The Cincinnati Bengals signed RB Bernard Scott. Waived TE Matt Sherry, WR Mario Urrutia, QB Billy Farris and C James Smith

New York Giants signed CB Stoney Woodson and waived CB Rashad Barksdale.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

In our view, possible suitors for Owens include the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and of course, the Oakland Raiders.  The New York Jets may also be a darkhorse candidate.

Washington is always looking to get splashy free agents in and have them flop (see Deion Sanders, Jason Taylor).  They also seem to have swung and missed in a big way with last year’s draft picks Devin Thomas and Malcom Kelly at wide receiver.

The Bucs are in desperate need of a number 1 receiver.  Michael Clayton was/is a flop, Joey Galloway is about 100-years old and Antonio Bryant needs to prove he can be reliable for more than one season.

The Raiders are still looking for a dependable receiver to team up with young quarterback Jamarcus Russell.  Ronald Curry is gone and the only worthwhile receiver on the roster is the diminutive Johnny Lee Higgins. Javon Walker and Ashley Lelie are worthless.

The Jets have released Laverneus Coles and could look for a legitimate #1 guy to put opposite Jerricho Cotchery or Brad Smith.  Jets GM Mike Tannebaum also is known for bringing in high profile free agents and New York may be the only place that’s “bigger” than Owens.

Keep checking back for updates.

By the way, I apologize about the apparant disappearance of NFL Draft content on the site.  Life got in the way (specifically Aunt Sallie Mae)–I promise I’ll start back soon. (Hey, if you keep reading the site, maybe we can make money off of this, then I can quit my jobs!)

Update: The Cowboys have also released SS Roy Williams, per Rotoworld.

Source: ESPN.com, Rotoworld - 7:44 a.m. et – Update 10:52 a.m. et

(Editor’s Note: When posting this story, like I often do, I had at least a dozen other things on my mind, one such thing was the more recent news that the St. Louis Rams had retained CB Ron Bartell, which you will read about in a minute. And that is why I incorrectly began this post with “The St. Louis Rams…”)

“Jason Taylor was a real professional during his time with the Redskins,” coach Jim Zorn was quoted on PFT.  “He played hurt, but still gave his best effort to be prepared and play hard every week.  We wish him and his family the very best.”

Taylor had a drop off in production last season with the Redskins, totaling only 3.5 sacks — his lowest since ‘99. The 12-year vet also started in the fewest games of his career (8).

Rotoworld has learned from the Tampa Tribune that the Buccaneers are expected to “heavily persue” the former AP Defensive Player of the Year (2006).

Source: Rotoworld.com, Tampa Tribune, Profootballtalk.com, NFL.com - 5:26 p.m. et

The Bucs are also reportedly interested in making a trade with the Raiders for RB Michael Bush.

Sirius Radio reported that the deal between Bart Scott and the Jets was still up in the air, but at 12:03 Eastern Time, Rotoworld reported the deal is done, and is worth $40 million over five years. 

The Bills are hosting WR Laveranues Coles Friday, Rotoworld reports. The Dolphins are also said to be interested in Coles…if the price is right.

The Ravens have landed CB Dominique Foxworth for $27.2 million over four years, with $16.5 M guaranteed.

The Redskins have released cornerback Shawn Springs, after failing to receive trade interest.

Update: Bart Scott is reportedly giving the Ravens a chance to match the Jets offer of four years and $40 million, per Newsday.

Source: Rotoworld, Sirius NFL Radio, Newsday.com - 2:12 p.m. et Updated 3:48 p.m. et

The Buffalo Bills released $49-million LG Derrick Dockery, taking a $5.4 M cap hit, but saving $26.25 million.

Source: Rotoworld, Rotoworld rss – 10:52 a.m. et