LT: Favre didn't tip hand about plans
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:51:09 PDT)
Brett Favre kept his plans to himself, even as he helped try to recruit LaDainian Tomlinson to play for the Minnesota Vikings. Tomlinson, who signed a two-year deal with the New York Jets on Sunday, said the quarterback gave no indication whether he'd return for a 20th season when they chatted about the Vikings last week.

Eagles sign RB Bell to offer sheet
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:37:41 PDT)
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent running back Mike Bell to an offer sheet. The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints have seven days to match the contract offer. They wouldn't receive compensation for letting Bell go. Bell had 654 yards rushing and five touchdowns last season. He averaged 3.8 yards per carry.

Eagles get Tapp from Seattle for Clemons
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:02:41 PDT)
Looking to bolster their pass rush, the Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Darryl Tapp from Seattle on Tuesday. The Seahawks got defensive end Chris Clemons and the Eagles' fourth-round choice in next month's draft. Originally a second-round draft pick by Seattle in 2006, Tapp has 18 sacks, two interceptions, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 65 games.

Chiefs sign former Colts G Lilja
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:12:31 PDT)
With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them. The Chiefs on Tuesday announced the signing of free agent left guard Ryan Lilja, a 59-game starter for the Indianapolis Colts who was claimed off waivers from Kansas City in 2004.

Jets, FB Richardson agree on 1-year deal
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:35:14 PDT)
The New York Jets and fullback Tony Richardson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, keeping one of the league's best lead blockers in the backfield for the NFL's top-rushing team. Richardson, 38, will be entering his 16th season and has paved the way for several 1,000-yard rushers, including Thomas Jones the last two seasons.

Bills sign LB Davis, DE Edwards agrees
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:03:35 PDT)
The Buffalo Bills' new defensive scheme is starting to take shape after the team made two key additions in free agency Tuesday. First, the Bills bolstered their linebackers by signing eight-year NFL veteran Andra Davis to a two-year contract. Then, defensive end Dwan Edwards agreed to a four-year contract worth potentially close to $18 million with the Bills, a person familiar with the...

Vikes' E.J. Henderson on track for camp
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:57:23 PDT)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson is back on his feet and says he's on track to return to the field for training camp. Henderson broke his leg against Arizona on Dec. 6. Henderson spoke to reporters on Tuesday night before receiving the team's annual award for community service. He was also hosting an event at Winter Park for his youth foundation.

Falcons release CB Hill, sign S Giordano
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:15:10 PDT)
The Atlanta Falcons have released former first-round pick Tye Hill and signed safety Matt Giordano. Hill was the 15th overall pick in 2006 by St. Louis. After three disappointing years with the Rams, he was dealt to Atlanta shortly before the start of last season for a seventh-round pick. In eight games with the Falcons, Hill had seven tackles and one interception.

Bills' Gailey won't name starting QB
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:10:09 PDT)
Don't expect Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey to choose a starting quarterback anytime soon. Having evaluated the three quarterbacks on his roster, Gailey said Tuesday he anticipates holding an open competition to determine who will win the job. And Gailey didn't rule out the team selecting a quarterback in the draft next month, or the possibility of acquiring an established starter in a...