Agent says Titans called him to start Vanden Bosch contract talks

Agent says Titans called him to start Vanden Bosch contract talks: "The Tennessee Titans have reached out to defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch's agent, The Nashville City Paper reported Thursday."

Players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents March 5

Players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents March 5: "NFLLabor.com has released a list of the veteran players with at least six credited seasons in the league scheduled to become free agents when the 2010 free-agency season starts on March 5."

Bills lose starting RT Butler, who stunningly retires at age 26

Bills lose starting RT Butler, who stunningly retires at age 26: "Bills starting right tackle Brad Butler is retiring after just four seasons in the NFL."

Vincent hired as NFL's VP of player development for active players

Vincent hired as NFL's VP of player development for active players: "The NFL hired five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Troy Vincent to be vice president of player development for active players, the league announced Thursday."

Ravens comfortable with McGahee remaining for backfield depth

Ravens comfortable with McGahee remaining for backfield depth: "Willis McGahee has become a secondary option to Ray Rice in the Baltimore Ravens' backfield, but the team has no intention of cutting him loose, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday."

Cribbs, Browns optimistic about completing new three-year contract

Cribbs, Browns optimistic about completing new three-year contract: "Josh Cribbs has made significant progress on a new contract with the Cleveland Browns, and though there is no timetable to complete it, both sides are optimistic about the Pro Bowl return specialist's future with the team, league sources said Thursday."

Bryant recalls 'unfair' suspension by NCAA, is moving on to NFL

Bryant recalls 'unfair' suspension by NCAA, is moving on to NFL: "Dez Bryant believes the NCAA was "unfair" in its handling of his rules violation case at Oklahoma State and judged him based on the belief that former NFL player Deion Sanders had been serving as a runner for an agent."

Titans OL Amano eschews free agency, signs five-year, $26.25M deal

Titans OL Amano eschews free agency, signs five-year, $26.25M deal: "Veteran guard Eugene Amano signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, keeping one of the more coveted potential free agents off the market."

Veteran RB Lewis cut by Browns, undecided about return after injury

Veteran RB Lewis cut by Browns, undecided about return after injury: "Jamal Lewis was released by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, but he hasn't given up hope of playing in the NFL."

Vikings DT Pat Williams opts to play another season, agent says

Vikings DT Pat Williams opts to play another season, agent says: "Agent Angelo Wright told the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Wednesday that Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams has decided to play next season."

Cowboys VP: Possible uncapped year won't cause team to spend big

Cowboys VP: Possible uncapped year won't cause team to spend big: "Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said Wednesday that the team doesn't plan to spend wildly on free agents if the NFL has no salary cap in 2010."

Eagles QB Vick unlikely to be traded before preseason

Eagles QB Vick unlikely to be traded before preseason: "The Philadelphia Eagles haven't initiated any talks to trade quarterback Michael Vick, and they might not this spring, but that doesn't preclude them from doing so at some point."

Titans punter Hentrich retiring after 17 NFL seasons

Titans punter Hentrich retiring after 17 NFL seasons: "Titans punter Craig Hentrich said he's retiring from the NFL after 17 seasons."

Ravens find receiver help by signing reinstated Stallworth

Ravens find receiver help by signing reinstated Stallworth: "The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Donte' Stallworth to a one-year, $900,000 contract Wednesday, just nine days after he was released by the Cleveland Browns following a season-long suspension."

Jets QB Sanchez upbeat after surgery on troublesome left knee

Jets QB Sanchez upbeat after surgery on troublesome left knee: "New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez had surgery to repair the patella ligament in his left knee Wednesday and said on his Twitter page that the procedure went "exceptionally well."

Union: NFL hasn't properly shared revenue funds; league denies it

Union: NFL hasn't properly shared revenue funds; league denies it: "The NFL Players Association accused the league of not sharing as much supplemental revenue with its lower-income teams as required."

Steelers fill out staff by hiring Montgomery to coach receivers

Steelers fill out staff by hiring Montgomery to coach receivers: "Scottie Montgomery filled the lone vacancy on the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff Tuesday, when he was hired as the wide receivers coach."

Veteran TE Fine among seven players cut by Bills

Veteran TE Fine among seven players cut by Bills: "The Buffalo Bills released tight end Derek Fine and six other players Tuesday."

Rams examining QB options, but starter Bulger not definitely gone

Rams examining QB options, but starter Bulger not definitely gone: "Though there is no guarantee that Marc Bulger will be back with the St. Louis Rams next season, team officials are downplaying a report that the quarterback cleaning out his locker could signal his departure."

Clausen healing after toe surgery, can't participate in combine drills

Clausen healing after toe surgery, can't participate in combine drills: "Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen will not be able to go through any drills at the NFL Scouting Combine next week in Indianapolis because he's recovering from toe surgery."

Falcons make Musgrave assistant head coach after other teams call

Falcons make Musgrave assistant head coach after other teams call: "The Atlanta Falcons promoted quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave to assistant head coach Tuesday, filling the job previously held by Emmitt Thomas."

Raiders agree to four-year, $16 million contract with Janikowski

Raiders agree to four-year, $16 million contract with Janikowski: "Sebastian Janikowski and the Oakland Raiders agreed on a four-year, $16 million contract that is the richest for a kicker in NFL history, the team said Tuesday."

Texas QB McCoy progressing well, hoping to throw at combine

Texas QB McCoy progressing well, hoping to throw at combine: "Colt McCoy is throwing 40 to 50 balls per day in an intense rehabilitation program for the shoulder injury that knocked him out of the BCS national championship game and hopes to fully participate in the NFL Scouting Combine."

Cowboys VP: Possible uncapped year won't cause team to spend big

Cowboys VP: Possible uncapped year won't cause team to spend big: "Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said Wednesday that the team doesn't plan to spend wildly on free agents if the NFL has no salary cap in 2010."