NFP: Rams Interested in Michael Vick

Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post is reporting that the St. Louis Rams could be a destination for future former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.

"Several people in the NFL told me not to rule out St. Louis as a possible destination for Vick. The Rams might have some ownership issues to deal with before actually signing him, but they have genuine interest. They’ve been doing their due diligence on Vick, and if the Commissioner does reinstate him, look for them to actively pursue him. It makes sense — a new coach with an older quarterback who hasn’t played well. Playing in a dome on carpet would highlight Vick’s speed and athleticism."

Of course, any team could be a destination for Vick, but until NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell makes a ruling on Vick, and the Falcons release him, we won't know for sure who actually is interested in signing him.

Chad Brown on Extending NFL Schedule

During his weekly football notes column in the Boston Globe, a must-read by the way, Mike Reiss catches up with former Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots linebacker Chad Brown to get the former Pro Bowler's thoughts on the NFL's intention to extend the regular season to as many as 18 games.

"From a player's perspective, I would just say that at the end of the 16-game season, you're just done," Brown said. "Even if you do make it to the playoffs, you're just charging through based on your passion and love for the game, because your body has given up on you at that point. Now to add two more games to that?

"It's difficult to even explain but now that I'm out of the game, and I watch, I find it hard for me to believe I used to do that for 15 seasons.

"People compare the collisions to car crashes, but I don't think that even explains it because of the repetitive nature of them - from practices, games, training camps. The human body only has so many football games or plays in it. If you add two more regular-season, full-speed games, it's going to take a toll on guys."

Preliminary league plans for extending the regular season involve shortening the pre-season to two games, keeping the minimum number of games the players will be asked to play at 20. However, even the most casual of NFL fan knows that veterans play very little in the first and final pre-season game.

Would these veterans play at all in the two pre-season games? Are two pre-season games enough time for players and personnel executives to evaluate those players scratching and clawing for roster spots?

While a player like Seahawks running back Justin Forsett only needed two games to show he belonged on the 53-man roster last September, without a four-game pre-season, it's possible that quarterback Matt Cassel wouldn't have cracked New England’s roster. Which means Cassel might not have had the opportunity to step in when Tom Brady was lost for the season or had the breakout season that resulted in a guaranteed base salary of $14.65 million dollars for 2009.

The league also unveiled a study about player injuries to support their cause, which Reiss rebuffs in his column. (And if anyone would know about how NFL teams manipulate the injury reports, it would be someone who covers the Patriots.)

No word on when the NFL owners will actually vote on this issue, but those NFL owners and fans that support an 18-game regular season should be careful about they wish for. While more meaningful football games sounds good in theory, a longer regular season will lead to more injuries, which in the short-term would diminish the product, and over the long-term, will reduce the length of what are already short careers.

Around the NFL - May 31st, 2009

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker backed off statements he made to SI's Peter King about how the Patriots' 2009 offense could be better than 2007's.

This is the year for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn to step up and be the team's #1 receiver.

New York Jets rookie long-snapper Anthony Harris has taken the long road to the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer says the team needs Chad Ochocinco.

Within Tony Grossi's column in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, there's word that Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini has been a part-time DJ and the Browns are close to a lottery deal.

Improving on third downs and in the red zone are priorities for the Baltimore Ravens, writes Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive tackle "Mean" Joe Greene has six Super Bowl rings, but made his first visit to the White House with the Steelers last week.

When he's not playing football, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Montell Owens plays a mean trumpet.

Tennessee Titans linebacker Josh Stamer is back to 100% following off-season surgery.

The Denver Broncos' new offensive system is difficult to learn.

Jack Hill, who has overseen the construction of all four stadiums and arenas in North Texas, doesn't know if he can top the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium.

Even after going through their 140,000-person waiting list, 4,000 of the most expensive seats in the New York Giants' new stadium are still available.

The Philadelphia Eagles will add former Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart to their coaching staff.

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder tried to convince Jon Jansen to retire before the team released him on Friday.

After signing linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the Chicago Bears' front seven has no depth concerns, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune.

Detroit Lions sixth-round running back Aaron Brown will need to show his versatility to win the third running back spot on the roster.

Green Bay Packers safety Atari Bigby wants to put 2008 in his rearview mirror.

Minnesota Vikings first round wide receiver Percy Harvin gives the team some Wildcat options.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff offers his early thoughts on the Falcons' 2009 draft class.

If Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme gets hurt, who is going to take his place?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Byron Leftwich is challenging Luke McCown for the team's starting job.

St. Louis Rams tight end Daniel Fells has impressed the coaches with his athleticism.

Today's Birthdays: Panthers receiver Jason Chery (24), Packers receiver Jordy Nelson (24), Giants defensive tackle Leger Douzable (23), and Redskins defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander (26).

Report: Rams Could Soon Be Sold

Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the St. Louis Rams will likely be put up for sale in the "near future", with majority owners Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez retaining the services of Goldman Sachs to help facilitate the sale, which contains no pre-conditions as far as keeping the team in St. Louis.

The Rams have an escape clause in their Edward Jones Dome lease that would allow them to relocate in a few years.

"The Rams' lease agreement with the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission stipulates that the Edward Jones Dome must be a "top-tier" facility that ranks among the top eight stadiums in terms of quality in the 32-team NFL by 2015.

If that top-level status is not met, the Rams would be able to opt out of the stadium lease following the 2014 season."

If a local ownership doesn't step up, the Rams could be the NFL's way back into the country's second-largest media market.

49ers, Santa Clara Unveil Stadium Plan

The San Francisco 49ers and the city of Santa Clara, CA unveiled a plan for a new, $937 million dollar stadium that would require just $114 million dollars in public money, half of what was initially thought.

"Under the proposed financial plan, the public contribution would come from a combination of redevelopment money, a new tax on area hotels and municipal utility funds to finance 12 percent of the $937 million cost for a new 68,500-seat stadium near Great America and the Santa Clara Convention Center. The stadium is now slated to open in 2014, two years later than initially planned."

The 49ers and the National Football League would be on the hook for $493 million dollars, or 53% of the project's cost. A newly formed city stadium authority would be on the hook for $330 million dollars, or 35% of the cost.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has urged the 49ers and Oakland Raiders to share a stadium, which the Raiders have expressed an interest in.

Patriots Boot a Punter

The New England Patriots released rookie free agent punter Aaron Perez on Friday, leaving veteran axe enthusiast Chris Hanson as the lone punter on the roster.

Hanson has handled the punting duties for New England in each of the last two seasons, during which time only 25 of Hanson's 93 punts were returnable.

Around the NFL - May 30th, 2009

Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe shares his thoughts on the New England Patriots' rookie class and what there roles appear to be.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcus Stroud is in a good frame of mind.

2009 could be a breakout year for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn.

The New York Jets are close to a lottery deal with the state of New Jersey.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been a model citizen this off-season and appears to be growing up.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards went deep during batting practice with the Cleveland Indians on Friday.

Baltimore is all a-flutter over Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, who made his professional debut last night. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco also had the fans at hello, writes Jamison Hensley.

The Pittsburgh Steelers screened "Brothers and Champions", an NFL Films produced film chronicling their Super Bowl season, at Heinz Field on Friday.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins is excited about wearing black cleats again.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is challenging the team's young receivers to step up and earn the vacant third receiver role.

Denver Broncos quarterback Chris Simms got more first-team reps in the team's passing camp on Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Jarrad Page has signed his one-year RFA tender.

Philadelphia Eagles first and second round picks Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy are upbeat after the team's recent rookie camp.

After 10 years, the Washington Redskins released tackle Jon Jansen on Friday.

Jansen has already reached a verbal agreement on a contract with his hometown Detroit Lions.

Busy day at Halas Hall on Friday: The Chicago Bears reached a two-year contract extension with Israel Idonije, signed seven draft picks, and reached a one-year deal with free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa.

