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Broncos release defensive lineman Peterson (AP)
The Denver Broncos have released defensive lineman Kenny Peterson and waived guard Mitch Erickson. Peterson is an eighth-year player who joined the club as a free agent in November 2007 and had 94 tackles, including five sacks, in 42 games for the Broncos. He started 15 games in his time in Denver. Erickson joined the club as an undrafted free agent out of South Dakota State in 2008 and spent two...

Broncos Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p>The Broncos came out focused and aggressive in free agency, adding defensive linemen Justin Bannan, Jarvis Green and Jamal Williams within the first five days.</p> <p>Williams might be the biggest coup. He's a run-plugging force in a 3-4 scheme, as the Broncos are all too familiar with from Williams' long tenure with division-rival San Diego. The question is his health.</p> <p>Williams has been battling chronic knee pain for years, and missed almost all of last season with a triceps injury.</p> <p>Green and Bannan are also veteran 3-4 linemen. Green comes over from New England, where he was unspectacular in 2009 when asked to start after Richard Seymour was traded to Oakland. Bannan was a valued reserve in Baltimore who started all 16 games as an injury replacement in 2008.

Someone will gamble on Tebow at QB (Yahoo! Sports)
Too much emphasis is placed on finding a great quarterback for teams to disregard Tim Tebow.

Jury gets case in man accused of killing Broncos cornerback Williams (The Canadian Press)
DENVER - A man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams lived in a gang culture where an insult following a confrontation in a nightclub proved to be enough to send him into a murderous rage, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Broncos continue beefing up line with signing of free agents Green, Williams (The Canadian Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday.

Jury gets case in Williams' slaying (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e1reabh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncoswilliams&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100310/thumb.5285b917a7c4430caa31b40f65045063.broncos_williams_dx104.jpg" width="130" height="97" alt="In this courtroom sketch, defense attorney Abraham Hutt is shown making his closing argument during the trial of Willie Clark in Denver on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Clark is on trial for first-degree murder and other charges in the 2007 New Year&#39;s Day killing of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams(notes)." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>A man accused of firing the shots that killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams lived in a gang culture where an insult following a confrontation in a nightclub proved to be enough to send him into a murderous rage, prosecutors said Tuesday. &quot;He wouldn&#39;t take a fist fight he can&#39;t win, but he&#39;d take a gun fight he can&#39;t lose,&quot; Chief Deputy District Attorney Bruce...</p><br clear="all" />

Patriots re-sign Leigh Bodden, top cornerback on the free agent market (The Canadian Press)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.

Give Big Ben benefit of the doubt (Yahoo! Sports)
Until a D.A. produces evidence that a crime has been committed, consider Ben Roethlisberger innocent.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we&#39;re going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Dolphins interested in Dez Bryant (Yahoo! Sports)
Folks have been down on the work ethic of Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant.

Bengals working out WRs T.O, Bryant (Yahoo! Sports)
The Cincinnati Bengals are working hard to bring in some new wide receivers. Monday the team was linked to trying...

Trial begins for two Vikings players challenging NFL drug testing policy (The Canadian Press)
MINNEAPOLIS - The attorney for two Minnesota Vikings challenging the NFL&#39;s anti-doping policy opened their closely watched trial Monday by accusing the league of failing to follow state law when it tested them for drugs two years ago and then decided to suspend them.

Suspect in slaying of Broncos CB refuses to testify; cites threats against him, his family (The Canadian Press)
DENVER - A man accused of shooting and killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams says he won&#39;t testify on his own behalf, citing threats against him and his family.

Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack (Yahoo! Sports)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we&#39;re not quite at the &quot;bargain bin&quot;...

Bengals, Seahawks after Broncos' Brandon Marshall? (Yahoo! Sports)
Everybody wants a talented wide receiver but do they want one with an attitude? The Seattle Seahawks and...

