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03/11 Derrick Mason brought back in Baltimore
Suddenly, the AFC is the division of wide receiver duos. The Baltimore Ravens re-signed wideout Derrick Mason on Wednesday to a two-year, $8 million contract. Mason spent the past five seasons with the Ravens, never missing a game and representing the team's most trustworthy targets. Mason had wanted to play again for Baltimore all along, but said that he would only return to the game if he got a ... [Read More]

03/10 Bengals sign Antonio Bryant
The Cincinnati Bengals have a legit No. 2 wide receiver. Or maybe more like a second No. 1. The team signed former Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Bryant to a four-year, $28 million deal on Wednesday. With incentives, Bryant could earn as much as $29 million. Bryant had a breakout season in 2008 with more than 1,200 receiving yards, 83 catches and seven touchdowns. Lingering pain from offseason kn... [Read More]

03/10 Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback to be decided
When Kurt Warner retired in January, Matt Leinart was unofficially named the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback. But credit head coach Ken Whisenhunt, he isn't making anything official. He is going to have the still-young and still-unproven NFL quarterback show that he deserves to start. Whisenhunt said in a Tuesday radio interview that the Cardinals would sign a quarterback to compete with L... [Read More]

03/09 Mike Martz: We have two starting running backs in Chicago
When the Chicago Bears signed Chester Taylor last week, we knew it would mean a decrease in Matt Forte's fantasy value. But from the words of offensive coordinator Mike Martz, the dreaded running back-by-committee situation could be upcoming in the Windy City. Martz intends to utilize both Taylor and Forte at running back and insists that it doesn't matter which player is officially listed on the ... [Read More]

03/09 Thomas Jones signs with Chiefs
Running back Thomas Jones was a 1,400-yard rusher for the Jets last year, but the team didn't want to pay nearly $6 million for him in 2010 and wanted to get younger in their backfield. So the Jets cut Jones. Now Jones will get a chance to backup one of the better young rushers in the league. Jones signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, where he is expected to be a change-o... [Read More]

03/09 Browns release Derek Anderson
Everyone knew it was going to happen; it just wasn't official yet. Now it's official: The Cleveland Browns have cut quarterback Derek Anderson. Anderson came to the Browns off the waiver wire in 2007 and turned in a tremendous season with more than 3,700 yards and 29 touchdowns. The team signed him to a three-year, $24 million deal soon after that season ended, but he was never able to reproduce t... [Read More]

03/09 Jim Sorgi to backup another Manning
Quarterback Jim Sorgi has become sort of a cult figure in the NFL for backing up a guy who has never missed an NFL game in his 12 seasons, Peyton Manning. Now Sorgi will do the same for his brother Eli, who has started 87 consecutive games. Sorgi signed a one-year deal to join the New York Giants on Monday. This occurs two days after the Giants lost their main 2009 backup, David Carr, to the San F... [Read More]

03/09 Steelers sign Antwaan Randle El, Arnaz Battle
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed a couple of wide receivers on Monday who will do most of their damage on special teams, but one could also end up playing as the team's slot receiver. Pittsburgh signed former Steeler Antwaan Randle El and Arnaz Battle. Both players signed three-year deals. Financial terms of Randle El's contract were not yet disclosed. Battle's deal is worth $3.975 million with a $9... [Read More]

03/09 Seneca Wallace traded to Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns couldn't decide on a starting quarterback in 2009. They went back and forth and back again. For 2010, maybe that decision was made for them on Monday, and it isn't Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson. The Browns acquired seven-year pro and long-time backup quarterback Seneca Wallace from the Seattle Seahawks on Monday for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. Wallace will reunite with Mik... [Read More]

03/09 Chris Chambers signs three-year deal to stay in Kansas City
In the last few years, Chris Chambers' career didn't look like it was coming to an end. It seemed all but over, but the Kansas City Chiefs have faith in him for three more seasons. Chambers and the team agreed to a three-year deal Monday. Chambers could make as much as $15 million over the life of the contract; He is guaranteed a minimum of $5.9 million. After eight catches in seven games with the... [Read More]

03/09 Colt McCoy says shoulder is fully healed
The right shoulder that changed the 2010 BCS Championship game is apparently 100 percent. Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy told NFL.com's Gil Brandt on Monday that he has completely recovered from the nerve injury in his right shoulder and will be ready to perform at the University of Texas' pro day on March 29. McCoy couldn't participate in throwing drills during the NFL combine last week beca... [Read More]

03/09 Dez Bryant won't run at Oklahoma State's pro day
It hasn't been a very positive 10 days for former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant. He pulled out of last week's NFL combine with a strained hamstring. Then came reports that he showed up late for practices and actual games in college. Now he says that he won't be able to run at OSU's pro day on March 10. Bryant said at the combine that he would work out at the pro day, but apparently the a... [Read More]

03/08 Jason Avant agrees to a five-year deal with Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant's production has steadily increased each year. This past season, he sets career-highs in catches, yards and touchdowns. He is just a possession receiver without top-end speed but he's found a home in Philly, a place where he'll now be playing for quite a while. The team and Avant agreed to a five-year deal on Monday. Financial terms are not yet availab... [Read More]

03/08 David Carr signs with 49ers
Two of the biggest draft busts from the past decade are now on the same team. On Sunday, The 49ers agreed to terms with 2002 No. 1 overall draft pick David Carr on a two-year deal. Financial figures for Carr's contract aren't yet available. Carr will supposedly challenge 2005's top selection, Alex Smith, for the starting job this summer. Carr spent five seasons as the Houston Texans' starter, and ... [Read More]

03/08 Eagles pay Michael Vick's roster bonus
A few months ago, many thought Michael Vick wouldn't be a part of the Philadelphia Eagles by March 9 at the latest -- that's when he is due a $1.5 million roster bonus from the team -- but dissatisfied with offers for Vick, the Eagles have decided to bite the bullet on their third-string QB. The team picked up Vick's roster bonus on Sunday, another indication that the quarterback who was expected ... [Read More]