The Green Bay Packers are talking about a new contract with wide receiver Donald Driver.

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield will miss this weekend's mandatory mini-camp to attend a funeral for his friend's mother.

Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution lists the four rules undrafted free agents must live by.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall can claim a starting job this summer.

Brian Allee-Walsh of The Times-Picayune has ten things to look for when the New Orleans Saints open up a mandatory mini-camp next week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Kelly Campbell views this opportunity as being his last chance to make it in the NFL.

Progress is reportedly being made in contract talks between the Arizona Cardinals and safety Adrian Wilson, reports Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

Former Seattle Seahawks and current Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver reflected on the team's 2008 season during an interview with 950 KJR-AM in Seattle.

St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney made some changes to the team's scouting department.

San Francisco 49ers contract negotiator Paraag Marathe deserves credit for the team not having any rookie miss training camp time in recent years, writes Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

Birthday wishes go out today to Falcons tackle Sam Baker (24), Bengals linebacker Darryl Blackstock (26), Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer (25), Browns defensive lineman Adam Hoppel (24), Chiefs defensive end Turk McBride (24), Patriots wide receiver Robert Ortiz (26), and Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston (26).

Packers, Driver Talkin' Contract

Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting that the Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Donald Driver are talking about a contract extension.

"We have had some talks about Donald's contract," agent Jordan Woy said in an email to the Press-Gazette today.

Driver has two years and $7.9 million dollars in base salary remaining on a 4-year, $22.7 million dollar extension he signed in 2007. He can earn a little over $5 million dollars in assorted workout and roster bonuses, as well as incentives.

During his 10-year career, all with Green Bay, Driver has 577 receptions, 7,989 yards and 43 touchdowns. He's been named to 3 Pro Bowls, including in back-to-back years in 2006 and 2007. He's topped 1,000 yards in five straight seasons.

RE: Winfield a No-Show at Vikings' Mini-Camp

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress addressed the absence of Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield from the team's mandatory three-day mini-camp this weekend.

Childress said that Winfield is attending the funeral of a friend's mother and will not participate in this weekend's mini-camp. He did not state whether or not Winfield faces disciplinary action for missing the workouts, but considering Winfield has a perfectly valid reason for not attending, and the team is attempting to reach a long-term agreement with him, it's highly unlikely that the team would seek to punish him at this time.

Chiefs Safety Signs One-Year RFA Tender

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that safety Jarrad Page has signed his one-year restricted free agent tender. From the press release:

"Page (6-0, 225) has seen action in 48 games (34 starts) during his three-year career with the Chiefs. He has tallied 185 tackles (160 solo), a sack (-3.0 yards), 10 interceptions for 69 yards, 22 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one QB pressure. He has added 17 special teams tackles, one fumble recovery on special teams and a four-yard carry on a fake punt."

The tender is worth $1.01 million dollars.

Lions Reach Verbal Agreement With Jansen

Hours after being released by the Washington Redskins, offensive tackle, Michigan native, and University of Michigan alum Jon Jansen is headed home.

Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Jansen has reached a verbal agreement on a one year contract with the Detroit Lions, which will be signed after Jansen passes a physical on Monday.

Tinoisamoa Chooses the Bears

Free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.

Tinoisamoa, 27, was released earlier this month by the St. Louis Rams, who he had spent the first six years of his NFL career with and whom he led in tackles during the 2008 season. He was released primarily because his size, or more accurately his lack of size, didn't fit in the defensive scheme that new Rams' head coach Steve Spagnuolo was implementing.

By signing with Chicago, Tinoisamoa is reunited with Lovie Smith, his first defensive coordinator in the NFL.

After visiting with Chicago, Buffalo, and New England, Tinoisamoa was expected to choose between Chicago and Buffalo after New England went in another direction. Philadelphia was another team thought to be interested in Tinoisamoa, but no visit was ever made.

Picture of the Day - May 29th, 2009

After 10 seasons, Jon Jansen's tenure with the Washington Redskins has come to an end.

Winfield a No-Show at Vikings' Mini-Camp

The Minnesota Vikings began a mandatory three-day mini-camp today in Winter Park, MN, and Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was a no-show.

Winfield, 31, is in the final year of his current contract and talks on a new deal recently broke down. He is set to earn $6 million dollars this season.

Bears Sign Fourth Round DE Henry Melton

The Chicago Bears continued their frenzied signing of draft picks by agreeing to terms with Henry Melton, a fourth round (105th overall) defensive end from the University of Texas.

Melton will receive a four-year contract with base salaries of $310,000 (2009), $395,000 (2010), $480,000 (2011) and $565,000 (2012). No signing bonus information was released.

Rams Sign WR Sean Walker

Former Vanderbilt University wide receiver Sean Walker has signed a free agent deal with the St. Louis Rams.

As a senior, Walker (6-0, 180) led the Commodores in receptions (36) and yards (520), and even returned some kicks. During his career, Walker had 77 receptions, 1,103 yards and 9 touchdowns.

More impressive, however, is that he graduated from a school like Vanderbilt with dual degrees.

Redskins Release Jon Jansen

Bad news is usually delivered on a Friday, and today is no exception as longtime Washington Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen has been released.

Jansen, 33, was a second round pick (37th overall) by the Redskins in the 1999 NFL Draft and had started 123 of 126 games during his 10 years with the team.

"This morning, Coach [Jim] Zorn, Vinny Cerrato and I met with Jon," owner Daniel M. Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "I've developed a close relationship with Jon and his family over the last 10 years and I have the utmost respect for him as a person and a player. He has been an important part of our organization for the past decade. We wish Jon and his family the very best."

By releasing Jansen, the Redskins take a $1.7M cap increase over what he would've cost had they retained him.

Facebook Lands Falcon in the Clink

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka was arrested at 1:40am on Wednesday and face misdemeanor charges of simple battery, after allegedly fighting with, and spitting at, his wife over a female friend on his Facebook page.

Seriously.

"The altercation happened as Ojinnaka was preparing to watch a basketball game Tuesday night, the police report said.

Ojinnaka told police his wife tried to stab him with a pen, and she said he threw her on some stairs before tossing her out of the house, the police report said."

It was only a matter of time before a social networking site led to a professional athlete's arrest.

Chicago Bears Extend Idonije, Sign Six Draft Picks

I was just about to head out the door for lunch, when news breaks out of Halas Hall that the Chicago Bears have extended the contract of defensive tackle Israel Idonije and have signed six of their nine draft picks.

Idonije, 28, has signed a two-year contract extension, with Idonije receiving $7M in new money, $3M of which is guaranteed.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times has the breakdown of Idonije's extension.

The Bears also announced the signings of fourth-round cornerback D.J. Moore, fifth-round wide receiver Johnny Knox, fifth-round linebacker Marcus Freeman, sixth-round safety Al Afalava, seventh-round offensive lineman Lance Louis and seventh-round wide receiver Derek Kinder.

Each player received a four year contract. They'll have base salaries of $310,000 for 2009, $395,000 for 2010, $480,000 for 2011 and $565,000 in 2012.

Browns' Rookies, Agents Aren't Happy With Mangini

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer is reporting that the Cleveland Browns rookies and their agents aren't happy with head coach Eric Mangini, who is putting his rookies on a 20-hour round trip bus adventure to Hartford, Connecticut to help at his football camp on Saturday.

"It's a sophisticated form of hazing,'' said one league source. "I've never heard of anything like it."

Mangini's eighth annual football camp, for under-resourced children in grades 8-12, is voluntary for the rookies -- but all felt compelled to attend.

"It's voluntary, but's it's B.S. voluntary,'' said one source. "These players are fighting for starting jobs and playing time. What are they supposed to do, say 'no, I'm not going?''

