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Rod Gardner - WR - Packers
Packers re-signed WR Rod Gardner to a one-year contract.Gardner has gone from fantasy sleeper to struggling to stay in the league in a matter of years. There is opportunity for playing time in Green Bay, so he's someone to keep an eye on. Mar. 15 - 8:19 pm etSource: ESPN.com
Steve Hutchinson - G - Seahawks


NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports the Seahawks are leaning towards matching Steve Hutchinson's offer sheet.Seattle is in good shape in terms of the salary cap. Hutchinson would count either $8.5 million or $13 million against the cap, depending on the source. They have until Monday to make a decision. Mar. 15 - 8:14 pm etSource: NFL.com


Carlos Hall - DL - Chiefs


Chiefs re-signed DE Carlos Hall to a one-year, $750,000 contract.Hall, a former Titan, didn't make a huge impact in his first year in Kansas City. He has chronic knee problems. Mar. 15 - 8:12 pm et


Chris Hope - DB - Titans


Titans signed safety Chris Hope to a six-year contract.Terms aren't available yet. Hope is a league average free safety, but that's an improvement for the shaky Titans secondary. Tennessee has signed four starters in the last three days of free agency. Mar. 15 - 8:07 pm et


Ryan Pickett - DL - Rams


Packers have agreed to terms DT Ryan Pickett.The deal's terms have not been disclosed and should be signed Thursday. The Packers will use Pickett to replace Grady Jackson as their primary run-stuffer. With safety Marquand Manuel and Pickett in place, their rush defense has improved in the last week. Mar. 15 - 8:05 pm et


Brian Griese - QB - Buccaneers


The Ravens have expressed interest in Brian Griese.Baltimore could have it's pick of second-tier quarterbacks to challenge Kyle Boller. Griese, Aaron Brooks, and Kerry Collins are available. Mar. 15 - 7:57 pm etSource: Baltimore Sun


Peter Boulware - LB - Ravens


Ravens released LB Peter Boulware.Boulware's workout habits and health are big question marks. Baltimore's all-time leader in sacks may be at the end of the line. Mar. 15 - 7:38 pm et


Aaron Brooks - QB - Saints


Saints released Aaron Brooks.Brooks leaves New Orleans as one of the most confusing, talented, and winning quarterbacks to play for the Saints. He fell apart in 2005, but still has 120 career touchdowns to 84 interceptions and started the only playoff win in franchise history. The Raiders, Vikings, Ravens, Lions, and Packers all make logical pursuers. Mar. 15 - 7:36 pm et


Drew Brees - QB - Saints


Dolphins coach Nick Saban commented on the team's failed negoations with Drew Brees Wednesday."It doesn't do a lot of good to buy a condo on the beach where the mortgage is so high you can't put any furniture in it," Saban said. "And a part of this process is to be able to inspect the condo and make sure it's worth what you think it might be worth." So there you go. Mar. 15 - 7:29 pm et


Daunte Culpepper - QB - Dolphins


Daunte Culpepper will rehab his knee this offseason at the Dolphins facility.That was a big bone of contention with the Vikings, but Miami must be close enough to his Orlando home for Culpepper's liking. Culpepper wasn't actually at his introductory press conference, though. Only coach Nick Saban was. "How do we choose who has a press conference and who doesn't?" Saban said. Mar. 15 - 7:26 pm et


LaVar Arrington - LB - Redskins


The NFLPA Committee on Agent Regulation and Discipline has voted to suspend agent Carl Poston for two years. Poston memorably said he didn't read the final copy of LaVar Arrington's old contract, in which he claimed the Redskins omitted a $6.5 million roster bonus. Other famous Poston Brothers clients include Ty Law, Charles Woodson, Kellen Winslow, and Julian Peterson. Mar. 15 - 6:38 pm etSource: Sportsbusinessdaily.com


Walt Harris - DB - 49ers


49ers signed CB Walt Harris to an undisclosed contract.Harris started 12 games in 2005 for Washington, but was a liability. The 49ers probably hope he can be a nickel corner for them. Mar. 15 - 5:56 pm etSource: SF49ers.com


Brian Jones - TE - Jaguars


Jaguars re-signed TE Brian Jones.He's currently third on the depth chart. Mar. 15 - 5:54 pm et


Lewis Kelly - T - Giants


Giants re-signed T Lewis Kelly.He spent most of 2005 on the practice squad. Mar. 15 - 5:53 pm et


Troy Brown - WR - Patriots


Troy Brown hasn't decided whether or not he's retiring.He has yet to hear from the Patriots, but they would probably like him back for depth. Mar. 15 - 5:42 pm etSource: Boston Herald


Matt Schaub - QB - Falcons


Falcons coach Jim Mora said the team wouldn't include QB Matt Schaub in a possible deal for John Abraham.Is he really allowed to make these choices? "The organization has a lot of respect for Matt Schaub as a player and a person and we value him as a backup to Michael Vick." The Falcons have no desire to part with such a good insurance policy. Mar. 15 - 5:38 pm etSource: Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Kenny Peterson - DL - Packers


Packers signed restricted free agent DL Kenny Peterson to a one-year contract.He will earn $712,000 as a reserve. Mar. 15 - 5:23 pm et


Kevin Barry - T - Packers


Packers re-signed T Kevin Barry.Terms are undisclosed. Barry, a swing tackle, was aggressively pursued by the Lions. Mar. 15 - 5:20 pm et


Willie McGinest - LB - Browns


Browns signed LB Willie McGinest, 34, to a three-year, $12 million contract, including $6 million in guaranteed money.Patriots fans are upset the team didn't make an offer, but they wouldn't have come close to matching this one anyway. McGinest is only an average outside linebacker at this stage of his career, but that's still an upgrade for the Browns. Mar. 15 - 5:00 pm et


Peter Sirmon - LB - Titans


Titans LB Peter Sirmon asked for his release Tuesday.The Titans would save $2.4 million against the salary cap by making the move. Sirmon believes he's going to be moved into a part-time role following David Thornton's signing. Mar. 15 - 3:55 pm etSource: Nashville City Paper

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according to Raiders.com...we have resigned TE/WR Randal Williams!!!!!!