Witness will testify in Broncos player's death (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12fpvbcm4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-broncos-williams&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100306/thumb.9f5e16e7182d459fb9118f481acee35c.broncos_williams_ny140.jpg" width="120" height="129" alt="FILE - In this April 24, 2005 file photo, Oklahoma State cornerback Darrent Williams(notes) smiles as he holds a Broncos&#39; jersey bearing his name a news conference as the team&#39;s headquarters in Denver. A witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>A witness too afraid to testify against the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail. The surprising twist came Friday, after defense attorneys spent a day calling witnesses to build an alibi for the defendant, 26-year-old Willie Clark.</p><br clear="all" />

Broncos keeping offensive lineman Russ Hochstein, wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (The Canadian Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos are bringing back J.J. Arrington, agreeing to a deal with the tailback who sat out last season with a right knee injury.

Broncos agree with Arrington (AP)
The Denver Broncos are bringing back J.J. Arrington, agreeing to a deal with the tailback who sat out last season with a right knee injury. Denver also agreed to terms with defensive lineman Justin Bannan and cornerback Nathan Jones on Friday. Arrington originally signed a four-year contract last March with Denver that was worth about $10 million, but the team waived him two months later when he...

Suspect on trial for Bronco's drive-by shooting death begins defence (The Canadian Press)
DENVER - A man too afraid to testify against the defendant accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has changed his mind after a night in jail.

Bears snag biggest free agent prize, sign Julius Peppers to deal (Yahoo! Sports)
For the second straight offseason, the Chicago Bears have made the biggest splash in the NFL.

Third witness jailed in Denver Broncos murder trial (The Canadian Press)
DENVER - A third witness in the trial of a man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has been jailed for refusing to testify.

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday&#39;s opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don&#39;t intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. &quot;There will be some real good players that are going to get cut,&quot; general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

Former inmate: Man accused of killing Williams said he put him 'to sleep' (The Canadian Press)
DENVER - A former inmate who was in jail with the man accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams testified that the suspect boasted about putting Williams &quot;to sleep.&quot;

Dumervil gets highest tender from Broncos which could facilitate trade (The Canadian Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos are doing everything they can to keep Pro Bowl pass rusher Elvis Dumervil in blue and orange.

Broncos extend qualifying offers to 5 players (AP)
The Denver Broncos are doing everything they can to keep Pro Bowl pass rusher Elvis Dumervil in blue and orange. Brandon Marshall, not so much. On Wednesday, the Broncos slapped a first- and third-round tender on Dumervil, who led the league in sacks last season. Other teams would have to surrender those two levels of picks in the upcoming draft if they signed the restricted free agent who stands to...

NFL Team Reports: AFC West (SportingNews.com)
DENVER BRONCOS MOVING ON? WR Brandon Marshall, given his off-field troubles and clashes with coach Josh...

The Bears want Brandon Marshall. I want a golden tricycle. (Yahoo! Sports)
Neither of us are likely to get our wish. Wednesday&#39;s burst of Marshall-to-the-Bears talk was spurred by this...

    

 Oakland Raiders Minimize


Raiders Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p>Rather than simply hand the starting job to their presumptive quarterback of the future, the Raiders will make JaMarcus Russell work for it.</p> <p>Coach Tom Cable, who benched Russell with the blessing of owner Al Davis 10 games into the 2009 season, declared quarterback an "open competition" while speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine.</p> <p>Then the Raiders very probably brought back Russell's main competition, Bruce Gradkowski, by extending a second-round tender before the March 4 deadline.</p> <p>Gradkowski can seek offers from other teams, with the Raiders getting the right of first refusal. If the Raiders declined to match an offer, they would receive a second round draft pick in return.</p> <p>As encouraging as Gradkowski was last season in taking over for...

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we&#39;re going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Vikings after LaDainian Tomlinson? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson,...

Free agent OT Green agrees to three-year contract with Buffalo Bills (The Canadian Press)
BUFFALO, N.Y. - An expensive steak dinner he couldn&#39;t finish and an offer he couldn&#39;t refuse were enough to convince veteran offensive tackle Cornell Green to sign with the Buffalo Bills.

Raiders release wide receiver Javon Walker, defensive end Greg Ellis (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players.