2009 NFL Rookie Signing Status - Team-by-Team

Back by popular demand, the team-by-team listing of the signing status of 2009 NFL draft class. If you have any questions about rookie contracts, past signing bonuses, salary cap implications, etc...feel free to shoot me an e-mail. (Link above) All inquiries will be promptly replied to.

Today's signings are in BOLD. Check back for frequent updates.

Last updated: 1/11/10 - 11:41pm

Arizona Cardinals (8/8)
Rookies report 7/29

1.31 - RB, Chris Wells, Ohio State - Signed - 5-years, $11.8M max. ($6.345M guaranteed)
2.63 - LB, Cody Brown, Connecticut - Signed - 4-years, $3.067M ($1.272M guaranteed)
3.95 - S, Rashad Johnson, Alabama - Signed - 3-years, $1.675M ($489,000 signing bonus)
4.131 - CB, Greg Toler, St. Paul's - Signed - 3-years, $1.5M ($316,000 signing bonus)
5.167 - G, Herman Johnson, LSU - Signed - 3-years, $1.303M ($118,000 signing bonus)
6.204 - LB, Will Davis, Illinois - Signed - 3-years, $1.251M ($65,916 signing bonus)
7.240 - RB, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Pittsburgh - Signed - 3-years, $1.219M ($34,050 signing bonus)
7.254 - G, Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati - Signed - 3-years, $1.211M ($26,475 signing bonus)

Herman Johnson, Stephens-Howling, and Canfield's numbers courtesy of Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic. Rashad Johnson's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com

Atlanta Falcons (8/8)
Rookies report 7/31

1.24 - DT, Peria Jerry, Mississippi - Signed - 5-years, $13.25M max. ($7.555M guaranteed)
2.55 - S, William Moore, Missouri - Signed - 4-years, $3.358M ($1.603M guaranteed)
3.90 - CB, Christopher Owens, San Jose State - Signed - 4-years, $2.438M ($688,702 signing bonus)
4.125 - DE, Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond - Signed - 4-years, $2.194M ($444,900 signing bonus)
5.138 - CB, William Middleton, Furman - Signed - 4-years, $1.956M ($206,900 signing bonus)
5.156 - OT, Garrett Reynolds, North Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.93M ($180,600 signing bonus)
6.176 - LB, Spencer Adkins, Miami - Signed - 4-years, $1.869M ($119,050 signing bonus)
7.210 - DT, Vance Walker, Georgia Tech - Signed - 4-years, $1.816M ($66,730 signing bonus)

Sidbury's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com

Baltimore Ravens (6/6)
Rookies report 7/27

1.23 - OT, Michael Oher, Mississippi - Signed - 5-years, $13.795M max. ($7.8M guaranteed)
2.57 - DE, Paul Kruger, Utah - Signed - 4-years, $3.25M ($1.5M guaranteed)
3.88 - CB, Lardarius Webb, Nicholls State - Signed - 3-years, $1.714M ($529,520 signing bonus)
5.137 - LB, Jason Phillips, TCU - Signed - 3-years, $1.34M ($156,050 signing bonus)
5.149 - TE, Davon Drew, East Carolina - Signed - 3-years, $1.3245M ($139,250 signing bonus)
6.185 - RB, Cedric Peerman, Virginia - Signed - 3-years, $1.263M ($78,000 signing bonus)

Webb, Phillips, Drew, and Peerman's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times, RavensInsider.com, and ProFootballTalk.com.

Buffalo Bills (8/8)
Rookies report 7/25

1.11 - DE, Aaron Maybin, Penn State - Signed - 5-years, $24.6M max. ($14.24M guaranteed)
1.28 - C, Eric Wood, Louisville - Signed - 5-years, $12.335M max. ($6.575M guaranteed)
2.42 - CB, Jairus Byrd, Oregon - Signed - 4-years, $4.225M ($2.4M guaranteed)
2.51 - G, Andy Levitre, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $3.545M ($1.795M guaranteed)
4.121 - TE, Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss - Signed - 4-years, $2.211M ($461,000 signing bonus)
5.147 - LB, Nic Harris, Oklahoma - Signed - 4-years, $1.93M ($188,500 signing bonus)
6.183 - CB, Cary Harris, USC - Signed - 4-years, $1.856M ($106,850 signing bonus)
7.220 - CB, Ellis Lankster, West Virginia - Signed - 4-years, $1.8M ($59,725 signing bonus)

Cary Harris' numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com

Carolina Panthers (7/7)
Rookies report 8/2

2.43 - DE, Everette Brown, Florida State - Signed - 4-years, $4.275M ($2.375M guaranteed)
2.59 - CB, Sherrod Martin, Troy - Signed - 4-years, $3.225M ($1.475M guaranteed)
3.93 - DT, Corvey Irvin, Georgia - Signed - 4-years, $2.423M ($673,125 signing bonus)
4.111 - RB, Mike Goodson, Texas A&M - Signed - 4-years, $2.242M ($492,400 signing bonus)
4.128 - FB, Tony Fiammetta, Syracuse - Signed - 4-years, $2.185M ($435,813 signing bonus)
5.163 - G, Duke Robinson, Oklahoma - Signed - 4-years, $1.921M ($171,590 signing bonus)
7.216 - CB, Captain Munnerlyn, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.81M ($60,900 signing bonus)

Robinson's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com; Brown's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com; Irvin's numbers courtesy of Darin Gantt of The Herald

Chicago Bears (9/9)
Rookies report 7/31

3.68 - DE, Jarron Gilbert, San Jose State - Signed; 4-years, $2.636M ($740,000 signing bonus; $886,500 guaranteed)
3.99 - WR, Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma - Signed; 4-years, $2.369M ($500,000 signing bonus; $619,900 guaranteed)
4.105 - DE, Henry Melton, Texas - Signed; 4-years, $2.261M ($511,230 signing bonus)
4.119 - CB, D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt - Signed - 4-years, $2.216M ($466,753 signing bonus)
5.140 - WR, Johnny Knox, Abilene Christian - Signed - 4-years, $1.954M ($204,240 signing bonus)
5.154 - LB, Marcus Freeman, Ohio State - Signed - 4-years, $1.931M ($181,700 signing bonus)
6.190 - S, Al Afalava, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $1.85M ($100,600 signing bonus)
7.246 - G, Lance Louis, San Diego State - Signed - 4-years, $1.791M ($41,982 signing bonus)
7.251 - WR, Derek Kinder, Pittsburgh - Signed - 4-years, $1.787M ($37,666 signing bonus)

Many thanks to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times for the Bears' signing bonus info.

Cincinnati Bengals (11/11)
Rookies report 7/30

1.6 - OT, Andre Smith, Alabama - Signed - 4-years, $26M ($21M guaranteed)
2.38 - LB, Rey Maualuga, USC - Signed - 4-years, $4.66M ($2.9M guaranteed)
3.70 - DE, Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech - Signed - 4-years, $2.613M ($863,020 signing bonus)
3.98 - TE, Chase Coffman, Missouri - Signed - 4-years, $2.372M ($622,020 signing bonus)
4.106 - C, Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas - Signed - 4-years, $2.259M ($509,500 signing bonus)
5.142 - P, Kevin Huber, Cincinnati - Signed - 4-years, $1.945M ($195,000 signing bonus)
6.179 - CB, Morgan Trent, Michigan - Signed - 4-years, $1.862M ($112,000 signing bonus)
6.209 - RB, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian - Signed - 4-years, $1.827M ($77,510 signing bonus)
7.215 - FB, Fui Vakapuna, BYU - Signed - 4-years, $1.811M ($61,678 signing bonus)
7.249 - DT, Clinton McDonald, Memphis - Signed - 4-years, $1.789M ($39,035 signing bonus)
7.252 - WR, Freddie Brown, Utah - Signed - 4-years, $1.7875M ($37,588 signing bonus)

Trent's and Michael Johnson's numbers courtesy of Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer; Luigs' and Coffman's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com; Maualuga's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com.

