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Colts sign free agent OL Andy Alleman (AP)

11
Mar

The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent guard Andy Alleman. The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder was New Orleans' third-round draft choice in 2007. He started four games in Miami in 2008, and started three games for Kansas City last season. He played college football at Akron. The signing announced Thursday comes three days after the Colts released Ryan Lilja, their starting left guard.

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Six teams after safety Sensabaugh (Yahoo! Sports)

11
Mar

Restricted free agent safety Gerald Sensabaugh apparently has six teams that would like to grab him from the...

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Texans lure unrestricted free agent Wade Smith (AP)

10
Mar

Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed. Smith's four-year deal includes $6.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.

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Witherspoon: Nearly 30 but healthy (AP)

10
Mar

Will Witherspoon says Tennessee Titans fans need not worry about his age or his production. Witherspoon, who turns 30 in August, said he still has plenty of skills left as he joins his third team in the past year, agreeing to a three-year, $11 million contract with the Titans that was finalized Tuesday night.

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Titans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

10
Mar

The Titans solidified their linebacking corps with the signing of Will Witherspoon to a three-year deal.

Witherspoon was acquired by Philadelphia during the 2009 season and failed to make many impact plays. However, his versatility may have also been his downfall. Witherspoon can play inside or outside, and was used in a variety of role by the Eagles while trying to learn a new defense on the fly.

Known as a solid tackler who can provide some pass-rush support, Witherspoon will be expected to start outside for the Titans. His signing also further muddies the future of Keith Bulluck with the team. Bulluck remains a free agent.

"Going into next season, there are some questions to answer at the linebacker spot and Will helps us answer some of those questions," said...

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Texans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

10
Mar

By not working out a new contract or franchising veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Texans allowed the six-year starter to leave as an unrestricted free agent for Atlanta. Looking for a possible replacement on the current roster causes a lot of fans to panic, but not the coaches.

Without Robinson, Glover Quin, who enters his second season, is firmly entrenched as a starter on one side. Jacques Reeves, who played well in 2008 but was average last season after returning from a broken record, could return to the lineup.

Brice McCain, a sixth-round pick last season, was a pleasant surprise. Forced into action because of Robinson's holdout and Reeves' injury, McCain took advantage of his opportunity by showing the coaches he could cover.

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Colts Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

10
Mar

Quarterback Peyton Manning has been called a pain in the neck of defensive coordinators around the league.

Manning, as it turned out, had his own neck pain to consider. The four-time NFL Most Valuable Player underwent a procedure March 2 to relieve pain in his neck caused by a pinched nerve.

According to a statement released by the Colts, the condition "has existed intermittently for the past four years, but at no time did it interfere with his training, practice or playing regimen.

"While it never has affected Peyton's activity on or off the field, the Colts medical staff, after post-playoff examination, thought it best to resolve the situation now."

The procedure was performed in Chicago by Dr.

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Jaguars Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

10
Mar

When Jaguars' quarterback David Garrard signed a $60 million contract with the club two years ago, there were more than just a few people questioning the validity of such a lucrative deal to a quarterback who had been a starter for just one year.

Granted Garrard had performed well in a backup role for several seasons, but his ability to consistently perform at the high level he showed in 2007 was often questioned. Garrard's 102.2 passing rating that year was third best in the league and the touchdown to interception ratio of 18-3 was eye-popping.

That's maybe why the Jaguars' quarterback has come under such criticism the past two seasons. His season-ending rating of 81.7 and 83.5 the last two years has been mediocre at best.

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Colts claim DE Skolnitsky off waivers (AP)

10
Mar

The Indianapolis Colts have claimed defensive end J.D. Skolnitsky off waivers from the Washington Redskins. Skolnitsky was on the Redskins' practice squad last season after being signed as an undrafted free agent. The team announced the move Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive end played at James Madison and fits the Colts' model for defensive linemen: undersized and quick.

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