Raiders release Walker, Ellis (AP)
The Oakland Raiders released wide receiver Javon Walker and defensive end Greg Ellis on Monday in their latest dumping of veteran players. The moves follow Saturday&#39;s decision to cut ties with longtime running back Justin Fargas. Walker was a disappointment right from the start after signing a $55 million contract that included an $11 million signing bonus two years ago.

Cards get Rhodes; Pennington staying in Miami (AP)
On the second day of the NFL&#39;s free agent signing period, the Arizona Cardinals went the trade route to fill a big need. The Cardinals acquired safety Kerry Rhodes from the New York Jets on Saturday for a fourth-round pick in this year&#39;s draft and a seventh-rounder in 2011. Rhodes is expected to move into the starting spot opposite All-Pro Adrian Wilson that was vacated when Antrel Rolle, a...

Oakland Raiders release running back Justin Fargas after 7 seasons (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons.

Raiders release RB Justin Fargas (AP)
The Oakland Raiders released running back Justin Fargas on Saturday, cutting ties with one of their key offensive players over the last few seasons. &quot;Justin Fargas was a beloved Raider who performed at a high level throughout his seven seasons with the team and his contributions to the Silver and Black will always be remembered,&quot; the team said in a statement announcing the move.

Raiders bring back free agent OL Khalif Barnes with one-year deal (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday.

Raiders sign Barnes to 1-year deal (AP)
The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday. The Raiders did not tender a contract offer to Barnes before the start of free agency, making him an unrestricted free agent. But the team confirmed he is coming back for a second season. Barnes signed a one-year deal last year to come to Oakland after four years in Jacksonville.

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday&#39;s opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don&#39;t intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. &quot;There will be some real good players that are going to get cut,&quot; general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

Fewer lucrative deals expected in free agency (Yahoo! Sports)
The dearth of quality unrestricted FAs means less money will be spent on rosters this offseason.

Oakland Raiders tender contracts to seven free agents (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders tendered contracts to quarterback Bruce Gradkowski and six other restricted free agents on Wednesday.

Raiders tender contracts to 7 free agents (AP)
The Oakland Raiders tendered contracts to quarterback Bruce Gradkowski and six other restricted free agents on Wednesday. Gradkowski got a second-round tender, meaning he will get at least $1.759 million if he makes the team next season. The Raiders also have the right to match any offer sheet he signs with another team or receive a second-round pick as compensation.

Raiders apply same logic to RFA process as everything else (Yahoo! Sports)
Yeah, yeah ... we know. When it comes to football writers and the Oakland Raiders, we&#39;re guilty of picking the...

NFL Team Reports: AFC West (SportingNews.com)
DENVER BRONCOS MOVING ON? WR Brandon Marshall, given his off-field troubles and clashes with coach Josh...

Vick's dream team, and his likely suitors (Yahoo! Sports)
He came back to the NFL as an ex-convict and as a pariah, and all Michael Vick could do in his rebound season...

The Shutdown Corner mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)
With the Combine winding down, it&#39;s time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far.

In speed-dating scene, team names are irrelevant (Yahoo! Sports)
Every year at the Combine, reporters will ask players which NFL teams have talked to them.

Raiders use franchise tag on DE Richard Seymour to keep him in Oakland (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders placed the exclusive franchise tag on defensive lineman Richard Seymour before Thursday&#39;s deadline.

Raiders place franchise tag on Seymour (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12e239979/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-raiders-seymour&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100225/thumb.f4526555609d40cba051549237707aeb.raiders_seymour_football_ny162.jpg" width="86" height="129" alt="In this Sept. 14, 2009, photo, Oakland Raiders defensive end Richard Seymour(notes) points in Oakland, Calif., where an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders was held. The Raiders have placed the exclusive franchise tag on Seymour. The team executed the move before a deadline Thursday, Feb. 25. With the designation of exclusive franchise player, Seymour is unable even to negotiate with other teams." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The Oakland Raiders placed the exclusive franchise tag on defensive lineman Richard Seymour before Thursday&#39;s deadline. By choosing to use the exclusive designation, Seymour is prohibited from even negotiating with other teams when free agency starts next month. With the tag, Seymour will be guaranteed a salary for next season of at least $12.398 million, which is the average salary earned last...</p><br clear="all" />

NFL declines to punish Raiders coach Cable (PA SportsTicker)
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

NFL declines to punish Raiders coach Tom Cable after allegations of violence (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable will not be punished by the NFL after an investigation into allegations of domestic violence against women and a fight with an assistant coach.