Cleveland Browns (8/8)
Rookies report 7/24

1.21 - C, Alex Mack, California - Signed - 5-years, $15.175M max. ($9.265M guaranteed)
2.36 - WR, Brian Robiskie, Ohio State - Signed - 4-years, $4.91M ($2.925M guaranteed)
2.50 - WR, Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia - Signed - 4-years, $3.636M ($1.863M guaranteed)
2.52 - LB, David Veikune, Hawaii - Signed - 4-years, $3.5M ($1.759M guaranteed)
4.104 - LB, Kaluka Maiava, USC - Signed - 4-years, $2.266M ($516,500 signing bonus)
6.177 - CB, Don Carey, Norfolk State - Signed - 4-years, $1.866M ($116,750 signing bonus)
6.191 - CB, Coye Francies, San Jose State - Signed - 4-years, $1.85M ($100,500 signing bonus)
6.195 - RB, James Davis, Clemson - Signed - 4-years, $1.849M ($99,250 signing bonus)

Maiava's numbers courtesy Adam Caplan of Scout.com; Veikune's and Massaquoi's and Robiskie's numbers courtesy Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com

Dallas Cowboys (12/12)
Rookies report 7/29

3.69 - LB, Jason Williams, Western Illinois - Signed - 4-years, $2.63M ($880,000 guaranteed)
3.75 - OT, Robert Brewster, Ball State - Signed - 4-years, $2.574m ($824,400 guaranteed)
4.101 - QB, Stephen McGee, Texas A&M - Signed - 4-years, $2.282M ($532,000 signing bonus)
4.110 - LB, Victor Butler, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $2.248M ($498,540 signing bonus)
4.120 - LB, Brandon Williams, Texas Tech - Signed - 4-years, $2.214M ($464,000 signing bonus)
5.143 - CB, DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati - Signed - 4-years, terms undisclosed
5.166 - S, Michael Hamlin, Clemson - Signed - 4-years, $1.91M ($160,000 signing bonus)
5.172 - K, David Buehler, USC - Signed - 4-years, $1.898M ($148,500 signing bonus)
6.197 - LB, Stephen Hodge, TCU - Signed - 4-years, $1.847M ($97,000 signing bonus)
6.208 - TE, John Phillips, Virginia - Signed - 4-years, $1.828M ($78,250 signing bonus)
7.227 - CB, Mike Mickens, Cincinnati - Signed - 4-years, $1.805M ($55,000 signing bonus)
7.229 - WR, Manuel Johnson, Oklahoma - Signed - 4-years, $1.801M ($51,750 signing bonus)

Mickens' and Johnson's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com.

Denver Broncos (10/10)
Rookies report 7/30

1.12 - RB, Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - Signed - 5-years, $23M max. ($13.125M guaranteed)
1.18 - DE, Robert Ayers, Tennessee - Signed - 5-years, $15.5M max. ($9.7M guaranteed)
2.37 - CB, Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest - Signed - 4-years, $4.83M ($2.9M guaranteed)
2.48 - S, Darcel McBath, Texas Tech - Signed - 4-years, $3.76M ($2.01M guaranteed)
2.64 - TE, Richard Quinn, North Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $2.99M; $1.24M guaranteed
4.114 - S, David Bruton, Notre Dame -Signed - 4-years, $2.232M ($482,400 signing bonus)
4.132 - G, Seth Olsen, Iowa - Signed - 4-years, $2.164M ($414,120 signing bonus)
5.141 - WR, Kenny McKinley, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.95M ($200,200 signing bonus)
6.174 - QB, Tom Brandstater, Fresno State - Signed - 4-years, $1.873M ($123,570 signing bonus)
7.225 - C, Blake Schlueter, TCU - Signed - 4-years, $1.8M ($57,287 signing bonus)

Quinn's, Olsen's, and McKinley's numbers courtesy of Mike Klis of the Denver Post; Smith's numbers courtesy of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com

Detroit Lions (10/10)
Rookies report 7/31

1.1 - QB, Matthew Stafford, Georgia - Signed - 6-years, $72M ($41.7M guaranteed)
1.20 - TE, Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State - Signed - 5-years, $14.6M max. ($9.396M guaranteed)
2.33 - S, Louis Delmas, Western Michigan - Signed - 4-years, $5.699M ($3.5M guaranteed)
3.76 - LB, DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin - Signed - 3-years, $1.795M ($610,700 signing bonus)
3.82 - WR, Derrick Williams, Penn State - Signed - 3-years, $1.756M ($571,000 signing bonus)
4.115 - DT, Sammie Lee Hill, Stillman - Signed - 3-years, $1.543M ($358,500 signing bonus)
6.192 - RB, Aaron Brown, TCU - Signed - 3-years, $1.26M ($75,285 signing bonus)
7.228 - OT, Lydon Murtha, Nebraska - Signed - 3-years, terms undisclosed
7.235 - LB, Zack Follett, California - Signed - 3-years, $1.22M ($35,600 signing bonus)
7.255 - TE, Dan Gronkowski, Maryland - Signed - 3-years, $1.21M ($25,900 signing bonus)

Follett's numbers courtesy Adam Caplan of Scout.com;

Green Bay Packers (8/8)
Rookies report 7/31

1.9 - DT, B.J. Raji, Boston College - Signed - 5-years, $28.5M max. ($17.7M guaranteed)
1.26 - LB, Clay Matthews, USC - Signed - 5-years, $13.725M max. ($7.105M guaranteed)
4.109 - G, T.J. Lang, Eastern Michigan - Signed - 4-years, $2.252M ($502,500 signing bonus)
5.145 - FB, Quinn Johnson, LSU - Signed - 4-years, $1.942M ($192,275 signing bonus)
5.162 - OT, Jamon Meredith, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.922M ($172,500 signing bonus)
6.182 - DE, Jarius Wynn, Georgia - Signed - 4-years, $1.858M ($108,700 signing bonus)
6.187 - S, Brandon Underwood, Cincinnati - Signed - 4-years, $1.852M ($102,200 signing bonus)
7.218 - LB, Brad Jones, Colorado - Signed - 4-years, $1.81M ($60,255 singing bonus)

Underwood's numbers courtesy of Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette; Matthews' numbers courtesy of Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Houston Texans (8/8)
Rookies report 7/26

1.15 - LB, Brian Cushing, USC - Signed - 5-years, $14M/$18M max. ($10.435M guaranteed)
2.46 - DE, Connor Barwin, Cincinnati - Signed - 4-years, $4.01M ($2.146M guaranteed)
3.77 - C, Antoine Caldwell, Alabama - Signed - 4-years, $2.554M ($804,250 signing bonus)
4.112 - CB, Glover Quin, New Mexico - Signed - 4-years, $2.24M ($490,250 signing bonus)
4.122 - TE, Anthony Hill, North Carolina State - Signed - 4-years, $2.2065M ($456,500 signing bonus)
5.152 - TE, James Casey, Rice - Signed - 4-years, $1.935M ($185,000 signing bonus)
6.188 - CB, Brice McCain, Utah - Signed - 4-years, $1.851M ($101,750 signing bonus)
7.223 - S, Troy Nolan, Arizona State - 4-years, $1.808M ($58,260 signing bonus)

Hill, McCain, and Nolan's numbers courtesy of John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Indianapolis Colts (8/8)
Rookies report 8/2

