Tomlinson restructures deal

The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers have agreed on a restructered deal.

“What he’s done since his career started here, what he’s meant to the community and the fans and the organization, it was unthinkable he wouldn’t be here,” the Chargers’ president and CEO was quoted in the Union-Tribune.

Terms of the deal are not known, but it is believed that Tomlinson’s 2009 salary of $6.725 million will remain.

Source: Rotoworld, The San Diego Union-Tribune - 12:02 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

Free Agency Quick Hits – Day 5

Rotoworld has reported that he Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed RB Cedric Benson to a two-year, $7 million contract.

San Diego Chargers GM A.J. Smith shot down the rumors of the team trading CB Antonio Cromartie, saying quite simply “He’s not going to be traded.”

NFL Network’s Adam Schefter  is reporting that free-agent QB Kurt Warner will be re-signed by the weekend.

Source: Rotoworld, NFL.com, – 6:29 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – Day 4

KFFL has learned through the Miami Herald that the Dolphins are close to a deal with free-agent C Jake Grove (Raiders).

Also per KFFL, the Packers may have interest in signing DE Jason Taylor as well as DT Vonnie Holliday.

The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to visit with Laveranues Coles Tuesday. The Bengals are also reportedly in talks with free-agent RB Cedric Benson.

The Chargers are rumored to be placing CB Antonio Cromartie on the trading block.

The Associated Press has reported that the Cleveland Browns received a second-round draft pick in 2009 and a fifth-round 2010 selection from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for TE Kellen Winslow.

Source: KFFL.com, Bengals.com, USAToday.com – 11:15 p.m. et

RZR introduces “Team Links”

If you didn’t notice yet, we’ve added a new page, “Team Links.” It’s at the top of the main page, on the right…under the Page listings.

The page provides a team-by-team listing of every NFL franchise, separated by division, with official team pages and top fan sites.  To check it out now, click here and you’ll be re-directed.

Oh, and if you have any sites for consideration, send them to redzonereport@gmail.com.

Thanks- RZR

Qualcomm Stadium open for business

The San Diego Union-Tribune has reported that Qualcomm Stadium will be ready Sunday when the Chargers are scheduled to host the Houston Texans.

A firestorm that swept through Southern California forced thousands of people out of their homes, and into Qualcomm Stadium. About 5,000 evacuees remained at Qualcomm Wednesday.

Texans owner Bob McNair told the Houston Chronicle that he believes the game will be played in San Diego. 

“The commissioner is exploring every option,” McNair was quoted on the Union-Tribune. “I believe that if the San Diego mayor tells the league they can host the game on Monday night, that’s when and where we’ll be playing.”

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy was quoted on NFL.com as saying “no decision has been made at this time. When a decision is made, we will certainly let you know.”

Update: The city of San Diego and the NFL have made it official–the Chargers will play at Qualcomm Sunday at the previously schedule time.

Source: Signonsandiego.com, NFL.com. Oct. 26 – 12:57 p.m. et. Updated 9:16 p.m. et

Wednesday injury report

Tennessee Titans: quarterback Vince Young rested his strained right quadriceps Wednesday. Kerry Collins took the reps as the No. 1 QB. The Titans face the Houston Texans Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens: cornerback Chris McAlister may be sidelined three weeks due to a strained knee, NFL.com has reported. McAlister has been playing through the injury but the team notified McAlister he may have to sit out. The Ravens travel to Buffalo Sunday.

San Diego Chargers: center Nick Hardwick is expected to miss three to four weeks with a sprained right foot suffered in a 28-14 win over the Oakland Raiders. The Chargers have a bye-week this Sunday, providing an extra week for rehab. Though the Chargers should be fine without him; after all, they only put up 140-some yards on the ground Sunday after Hardwick went down.

Arizona Cardinals: an MRI on quarterback Kurt Warner revealed a torn ligament in his left elbow. The injury will not require surgery but backup QB Tim Rattay is expected to start in his place Sunday at Washington. On Tuesday the Cardinals also signed free-agent QB Tim Hasselbeck.

New England Patriots: running back Sammy Morris was sidelined in the Pats 48-27 win over Dallas, but there is some uncertainty of exactly what’s wrong with him. Head coach Bill Belichick said Morris is day-to-day, but according to NFL.com he’s out for Sunday.

Source: NFL.com. Oct. 17 – 6:49 p.m. et. Updated Oct. 18 – 1:19 p.m. et