    

 NFL on Fox Minimize


Lawyers for Big Ben's accuser speak out
Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1fff91de236c3a024b706fc67c82ad48&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=1fff91de236c3a024b706fc67c82ad48&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Steelers OL Colon was with Big Ben, but has 'no knowledge'
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent says.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=26bef496441e999fcca3571a12fb5156&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=26bef496441e999fcca3571a12fb5156&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Cut QB Anderson apologizes for trashing Browns fans
Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has apologized after saying Cleveland fans "don't deserve a winner" following his release.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e65f08f2fbcce9b367bcf06d153f1bc5&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=e65f08f2fbcce9b367bcf06d153f1bc5&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Source: Texans add veteran OL Smith
The Houston Texans have a new offensive lineman in the fold. Eight-year veteran Wade Smith has signed a four-year, $12 million contract with $5.25 million guaranteed, a source told FOXSports.com.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8c7e20ddb2d5dbf09964299877bedddd&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8c7e20ddb2d5dbf09964299877bedddd&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Eagles sign former Colts starting CB Jackson
The Philadelphia Eagles and free agent defensive back Marlin Jackson have agreed to a two-year contract.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ed01dadcc3f67087bb09e8989b6090b6&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ed01dadcc3f67087bb09e8989b6090b6&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Chiefs sign RB Jones
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f4a36e30fda4f4813ba30ea690a40a1b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f4a36e30fda4f4813ba30ea690a40a1b&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Titans snatch up ex-Eagles LB with $11M deal
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a three-year contract with Will Witherspoon as they revamp their linebacking corps.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=08d97ab356a70796a13dce0237d54528&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=08d97ab356a70796a13dce0237d54528&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Redskins bring in veteran NT for 2 years, $7M
Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu has signed with the Washington Redskins.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8d0d42ccef6a5698acbb7ca0f0608630&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=8d0d42ccef6a5698acbb7ca0f0608630&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Time to celebrate? T.O. to meet with Bengals
Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=2bea4d04ce8b13e9930a0b9bdbcce8f5&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=2bea4d04ce8b13e9930a0b9bdbcce8f5&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

Steelers re-sign safety Clark, bring back WR Randle El
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ea30b5a70c4308ba61157e0f6a64158c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ea30b5a70c4308ba61157e0f6a64158c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2224"/>

    

 San Diego Charges Minimize


LaDainian Tomlinson set to visit Vikings, coach cites 'great conversation' (The Canadian Press)
MINNEAPOLIS - LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit.

LT and Favre? Tomlinson to visit Vikes (AP)
LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he could be a good fit. Tomlinson is scheduled to meet with coach Brad Childress and other members of the organization on Thursday. The 2006 NFL MVP was released by the San Diego Chargers last month after the least-productive season of his prolific nine-year career.

Chargers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p>The Chargers continued to make sweeping changes to their roster by releasing Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jamal Williams. And it's a move with a potential to backfire after Williams turned around and signed a three-year deal with division-rival Denver.</p> <p>The longtime heart and soul of the team's interior defense was let go, joining LaDainian Tomlinson as past featured players hitting the streets.</p> <p>Williams tore his triceps in last year's season-opener and landed on IR, wiping out the majority of his season. But it appeared the Chargers were counting on Williams to get healthy and return to shore up a shoddy run defense.</p> <p>Williams, though, will soon turn 34 and was to earn some $6 million next season, which includes a roster bonus.</p> <p>That was too rich for the Chargers'...

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we&#39;re going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Broncos continue beefing up line with signing of free agents Green, Williams (The Canadian Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday.

Michael Vick says he humbled by award, but protesters say he's undeserving (The Canadian Press)
BALTIMORE - Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honoured Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.