1.27 - RB, Donald Brown, Connecticut - Signed - 5-years, ($6.3M guaranteed)
2.56 - DT, Fili Moala, USC - Signed - 4-years, $2.89M ($1.14M signing bonus)
3.92 - CB, Jerraud Powers, Auburn - Signed - 4-years, $2.428M ($678,500 signing bonus)
4.127 - WR, Austin Collie, BYU - Signed - 4-years, $2.187M ($437,555 signing bonus)
4.136 - DT, Terrance Taylor, Michigan - Signed - 4-years, $2.149M ($399,250 signing bonus)
6.201 - QB, Curtis Painter, Purdue - Signed - 4-years, $1.843M ($93,285 signing bonus)
7.222 - P, Pat McAfee, West Virginia - Signed - 4-years, $1.808M ($58,280 signing bonus)
7.236 - G, Jaimie Thomas, Maryland - Signed - 4-years, $1.797M ($47,240 signing bonus)

All numbers via Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star

Jacksonville Jaguars (9/9)
Rookies report 8/2

1.8 - OT, Eugene Monroe, Virginia - Signed - 5-years, $35.4M ($19.2M guaranteed)
2.39 - OT, Eben Britton, Arizona - Signed - 4-years, $4.6M ($2.85M guaranteed)
3.72 - DT, Terrance Knighton, Temple - Signed - 4-years, $2.593M ($843,858 signing bonus)
3.73 - CB, Derek Cox, William & Mary - Signed - 4-years, $2.583M ($833,000 signing bonus)
4.107 - WR, Mike Thomas, Arizona - Signed - 4-years, $2.257M ($507,450 signing bonus)
5.144 - WR, Jarett Dillard, Rice - Signed - 4-years, $1.9423M ($192,300 signing bonus)
6.180 - TE, Zach Miller, Nebraska-Omaha - Signed - 4-years, $1.86M ($110,500 signing bonus)
7.250 - RB, Rashad Jennings, Liberty - Signed - 4-years, $1.78M ($38,450 signing bonus)
7.253 - WR, Tiquan Underwood, Rutgers - Signed - 4-years, $1.786M ($36,546 signing bonus)

Thomas' numbers courtesy of Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union; Dillard's numbers courtesy of Michael C. Wright of the Florida Times-Union.

Kansas City Chiefs (8/8)
Rookies report 7/31

1.3 - DE, Tyson Jackson, LSU - Signed - 5-years, $57M ($31M guaranteed)
3.67 - DE, Alex Magee, Purdue - Signed - 4-years, $2.645M ($895,000 signing bonus)
4.102 - CB, Donald Washington, Ohio State - Signed - 4-years, $2.269M ($519,785 signing bonus)
5.139 - OT, Colin Brown, Missouri - Signed - 3-years, $1.33M ($153,800 signing bonus)
6.175 - WR, Quinten Lawrence, McNeese State - Signed - 3-years, $1.275M ($90,350 signing bonus)
7.212 - RB, Javarris Williams, Tennessee State - Signed - 3-years, $1.815M ($48,850 signing bonus)
7.237 - TE, Jake O'Connell, Miami (OH) - Signed - 3-years, $1.785M ($35,175 signing bonus)
7.256 - K, Ryan Succop, South Carolina - Signed - 3-years, $1.21M ($25,250 signing bonus)

Lawrence's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com

Miami Dolphins (9/9)
Rookies report 8/1

1.25 - CB, Vontae Davis, Illinois - Signed - 5-years, $10.25M/$13.3M max. ($7.345M guaranteed)
2.44 - QB, Pat White, West Virginia - Signed - 4-years, $4.475M ($2.43M guaranteed)
2.61 - CB, Sean Smith, Utah - Signed - 4-years, $3.113M ($1.363M guaranteed)
3.87 - WR, Patrick Turner, USC - Signed - 4-years, $2.46M ($714,300 signing bonus)
4.108 - WR, Brian Hartline, Ohio State - Signed - 4-years, $2.254M; $504,972 signing bonus)
5.161 - TE, John Nalbone, Monmouth (NJ) - Signed - 4-years, $1.923M ($172,550 signing bonus)
5.165 - S, Chris Clemons, Clemson - Signed - 4-years, $1.912M ($162,500 signing bonus)
6.181 - OT, Andrew Gardner, Georgia Tech - Signed - 4-years, $1.859M ($109,775 signing bonus)
7.214 - LB, J.D. Folsom, Weber State - Signed - 4-years, $1.812M ($62,500 signing bonus)

Many thanks to Orlando Alzugaray of 560 WQAM and the Sun-Sentinel for the Dolphins' signing bonus info.

Minnesota Vikings (5/5)
Rookies report 7/30

1.22 - WR, Percy Harvin, Florida - Signed - 5-years, $14.25M max. ($8.425M guaranteed)
2.54 - OT, Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma - Signed - 4-years, $3.432M ($1.675M guaranteed)
3.86 - CB, Asher Allen, Georgia - Signed - 4-years, $2.475M ($725,500 signing bonus)
5.150 - LB, Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.936M ($186,000 signing bonus)
7.231 - S, Jamarca Sanford, Mississippi - Signed - 4-years, $1.799M ($49,275 signing bonus)

New England Patriots (12/12)
Rookies report 7/26

2.34 - S, Patrick Chung, Oregon - Signed - 4-years, $5M ($3.31M guaranteed)
2.40 - DT, Ron Brace, Boston College - Signed - 4-years, $4.435M ($2.817M guaranteed)
2.41 - CB, Darius Butler, Connecticut - Signed - 4-years, $4.325M ($2.735M guaranteed)
2.58 - OT, Sebastien Vollmer, Houston - Signed - 4-years, $3.105M ($1.76M guaranteed)
3.83 - WR, Brandon Tate, North Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $2.5M ($755,000 signing bonus)
3.97 - LB, Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida - Signed - 4-years, $2.381M ($631,000 signing bonus)
4.123 - G, Rich Ohrnberger, Penn State - Signed - 4-years, $2.2M ($451,000 signing bonus)
5.170 - OT, George Bussey, Louiville - Signed - 4-years, $1.901M ($151,833 signing bonus)
6.198 - LS, Jacob Ingram, Hawaii - Signed - 4-years, $1.845M ($98,000 signing bonus)
6.207 - DT, Myron Pryor, Kentucky - Signed - 4-years, $1.829M ($79,000 signing bonus)
7.232 - WR, Julian Edelman, Kent State - Signed - 4-years, $1.798M ($48,700 signing bonus)
7.234 - DT, Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech - Signed - 4-years, $1.798M ($48,000 signing bonus)

Ohrnberger's numbers courtesy of Adam Caplan of Scout.com; Butler's numbers courtesy of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com; Tate's and Edelman's numbers courtesy of Christopher Gasper of the Boston Globe

New Orleans Saints (4/4)
Rookies report 7/30

1.14 - CB, Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State - Signed - 5-years, $19M ($11M guaranteed)
4.116 - S, Chip Vaughn, Wake Forest - Signed - 4-years, $2.228M ($478,000 signing bonus)
4.118 - LB, Stanley Arnoux, Wake Forest - Signed - 4-years, $2.221M ($471,744 signing bonus)
5.164 - P, Thomas Morstead, Southern Methodist - Signed - 4-years, $1.196M ($166,485 signing bonus)

New York Giants (9/9)
Rookies report 8/2

1.29 - WR, Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina - Signed - 5-years, $12.225M ($6.575M guaranteed)
2.45 - LB, Clint Sintim, Virginia - Signed - 4-years, $3.976M ($2.202M guaranteed)
2.60 - OT, Will Beatty, Connecticut - Signed - 4-years, $3.133M ($1.383M guaranteed)
3.85 - WR, Ramses Barden - Cal Poly-SLO - Signed - 4-years, $2.48M ($731,156 signing bonus)
3.100 - TE, Travis Beckum, Wisconsin - Signed - 4-years, $2.363M ($613,000 signing bonus)
4.129 - RB, Andre Brown, North Carolina State - Signed - 4-years, $2.18M ($430,000 signing bonus)
5.151 - QB, Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston State - Signed - 4-years, $1.935M ($185,200 signing bonus)
6.200 - CB, DeAndre Wright, New Mexico - Signed - 4-years, $1.843M ($93,009 signing bonus)
7.238 - CB, Stoney Woodson, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.796M ($46,075 signing bonus)

Woodson's, Wright's, Bomar's, Brown's, Barden's/Beckum's, Beatty's and Sintim's numbers courtesy of Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.

