nine) the following season. Since then, however, Brown has just 27 receptions.

The Eagles gave WR Jason Avant a five-year contract extension Monday.

Browns acquire QB Wallace from Seahawks
Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:54pm

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The Browns acquired QB Seneca Wallace from the Seahawks on Monday, according to league sources.

The nature of compensation isn’t known.

The Browns still could make other moves for veteran quarterbacks, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. New Browns president Mike Holmgren is familiar with Wallace, a fifth-round draft pick by the Seahawks in 2003, given their six seasons together in Seattle.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 12:07am

The Houston Texans have resigned Kevin Walter .

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 12:03am

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

The Miami Dolphins released two linebackers Friday and successfully courted a third, Karlos Dansby.

One of big prizes on this year's market, Dansby reached an agreement with Miami on a five-year deal after visiting the Dolphins in the opening hours of NFL free agency, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Dansby's contract is worth $43 million with $22 million guaranteed, according to the source, which makes him one of the highest paid inside linebackers in the game.

The Dolphins terminated the contracts of disgruntled outside linebacker Joey Porter, inside linebacker Akin Ayodele and free safety Gibril Wilson.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 12:01am

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Mike Holmgren didn’t talk specifics of the agreement, but the Browns restructured the final three years of Joshua Cribbs ' old contract. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported the restructured deal is for $20 million, with $7 million guaranteed.

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 12:00am

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Giants have signed safety Antrel Rolle to a five-year, $37 million contract with $15 million guaranteed and $22.5 million due in the first three years, according to a league source.

Rolle, who had 72 tackles and four interceptions last season with the Cardinals, becomes the highest-paid safety in NFL history.

Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:59pm

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

Chad Pennington will return to the Miami Dolphins.

The two sides have reached an agreement in which Pennington will receive a one-year contract for $2.5 million but allow for another $1.515 million if he is traded, according to sources. A team interested in Pennington confirmed that it was informed of Pennington's renewed commitment to the Dolphins.

Pennington had requested a no-trade clause that was rejected by the Dolphins. If he's traded, he'll make $4.15 million in 2010 but his primary goal is to strengthen his surgically repaired shoulder throughout the year, mentor the team's young quarterbacks and provide insurance at the position if he's needed to play, a team source said.

Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:58pm

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

Julius Peppers and the Chicago Bears finalized a six-year deal to bring the top free agent in 2010 to Chicago, and the defensive end feels he hit a home-run with his new deal.

According to sources, the contract totals $91.5 million and has $42 million in guarantees. Over the first three years of the contract, Peppers will make $40.5 million, but the number could be more if he makes the Pro Bowl, records a certain number of sacks or is Defensive Player of the Year.

Peppers and his representatives, according to a source, believe his contract compares favorably with the seven-year, $100 million contract Albert Haynesworth received last year from the Washington Redskins.

Anquan Boldin traded to Ravens, signs extension
Friday, March 5, 2010, 7:04pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third and fourth-round picks.

Anquan Boldin lands three-year, $25 million extension, leaving him with four years and $28 million left. New deal includes $10 million guaranteed.

Bears sign Peppers, 6 years 80m
Friday, March 5, 2010, 7:02pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Julius Peppers is no longer a Carolina Panther.

The five-time Pro Bowl defensive end and top free agent prize agreed Friday to a six-year deal with the Chicago Bears, the biggest move on a day the team showed it's intent on contending again after missing the playoffs the past three seasons.

"I'm excited to be here and looking forward to doing big things," Peppers said during a news conference. "Being able to come to a place with a deep-rooted tradition in winning is a great thing for me. It's a wonderful thing. It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living. But it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a great tradition and rich football culture like the Bears."

Terms of Peppers' deal were not released, although NFL Network's Michael Lombardi, citing a source, reported the deal was for $79.8 million, with $40 million guaranteed in the first three seasons.