Vick 'humbled' by Ed Block Courage Award (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12g3rpbe1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-blockcourageaward&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100309/thumb.9275a2e287ed479aac20841c380b7d56.block_courage_awards_vick_football_mdgb106.jpg" width="129" height="90" alt="Animal rights activists, left to right, Merle Kougl and Nancy Cole protest the honoring of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick(notes) at the Ed Block courage awards on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in Baltimore." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination. The award is presented to players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.</p><br clear="all" />

Vikings after LaDainian Tomlinson? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in signing free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson,...

Chargers claim RB Mason off waivers from Redskins (AP)
The Chargers have claimed running back Marcus Mason off waivers from the Washington Redskins, beginning the process of restocking their backfield. Mason spent most of his first two NFL seasons on the practice squads of the Redskins and Baltimore Ravens. He played in nine games last season for the Redskins, gaining 127 yards on 32 carries.

Browsing through free agency's on-sale rack (Yahoo! Sports)
The first wave of free agency has come and gone, and while we&#39;re not quite at the &quot;bargain bin&quot;...

Raiders bring back free agent OL Khalif Barnes with one-year deal (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract on Friday.

Chargers agree to terms of two-year deals with Wilson, Boone (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone.

Chargers agree to terms with Wilson, Boone (AP)
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end Kris Wilson and defensive end Alfonso Boone. Both received two-year contracts. Wilson just completed his second season with the Chargers, catching four passes for 28 yards, with one touchdown. Boone joined the Chargers last year and started four of 13 games played.

Antonio Cromartie eager to put issues behind him and get fresh start with Jets (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK - Antonio Cromartie hung up the phone and got excited.

Free agency brings Sharper back to earth (Yahoo! Sports)
Shortly after helping the Saints win the Super Bowl, Darren Sharper could be playing elsewhere.

Chargers' Sproles now on trading block (Yahoo! Sports)
The San Diego Chargers were expected to let running back Darren Sproles walk off into the night and be an...

Jets reach agreement with Chargers for Cromartie (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hcp1ncc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-jets-chargerstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100305/thumb.c129a8480c1249288c7e298f5013b849.jets_chargers_trade_football_ny159.jpg" width="100" height="129" alt="FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2009, file photo, San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie(notes) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in San Diego. The New York Jets have reached an agreement in principle with the San Diego Chargers to acquire cornerback Antonio Cromartie." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>It just got a lot tougher to throw against the New York Jets. A few hours before the NFL&#39;s free agency period began, the Jets improved their secondary in a big way by agreeing in principle with the San Diego Chargers to acquire talented but troubled cornerback Antonio Cromartie on Thursday night.</p><br clear="all" />

Jets agree in principle with Chargers to acquire CB Antonio Cromartie (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK - It just got a lot tougher to throw against the New York Jets.

Chargers keep Sproles, release DT Williams (AP)
Speedy little Darren Sproles is staying with the San Diego Chargers, after all. The Chargers placed the maximum first- and third-round tender on Sproles on Thursday, one of two surprise moves in the hours before free agency began. The Chargers also released tackle Jamal Williams, a 12-year veteran who has been the run-stuffing anchor of the defensive line.

Cromartie traded to Jets for a conditional third-rounder (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chargers got what they wanted : A 2011 third-round draft pick (which could turn into a second-rounder) in...

Chargers change mind, keep Sproles; release Williams before free agency begins (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - Speedy little Darren Sproles is staying with the San Diego Chargers, after all.

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday&#39;s opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don&#39;t intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. &quot;There will be some real good players that are going to get cut,&quot; general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

Fewer lucrative deals expected in free agency (Yahoo! Sports)
The dearth of quality unrestricted FAs means less money will be spent on rosters this offseason.

NFL Team Reports: AFC West (SportingNews.com)
DENVER BRONCOS MOVING ON? WR Brandon Marshall, given his off-field troubles and clashes with coach Josh...

The Shutdown Corner mock draft, Part 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
With the Combine winding down, it&#39;s time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far.

Chargers' Cromartie not going to Detroit? (Yahoo! Sports)
Monday, the talk was Antonio Cromartie was getting packed up by the San Diego Chargers and sent off to the...

    

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