New York Jets (3/3)
Rookies report 7/27

1.5 - QB, Mark Sanchez, USC - Signed - 5-years, $50.5M base; $60M max ($28M guaranteed)
3.65 - RB, Shonn Greene, Iowa - Signed - 4-years, $2.655M ($905,000 signing bonus)
6.193 - G, Matt Slauson, Nebraska - Signed - 4-years, $1.85M ($100,200 signing bonus)

Sanchez's numbers were reported everywhere; Greene's numbers courtesy of Dave Hutchison of the Newark-Star Ledger.

Oakland Raiders (6/6)
Rookies report 7/29

1.7 - WR, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland - Signed - 5-years, $38.25M real/$54M max. ($23.5M guaranteed)
2.47 - S, Michael Mitchell, Ohio - Signed - 4-years, $3.778M ($2.028M guaranteed)
3.71 - DE, Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin - Signed - 4-years, $2.602M ($852,250 signing bonus)
4.124 - WR, Louis Murphy, Florida - Signed - 4-years, $2.2M ($450,000 signing bonus)
4.126 - LB, Slade Norris, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $2.18M ($442,442 signing bonus)
6.199 - DE, Stryker Sulak, Missouri - Waived/Unsigned
6.202 - TE, Brandon Myers, Iowa - Signed - 4-years, $1.841M ($91,000 signing bonus)

Shaughnessy's numbers courtesy of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com

Philadelphia Eagles (8/8)
Rookies report 7/26

1.19 - WR, Jeremy Maclin, Missouri - Signed - 5-years, $15.6M ($9.5M guaranteed)
2.53 - RB, LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh - Signed - 4-years, $3.477M ($1.727M guaranteed)
5.153 - TE, Cornelius Ingram, Florida - Signed - 4-years, $1.933M ($183,882 signing bonus)
5.157 - CB, Victor Harris, Virginia Tech - Signed - 4-years, $1.93M ($180,275 signing bonus)
5.159 - OT, Fenuki Tupou, Oregon - Signed - 4-years, $1.926M ($176,315 signing bonus)
6.194 - WR, Brandon Gibson, Washington State - Signed - 4-years, $1.85M ($100,000 signing bonus)
7.213 - G, Paul Fanaika, Arizona State - Signed - 4-years, $1.814M ($64,500 signing bonus)
7.230 - LB, Moise Fokou, Maryland - Signed - 4-years, $1.799M ($49,750 signing bonus)

McCoy's details courtesy of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.

Pittsburgh Steelers (9/9)
Rookies report 7/31

1.32 - DE, Ziggy Hood, Missouri - 5-years, $11.3M max. ($6.1M guaranteed)
3.79 - G, Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin - Signed - 3-years, $1.778M ($593,000 signing bonus)
3.84 - WR, Mike Wallace, Mississippi - Signed - 3-years, $1.74M ($555,500 signing bonus)
3.96 - CB, Keenan Lewis, Oregon State - Signed - 3-years, $1.665M ($480K signing bonus)
5.168 - CB, Joe Burnett, Central Florida - Signed - 3-years, $1.301M ($116,625 signing bonus)
5.169 - FB, Frank Summers, UNLV - Signed - 3-years, $1.3M ($115,250 signing bonus)
6.205 - DL, Ra'Shon Harris, Oregon - Signed - 3-years, $1.249M ($64,000 signing bonus)
7.226 - C, A.Q. Shipley, Penn State - Signed - 3-years, $1.227M $42,000 signing bonus)
7.241 - TE, David Johnson, Arkansas State - Signed - 3-years, $1.21M ($33,200 signing bonus)

Wallace, Harris, and Shipley's numbers via Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Hood's numbers courtesy of Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com

St. Louis Rams (7/7)
Rookies report 7/30

1.2 - OT, Jason Smith, Baylor - Signed - 5-years, $62M max. ($33M guaranteed)
2.35 - LB, James Laurinaitis, Ohio State - Signed - 4-years, $5.09M ($3.29M guaranteed)
3.66 - CB, Bradley Fletcher, Wisconsin - Signed - 4-years, $2.642M ($892,298 signing bonus)
4.103 - DT, Darell Scott, Clemson - Signed - 4-years, $2.27M ($519,719 signing bonus)
5.160 - WR, Brooks Foster, North Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $1.924M ($174,400 signing bonus)
6.196 - QB, Keith Null, West Texas A&M - Signed - 4-years, $1.86M ($110,000 signing bonus)
7.211 - RB, Chris Ogbonnaya, Texas - Signed - 4-years, $1.816M ($66,700 signing bonus)

Fletcher's numbers via Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

San Diego Chargers (8/8)
Rookies report 7/26

1.16 - LB, Larry English, Northern Illinois - Signed - 5-years, $17.95M ($9.905M guaranteed)
3.78 - G, Louis Vazquez, Texas Tech - Signed - 4-years, $2.544M ($794,500 signing bonus)
4.113 - DE, Vaughn Martin, Western Ontario - Signed - 4-years, $2.236M; $486,250 signing bonus
4.133 - G, Tyronne Green, Auburn - Signed - 4-years, $2.159M ($409,250 signing bonus)
4.134 - RB, Gartrell Johnson, Colorado State - Signed - 4-years, $2.156M ($406,880 signing bonus)
5.148 - CB, Brandon Hughes, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $1.936M ($186,650 signing bonus)
6.189 - S, Kevin Ellison, USC - Signed - 4-years, $1.851M ($101,750 signing bonus)
7.224 - WR, Demetrius Byrd, LSU - Signed - 4-years, terms undisclosed

Martin's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com;

San Francisco 49ers (7/7)
Rookies report 7/28

1.10 - WR, Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech - Signed (6-years, $32M; $17M guaranteed)
3.74 - RB, Glen Coffee, Alabama - Signed - 4-years, $2.578M ($828,250 signing bonus)
5.146 - LB, Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh - Signed - 4-years, $1.94225M ($192,250 signing bonus)
5.171 - QB, Nate Davis, Ball State - Signed - 4-years, $1.9003M ($150,300 signing bonus)
6.184 - TE, Bear Pascoe, Fresno State - Signed - 4-years, $1.856M ($106,500 signing bonus)
7.219 - S, Curtis Taylor, LSU - Signed - 4-years, $1.80988M ($59,880 signing bonus)
7.244 - DE, Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU - Signed - 4-years, $1.793M ($43,000 signing bonus)

McKillop, Taylor, Jean-Francois', Davis' and Coffee's numbers via Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat.

