In the papers – April 5

The Sun Sentinal’s Omar Kelly says the Dolphins haven’t ruled out re-signing DE Jason Taylor, but the team is concerned about Taylor’s age and previous injuries.  

After missing out on a trade for Broncos QB Jay Cutler, the Jets may look at wide receiver in the draft to aid QB Kellen Clemens, the New York Post is reporting.

The Ravens have added two coaches to the staff, the Baltimore Sun has learned. The team has promoted Roy Anderson to defensive assistant and hired Matt Weiss as head coaching assistant.

The Cincinnait Enquirer has reportedly “debunked” the rumors linking Bengals WR Chad Ocho Cinco to the Oakland Raiders.

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns teammates are supporting Dante Stallworth despite his recent charge of DUI manslaughter.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette has reported that quarterback Byron Leftwich spent the day with the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are discussing a contract.

The Steelers, on the other hand, hosted UNLV fullback Fank Summers Friday, writes Mike Prisuta of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Summers becomes the eighth draft-prospect brought in by Pittsburgh.

The Texans have agreed to terms with FA linebackers Cato June and Buster Davis, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

The Raiders are reportedly close to signing FA quarterback Jeff Garcia, per the Oakland Tribune.

Steve Corkran has reported the Raiders have also re-signed LB Sam Williams and added veteran DT Ryan Boschetti.

Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press predicts the Lions focus will again be on Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford now that Jay Cutler is out of the picture.

Source: SunSentinal.com, nypost.com, baltimoresun.com, cincinnati.com, post-gazette.com, pittsburghlive.com, chron.com, insidebayarea.com, freep.com- 10:39 p.m. et

Quick Hits – March 19

The New Orleans Saints have cut cornerback Mike McKenzie, PFT has posted.

The Arizona Cardinals have been busy lately, signing four players Thursday: TE Anthony Becht, C Donovan Raiola, G Elton Brown and DT Ronald Leisle.

There are varying reports on Dante Stallworth’s blood alcohol content after the car accident that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man. All of the recent reports, however, have Dante over the legal limit, according to PFT.

Georgia QB Matt Stafford put on a show at his Pro Day workout, displaying a strong, accurate arm, writes Gil Brandt of NFL.com.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Scott Brown believes the Steelers will show no interest in free-agent WR Torry Holt.

The Jaguars traded DT Tony McDaniel to the Miami Dolphins Wednesday in exchange for a seventh-round pick.

Source: Profootballtalk, NFL.com, KFFL.com, PittsburghLive.com - 10:24 p.m. et

In the papers – March 18

Jets RB Thomas Jones was a no-show for the third straight day, which, as The Newark Star-Ledger writes, could affect the team’s draft plans if his absence continues through April.

The Cleveland Browns have issued a statement from Dante Stallworth, the Cleveland Plain Dealer has reported.

The Steelers signed two veterans Tuesday, lineman Trai Essex and cornerback Fernando Bryant, writes the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

New executive director of the NFL Players Associations DeMaurice Smith plans to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Tennessean has learned that the Titans and return man Mark Joneshave agreed to terms on a multiyear deal. Jones will help fill the void left by Chris Carr. The Titans also received a visit Wednesday from free-agent CB Donald Strickland.

The Raiders re-signed return man Justin Miller and defensive tackle William Joseph, though most of the sports world only found out when the players showed up for offseason workouts, writes David White of the San Francisco Chronicle.

According to the Detroit Free Press, teammates of Daunte Culpepper say the Lions signal caller has lost weight. 

The Packers have re-signed DE Michael Montgomery, according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Free-agent safety Darren Sharper has agreed to terms with the Saints, per StarTribune.com. 

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner underwent hip surgeryon Tuesday, writes The Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman.

Free-agent tackle Marvel Smith met with the 49ers Wednesday, according to John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Source: nj.com, Cleveland.com, post-gazette.com, chron.com,  tennessean.com, sfgate.com, freep.com, greenbaypressgazette.com, StarTribune.com, sfgate.com- 9:37 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – March 10

Pittsburgh Steelers OT Willie Colon signed his restricted free-agent tenderTuesday, PFT has reported.

The St. Louis Rams have released OT Orlando Pace. Per PFT, the team was attempting to trade the former No. 1 overall draft pick. The Rams will reportedly save around $5.97 million on the move.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Rams had “uninvited” Pace and receiver Torry Holt from the team’s off-season strength and conditioning program.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Travis Daniels.

According to The Boston Globe, the Patriots have agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden.

Per PFT, the 49ers have restructured the contract of QB Alexa Alex Smith [Editor's Note: I don't know why I typed Alexa Smith. But it's a much prettier name].

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with veteran LB Mike Peterson, the Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting.

Source: Profootballtalk, Boston.com, Rotoworld.com, ajc.com - 7:18 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – March 9

The Jaguars signed T William “Tra” Thomas to a three-year contract, ESPN is reporting.

Free-agent wideout Joey Galloway is reportedly visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting.

Rotoworld has learned that “several teams” are interested in FA safety Roy Williams.

The Washington Times is reporting that the Redskins are interested in free-agent DL Renaldo Wynn.

[Editor's Note: RZR would like to wish our very own Joe Buffone a Happy Birthday. Have one for us, Joe]

Source: Rotoworld, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, ESPN, Washington Times, – 12:12 p.m. et

McFadden heading to desert

Profootballtalk has reported that free-agent CB Bryant McFadden has signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed.

Source: Profootballtalk.com – 10:28 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – March 7

The Chargers have reportedly made one final offer to restructure LaDanian Tomlinson’s contract, per The San Diego Union Tribune.

Matt Maiocco of The Press Democrat is shooting down the reports that OT Khalif Barnes (Jaguars) is close to signing with the Raiders. Maiocco says Barnes agent Kenny Zuckerman told him that Barnes will sign with one of two other teams, and not the 49ers or Raiders.

Rotoworld has learned from the Chicago Tribune that RB Kevin Jones has agreed on a two-year, $3.5 million deal to stay with the Bears.

The Eagles signed ex-Browns safety Sean Jones to an undisclosed contract.

Add the Bears to the list of teams that are NOT interested in T.O. Just say No. Profootballtalk has a nifty page they created called the “Anti-T.O. List.”

Cornerback Bryant McFadden hopes to make a decision soon, per PFT. There are reportedly four teams in the running: the Steelers, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Eagles.

The Dallas Cowboys signed DE Igor Olshansky to a four-year, $18 million contract, NFL.com has reported.

[Editor's Note: PFT has a great Seinfeld video clip with this story - the Ukraine is weak - from the Label Maker episode. I chose not to post it since they had it first, because, you know, I prefer to do my own material.]

The Browns have signed former Jets DE C.J. Mosley, PFT has reported.

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of former Jets defensive end C.J. Mosley on Friday.

PFT has reported that the Bills may be interested in the services of Terrell Owens.

Source: Rotoworld.com, The San Diego Union Tribune, PressDemocrat.com, ChicagoTribune.com, Profootballtalk.com, NFL.com – 9:45 p.m. et