LT and Favre? Tomlinson to visit Vikes (PA SportsTicker)

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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

Business as usual in NFL free agency (AP)

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Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, left, smiles as he listens to head coach Lovie Smith announce the free agent signing of defensive end Julius Peppers(notes), running back Chester Taylor(notes) and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna(notes) during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall Friday, March 5, 2010, in Lake Forest, Ill.

Business as usual. The absence of a salary cap has caused little change in how NFL teams approach the early stages of free agency. There still has been a spending spree, highlighted by the $42 million guaranteed the Chicago Bears gave defensive end Julius Peppers on the first day he became unrestricted.


Jets re-sign TE Hartsock to 2-year deal (AP)

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The New York Jets have re-signed tight end Ben Hartsock, a major part of the league's top-ranked rushing offense last season, to a two-year deal worth $3.2 million. Hartsock, signed as a free agent last August, had one catch -- a 2-yard touchdown in Week 3 -- but was used mostly as a blocking complement to Dustin Keller.

Detroit Lions sign free agent CB Jonathan Wade (AP)

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The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerback Jonathan Wade to a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday. St. Louis selected Wade in the third round of the 2007 draft. In 47 games through three seasons with the Rams, including six starts, he has 67 tackles and two interceptions. The Lions within the past week have signed two veteran free agents in defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch...

Bengals sign Antonio Bryant, killing the T.O. + Ochocinco dream (Yahoo! Sports)

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Mar
The Cincinnati Bengals did indeed sign a free agent receiver, but it wasn't the one that Chad Ochocinco...

Kansas City adds depth to defensive line with acquisition of DT Shaun Smith (The Canadian Press)

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Mar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent defensive tackle Shaun Smith, who played last season for Cincinnati.

Eagles sign free-agent defensive back Marlin Jackson to 2-year contract (The Canadian Press)

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PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles and free agent defensive back Marlin Jackson have agreed to a two-year contract.

Redskins sign NT Kemoeatu for 2 years, $6.975M (AP)

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Free-agent nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu signed a two-year, $6.975 million contract with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 345-pound Kemoeatu spent last season on injured reserve with the Carolina Panthers after tearing his Achilles' tendon in training camp. His agent, Ken Vierra, said in a telephone interview that the tendon is "structurally sound" and Kemoeatu is able...

Report: Bengals Choose Bryant Over T.O. (SportingNews.com)

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Mar
The Bengals have decided which potential big-time target to put opposite Chad Ochocinco, and unfortunately for...

Anderson apologizes for remarks (AP)

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Mar
Like one of his errant passes, quarterback Derek Anderson sent a rocket at Browns fans he wishes he could take back. Anderson apologized to Cleveland fans Wednesday after calling them "ruthless" and adding they "don't deserve a winner" following his release by the team. Anderson was let go by the Browns on Tuesday, ending an uneven five-year stint.