Seattle Seahawks (7/7)
Rookies report 7/30

1.4 - LB, Aaron Curry, Wake Forest - Signed - 6-years, $60M ($34M guaranteed)
2.49 - C, Max Unger, Oregon - Signed - 4-years, $3.685M ($1.95M guaranteed)
3.91 - WR, Deon Butler, Penn State - Signed - 4-years, $2.43M ($680,750 signing bonus)
6.178 - QB, Mike Teel, Rutgers - Signed - 4-years, $1.864M ($114,250 signing bonus)
7.245 - S, Courtney Greene, Rutgers - Signed - 4-years, $1.792M ($42,650 signing bonus)
7.247 - DE, Nick Reed, Oregon - Signed - 4-years, $1.791M ($41,610 signing bonus)
7.248 - TE, Cameron Morrah, California - Signed - 4-years, $1.79M ($40,550 signing bonus)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6/6)
Rookies report 7/31

1.17 - QB, Josh Freeman, Kansas State - Signed - 5-years, $36M ($10.245M guaranteed)
3.81 - DT, Roy Miller, Texas - Signed - 4-years, $2.52M ($770K signing bonus)
4.117 - DE, Kyle Moore, USC - Signed - 4-years, $2.225M ($475,985 signing bonus)
5.155 - OT, Xavier Fulton, Illinois - Signed - 4-years, $1.931M ($181K signing bonus)
7.217 - CB, E.J. Biggers, Western Michigan - Signed - 4-years, $1.81M ($60,400 signing bonus)
7.233 - WR, Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State - Signed - 4-years, $1.798M ($48,270 signing bonus)

Miller's numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com; Freeman's numbers courtesy of John Clayton of ESPN.com

Tennessee Titans (10/11)
Rookies report 7/30

1.30 - WR, Kenny Britt, Rutgers - Signed - 5-years, $12.25M ($6.527M guaranteed)
2.62 - DT, Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn - Signed - 4-years, $3.117M ($1.361M guaranteed)
3.89 - TE, Jared Cook, South Carolina - Signed - 4-years, $2.45M ($700,000 signing bonus)
3.94 - CB, Ryan Mouton, Hawaii - Signed - 4-years, $2.413M ($663,750 signing bonus)
4.130 - LB, Gerald McRath, Southern Miss - Signed - 4-years, $2.176M ($426,125 signing bonus)
4.135 - OT, Troy Kropog, Tulane - Signed - 4-years, $2.154M ($404,500 signing bonus)
5.173 - RB, Javon Ringer, Michigan State - Signed - 4-years, $1.896M ($146,500 signing bonus)
6.203 - CB, Jason McCourty, Rutgers - Signed - 4-years, $1.8M ($89,818 signing bonus)
6.206 - WR, Dominique Edison, Stephen F. Austin - Signed - 4-years, $1.83M ($80,627 signing bonus)
7.239 - G, Ryan Durand, Syracuse - Signed - 4-years, $1.796M ($46,000 signing bonus)
7.242 - S, Nick Schommer, North Dakota State - Signed - 4-years, $1.794M ($44,135 signing bonus)

Cook's numbers courtesy Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean;

Washington Redskins (7/7)
Rookies report 7/29

1.13 - DE, Brian Orakpo, Texas - Signed (5-years, $20M; $12.1M guaranteed)
3.80 - CB, Kevin Barnes, Maryland - Signed - 4-years, $2.532M ($782,500 signing bonus)
5.158 - LB, Cody Glenn, Nebraska - Signed - 4-years, $1.92M ($178,315 signing bonus)
6.186 - LB, Robert Henson, TCU - Signed - 4-years, $1.85M ($102,525 signing bonus)
7.221 - FB, Eddie Williams, Idaho - Signed - 4-years, 1.8M ($58,400 signing bonus)
7.243 - WR, Marko Mitchell, Nevada - Signed - 4-years, $1.793M ($43,450 signing bonus)
3.19(S) - DE, Jeremy Jarmon, Kentucky - Signed - 4-years, $2.505M ($755,000 signing bonus)

Barnes' numbers courtesy of Aaron Wilson of ProFootballTalk.com; Jarmon's figures from Ryan O'Halloran of the Washington Times; Orakpo's numbers from Adam Schefter.

Around the NFL - May 29th, 2009

Here's your daily spin around the NFL.

"I feel as good as I could possibly feel," New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said after a third straight day of Patriots' OTA practices.

Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has bulked up to 230 pounds this off-season.

Miami Dolphins fourth round wide receiver Brian Hartline was impressive in his first OTA practice. (NFL/NCAA rules had prohibited him from practicing before Thursday.)

New York Jets quarterback Kellen Clemens is taking the first-team reps.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom knows he has to step it up in 2009.

Cleveland Browns guard Eric Steinbach's lack of weight could be an issue.

The Baltimore Ravens signed a pair of offensive linemen on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Donovan Woods is making a position change, something he's very accustomed with doing.

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith hopes to take advantage of opponents double-teaming Mario Williams.

Tennessee Titans first round wide receiver Kenny Britt's top priority is learning the playbook.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson and running back Mike Hart expect to be cleared medically for the start of training camp, which begins on August 2.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall may be sending a statement by skipping the team's voluntary passing camp, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Brian Johnston has been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.

San Diego Chargers safety Clinton Hart knows his playing time could be reduced in 2009.

After starting on the strong-side in 2008, Oakland Raiders linebacker Ricky Brown has been working at middle linebacker this off-season.

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has been more demanding this off-season.

Paul Schwartz of the New York Post continues to speculate about the New York Giants acquiring Anquan Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals.

Now that rookie camp is over, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb will go back to being the #2 quarterback when the veterans arrive next Tuesday.

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije wants to get down to 265 pounds by late July.

Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola brings a lot to the table, writes Tom Kowalski of MLive.com.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver and safety Nick Collins want new contracts, as could linebacker Aaron Kampman, who still isn't talking to the media.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson doesn't think anything will be handed to him this summer.

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson made a surprise appearance at Panthers' practice, less than four months after undergoing heart transplant surgery.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Courtney Roby could be the team's primary kick returner in 2009.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping close tabs on free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian St. Pierre has been told he'll have a chance to compete for the team's top back-up job.

Wherever Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Greg Knapp goes, fullback Justin Griffith tends to not be far behind.

St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora, last year's Mr. Irrelevant, is in the mix for a starting job.

The San Francisco 49ers signed sixth round tight end Bear Pascoe to a four-year deal.

Celebrating birthdays today are: Cardinals fullback Tim Castille (25), Steelers defensive end Nick Eason (29), Seahawks tackle Sean Locklear (28), Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant (34), and Redskins cornerback Justin Tryon (25)

OTA Photo of the Day - 5/28/09

It's gonna hurt when the other guy lets go.































Photo by Evan Siegle of Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Rod Hood Got More Than the Veteran Minimum

Cornerback Rod Hood signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, and while most free agents signing at this time of the NFL calendar receive little more than the veteran minimum, Hood did considerably better for himself.

According to NFLPA record, Hood is set to earn a $1.4 million dollar base salary for 2009, more than twice the $620,000 minimum salary someone with 6 accrued seasons would receive.

49ers Sign TE Bear Pascoe

The San Francisco 49ers have announced that they have signed sixth-round tight end Bear Pascoe to a four-year deal.

Pascoe was the 184th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. Last year's 184th overall pick signed for just over $97,000. The previous 184th pick signed for nearly $99,000. Based on what the eleventh picks of the 2007 and 2008 drafts signed for, Pascoe likely received a signing bonus of around $105,00.

Cowboys Sign Three Players

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent tight end Scott Chandler, defensive end Derreck Robinson and have re-signed wide receiver Mike Jefferson, who was released earlier this week by the Buffalo Bills.

Chandler and Robinson both played their college ball at Iowa before entering the NFL with the San Diego Chargers. Robinson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and played in 16 games over two seasons for the Chargers, registering 14 tackles and 1.5 quarterback sacks. In 2007, Robinson played for the Miami Dolphins.

He did not play in the NFL in 2008.

Chandler was a fourth round pick (129th overall) by the Chargers in the 2007 NFL Draft. He's played in just one NFL game and spent the entire 2008 season on injured reserve. Jefferson, 26, spent 2007 and parts of 2008 on the Cowboys' practice squad before being released mid-season. He has not appeared in an NFL game.

Tramon Williams Signs One-Year Deal With Packers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams has signed a one-year deal with the team.

Williams, 26, is an exclusive rights free agent who had refused to sign the one-year, $460K tender offered to him. Because he was tendered, he was not allowed to negotiate with an other team. He had been participating in the Packers' workouts after signing a waiver and taking out an insurance policy to guard against injury.

Terms of the one-year deal he signed today have not been disclosed. The former undrafted free agent from Louisiana Tech is eligible for restricted free agency after 2009.

UPDATE: The National Football Post is reporting that Williams will receive a base salary of $525,000, along with a signing bonus of $375,000. His 2009 cap number will be $900,000.

Ravens Sign Pair of Offensive Linemen

The Baltimore Ravens have signed free agent offensive linemen Stefan Rodgers and Louis Saucedo.

Saucedo is an undrafted free agent from Montana State, while Rodgers is a third-year player from Lambuth who has spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tennessee Titans.

Laurence Maroney Returning Kicks During OTAs

Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe has five observations from New England Patriots OTA session today at Gillette Stadium. The most notable non-Tom Brady observation: Running back Laurence Maroney returning kicks.

"The Patriots spent some considerable time on special teams, and when it was time for kickoff returns, running back Laurence Maroney was back as a returner. Maroney had 28 kickoff returns for 783 yards (28.0 avg.) as a rookie, but hasn't been used in that role since. Other returners were Darius Butler, Terrence Wheatley, Julian Edelman and Terrence Nunn. Elsewhere on special teams, it was interesting to watch as the return team adjusted to the NFL's new rules, which prohibit wedges of three players or more."

With Ellis Hobbs having moved on, Maroney certainly will be given opportunity to increase his role, something he's likely eager to do so that he can shake the "injury prone" label that's presently affixed to him.

Panthers Owner Makes Surprise Appearance

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson made a surprise appearance at the team's practice this morning, reports Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer.

"Panthers owner Jerry Richardson made a surprise appearance at the team's summer school practice Thursday morning. It was the first time in 10 months that Richardson has attended a practice and was his most public appearance since undergoing a heart transplant on February 1....

The Panthers had an especially enthusiastic practice, which [head coach John] Fox attributed to the boost players got by Richardson's presence."

Eagles Release Swank, Sign Parrish

The Philadelphia Eagles released rookie kicker Sam Swank, and have signed former East Stroudsburg State punter Ken Parrish.

Parrish spent part of 2007 with the San Francisco 49ers, but has been out of football since.

Nick Collins' Father Passes Away

Willie James Collins, Sr., father of Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins, passed away on May 16 at the age of 56.

Earlier this month, Collins referred to a serious family issue as a reason why he wasn't working out in Green Bay, after it had been rumored that Collins' absence was tied to a contractual issue.

My deepest condolences to the Collins family for their loss.

Around the NFL - May 28th, 2009

Here's a quickie spin around the NFL.

New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork is frustrated with the lack of talks with the team towards a new contract.

Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay will be pushed for his job by first-round pick Aaron Maybin.

Miami Dolphins OTAs are voluntary in name only.

New York Jets running back Thomas Jones re-joined the team's workouts on Wednesday.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver/return specialist Josh Cribbs re-joined his teams workouts, too.

Cincinnati Bengals first round offensive tackle Andre Smith is officially back with agent Alvin Keels.

Undrafted because of a stroke suffered after UTEP's season finale, center Robby Felix is getting a chance with the Baltimore Ravens.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bruce Davis' rookie season was a blow to his ego.

Houston Texans quarterback Dan Orlovsky is okay with being Matt Schaub's backup.

No private companies were interested, so the Jacksonville Transit Authority will keep providing shuttle service to and from Jacksonville Jaguars games.

Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper had LASIK surgery this off-season.

Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams will play the "Jack" in the team's 3-4 alignment.

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star has a video blog about the status of the Brian Waters standoff.

1,500 VIPs attended the dedication of Cowboys Stadium on Wednesday.

With Plaxico Burress no longer on the team, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning actually gets to work with his starting receivers during the OTAs, writes Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Winston Justice is looking for a second chance.

Former Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington is seeking a team to play for this season.

Another free agent linebacker, Pisa Tinoisamoa, appears to be down to a decision between the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Tom Kowalski of MLive.com scouts Detroit Lions third round linebacker DeAndre Levy.

Center Scott Wells and safties Nick Collins and Atari Bigby were among the no-shows as the Green Bay Packers opened OTAs on Wednesday, writes Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton lashed out at Brett Favre during an appearance on an Atlanta radio station.

Atlanta Falcons running back Thomas Brown is on the comeback trail after spending the 2008 season on injured reserve.

The depth took a hit, but the Carolina Panthers starting offensive line from 2008 will return in 2009.

New Orleans Saints defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith got new hope as the NFLPA is appealing the StarCaps case.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickers Matt Bryant and Mike Nugent will compete during training camp.

He may have fired his agent, but Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is still a no-show for the team's OTAs.

Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Lofa Tatupu is the nucleus of the defense, writes Clare Farnsworth for Seahawks.com.

The majorly reconstructed St. Louis Rams offensive line is getting used to one another, writes Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson has looked great this off-season, reports Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

New feature: Birthday wishes today go out to Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher (23), Browns running back Marcus Thomas (24), Lions wide receiver Ronald Curry (30), Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey (22), Chiefs center Eric Ghiacuic (28), Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (21), Giants defensive tackle Jay Alford (26), Buccaneers center Sean Mahan (28), and Titans wide receiver Dudley Guice (23).

RE: Broncos Cut RB J.J. Arrington

According to the Denver Post, J.J. Arrington needs microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Mike Klis also reports that Arrington's deal included a knee-injury waiver against the signing bonus, meaning the Broncos won't be on the hook for the $3M.

Broncos Cut RB J.J. Arrington

Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post is reporting that the Denver Broncos have cut running back J.J. Arrington today after Arrington failed his physical.

Well, that was quick.

Arrington signed a four-year, $10 million dollar contract in March that contained a $3M signing bonus. Presumably, the entire $3M will accelerate onto this year's salary cap.

Why Twitter Is Hilarious

"MatthewHass008 one of my friends dropped his iPhone in the toilet yesterday... isn't that right @bjrth ?"

"MatthewHass008" is Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, while "bjrth" is Seahawks left tackle Walter Jones.

Tinoisamoa To Choose Between Bills and Bears

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa will choose between signing with the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills.

That leaves the Bills and Bears to wrangle over a player both teams want to plug in at strong-side linebacker. The Bears would seem to have an edge simply because Tinoisamoa played for Lovie Smith and Bob Babich as a rookie for the Rams in 2003. Tinoisamoa seemed at ease visiting with coaches and players alike during the OTA at Halas Hall last Wednesday."

One thing's for sure: For a player who was born in San Diego, played his college ball in Hawaii and spent six years playing half of his games at the Edwards Jones Dome, signing with either Buffalo or Chicago will be a major change of pace, weather-wise.

Chiefs Waive DE Brian Johnston

The Kansas City Chiefs have waived second-year defensive end Brian Johnston.

Johnston (6-4, 269) appeared in nine games in 2008 after being selected in the 7th round (210th overall) out of Gardner-Webb. Johnston didn't appear to be a fit with the Chiefs switching to a 3-4 defense.

Bill Polian Defends Jim Caldwell

John Czarnecki of FOXSports.com spoke to Indianapolis Colts general manager Bill Polian, who defended the credentials of first-year head coach Jim Caldwell.

"People want to knock his record at Wake, but he got that school to its first bowl game in a long time and we all know it wasn't a football school," Polian said. "The bottom line is that Tony supported him and hired him and, to me, that's a great endorsement. Peyton and the players on offense have complete confidence in Jim and his offensive philosophy. I mean, I don't know this now, but we could actually get better on offense."

The Czar accurately notes that improving on offense won't be much of a stretch for the Colts, who ranked 15th in 2008 and were 31st in rushing (hence the selection of Donald Brown with the 27th pick).

Personally, I think the Colts are too talented to not win 10-12 games, but following in the footsteps of a Tony Dungy is sure to be a daunting task. By all accounts, Caldwell is well-equipped to handle the challenge.